Here’s the latest from The Lonely Island a.k.a. SNL’s Digital Shorts. The other Dude is Jorma Taccone – he was in “Hot Rod” with Samberg.
This one’s sure to explode.
It will blow up huge.
It’s like the second coming of “Dick in a Box.”
(And guess who the guy doing clean up in aisle three is…)
As big a fan as I am of the nostalgia provided by the 80’s, there is a pretty sunny darkside to the fonder memories. Prime example: Juice Newton’s “Love’s Been a Little Hard on Me.”
Sounds a little bit like some rodents I used to know:
And not to completely wring Juice of having any nostalgic value, she’ll always be my “Angel of the Morning.”
If the strangely painted on taped-on yarn moustache wasn’t indication enough, this nerdy tune is sure to make the ladies swoon – provided they have played and love playing Mario Kart. Otherwise, the allusions might go unnoticed, and that would truly be a heart-breaking shame. My favorite lyric:
The finish line
is just around the bend
I’ll pause this game
so our love will never end
No, that’s not a tear in my eye. It’s lube.
(Via Topless Robot)
As a founding member of the Legion of Seans (along with Mr. Penn, Mr. Connery, Ms. Young, and Mr. Combs), I’m very displeased with Mr. Avery’s recent comments regarding Canadian hottie, Elisha Cuthbert.
Reporters were waiting to speak with Avery about disparaging remarks he’d made last month about Flames star Jarome Iginla when Avery walked over to the group and asked if there was a camera present. When told there was, he said, “I’m just going to say one thing.”
“I’m really happy to be back in Calgary; I love Canada,” he said. “I just want to comment on how it’s become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don’t know what that’s about, but enjoy the game tonight.” He then walked out of the locker room.
Sean Avery used to be a Detroit Red Wing. When he was traded to the L.A. Kings, he dated Cuthbert and Rod Stewart’s ex-wife, Rachel Hunter. Now that he’s in Dallas with the Stars, he’s probably fearful Jessica Simpson might have her sights set on him. Regardless of the situation, the Legion of Seans have released this statement on the matter:
Sean Avery’s ex-girlfriends cannot be referred to as sloppy seconds, due to the fact that Avery is a giant douche.
In closing, a final message from the Legion of Seans to one Mr. Carter: until you change the spelling of your first name to the correct Irish way, you will not be granted entrance. Good day!
I saw this one awhile ago, but awhile ago, I did not have a blog. It’s the best of the videos pertaining to Eddie Vedder’s grumbling style of singing. In this case, it’s Yellow Ledbetter.
Here’s a little known fact: If Yellow Ledbetter, would Orange follow Yellow? (That doesn’t make any sense.)
Not her.
Not me.
My friends have a friend that lives in a world the likes of which none of us has ever seen.
In this world, she looks like Drew Barrymore (she does not), I look like Christian Slater (I do not), and everyone around her is lucky to be around her.
Why this diatribe now when I’ve despised her for so long? Because she may have cost my Trivia Team instant entry into our seasonal tournament. (More on that nerdery to follow.)
There’s a things about Jerkica you need to know (I disguised her name for her protection, although she might still find this post flattering). My last extended encounter with her occurred at her wedding. These are some highlights:
Deep breaths and relax. Simply put – I can’t stand her. I’ve been happy to not hear or see from her in a very long time. It’s not that she has ever done anything directly to me; it’s what she’s said and done to my friends. But now she’s broken that fourth wall. She stopped by my friends’ house and prevented them from going to trivia, thus hindering them from getting precious points we need to secure our spot in the tournament.
I’d still dry-hump the hell out of her though.
With these glasses, the economy is looking up!
(More people I’ve been told I look like after the jump.)
Some girl named Emmeline made this a few years back in Windows Movie Maker, so the quality isn’t perfect, but it’s a hoot nonetheless. I had no idea MerMan was so talented.
Today must be 80’s day, and for that I’m extremely thankful. The word through the pipelines that is the TripleDoubleU is Steve Guttenberg, Ted Danson, and Tom Selleck are in talks to reunite and finally complete the “Three Men and a…” Trilogy.
According to Guttenberg:
It’s called “Three Men and A Bride.” The script is pretty much written and we are really keen to get that made. We’re very hopeful. (via IMDb)
They’re very hopeful?! I’m fucking-on-the-edge-of-my-seat hopeful. I’m I’ll-go-without-shitting-until-this-thing-is-released hopeful. I’m on pins and needles that have herpes and syphilis and AIDS on them serious. I’ve been literally dying to know what’s been going on in Michael, Jack, and Peter’s life since the last movie. Um, didn’t someone get married to somebody in that one? Wasn’t there some sheep in the road gag that held the wedding up? And where did that ghost from the first one go? Was he friendly or evil, or simply lonely? Will the two non-dads hit on the third pal’s daughter who will no doubt be hot and legal?
I’ve been waiting for a star to fall, and since pretty much all three of the leads’ stars have dropped*, I’m all for this belated sequel. With the bar set low by “Indiana Jones 4,” this flick should be a masterpiece. (And there’s rumors about another “Police Academy.” Aieeeeee!)
*Becker did all right by himself and with some help from Larry David, but sadly and wrongly, Magnum has not fared as well. The Gute did do a stint on “Dancing with the Stars,” but he also runs naked through Central Park.
I can say nothing better than what’s to follow.
Lyrics from “Team America: World Police” song, Montage:
The hours approaching, just give it your best You've got to reach your prime. That’s when you need to put yourself to the test, And show us a passage of time, We're gonna need a montage (montage) Oh it takes a montage (montage) Show a lot of things happing at once, Remind everyone of what’s going on (what’s going on?) And with every shot you show a little improvement To show it all would take to long That’s called a montage (montage) Oh we want montage (montage) And anything that we want to go from just a beginner to a pro, You need a montage (montage) Even Rocky had a montage (montage) (Montage…montage) Anything that we want to go from just a beginner to a pro, You need a montage (montage) Oh it takes a montage (montage) Always fade out in a montage, If you fade out, it seem like more time Has passed in a montage, Montage
Video from Funny or Die:
As the title of the post says, “Whatever happened to the good ol’ song fade out?” (I added the good ol’.) You know how it went in the good ol’ songs from the 80’s and 90’s… Instead of simply ending the tune like they do nowadays, they would repeat the chorus or hook as it descended into silence. It would typically last for the, um, last 30 seconds. Here are some examples:
Click here for Billy Joel’s Uptown Girl or here for Men at Work’s Land Down Under if you need more proof.
The only current song I can think of (and I’ve been thinking about this for awhile… when I remember to) is The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony. Otherwise, most songs nowadays just end. Even if there’s a repetitive ending, there’s a sense of finality.
The theory on why this is: CD’s have changed the way we listen to music. When in the days of cassettes and LP’s, people were more inclined to let the music play. The fade out spaced out the songs, as opposed to having back-to-back ends-to-starts.
Is this is the trend, or am I just a complete idiot? (I’m leaning toward lazy, actually.) If you can think of any other recent examples of radio songs that fade out old school style, feel free to prove me wrong by commenting below.
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