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Fear of Being Cast As the Wicked Witch

I have removed my idea for casting characters for the Wizard of Oz. It would seem someone(s) took umbrage at the suggestion, perhaps in fear they'd be cast as a character they would not like to be associated with. I find that amusing.

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Tania Kitchin

Date: 2/19/2023 2:52:00 PM

Jenna, not sure what this is about but you could never be seen as wicked, or a witch!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/18/2023 10:45:00 AM

This doesn’t surprise me at all, Jenna, but it’s too bad that some people tend to overreact and spoil the fun for everyone else. I admire you for trying to bring the Soup community together…

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/18/2023 11:09:00 AM

Thank you so sincerely, Ilene. I've heard from many who wanted to take part in what was meant to be an amusing challenge. What fun it would've been to read those lists. If it'd been suggested by someone else, perhaps it would've been accepted as a good idea. Cest la vie!

John Lawless

Date: 2/18/2023 5:53:00 AM

Well.....first I heard of this idea Jenna. But I would have to vote for Gershon as the Wizard of Oz. ...it seems the FLYING MONKEYS win again.....

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/18/2023 6:22:00 AM

;) Good take on the absurdity of the issue, John. I guess we'll never know who would be cast because of a flying monkey's screeching. I posted the idea yesterday as a new post but removed it voluntarily after admin removed my suggestion in a blog. I guess whoever screeches loudest wins their approval. I'm not a screamer. I appreciate your view.

Arlo Parker

Date: 2/17/2023 8:12:00 PM

Amazing what woke folk can do to a community of poets, let alone any other group. Shameful and plain wrong. Is any community bonding exercise "ok"? ~;o[

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2023 8:17:00 PM

It would appear to depend on which member of the community made the suggestion, AP. Thanks for offering your thoughts on the matter.

Deb M

Date: 2/17/2023 7:37:00 PM

Dorothy please! I could then be Dot M not Deb M!! Would have been fun Im sure!! Shame….Debx

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2023 8:15:00 PM

LOL I think you'd make a great Dorothy! Thanks for finding no fault with my idea for casting the movie, Deb. ;)

Frederic Parker

Date: 2/17/2023 4:29:00 PM

heck I was hoping to be the dog

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2023 4:37:00 PM

lol Frederick. I cast you in a much more upright position. Thank you for wanting to play along with the casting experience. I really appreciate you.

David Kavanagh

Date: 2/17/2023 3:06:00 PM

It’s weird that a person can have bespoke contests every other day, yet you couldn’t have a bit of fun with a casting couch for a fairytale wicked witch, what the hell’s going on with this site, I would’ve been proud to play the brainless Tin man alongside you Jenna, ha! wait a minute he was heartless, the scarecrow I mean, if I if I only had a brain cheers David

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2023 4:38:00 PM

I will share it with you privately for now.

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/17/2023 4:07:00 PM

Now you’ve piqued our interest you gotta divulge the cast, cheers David

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2023 3:40:00 PM

David. I had you cast, but not as the scarecrow. Maybe in time I will list my cast of characters for the movie roles, but some would certainly tremble to see if their names were there. I will tell you one poet that I chose to play Todo...only Caren Krutsinger could be that adorably cute and bouncy. Due to the fear of at least one, the fun will not be enjoyed by those who wanted to take part. I feel as you do about that contest sponsor.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/17/2023 2:28:00 PM

It seems that some just don't have a sense of humour. People need to lighten up a bit. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2023 2:39:00 PM

Isn't that the truth, Tom? This site could use a little humor. There's been so much written lately about everything else. More's the pity that some are afraid to play the game.

Mark Koplin

Date: 2/17/2023 1:46:00 PM

Are you kidding? Someone complained? Wow

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2023 2:37:00 PM

I can think of no other reason why an innocent suggestion made to bring a little fun to this dull and weary site would be taken as anything other humor. I suppose some would rather complain from the shadows instead of taking part in what was meant to nothing more than entertaining.