I Love Patrick Swayze: Seriously
I grew up hating the man. Between my mom, sister, & various girlfriends I have been subjected to Dirty Dancing over 1000 times in my life. After the 1st time I would have rather had my finger nails ripped off. The 500th I was to the point of diving into a wood chipper. I don’t when it happened, but after much thought & reflection I now get the movie. It just happened gradually. Dare I say I even like it? Look at its ingredients. Hot 80’s chicks in leotards, a literal coat hanger abortion… a classic on its own, & some cool fighting. The greatest line in a movie, ever, is when Pat says, “Nobody puts baby in a corner!” Can’t tell you why, it just is. My last shred of evidence: the final dance scene. Outside of Tom Hanks on the Keyboard in BIG, best ever. I know you were busting a move in your living room just like me as soon as “I….had… the time of my life….” starts bumping. Don’t even lie. The only challenger here for #2 is Stiffler’s gay dance off in American Wedding but that is, well, gay.
As great as Dirty Dancing was, Ghost was 10 times better. I love the movie & still cry when Pat & Whoopie make out. This alone puts my man Pat in great company.
What brings this on you ask. I rented this movie called King Solomon’s Mines staring of all people, Patrick Swayze. He plays Indiana Jones better than Harrison Ford in the flick. Outside of it being a TV mini-series packaged as a movie, (I figured that out 4 hours in.) it is awesome.
So in conclusion, ummmm…. I love Pat. Stay black…
Josh Gracin
By Josh Gracin
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