one would think that any cover of "the final countdown" would be inherently awesome enough to make up for any musical lapses, but...no.
*shudder*
before your brain explodes from the sheer badness of it all, here's some original-artist awesomeness in all of its big-hair glory:
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
brilliant mix tape idea (I think)...
... but I need your input to fill it out. The concept is: the most misguided attempt at a gettin'-it-on mix ever. As in, the songs are all about the topic of gettin' it on or persuading someone to get it on, but they are not actually the sort of songs that would ever put someone in the mood to get it on.
The only examples I have so far are Bloodhound Gang's "The Bad Touch" (aka "that Discovery Channel song") and Jimmy Buffet's "Why Don't We Get Drunk" ("...and screw"). But I'm sure there are more. A possible addition is Flight of the Conchords' "Business Time," but I am hesitant there because 1) it is more intentionally ironic, insofar as it is trying very hard to be an unsexy parody of sexy music, and 2) as such it actually sounds kind of sexy if you blur your ears a bit and don't listen to the lyrics. Whereas the first two don't have a trace of the sexy sound, even though the lyrics are quite pro-gettin' it on.
Other suggestions?
The only examples I have so far are Bloodhound Gang's "The Bad Touch" (aka "that Discovery Channel song") and Jimmy Buffet's "Why Don't We Get Drunk" ("...and screw"). But I'm sure there are more. A possible addition is Flight of the Conchords' "Business Time," but I am hesitant there because 1) it is more intentionally ironic, insofar as it is trying very hard to be an unsexy parody of sexy music, and 2) as such it actually sounds kind of sexy if you blur your ears a bit and don't listen to the lyrics. Whereas the first two don't have a trace of the sexy sound, even though the lyrics are quite pro-gettin' it on.
Other suggestions?
Monday, February 25, 2008
fairly certain this wasn't what erica was trying to post...
...but it's damn funny (assuming you've seen the films involved)--and sponsored by NBC, so not likely to be going anywhere.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
"OMG television is back," or "I continue to [heart] Tina Fey"
political endorsements aside, this is hilarious. we missed you, tina! go back and keep writing episodes of "30 rock" -- the world needs you!
(also, watch this ASAP -- it's only a matter of time before NBC pulls the video)
(also, watch this ASAP -- it's only a matter of time before NBC pulls the video)
Thursday, February 21, 2008
first post in february!
...and it's already the 21st. what's happening here, people?
I'll let you watch this while you ponder your next witty post :-)
I'll let you watch this while you ponder your next witty post :-)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
it's amazing what they can do with an organ these days.
...what? too suggestive?
anyway, this kid plays a MEAN (electric) organ. I don't know the particulars of programming a full rock band worth of sound into an itty-bitty piano-type thing, but it's awesome. I especially like the feather boa.
anyway, this kid plays a MEAN (electric) organ. I don't know the particulars of programming a full rock band worth of sound into an itty-bitty piano-type thing, but it's awesome. I especially like the feather boa.
Friday, January 25, 2008
coooooooool.
3 graphic designers + lots of free time + controlled explosions = awesomeness.
enjoy!
edited to add: okay, try this one. if it doesn't work, try the direct link or search for something along the lines of "omaha battle designers". I hope this works!
enjoy!
edited to add: okay, try this one. if it doesn't work, try the direct link or search for something along the lines of "omaha battle designers". I hope this works!
Friday, January 18, 2008
some truly awful songs make me twitch, but this is ridiculous
hey, brainman, want to weigh in?
woman cured of seizures caused by reggae
yeah, so this woman really likes sean paul (pre-wikipedia'ed for your convenience...you're welcome, dani :-P), but when she started having mad seizures whenever she listened to his songs, she started getting suspicious. I don't know if it's more ridiculous that she thought her seizures were caused by this one particular singer or that it actually turned out to be true.
I guess this just goes to show that one day, if you're not careful, the rhythm *is* eventually gonna get you. be careful, kids.
woman cured of seizures caused by reggae
yeah, so this woman really likes sean paul (pre-wikipedia'ed for your convenience...you're welcome, dani :-P), but when she started having mad seizures whenever she listened to his songs, she started getting suspicious. I don't know if it's more ridiculous that she thought her seizures were caused by this one particular singer or that it actually turned out to be true.
I guess this just goes to show that one day, if you're not careful, the rhythm *is* eventually gonna get you. be careful, kids.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
when does fan-generated content become copyright infringement?
(too lazy to come up with a witty headline)
I've been using the harry potter lexicon since 2002, and it's been invaluable in helping scope my research for my senior essay, review forgotten plot points, and prepare for the release of book seven. my guess is that this and other similar websites have turned many a casual HP fan into a super-fan, and the authors have put an untold number of hours into creating this resource for (I assume) no money. now they're looking to publish the fan-created guide in book form, and how does ms. rowling thank them for keeping fans happy and informed between book releases? with a lawsuit!
while I have little to add on the legal issues themselves (comments from the lawyers and almost-lawyers who follow the blog are welcome), I just wanted to make it known that my reaction to this lawsuit is a big fat BOO. as long as the fan-generated content makes it clear that it was neither created nor endorsed by the original author (and especially if it makes no sense without having read the original books), I see no problem.
thoughts?
I've been using the harry potter lexicon since 2002, and it's been invaluable in helping scope my research for my senior essay, review forgotten plot points, and prepare for the release of book seven. my guess is that this and other similar websites have turned many a casual HP fan into a super-fan, and the authors have put an untold number of hours into creating this resource for (I assume) no money. now they're looking to publish the fan-created guide in book form, and how does ms. rowling thank them for keeping fans happy and informed between book releases? with a lawsuit!
while I have little to add on the legal issues themselves (comments from the lawyers and almost-lawyers who follow the blog are welcome), I just wanted to make it known that my reaction to this lawsuit is a big fat BOO. as long as the fan-generated content makes it clear that it was neither created nor endorsed by the original author (and especially if it makes no sense without having read the original books), I see no problem.
thoughts?
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Thinkgeek.com clearance sale
Time to stock up:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/clearance/price/asc/0/200?cpg=cj
Who got the link right THIS time, bitches? Yeah, that's right. It was me.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/clearance/price/asc/0/200?cpg=cj
Who got the link right THIS time, bitches? Yeah, that's right. It was me.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
OK, so...
... I did not realize, till I heard Nickel Creek's version of "The Fox" just now, that Da Vinci's Notebook's song "The Gates" was a parody of that. Once again, things make so much more sense now.
[Dani: Huh?]
[Dani: Huh?]
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
With a nod to Tobias Funke...
click this link that matt forgot to put in properly("thanks, kat!" "oh, you're welcome.")
I'm still at work and can't watch the video with the sound up [begin rant](why can't CNN.com provide a text version of every video story? It's faster to read than to watch the video anyway)[end rant], but I got the gist of it. Now, if only there were some avenue of support for this man... I dunno, some kind of... group...
I'm still at work and can't watch the video with the sound up [begin rant](why can't CNN.com provide a text version of every video story? It's faster to read than to watch the video anyway)[end rant], but I got the gist of it. Now, if only there were some avenue of support for this man... I dunno, some kind of... group...
Thursday, December 13, 2007
yeah, yeah...
... the Yale Record may be chock full o' douchebags, but at least they are douchebags that are sanctioned by the Establishment... I don't think any administrator will be allowing Rumpus to co-host any Master's Teas anytime soon.
At any rate, I did in fact go to said JoCo seminar and I did quite enjoy it, even though I felt a little pervy being (I assume) the only grad student there and not really having any idea who any of the young'uns around me were. No giant revelations or anything, but it was pretty cool to have a semi-private (audience of maybe 30-40) concert. I did have to step out and miss a few minutes because a certain someone -- we'll just call her Tanielle Dumminio -- called me on the phone approximately 5 times in quick succession and I wanted to make sure no one was dying or anything, but the rest of it was quite nice.
In other Rump-related news, I just received this link from one Jared LeBoff on the newly-invented Rump Alums' email list:
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2007/12/13/greatest-headline-in-ny-post-history/
At any rate, I did in fact go to said JoCo seminar and I did quite enjoy it, even though I felt a little pervy being (I assume) the only grad student there and not really having any idea who any of the young'uns around me were. No giant revelations or anything, but it was pretty cool to have a semi-private (audience of maybe 30-40) concert. I did have to step out and miss a few minutes because a certain someone -- we'll just call her Tanielle Dumminio -- called me on the phone approximately 5 times in quick succession and I wanted to make sure no one was dying or anything, but the rest of it was quite nice.
In other Rump-related news, I just received this link from one Jared LeBoff on the newly-invented Rump Alums' email list:
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2007/12/13/greatest-headline-in-ny-post-history/
hey matt...
...you need to give your Rumpus people a stern talking-to. How is it that the freaking Yale RECORD got this honor?
how not to outsmart airport security
I'm going to assume that this guy had already knocked back a few if he seriously thought this was the best way to transport his vodka home:
*exasperated sigh*
New airport rules prohibit passengers from carrying larger quantities of liquid onto planes, and he was told at a security check he would have to either throw out the bottle of vodka or pay a fee to have his carry-on bag checked as cargo.
Instead, he chugged the bottle down -- and was quickly unable to stand or otherwise function, police said.
*exasperated sigh*
Sunday, December 02, 2007
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