Comments on: Darcy the Dragon https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2023/12/09/darcy-the-dragon/ Still crazy after all these years Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:23:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 By: melissa https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2023/12/09/darcy-the-dragon/comment-page-1/#comment-40731 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:33:52 +0000 https://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=8834#comment-40731 In reply to Thomas.

Thank you for sharing this point of view. I really appreciate your comment, and your sharing of different perspectives.

]]> By: Thomas https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2023/12/09/darcy-the-dragon/comment-page-1/#comment-40692 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:17 +0000 https://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=8834#comment-40692 I work with people living with mental illness and or traumatic brain injuries who want to be accepted and included. They have wonderful spirits and are kind and generous. Communication is difficult and when aphasia is included, often their words, their tone, and or their manner of communication prevents them from getting what they need, ie understanding, acceptance and inclusion. So while I can understand your view of the lyrics, I see them very differently. Those of my patients that I share this song with identify with Darcy and am glad that I can see beyond the flames to see their true selves.

]]> By: melissa https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2023/12/09/darcy-the-dragon/comment-page-1/#comment-40690 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:32:39 +0000 https://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=8834#comment-40690 In reply to Becky.

Thank you for your comment, and I’m thrilled there others out there who know and remember this song. As with any art, I think the key is to consider the context of the time it was created. 1978 was a much more innocent, and different time, which makes it easier for me to enjoy this delightful song from my childhood. Cheers!

]]> By: Becky https://www.web-betty-blog.com/2023/12/09/darcy-the-dragon/comment-page-1/#comment-40640 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:17:24 +0000 https://www.web-betty-blog.com/?p=8834#comment-40640 YES!!! My older brother just sent this message. “When the individual gives up the very thing that makes them unique in order to participate in capitalism, we celebrate!
Why didn’t he just MAKE his friends presents?”

This brought me to think about the lyrics as well and what a disappointment.

Your piece cracked me up and echoed what my sister, brother, and I – all in our 50’s – feel about this cherished childhood song… now with a different, albeit depressing, tone. Thank you for the laughter as we mourn our innocent take on a favorite! (You are not alone. ?)

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