In checking Gilligan's Island on Wiki for the economics post today, naturally I looked up this Ginger [the one in the white bikini] and read:
When regular shooting began, Louise clashed with the producers, because she believed that she was to be the main focus of the show (despite its title). Her character was originally written as a sarcastic and sharp-tongued temptress, but Louise argued that this was too extreme and refused to play it as written.
Louise continued to clash with producers and was the only cast member who refused to return for any of the TV movies that followed the series' cancellation, and the fourth season, which was later canceled to make room for Gunsmoke, saying that the role had destroyed her career as a serious actress.
Uh-huh. Your humble blogger took one look at her photo and thought, "Thanks but no thanks." Trying to find the brunette's write-up, [the one in the yellow, playing Mary Ann], she was right at the bottom of the cast list. Clicking on her name, Wiki didn't even bother giving her a picture. So I found out that she is still doing philanthropic work today for the disabled [and for certain other people according to the police], I found the few photos of her and thought, "Yes please."
Wonder why. Then, to my surprise, at the foot of the Gilligan's Island write-up, it stated:
The question of which one men prefer, and to a lesser extent, who women view themselves to be more like, has endured long after the end of the series. It has inspired videos, essays, a 1993 Budweiser beer commercial, and even the occasional sermon.
Interesting question. Which of the two do you think men prefer or women view themselves as?
Results below
By most accounts, the wholesome, low-maintenance Mary Ann has consistently outpolled the glamorous but demanding Ginger since the very beginning. Right on - totally agree.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, let me present Exhibit B: the youtube:
This time, which of the three?
You can read the comments yourself by rightclicking on the youtube and going tothe youtube page. And your humble blogger? What was his choice?
Answer below
1. Light blue....... 2. White .......849. Ginger. Is there a tale in here somewhere? :
Does this change your mind? Hee hee:
Mary Ann of course....yet why does the media, Hollywood, current society etc try to get us to believe that the world wants a Ginger?
ReplyDeleteOh yes.
ReplyDeleteI realized last night that the British readers might not know to what I was referring, which asks certain questions as to how I knew about it. :)
I have to confess that I've always had a weakness for redheads...
ReplyDeleteThe Professor was indeed a genius for keeping them stranded on the island for all those years, seeing as he had both Mary Ann and Ginger to himself, while Mr Howell had Lovey, and Skipper... well, had Gilligan.
ReplyDeleteRedheads, Bob? I can introduce you.
ReplyDeleteI've always wondered who had whom, m'lud. :)
As a redhead I find this post discriminatory!
ReplyDeleteGinger's character was supposed to be a stereoptype of a Marilyn Munroe/Mae West type and had nothing to do with her hair colour. Personally, whilst sweet, Mary Ann was like a docile blonde bimbo.
I hate the reputation redheads have for being difficult and hot tempered.
Do you realize how much we are discriminated against?
So what you're saying, Uber, is that redheads have been discriminated against for being difficult and hot tempered, while all along it was the blondes? :)
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