Over the weekend, I was flipping through the channels on the old boob tube and came across the Spherion Orlando Citrus Parade. Yes, there were floats entirely made of oranges and other citrusy things. I was captivated.
Then along came a car with a family of four cheerfully waving to the crowd of onlookers. The father, who had a buzzcut, was kinda cute. I figured he was some sports-related person (since these types of parades usually precede football games). Then, I paid more attention.
In that car was Mr. Creed himself, Scott Stapp.
I didn’t know what to make of it. Was it a good thing or a bad thing that this former rock God was now appearing in a family, sunny-day parade? (And say what you want about Creed, but I always liked Scott and the band). Anyway, here’s what I came up with:
IN DEFENSE OF SCOTT APPEARING IN THE PARADE
1. Scott was in the car with his wife, Jacklyn, the reigning Mrs. Florida America. Pageant winners are always in parades. Scott was there in loving support of his wife.
2. Florida native Scott sang the National Anthem before the parade. Singing the National Anthem is usually a cool gig (although I’m not certain if it qualifies as 100% cool if its before a parade and not some sold-out sporting event). Since he was already there, why not take part in the parade?
3. Scott & Jacklyn’s kids were riding with them. Kids love parades, so being in one would take them “Higher.”
4. It made people aware that Scott Stapp is still around. (Although I’m sure none of his fans or anyone who would actually want to know this were watching.)
IN OPPOSITION OF SCOTT APPEARING IN THE PARADE:
1. WTF!?! Rockstars—even if “former” should appear before that word—should not be in parades. Fans don’t want you to appear “With Arms Wide Open” at family-friendly events that their grandparents might be watching. We want you dark and brooding and to only come out for naughty, nighttime parties.
2. Scott, your career has been going downhill since you split up Creed. Shouldn’t you be working on new music and/or other ways to revitalize your career instead of wasting time at a fruity parade?
3. Couldn’t the parade organizers find a more appropriate person to represent Florida and their delicious citruses? How about some fresh-faced teen or twentysomething?
4. It made people aware that Scott Stapp is still around. (Did anyone watching care?)
So, four pros and four cons. Hmm... I'm still “Torn.”
Then along came a car with a family of four cheerfully waving to the crowd of onlookers. The father, who had a buzzcut, was kinda cute. I figured he was some sports-related person (since these types of parades usually precede football games). Then, I paid more attention.
In that car was Mr. Creed himself, Scott Stapp.
I didn’t know what to make of it. Was it a good thing or a bad thing that this former rock God was now appearing in a family, sunny-day parade? (And say what you want about Creed, but I always liked Scott and the band). Anyway, here’s what I came up with:
IN DEFENSE OF SCOTT APPEARING IN THE PARADE
1. Scott was in the car with his wife, Jacklyn, the reigning Mrs. Florida America. Pageant winners are always in parades. Scott was there in loving support of his wife.
2. Florida native Scott sang the National Anthem before the parade. Singing the National Anthem is usually a cool gig (although I’m not certain if it qualifies as 100% cool if its before a parade and not some sold-out sporting event). Since he was already there, why not take part in the parade?
3. Scott & Jacklyn’s kids were riding with them. Kids love parades, so being in one would take them “Higher.”
4. It made people aware that Scott Stapp is still around. (Although I’m sure none of his fans or anyone who would actually want to know this were watching.)
IN OPPOSITION OF SCOTT APPEARING IN THE PARADE:
1. WTF!?! Rockstars—even if “former” should appear before that word—should not be in parades. Fans don’t want you to appear “With Arms Wide Open” at family-friendly events that their grandparents might be watching. We want you dark and brooding and to only come out for naughty, nighttime parties.
2. Scott, your career has been going downhill since you split up Creed. Shouldn’t you be working on new music and/or other ways to revitalize your career instead of wasting time at a fruity parade?
3. Couldn’t the parade organizers find a more appropriate person to represent Florida and their delicious citruses? How about some fresh-faced teen or twentysomething?
4. It made people aware that Scott Stapp is still around. (Did anyone watching care?)
So, four pros and four cons. Hmm... I'm still “Torn.”
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