Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...
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Kraft Mac and Cheese Understands Me

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So for those who aren't up on all things TMNT these days, Nick Jr. has a new incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which I guess isn't that bad. (My kids like the original cartoons better, because we have mad parenting skills.) And of course, Michael Bay has this travesty on the way:

 
In which the Turtles dress like thugs 
and, inexplicably, have lips.
 
Which is why I find it so awesome that Kraft is savvy enough to realize that it's not the kids who are going to want to buy Ninja-Turtle-shaped macaroni. Yes, Kraft totally understands the imperious sway that nostalgia holds for me and my generation. And they know that we're the ones who have the money.




Go, Ninja, Go, Ninja, Go!



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