Elvis in lanky handsome days…

Oh, pooh!

I read in one of the local dailies this week that fans have raised about $13,000.00 to honor the King with a star on Las Vegas Boulevard in front of the Riviera Hotel.

However, there appears to be a shortfall. Another two grand is needed to cinch the deal before El’s much-deserved plaque may be unveiled in the desert oasis amid ten million points of glittering light.

Should be a simple matter to raise a couple of thousand bucks for the King, right?

Frankly, I was disgusted to learn that when Lisa Marie, Priscilla, and a major shareholder of the Elvis Presley estate were approached, the fans were snubbed. In fact, they didn’t even get the courtesy of a reply.

Imagine that, the generous Hollywood Star and Vegas Legend filled their sow’s purses. But, they can’t cough up a few lousy pesos to assist his fans in reaching their cherished goal?

I find it incredulous that no one at City Hall – or even a handful of officials in government – have made any good-faith effort to pitch in, either.

What a nasty oversight when you consider that Elvis was a big draw in Vegas, lined a lot of pockets with cold hard cash, and made the city a popular destination spot for Entertainment.

Elvis memorabilia is a big seller on the strip, too. And, Elvis impersonators abound in lounges all around ”show city”, raking in the dough because of the enduring legacy of the “man”.

But, no one cares about honoring the giant with a star?

He must be crying in his grave!

Although Elvis might say – “Fools rush in” – I have no qualms about doing so myself.

I say, shame!

What a bunch of selfish, inconsiderate, bast**ds they are in Sin City!