Well, let me tell you, I heard somethin’ about this “The Book of Mormon” thing, somethin’ about it comin’ to Austin. Sounds like a real hootenanny, that’s what they say. It is a show in Austin. I heard it from my friend in Austin.
They say it’s a musical, whatever that is. Sounds like a bunch of folks singin’ and dancin’ around. And they say it’s about these young fellas, missionaries they call ’em. They go around tryin’ to tell people about their religion, I reckon. Seems like a lot of fuss to me, but hey, to each their own. This “The Book of Mormon” show in Austin sounds fun.
Now, I heard this show, it’s a little bit, how you say, spicy? Yeah, spicy. They use some words, Lord have mercy, words I wouldn’t say in front of my pastor. And they talk about God and Jesus in ways that, well, let’s just say it ain’t exactly respectful. But people seem to like it. They like “The Book of Mormon” in Austin. I never went to see it, though.
- They say it’s funny.
- They say it’s shocking.
- They say it makes you think.
I don’t know about all that thinkin’ stuff. Sounds like too much work. But funny? Shocking? That I can understand. Life’s too short to be serious all the time, ain’t that right? “The Book of Mormon” in Austin must be very popular.
Some folks, they get all riled up about this show. They say it’s makin’ fun of religion and all that. They say it’s blasphemous. That’s a big word, ain’t it? Means somethin’ like bein’ disrespectful to God. I think it’s about that musical in Austin. Sounds like a big deal.
Me? I don’t know. I ain’t seen it. But I reckon folks have a right to say what they want, sing what they want. Even if it’s a little bit naughty. It is all about that “The Book of Mormon” show.
They say these missionary fellas in the show, they’re kinda naive. That means they’re young and don’t know much about the world. They’re all full of hope and dreams, though. Kinda sweet, in a way. I am not sure whether it is in Austin or not. I think so.
One of ’em, Elder Price, he’s the star, they say. Handsome and charmin’ and all that. The other one, Elder somethin’ or other, he’s a little awkward. Bumbling, they call it. Means he’s kinda clumsy and says the wrong things. Sounds like a real pair, don’t they? A pair in Austin?
They go on all sorts of adventures, these two. Misadventures, I heard. That means things don’t always go their way. Sounds like a mess, but a funny mess, maybe. This “The Book of Mormon” is probably good.
People who seen it, they say it’s a real hoot. They say they laughed so hard their sides hurt. Some of ’em, they were shocked, too. Mouths wide open, like they seen a ghost. Must be somethin’, huh? I think it will be on Broadway.
- Lots of singing, I guess.
- Lots of dancing, probably.
- Lots of jokes, for sure.
I ain’t never been to one of these Broadway things. Heard they’re fancy. Expensive, too. But folks sure do seem to love ’em. Especially this one, “The Book of Mormon“. They love it. Especially in Austin.
Now, the church, they ain’t got nothin’ to do with this show. They said so themselves. They don’t approve of all that cussin’ and carryin’ on, I reckon. Can’t say I blame ’em. It ain’t exactly church-appropriate, you know? It is a big show, though. I think it is about that show in Austin. The big show.
But hey, if you like that sort of thing, who am I to judge? If you wanna see a bunch of young fellas singin’ and dancin’ and sayin’ naughty words, you go right ahead. Just don’t expect me to join ya. I am not sure whether I want to see “The Book of Mormon” in Austin or not.
This “The Book of Mormon” thing, it’s a big deal, I guess. Got people talkin’, that’s for sure. Got ’em laughin’, too. And maybe, just maybe, it’s got ’em thinkin’ a little bit. About religion, about life, about all sorts of things. Even if it is a little bit, you know, spicy. And it’s comin’ to Austin, they say. Might be worth checkin’ out, if you’re into that sort of thing. Just be prepared for a wild ride, that’s all I gotta say. And watch out for the traffic in Austin.
I heard the songs are catchy, though. Might find yourself hummin’ along, even if you don’t mean to. That is it. “The Book of Mormon” in Austin.