The Burger and the King

Woke up early, hit Waterlooplein to try to find Christy a birthday dress, bought a pretty bracelet, biked to Vondelpark without getting lost or hit, and settled in for a priceless film that I recommend to anyone interested in Elvis, fast food, America, or documentaries. Entitled The Burger and the King, it's about Elvis's eating habits - complete with recipes, interviews with his personal chefs, interviews with lunch ladies at his elementary school, etc. Fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, pbj banana and bacon whole-loaf sandwiches, sloppy joes, cheeseburgers, and this priceless quote (one of many):

"Have you ever dreamed of lathering Elvis's coffee? Putting cream and sugar in it, stirring it up? Have you ever dreamed of giving Elvis a back massage? Well, ladies, I have lived your dream."

It was strange and very cool to get such a dose of Americana in Amsterdam. Ate delicious broodjes at Vertigo, the Filmmuseum's Hitchcock themed restaurant. All the Nederlanders out playing in the sun and warmth. Hit the Jordaan, where I was again charmed by Laser 3:14. His opening is next Sunday - we are going. Some Mac kids are in town and tonight we are having a Burger and the King party and maybe going out later.