I spent some time pondering about what to write today. I thought it was time that Monday got what it deserves, a nickname that allows us to look back into the past. Let me explain. You have "Throwback Thursday," "Wayback Wednesday," "Time Machine Tuesday," et cetera. So, let me present... "Memory Monday?" (No, worries, it's just for today). If you are too young to remember the "Captain Planet" cartoon series, stop reading now... (but seriously, stop reading).
I did a little research and it turned into a giant messy chain of... well, messiness. Please try to keep up with the following.
"Captain Planet" was an attempt to help us, the youth, to be environmentally aware and protect the environment and recycle and all that jazz. Captain Planet was eco-friendly. As you all know, he was made up of 5 elements that were possessed in rings by 5 youths from around the world. One of them was Kwame, from Africa, who had the Earth ring. Hello, Kwame!
The "Captain Planet" series was a frequent stop for B+ list actors to show off their voice talents (i.e. John Ratzenburg, Whoopi Goldberg). The voice of Kwame was provided by LeVar Burton. Who is LeVar Burton?...
Kunta Kinte (Toby) from Roots.
Geordi La Forge from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
He was in Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones. (Whagawan dey, buddy?!?)
He fought for the environment and "stuff like that" with Tipper Gore (she's scary, but not as scary as Hillary Rodham Clinton... now that's an "Inconvenient Truth")
But, most of us know Mr. Burton like this...
Thanks, LeVar! The children of the 90's still love you!
Sincerely,
ZIPSON
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