Six Degrees of Humiliation
On June 3rd of this year, Casey Affleck (brother of Ben) married Summer Phoenix (sister of Joaquin), his longtime girlfriend and mother of his son. The full implication of this hit me only this morning.
Ben Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix are in-laws.
Take my hand, won't you, and walk with me as we journey to Thanksgiving, 2016, in the household of the senior Afflecks...
The family is gathered in the family room as Mother Affleck walks in, wiping her hands with a dishtowel. The daughters-in-law follow carrying trays laden with slices of pumpkin pie covered in whipped cream. After everyone is served, Father Affleck suggests that, since the football games are over for the day, perhaps they should pop a movie in the ol' DVD player.
"Hey, Grampa!" pipes up little Violet. Sensing what is about to transpire, Jennifer Garner begins gesturing wildly, catching the attention of everyone but her sweet, clueless daughter. Her expression turns from panic to resignation as Violet continues, "Let's watch one of Daddy's movies!"
An awkward silence fills the room. That is, until her cousin Indiana loudly declares, "Vi... your Daddy's movies suck. Let's watch 'Walk the Line' or 'Signs' instead."
Fade to black...
Ben Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix are in-laws.
Take my hand, won't you, and walk with me as we journey to Thanksgiving, 2016, in the household of the senior Afflecks...
The family is gathered in the family room as Mother Affleck walks in, wiping her hands with a dishtowel. The daughters-in-law follow carrying trays laden with slices of pumpkin pie covered in whipped cream. After everyone is served, Father Affleck suggests that, since the football games are over for the day, perhaps they should pop a movie in the ol' DVD player.
"Hey, Grampa!" pipes up little Violet. Sensing what is about to transpire, Jennifer Garner begins gesturing wildly, catching the attention of everyone but her sweet, clueless daughter. Her expression turns from panic to resignation as Violet continues, "Let's watch one of Daddy's movies!"
An awkward silence fills the room. That is, until her cousin Indiana loudly declares, "Vi... your Daddy's movies suck. Let's watch 'Walk the Line' or 'Signs' instead."
Fade to black...
posted by SaraSmile | 7:15 AM
2 Comments:
Very funny!
But then it's Ben who had the Oscar... and Casey is Indiana's father...
Yes.. and Joaquin is Indiana's uncle... and the Oscar was a fluke... I often refer to him as Ben "What the Hell Happened After 'Good Will Hunting'" Affleck. But I'm guessing you haven't heard the rumor that Good Will Hunting was actually written by Kevin Smith, who allowed Damon and Affleck to take the credit. I would believe that, or believe that it was purely Damon, more easily than I would believe that Affleck had anything to do with it...
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