Tip Your Bowler Hat

Happy August! Okay, now that we've gotten that over with, let's talk about something fun.

I love Charlie Chaplin movies. He was a genius in my eyes. After I saw City Lights and cried, I knew that his films were more than funny slapstick comedies. They have depth and meaning and they make you wanna snuggle up with a teddy bear and a cup of hot chocolate and think about stuff. Plus the movies are funny. I love when The Little Tramp tries to distract someone by pointing to something on their shirt, and then hitting them in the nose when they look down. And who doesn't love the bowler hat, mustache, big shoes, baggy pants, cane, and dark eyes? I was Chaplin last Halloween. When one of my teachers found out the next day, they never looked at me the same way. It was probably because they thought it was incredible that:

1. I knew who Charlie Chaplin was.
2. I was more creative and daring with my costume than the hundreds of Screams walking the street that night.

There are pictures of my costume on my web page; the link is on my profile. And if you are thinking of watching a Chaplin film, but you don't know which one, I suggest City Lights. Once you've watched it you'll be hooked. And the funny part about watching a silent film (and one in a different language with no subtitles) is that you find yourself turning up the volume and then laughing at yourself.