McGee Francis English: May Content
Vintage Edition
Hello Everyone,
Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all readers in the United States! If you’d like to know more about this holiday and the unofficial start of summer, you can read last year’s post here.
The month of May has flown by and I still owe you content recommendations. I was having a little trouble picking a theme for this month’s recommendations, but then I decided to do a vintage content round-up. All suggestions this month were trending around Memorial Day Weekend of the year 2000. If you would like to see April’s recommendations, click here.
📖 Literary Legends: Stargirl
A free-spirited and unconventional girl named Stargirl arrives at a high school in Arizona, captivating her classmates with her uniqueness. At first celebrated, she is later shunned for being different, challenging those around her to reconsider what it means to fit in.
🎬 Movie Magic: Mission: Impossible 2
Released over Memorial Day weekend (May 26–29, 2000), this action-packed sequel dominated the box office, grossing approximately $57.8 million in its opening weekend. It became the highest-grossing film of 2000, earning over $546 million worldwide.
📺 TV Time: Fraiser
After moving back to his hometown of Seattle, radio psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane navigates life with his quirky family, eccentric coworkers, and a steady stream of callers seeking advice, all while trying to rebuild his personal life.
🎵 Melodic Muse: Top 40 May 2000
Many of these songs are still popular today!
🍽️ Culinary Creations: Banana Pudding
Banana pudding is a cherished American dessert made with layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and cookies (commonly Nilla Wafers), all topped with whipped cream. Its popularity surged in the mid-20th century due to its simplicity, affordability, and comforting flavor. Often served at potlucks, barbecues, and family gatherings, banana pudding is considered a staple of Southern cuisine.
📚 Word of the week: potluck (noun)
A potluck is a meal where each guest or participant brings a dish to share with everyone. It’s common at gatherings like community events, workplace lunches, or family get-togethers. The idea is that everyone contributes, so there's a variety of foods, and no one person has to do all the cooking. For example, We’re having a party, potluck style. Let us know what you want to bring.
I hope you enjoy these suggestions, see you next week!
McGee Francis English