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Spain wins, Madonna loses

Spain won the world cup yesterday, one to nil - but it was never close. Spain spent 70% of the game in Argentina’s backfield - pressuring. 

Spain had nine respectable shots at a goal - scored one with another called back. Argentina had one shot that almost went in. I know losing when I see it - Argentina winning would have been a fluke.

Speaking of losing - Madonna at halftime.
A critic wrote that, "Madonna has come to represent America’s fear of aging." 
Yeah, aging has never looked less appealing. 
I may take up smoking.

I know, she recently had a single hit #1 on the Billboard charts. 
Back when the Beatles were cranking out 24 #ones in a row, you had to sell a million records a week to crack the top ten, and 1.3 to 1.5 million a week to stand a chance at a #1. Today (with streaming) you can get a #1 with a 7th of that number.
I love early Madonna - but I know creepy when I see it.

Who’s older, Madonna or Trump? 
Whatever, both are too old for their jobs.
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A song for this:
Vogue by Madonna
Cruel and Pretty by Over the Rhine

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Arlo Parker July 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM Spain dominated. Messi tried. Was appalled they even had a halftime “show”. Click!! Still smoking Cauloise in Paris?? Anais Vionet July 27, 2026 at 6:15 AM No (Gauloises), but everyone else seems to be. Argentina looked old and tired. I liked Shakira but they said her age - I was like, WHAT?!

Silent One July 20, 2026 at 10:41 AM so glad Spain won, as they were the only ones playing football... Madonna is way past it... she should retire... Anais Vionet July 21, 2026 at 4:07 AM Spain looked ready and they took it to Argentina, who looked tired. =]

Vincine Fallica July 20, 2026 at 4:19 AM Trump is older than Madonna by 12 years and 2 months. Glad to be of service. "Aging is less appealing . . . taking up smoking". Huh? For YOU to do that would be a crime against humanity. What am I missing?/ <3 Anais Vionet July 20, 2026 at 6:24 AM I was a joke about seeing Madonna making me want to die earlier. =]