Did anyone besides me see "Mind of Mencia" Sunday night? "The Curse of the Butt Pirates of the Caribbean" is not all that tremendously original but it says something that an obvious non-slasher like Carlos Mencia can put two and two together. The sex appeal of the relationship between Jack and Will (Elizabeth's existence as a distraction to keep the religious right from foaming at the mouth notwithstanding) has been noticed by the mainstream. They may choose not to acknowledge it but it's very prominent in the movies so far.

BTW, I went to Wal-Mart the other day and found some PotC portfolios and notebooks. Lovely pics of Jack, Will and Jack&Will on them. Nary a Liz in sight. Hmmmm, one would think that there would be at least one portfolio or notebook to feature the female lead--or the "romantic" pairing of the movie. Nope, all I found were pic upon pic of Jack, Will and the two together. Gives one something to think about.