MARCH 17, 2009 5:39PM

To Catch A Predator ~ Interview With Jodi Kasten

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So, Jodi ~ What’s your favorite scene from Dirty Dancing?
Oh, my FAVORITE scene is when they get done with the dance at the hotel and she’s changing clothes in the back seat of the moving car, but shift lever is in “Park”.
He also takes his jacket off twice in the scene where he gives his little speech at the end about how great Baby is.
I’m a real bitch to watch movies with, you know.

Jodi ~ Once you referred to yourself as Roget’s Trollop … please expand on that.
Very few people know that RogetCorp© is actually a powerful international etymological conglomerate. They are the Wal-Mart of words. I sold my soul to them in exchange for winning the American Legion’s “Why I’m Proud to Be an American” regional essay contest in 1992. I got a $50 savings bond and they got my eternal soul. Now I have to hand over the profits from every written word I produce. That’s why I don’t mind that OpenSalon gets my brilliance for free. I’m stickin’ it to BigWord.

Chocolate or Vanilla?
Baskin Robbins’ Winter White Chocolate. It’s chocolate AND vanilla, without the heartbreaking stigma of “Swirl” or “Ripple”.

One or Two?
Great question, Ann. I’ve been soul-searching for quite some time to make that decision. I mean, I HAVE one, but I’d LIKE two. I could LOSE one and gain two, but then I could wind up with NONE, which is not an acceptable choice. So, I have decided to keep one and just visit two once or twice a year. I have a lively correspondence with two, however. Two makes my life exciting, but one will always be the one for me.

This or This?
Definitely this. But, let me clarify. This is only an option because of the sacrifices of this. This should be happy that this will step aside and allow this to continue. This is quite acceptable. This should not be a party to the denigration of this. Those who wish to cast aspersions up on this should remember that they are only seeing their own prejudices against this. They are only angry that this is superior to them. This should be respected. Is this clear?

Please tell us about some bands you like, other than Bananarama.
Oh, Bananarama will always be first in my heart of hearts. But, I’m also a big fan of Queen, Nine Inch Nails, The Smiths and that kid that sings “Chocolate Rain”. I must mention that I was once kicked out of a club for “intimidating” Vanilla Ice. For the record, I was not the one who keyed his tour Yugo.

On a scale of 1 to 10, with one being “occasionally” and ten being “sometimes”, please answer the following questions:

How often to you shop at WalMart? 5 - Only on Saturdays
How often do you eat mac&cheese? 2
How often do you like your writing? 10 - I love my writing, but it gets in the way of both one AND two
How often do you dislike your writing? 10 - I’m not an egotistical bitch, Ann. I live in the real world. No one is perfect.
How often do you rent porn? 0 - RENT? You’re frequenting the wrong husbands, dear.

Jodi ~ Where do you stand on censorship?

How would you feel about having Foodie Tuesday on Thursday and Dirty Haiku on Tuesdays?
 
     
Porn of brevity
Any day is just perfect
For erotic art

What’s your favorite OS post EVER?
Gosh, Ann! I think it would just be too unfair of me to choose just one. You are unclear about whether you are talking about MY posts or the posts of others… but I will say my favorite post of all time written by someone that is not myself would be …
No…I couldn’t…I could write a dirty haiku about it
But I won’t.
::cough!::

Do you agree with me that cats are evil? Yes or Yes
Absolutely. I believe that cats should be judged on a case by case basis, however. I would not want to alienate my pro-cat fans. I must say that I enjoy a good, top-quality cat. (With a nice beurre blanc)

Which interviewer would you rather make out with: Matt Lauer or Geraldo Rivera
Oh, Matt Lauer wins that hands down. I understand that there is still a supermodel trapped in Rivera’s dirty, dirty moustache who was sucked in during a studio brawl in the 1980’s. She survives on the crumbs left behind during his daily cracker and marmite binges. Besides, have you seen Lauer’s CALVES?

Which Disney princess most illustrates the style of your writing?
Cruella DeVille. I admire her egregious use of dangling participles. She’s a rebel.
What do you mean she’s not a princess?
Have you seen that COAT?!?
    
Does OS ever interfere with you watching Howie Do It?
Never.
I can honestly say that I have never “missed” “Howie Do It”.

How do you feel about the soul patch?
I prefer a goatee. The soul patch, especially on a white man, says, “Table for one please. I have a reservation… it’s under ‘Douchebag’. “

When you look at my blog, do you think I have a flat ass or a fat back?
I am unsure. I think it’s a distinct possibility that you have overlooked your sides. It’s a common mistake. I think there’s a Sir MixALot song in that for you.
“Baby Got SIDES!”

If the local Barnes & Noble asked you to read a poem for their closing, what would you read?
I would definitely give them an original poem.
Here’s a sampling:
  
It’s called “Dirge” 
  
Oh great and noble booking spot
Where goods are gained and “services” sought
I spent much more than I might ought
I regret only the coffee I’ve bought
Don’t know how much, but it’s a lot
Your store is kaput, now gone to pot.
When you’re gone and there’s a book drought,
I’ll light a candle in the parking lot.

Do you love me or what?
I did until you made me fill out this questionnaire. You’re still my favorite, but you owe me a case of Pocky. Wait… Don’t you owe me money?
Yeah!
That Knicks game last year!
I’ll break your legs, bitch! 
    
Finally, in the spirit of the famous Proust questionnaire… How do you feel about Wookies?
Meh.
I’m more of a Jawa girl.
 
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OMG, this is the funniest thing I've read all hour!

:-D
LOL

The both of you are too funny!
I would like to state for the record that no cats were harmed in the production of this blog.
Also, I owe ePriddy some dirty haikus. We've been doing it all week and I haven't shared!

(should I thumbify this? I wrote most of it! Nah... but YOU should!)
Hysterical.

I love...love love the soul patch comment, for delicious, mean spirited reasons I won't go into....

Whole thing was lovely.
hahahahahahahahahaha

L&P ... always drink the wine first!!! FIRST!!!
Hey wait, these are not the questions that were reviewed at the meeting! You guys are in BIG trouble!!
Don't tell anyone, but I found this quite funny!
I rated.
Nice job ladies. This was a hoot to read.
This is great. The 'this and that' reminded me of e.e. cummings. That is great, too.
WHat? Nobody wants to interview me? I mean, (if you don;t remember, Ann) I did actually MEET Jodi..........
Hystericalized. Pick of the litter funny (just to bug you about the kitties)
You both are sick.
I love it.
Mother, you are the Hedda Hopper of interviews - not only do we get the dish, we get the wit that makes fun of others and the humor that makes fun of self.

Interviews are delightful to those who get to ask the questions.

Rated
You two! Dangerous minds. Go ahead. Kill me with hilarity if you can. What a way to go!
Funny in a bizarre way....and how can you not like kitties?!?
First I want to know how you post in that tiny tiny tiny font that nobody over 35 can read? Then I want to know WHY!!!!!!!!!!!

Second, I want you both to know that this is way too clever and I have now used up all the smiles and laughs that I had allotted for the entire evening, and until 3 am bed time. Bummer.

Monte
I *swore* I wasn't going to do this.
1Mom says, "Can I interview you?"
I say, "No."
She says, "I sent you the questions."
I say, "Okay."

I blame my mother.
Last Christmas:
Mom: "What kind of sweater would you like for Christmas?"
Me: "Mom, I really don't need a sweater."
Mom: "Button up or pull-over?"
I think Dorinda is proud of both of you. This was funny and entertaining and just downright charming. Thanks guys.
This is pretty damn funny. cartouche, I would like to interview you. I just assumed your dance card was already full.
This sets the new standard not only for all future OS interviews, but for all interviews for all time.

IOW, you both were freakin' hilarious.
I lurve this, with a light coating of beurre blanc.
Happy happy joy joy.

I will accept your inability to appreciate cats (of course they're evil - that's the whole point), if you will just give up Banarama in favor of Company B. Banarama was both wig deficient and had more than one hit.
If you send me your dirty haiku, I will pair it with some drawrings and have you be guest Haiga with added nudity and smut.

I have an opening this week. But where o where on the internets can i find naked people?! I will get right on that!
Hilarious, fun, great questions, so much of your personalities in this interview process. A great ride! Good job! Rated for taking this one and doing one hell of a good job!
you two, as my dear departed father of blessed memory would have said, are a pair that beats three of a kind.

just out of insatiable curiosity, where does the white guy with soul patch, wearing crocs, fit in the equation?
I'd bow to you both if I could stop laughing long enough.
Being a two girl myself , I can still respect your one point of view. You almost even had me persuaded.
Bravo! Well done!
Thanks Mary, but ... my apologies to Dorinda for perverting what was a perfectly wonderful idea with irreverent gibberish ... but seriously, people ... what did you expect from us???

Toochee ~ you see!!! This is what happens when you go visiting people other than ME!!! :) xoxo

Lonnie ~ I never said I had a problem with the soul patch, but let me assure you that crocs are the ultimate accessory ... NOTHING screams SEXY like a bright, new pair of crocs!!!

Priddy ~ I don't think they allow naked people on the internets ... germs and all ...

Sorry about the fine print, Monte ~ wont' happen again!!! But thanks for the smiles!!!

Everybody else who was so kind to comment on this ... uh ... interview ... THANK YOU!!! We promise to NEVER do it again! NEVER ...
and for the record

Cruella DeVille is not a Princess ... she's categorized as a Villian (in the Disney "Sorry" game) ... so phooey!!!
Crocs.
::shudder::
What is REALLY disturbing about this thing is how much of it is true. I really did win the American Legion contest, I *actually* got kicked out of a club for intimidating Vanilla Ice and I am allergic to cats.

However, I am NOT a Bananarama fan. ANN. ::glare::

Lonnie, I love you precisely because you do not have a soul patch.
You have a goatee.
You will always have a goatee.
When I meet you, if you do NOT have a goatee, I will draw it on with a silver sharpie marker. I have one. I WILL DO IT! (Don't test me.)

Mom - To-may-to, to-mah-to...
It's a cruel, cruel summer
Leaving me here
Leaving me here on my own
It's a cruel, cruel summer
Now you're gone
I'm not the only one ...
What a team you are! This was outrageously funny.
If it's a razor commercial, it is NOT Alternative.
Not, not, not!!!!!!
Dirty haiku tuesday.
Ok girls..... this was hilarious! Y'all are downright dangerous together. Love every irreverent word. Mom, what was your inspiration for such brilliant and thought-provoking questions? And Jodi.... had you had a few cocktails, prior to answers or was this just god-given talent oosin' out?
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! How do I go about scheduling my interview with you? This was great!
Cats are evil. But I still love them as a helpless animal. They are quite droll. Rated for hilarity and two sweet, cool and kick ass women.
Go Tar Heels! Duke sucks(cough).
OK, if you're allergic, you get a pass. Rated
Very, very funny stuff!! I agree with Monte, only because I can never remember where I left my glasses..

I promise to read your stuff more often now. Both, of course.. Rated!!
You ladies need to take your act on the "Road"...or to a local
Road House, whatever. I laughed so loud my dogs started howlin'.
Yee-hawww!
Rated & Double (3-fingers) Cheers!
HEY EVERYBODY!!! Sorry for the comment delay ... vaca with the fam.

Isn't Jodi HILARIOUS!!! She really didn't want to do the interview, but I have my ways of making folks talk ... :) and she really does L.O.V.E Bananarama ... don't let her fool you ... and the GoGo's too ...
This was a lot of fun from two of my favorites....
thanks wooly & julie .. .you know we aim to please :-0
umm...can I say something?

why the hell didn't I see this before...have you kept it hidden? I need to do better research. this is the best, my most favoritest of interviews, because you are both such good friends slapping each other around with love and hilarity. I need Cliff Notes for the "one" and "two" though.

Great fun, because you two are.
So good. I couldn't figure out how I missed it the first time around until I looked at the date - duh, I'm such a noob - I wasn't fully on OS as the time!