An "Empire Records" Moment

For all of you that have seen the movie Empire Records you will thoroughly enjoy a moment to remember some of the great things about this film. For example: How many of us lovingly hug our couch cushions in memory and honor of Lucas? I know I do. Let's all say it together with gusto as you read along:

"Lucas!"
"Joe"
"Lucas"
"Joe"
"Where's the money Lucas?"
"It's in Atlantic City, Joe."
"What's it doing in Atlantic City?"
"Recirculating?"

This is a world that is contained all in one music store. The entire day is focused around the antics of Lucas and Rex Manning Day. "Say No More, Mon Amore." Jacque and I have picked a day on the calendar in which to celebrate Rex Manning Day. This is a day for exchanging gifts that have something to do with Rex Manning or the Empire Records movie (or at least something that reminds you both of a time when you watched the movie together). These are the things that old college roommates do (create their own holidays) in order to remember the good old days...when the only responsibility that we had was to go to class on time.
And now, another moment from Empire Records brought to you by my cousin's new chocolate lab puppy, Moxie (who is up for adoption if any of you want her):

"Who glued this quarter to the ground?"
"I did, Warren."
"Why?"
"I don't feel the need to explain my art to you, Warren."

Finally, "we mustn't dwell, not today, it's Rex Manning Day!"This is one of the many reasons why I love this movie so much...the simple quoteableness of it all. The entire movie is filled with one line zingers and great small conversations that are poignant and stupid all at the same time. It makes you want to go out and get a job in some random local music store. But as we all know even the random local music stores aren't like the movies.

So remember the philosophy of Empire Records: "The best things in life are free, but you can give them to the birds and bees. I want money; that's what I want."

One final shout out to my cousin, Susan. She has a love for this movie as well. If you look in the background, when they're in the office, there is a poster on the wall next to Joe's office that says, "Band of Susans." It took some searching, but I was able to find the CD that is on that poster and give it to her for Christmas a few years back. As you know we all love things that revolve around us; and a Band of Susans does have something in common with Susan.