old is cool

Today, on the 75th birthday of Dedé Santana, one of the most famous Brazilian humorist, I have some to say...

Firstly, nowadays, our television is really need of better people making us laugh. At least, Zorra Total is a crap, excepted for that it has introduced us some talents such as:

- Samantha Schmütz, playing Juninho Play and as a child at these days;
- Katiuscia Canoro, as the extravagant Lady Kate;
- Maria Clara Gueiros, with the caracther Laura, who presented the jargon "Vem cá, te conheço?";
- Fabiana karla, that used to play the role of “Gislaine”, a personal trainer that was always saying “Isso não te pertence mais”, and now is “Dr. Lorca” – who advice about what “Pode” and “Não Pode! (can/can't).

*By the way, recently, when two known journalists (Zeca Camargo and Renata Ceribelli) are working out intensively to make them slim on the air, it is in fashion those worries about health, physical exercises etc.

I would say that is necessary more intelligent humour programming, comparing with the 80’s. However, I’m in doubt if ‘Os Trapalhões’ was a nice TV program, or I was only a child - easy to be convinced by any silly joke…

I remember some chapters that I dislike because Renato Aragão’s character called Didi were always taking some advantage of his other friends, included Dedé. I confess that I used to enjoy in particular both Zacarias and Mussum.

Other excellent and memorable Tv program was TV Pirata. Albeit, it was not for children… as the quartet’s one. Nevertheless, TV Pirata has an incomparable black comedy. It was excellent being sarcastic… a watershed on our screens.

In fact, I reckon that this is the main current matter nowadays: quality of programming, the contend of jokes, the smartness of the script - more than the way the casting plays… In most cases while they are good professionals, the basis aren’t. So, doesn’t work!

Casseta crew have tried, for a long time, they were on the top, but couldn’t  keep their texts as sagacious as before… Nowadays, maybe the audience prefer another kind and format  similar to Pânico (which sucks, in my opinion), or CQC - ok, I like it very much, but is more journalistic than only comedy.

former youth

Secondly, our past young idols and beauty icons are now 70 (or almost there!). Believe! It’s true. Look that:

Abroad
- (Sir) Mick Jagger is 67. He was born on 26th July 1943;
- (Sir) Paul McCartney , that is 68, was born on 18th  June 1942
- Robert Redford, who is 74, was born on 18th  August 1936;
- Clint Eastwood is already 80. He was born on 31st  May 1930;
- Lou Reed is 69. His birthday just passed, on 2nd March (1942);
- Bob Dylan is almost 70. His birthday is on 24th May (1941);
- Roger Waters, that is 67, was born on 6th September 1942;
- Jimmy Page is 67. His birthday is on 9th January (1944).

And here, in Brazil
- Chico Buarque is 66.  He was born on 19th June 1944;
- Caetano Veloso , who is 68, was born on 7th August 1942;
- Roberto Carlos is 70. His birthday is on 19th  April (1941);
- Tarcísio Meira, who is 75, was born on 5th  October 1935;
- Arnaldo Baptista is 65. His birthday is on 6th July (1948);
- Erasmo Carlos is almost 70. He was born on 5th June (1941)
- Ronnie Von is 66. His birthday is on 17th July (1944)

Even Marcos Paulo and Carlos Alberto Ricelli (that my mother simply used to love!), who are "only" 60 and 64 respectively, nowadays, are already a third-aged leading men. As them, if Bob Marley would be alive, he would be 66; Jim Morrison, 67; Jimi Hendrix, 68; John Lennon, 70;  Elvis, 76;  and finally the oldest: Marlon Brando, 87.*

Thus, we can confirm that the old concepts about being the ancient has changed since who is grandfather-aged at the present time was someone avant-garde in the past, even revolutioners, in some cases. Teens and early adults of 60’s are almost 70 now. People has gotten old… by the way.

It’s interesting that those folks must be well-behaved when their grandsons appear… Different generations, another History! Finally, I believe that will be easier to respect the third-aged people more from now than it happens before, when there are no admiration.

*I only pointed men especially because women, when their ages are related, are complicated! (not old!)

don't letting bygones be bygones

Lastly, I’ve been wondering myself about the example that our parents gave us with their roles when they could change the world. Or rather: when they were young.

On the contrary of north americans, that were drugging themselves while had asked for peace and love, Brazilians were fighting and dying in reason of their ideals. Ok, I know that some of them went to Vietnam, but this is another History... other context.

In Brazil, for instance, people who are now more than 50, could had done something against the military dictatorship. This mournful period lasted 21 years. So, during the 60’s and 70’s, when they were young, it was the time to act. Think about that and answer me what did your parents do at those days?

However, I’m not proud about what mine did, unfortunately. I reckon I would have acted alternatively. Probably I would have integrated one of guerrilla warfare groups. I admit I would not sleep if I had done anything about that when it was possible.