We have been publishing some articles on how much good a positive mental outlook and attitude can do us. But, of course, we boomers all subscribe to the prescription that laughter is one of the best medicines. If you’re feeling down, step back to Chris Farley’s great SNL sketches about a fictional motivational speaker, Matt Foley, who lived down by the river in his van!
By the way, for some inspiration from a real motivational speaker, visit Amy Dee For Attitude, Humor, and Motivational Speaking!
Chris Farley: You remember when you were with the Beatles?
Paul McCartney: Yes.
Chris Farley: That was awesome.
Here’s Another One!
Matt Foley: Well, you’ll have plenty of time to live in a van down by the river when you’re.. [ tries to be clever ] ..living in a van down by the river! Now, you kids are probably asking yourself, “Hey, Matt, how can we get back on the right track?!” Well, as I see it, there is only one solution! And that is for me to get my gear, move it on into here, ’cause I’m gonna bunk with you, buddy! We’re gonna be buddies! We’re gonna be pals! [ picks Brian up ] We’re gonna wrassle around! [ puts Brian down ] Ol’ Matt’s gonna be your shadow! [ motions] Here’s Matt, here’s you! There’s Matt, there’s you! [ trips and falls flat on the coffee table, sending it crashing to the floor ] Whoops-a-daisy! [ stands up ] We’re gonna have to clean that up later! Me and my buddies! My pals! My amigos! I’m gonna go get my gear! [ heads for the door ]
OK, some things are just funnier when you can see them performed. Here’s a snip of Matt Foley’s Motivational Speaking attempt with two teens. If you’ve ever had days like this, and most of us have, watch this to cheer up!
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