First and possibly foremost: This slideshow taught me that Gabrielle Union could and should play Dionne Warwick in a biopic, and hopefully putting that into the universe means it will come to pass.
Second: Dionne Warwick turned 80 on Saturday, the very day she had a whole SNL sketch lovingly parodying her recent foray into social media. If you missed it, then please feast your eyes on these gems, because she seems like a hoot and a half. No, three hoots. SIX. Six hoots and climbing. Behold these small milestones in a great and emotional journey:
Hi, @chancetherapper. If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.
— Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 5, 2020
The Weeknd is next. Why? It’s not even spelled correctly? @theweeknd
— Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 5, 2020
Where is the lie? There is none. It’s not there. Anyway, I’m not sure which tweet this next one pertained to, but let’s press on:
I am not fixing my typo. This is already a lot to learn. Deal with it.
— Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 10, 2020
I was just informed that THE Ohio State University tried to trademark “The” last year. This is chaos.
— Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 11, 2020
Ohio, Ohio… I was joking. However, foolishness is still banned in 2021. Love y’all.
— Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 11, 2020
And then, the best mic-drop of all time:
One day I’ll clarify the Psychic Friends Network to this generation. For now, I am going back to watching Lucifer. Bye!
— Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 13, 2020
I am saving a seat at Drinks With Broads for her. It’s Miss Dionne’s for life.
