The Osmonds

By Derek Phillips

February 6, 2001

Did anyone else catch the Osmonds' special on ABC last night? It was so amazingly pandering I couldn't believe it. Here's a sample of the dialogue:
After being told of a death threat against the Donny-led Osmonds, an FBI agent informs the boys that they'll be under observation.
OSMOND LACKIE: I guess you're not famous until someone wants to kill you.
FBI AGENT: The Osmonds have become a national treasure.

National Treasure?!?!?! Haven't these people HEARD Crazy Horse? Sure, one bad apple is a great song sung in true J5 fashion, but nigga please...

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