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Julie Bove[_2_]

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 7/6/2014 3:11 PM, wrote:
>> On Sun, 06 Jul 2014 13:43:45 -0400, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 7/6/2014 1:39 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>> On 2014-07-06 1:02 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Seems to me Royal marriages way back when were primarily done for
>>>>> political reasons. And for the expansion of the kingdom. Again, I
>>>>> only
>>>>> know what I've read about or seen on television or in movies. Being
>>>>> an
>>>>> American, I tend to take those things with a grain of salt.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> What fascinates me is how Americans are so intrigued by British
>>>> royalty.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> We're not really intrigued. We just can't help hearing about some
>>> things.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> Then why do Americans flock to London (and always have) for royal
>> events, there were some who came up to Halifax for Charles and
>> Camilla's recent visit last May!
>>
> As an offshoot of this discussion, I'd like to know why so many people
> from *around the world* flock to Graceland in Memphis, TN, every year,
> twice a year. First for Elvis Presley's birthday, then for what we used
> to laughingly call "Elvis Death Week". They hold candlelight vigils for a
> man who basically killed himself as a result of drug abuse. They weep and
> cry and bring flowers. I certainly don't understand it.
>
> Fact: before Elvis' remains were interred on the grounds of Graceland (his
> home/estate) he was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery. Someone tried to
> dig up his body. Who the hell does that?! What were they planning to do,
> stash him in the attic? Conclusion: some people are just plain crazy.
>
> Jill

I don't get that either. I used to work with this mannish woman who was
just gaga over Elvis. She was in some sort of club for him and was
convinced that he was still alive.

I don't get the appeal. My dad was fond of him although nothing to that
extent. He said that he went to one of his concerts and watched the women
swoon. I have seen his movies. I just don't get the appeal.