Saturday 9

This week's Sat 9 inspiration is I Don't Know How to Love Him.

1) This song is from Jesus Christ, Superstar. Though now a beloved classic, the play was controversial when it first premiered. Can you think of something else that originally made people uncomfortable, but went on to be accepted?  Oh, most issues and thought-provoking work that challenge people's ideas or intellect are often considered controversial.  And once accepted there is a new wave of the controversial.  Although more recently with social media, EVERYTHING sparks controversy and outrage.  That makes me uncomfortable.  
2) Jesus Christ, Superstar was originally developed as a "concept album," a collection of songs written to sequentially tell the story of The Crucifixion and Resurrection. Do you remember the first album you bought? Did you download it, listen to it on a CD player, your cassette deck, or record player?  Yes, I do!  It was Depeche Mode's "Construction Time" and Tears for Fears "Songs From the Big Chair".  They were both records purchased at the local record store played on a record player.  Hours and hours were spent listening to my very own records!

3) When the album's songs were performed live in concert at the Pennsylvania Civic Arena, producers decided to stage it as a play and the rest, as they say, is history. Tell us about a really good idea you've had recently.  All of my good ideas are school related.  They probably wouldn't sound that good to anyone outside of education.

4) Jesus Christ, Superstar is a truly international phenomenon. During a revival tour that began in 2011, it's been a hit with audiences in the United States, Canada, Britain, Ireland, Brazil, Hungary, India, New Zealand, Italy, France, Mexico, Chile, Bulgaria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Greece, Australia, The Philippines, South Africa, Panama, Colombia, Croatia, Bolivia, The Netherlands and Portugal. Besides the United States, which of those countries have you visited?  I've visited Canada, England, Ireland, Hungary, Italy, France, Mexico, Czech, South Africa, The Netherlands, Portugal, and Iceland (but just a stop at the airport due to an illness on the airplane).  It would seem I'm only a few countries away from the Jesus Christ, Superstar world tour!
5) Peeps are big sellers every Easter. Would you rather have yellow chicks or pink bunnies?  Peeps are cute, but I don't eat them.  They remind me of what sweet styrofoam might taste like.

6) Jelly beans are also popular this time of year. One theory says they were introduced in Boston during the 19th century. What else comes to mind when you think of Boston?  I used to live in Boston, so a lot of things - The Bruins, The T (subway), the little dive bars, fall leaves, The North End...a great city!
7) We've been talking a lot about sweets this morning. The only holiday that generates more candy sales is Halloween. When do you eat more candy: Easter or Halloween?  I don't eat a lot of candy, but when I do, it is Reeses PB eggs that are out around Easter.  That reminds me, there is one in the fridge calling my name.
8) Easter lilies will adorn many churches this Sunday. What's your favorite flower?  Hydrangeas, gerbera daisies, and tulips are all faves. I've recently become a fan of ranunculus as well.   
9) Easter is considered the season of rebirth. What makes you feel refreshed or rejuvenated?  Spring break, which started TODAY!  Yay!

Several years ago, my school's assistant principal was in a local theater's production of Jesus Christ, Superstar.  Since, I can only think of that version of the show, and it makes me chuckle.