Kulturkampf Today: "Louis Louis" edition
Will Paula Downing stand her ground? Or will the public humiliation that she's about to endure change her stance?
I love these prudes. She's only going to intrigue the kids to want to go and figure out what the lyrics are -- a holy grail for elementary students since the early 1960s. She may win the battle in today's edition of Kulturkampf, but she's sure to lose the war.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - A pop culture controversy that has simmered for decades came to a head when a middle school marching band was told not to perform "Louie Louie."
Benton Harbor Superintendent Paula Dawning cited the song's allegedly raunchy lyrics in ordering the McCord Middle School band not to perform it in Saturday's Grand Floral Parade, held as part of the Blossomtime Festival.
In a letter sent home with McCord students, Dawning said "Louie Louie" was not appropriate for Benton Harbor students to play while representing the district — even though the marching band wasn't going to sing it.
I love these prudes. She's only going to intrigue the kids to want to go and figure out what the lyrics are -- a holy grail for elementary students since the early 1960s. She may win the battle in today's edition of Kulturkampf, but she's sure to lose the war.
posted by John at 4:33 PM
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"unintelligible at any speed."
Damn, wish I'd used that as the title for this post.
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