Big Blonde

Within this short story by Dorothy Parker we are given a glimpse in the depressed state of a woman who has discovered that her value of good looks and good "sport" attitude have worn away with age. The woman that is left without those two parts is broken and unable to recover a new independent identity. There is one song that is referenced in the text and it is a song that gets stuck in her head. That song is on pg. 196 Ain't We got Fun by the The Benson Orchestra Of Chicago from 1921. This song was a popular song and has since become a standard that has been performed by dozen sof great singers such as Bing Crosby, Doris Day and Dick Van Dyke. It is also quoted by Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby. 

The lyrics to this song are about making something out of nothing. The singer plaintaively explains that they have no money but they can still have fun. It is the one that despite their struggle to make ends meet, they will always be able to stay amused. It is very much a contradiction to the manner in which Hazel Morse is living her life. She doesn't see any hope for what's left for her to live and it is no surprise that this song comes up shortly before her botched attempt at suicide. To view the lyrics and hear a version of the song go to:http://www.smickandsmodoo.com/lyrics/aintwe.htm