Political Correctness Changes Since 1999
On my recent vacation, I attended the Tournament of Kings show at the
Excalibur Casino in Las Vegas. It's basically like any horse show (Dixie Stampede near Dollywood, Medieval Times near Knott's), but with a little more plot. Here's part of a 2001 review of the show:
Families should take particular interest, since "Tournament of Kings" basically reverses the demographics of the other shows.
The optimum audience for the clashing, bashing knights-in-the-round spectacle are boys ages 5 to 13.
After that, you could throw in all males 14 to 50, since this age group possesses a uniform sense of humor and unwavering thirst for staged action in the World Wrestling Federation mold.
Next come females ages 8 to 25, since the knights on horseback are certified hotties, some of them throwing around long Fabio-style tresses as easily as they hurl a javelin. Bryan Ludens, the guy who plays Prince Christopher, even draws a little 'N Sync-style screaming.
Pulling up last? The 25-and-over females and the over-50 couples who nearly every other show on the Strip caters to anyway. And isn't there enough Tom Jones, Paul Anka and men in dresses for them?
You can even go so far as to say "Tournament of Kings" is a hefty dose of macho to counterbalance a Strip that heavily favors men cavorting to New Age music in pastel leotards or dancing in white dinner jackets trimmed with sequins.
I wasn't really checking out the demographics, but I'm sure that the price (currently approaching $50) limits the number of 5 year old boys that see the show.
This one took a knowing look at video games and TV wrasslin' when it overhauled the old "King Arthur's Tournament" in early 1999. The Dragon Knight and his henchmen summoned by the treacherous Mordred sport helmets worthy of "Mortal Kombat."
"Worthy" is an overstatement. When I first saw the "sport helmets," I thought of bad Japanese action shows, not formerly trendy video games. I was waiting for Pikachu to emerge from Merlin's hat.
Dessert? That's right. This is one of only two dinner shows left on the Strip, making the two-for-one offer even more of a bargain. Famously, however, the Cornish game hen, broccoli and potatoes are served sans utensils. Can't handle that, Girly Man? Then remember to smuggle some plastic ones in from the food court.
OH NO SHOCK SHOCK THE REVIEWER SAID GIRLY MAN THUS COMMITTING A GRIEVIOUS INSULT TO ALL PEOPLE THE PAPER SHOULD BE BANNED FROM PUBLISHING FOREVER (INSERT MORE FAKE HYSTERIA HERE)
Well, other than Pikachu's enemies, I enjoyed the show myself.
On my recent vacation, I attended the Tournament of Kings show at the
Excalibur Casino in Las Vegas. It's basically like any horse show (Dixie Stampede near Dollywood, Medieval Times near Knott's), but with a little more plot. Here's part of a 2001 review of the show:
Families should take particular interest, since "Tournament of Kings" basically reverses the demographics of the other shows.
The optimum audience for the clashing, bashing knights-in-the-round spectacle are boys ages 5 to 13.
After that, you could throw in all males 14 to 50, since this age group possesses a uniform sense of humor and unwavering thirst for staged action in the World Wrestling Federation mold.
Next come females ages 8 to 25, since the knights on horseback are certified hotties, some of them throwing around long Fabio-style tresses as easily as they hurl a javelin. Bryan Ludens, the guy who plays Prince Christopher, even draws a little 'N Sync-style screaming.
Pulling up last? The 25-and-over females and the over-50 couples who nearly every other show on the Strip caters to anyway. And isn't there enough Tom Jones, Paul Anka and men in dresses for them?
You can even go so far as to say "Tournament of Kings" is a hefty dose of macho to counterbalance a Strip that heavily favors men cavorting to New Age music in pastel leotards or dancing in white dinner jackets trimmed with sequins.
I wasn't really checking out the demographics, but I'm sure that the price (currently approaching $50) limits the number of 5 year old boys that see the show.
This one took a knowing look at video games and TV wrasslin' when it overhauled the old "King Arthur's Tournament" in early 1999. The Dragon Knight and his henchmen summoned by the treacherous Mordred sport helmets worthy of "Mortal Kombat."
"Worthy" is an overstatement. When I first saw the "sport helmets," I thought of bad Japanese action shows, not formerly trendy video games. I was waiting for Pikachu to emerge from Merlin's hat.
Dessert? That's right. This is one of only two dinner shows left on the Strip, making the two-for-one offer even more of a bargain. Famously, however, the Cornish game hen, broccoli and potatoes are served sans utensils. Can't handle that, Girly Man? Then remember to smuggle some plastic ones in from the food court.
OH NO SHOCK SHOCK THE REVIEWER SAID GIRLY MAN THUS COMMITTING A GRIEVIOUS INSULT TO ALL PEOPLE THE PAPER SHOULD BE BANNED FROM PUBLISHING FOREVER (INSERT MORE FAKE HYSTERIA HERE)
Well, other than Pikachu's enemies, I enjoyed the show myself.
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