Speaking of celebrating the glammy decadence of the season (see yesterday’s Tuesday’s Gone), continuing in that spirit, it doesn’t get much campier than the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, now does it?
Indeed, few movies are as hilarious, debauched, bizarre, and outright fun as that notoriously risqué musical, which, of course, features several absurdly amusing jingles that are all too fitting to blast this time of year. “Time Warp” and “Sweet Transvestite” no doubt come to mind, but who could forget the late great Meatloaf’s performance of “Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul”, which might be the best performance of the lot (which is really saying something). It certainly made a (hilarious) impression on Dr. Frank-N-Furter, who apparently did not appreciate Meatloaf’s raucous performance, which unfortunately led to his character (Eddie)’s violent demise. Such a shame, but at least he went out with a bang! R.I.P. Eddie (and Meatloaf of course):
