Pam Anderson...say what?

Oftentimes I arrive at the movie house early.

As I sit idly in my plush, comfy seat, I have the option to twiddle my thumbs or gobble up my treats before the main attraction fires up on the screen.

Now that many Theaters are offering up trivia games prior to the big show to wile the minutes away, personally, I am inclined to play along.

Usually, the brain-teasers are about current films; for example, what name actor, currently starring in a comedy, is married to Kirk Douglas' son?

Any takers?

Of course, the answer is...

Now managers are offering up famous quotes by actors on the wide screen; after all, aren't we all just waiting with bated breath to hear what our favorite star has to say about the state of the world?

I must have been in an off-the-wall mood last night at the Regency 'cause a number of the quotes hit my funny bone real hard in a nonsensical way...

For instance, Beyonce Knowles was quoted as having said,

"I make records like I speak."

Oh, so that's the problem!

Then there's the profound one by Carmen Electra,

"Life is not worth living unless there's a camera around."

Ah, another Kodak moment!

Some of the misconceptions may have arisen due to a lack of articulation by the artists.

For example, when Jared Leto contributed this gem - "I'm rarely proud of what I've done" - I surmise that what he meant to say was that he isn't too proud of his acting chops on screen.

Actually, Jared, your performance in "Requiem for a Dream " wasn't half bad.

Then, there's the comment by Amanda Peet:

"I think you have to fall in love a little with your co-star."

If you don't, will someone twist your arm?

The one by Lindsay Lohan caused the audience to roar:

"I am the hardest working person I know", she allegedly said straight-faced.

I wonder, was that a misquote? Did she actually say,

"I am the hardest two-fisted drinker I know"?

Some are downright silly.

There are the philosophical words of wisdom by Pam Anderson,

"A little pain is good for you."

Or the cerebral message from Natalie Portman:

"I'd rather be smart than a movie star".

It caused me to wonder, is it not possible to be both?

Will Ferrell noted that when people engage in inappropriate behaviour that he laughs.

How refreshing, most would turn up their nose in disgust.

From Jennifer Lopez, this little ditty:

"I need 8 hours of sleep or I go out of my mind".

Gosh, Ben could have told us that!

Finally, there's this from Sandra Bullock:

"Success comes in a prickly package".

In view of her favourable press to date - it causes me to ponder - who pricked her?

Undoubtedly, it's because of fluff like this, that celebrities are prone to be chaste when it comes to probing interviews.

It's bad enough to be misquoted, but worse yet to be caught in an outrageous moment of stupidity.

Remember: to err is human, to forgive Divine.

As Salvador Dali said:

"Have no fear of perfection- you'll never reach it."

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