Years ago my mom had gum surgery. I think we all know what that means! Drugs. Which of course means, a whole new personality. Which of course means, absolute entertainment for me. My mom gets a little excited when she’s on medication, as apposed to my dad who get belligerent (another story for another time…it’s a doozy).
Due to the surgery she was expected to sit on the couch for two days. My mom doesn’t sit on the couch for 2 minutes. She likes to be busy. So I took it upon myself to be her entertainment. I came complete with movies…including The Notebook.
Oh. The Notebook. Who doesn’t love that movie? Ryan Gosling writes Rachel McAdams 365 letters. He builds her a dream home, complete with art studio. He takes her out on a canoe to feed birds. He reads to her everyday when she has Alzheimer’s. It’s just so amazing.
Well. My mom loved it. After we watched it she couldn’t stop talking about how good it was. Well, that was the drugs talking. The next day she couldn’t remember it. So, now when I mention it or she sees it on TV she’ll jokingly say, “I love this movie!”
The Following is a lovely conversation that took place between my dad, my mom, and myself. Enjoy!
Dad: Ah. The Notebook is on. My favorite.
Me: Have you seen it? Don’t make remarks until you’ve seen it. I’ve heard men love this movie.
Dad: Right. Wow. They got good actors for a made for TV movie.
Me: Oh. My. Gosh. This is not a made for TV movie! Are you kidding me? It was in theaters. It was a book. I have the DVD!
Dad: Wow. You own this? That says a lot about you. Look at this guy. Shave your face, you slob.
Mom: THE NOTEBOOK! I LOVE THIS MOVIE! Is this the part where he’s mean to her?
Me: What are you talking about? He’s not mean to her. You need to watch this again.
Mom: Oh. I was thinking about that movie with the girl that goes home and her husband is mean to her. You know the one with that cute actress I like.
Me: Sweet Home Alabama? That is nothing like this movie.
Mom: YES!
Dad: Oh, wait. I’ve seen this scene. They play this in the movie theater all the time! This is where he talks to her about dog vomit.
Mom: I don’t remember that. I don’t think that’s in the movie.
Me: Okay. Change the channel. You have officially ruined this movie for me.
I would just like to add that I think my dad has secretly watched The Notebook and LOVES IT. If he doesn’t, why does he always click on this movie when it’s on TV? Just something to think about…Respect The Notebook, Nick LeMasters. Respect The Notebook.
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