There’s bad commercials, and then there’s bad commercials. I’m a huge fan of the bad commercials – they’re so bad they’re great. These are just a few to ingest and digest.
The first one on the list is flat-out distasteful, in my opinion:
This next one is hard to swallow (there are many more where this came from that are just plain weird and hella strange):
This last one is simply a rotten egg:
Detroit has been in sort of a rough spot lately, so where can someone go to get away from their Motor City blues?
Howzabout CLEVELAND!
Courtesy of BishopVids, creators of the videos you’re about to see:
See? It’s the perfect escape!
(Thanks to Steve for the find)
99 Red Bowling Shirts
Aaah, the 80’s. They’re definitely Generation X (and sometimes Y)’s version of our parents and their nostalgic-laden 60’s. And since my boss, Paul, and I are huge fans of living in the past, Paul thought he’d double-dip in the ethers of remember-when, and present this list:
Top 5 Punk Covers of 80’s Songs
5. Smooth Criminal – Alien Ant Farm
“I was never a big Michael Jackson fan, especially his late 80’s work, but this version makes this song listenable.”
4. Boys of Summer – The Ataris
“While Don Henley’s original has some 80’s nostalgia to it, this is by far a better version.”
3. Come On Eileen – Save Ferris
“Awesome remake by this ska band wit the lead vocal hottie. I can actually understand Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ lyrics with this version.” [Ed. – When I saw saw them in concert, “vocal hottie” Monique Powell had this joke to say:]
What’s worse than Grease on Olivia Newton-John? Come on Eileen!
2. Take On Me – Reel Big Fish
“One of the best ska bands from the 90’s doing the #1 80’s Hit from A-Ha. Also, it was featured in the South Park creators’ movie, Baseketball.” [For those stuck more in the 80’s than us, those creators would be none other than Trey Parker and Matt Stone, natch. – Ed.]
1. 99 Red Balloons – Goldfinger
“One of my favorite punk bands doing one the the better songs from the 80’s by Nena.”
I must confess. That header probably indicates way more excitement than my actual dream entailed. What made this dream stay with me was the fact that it was so unbelievably dumb, it awakened me giggling. It wasn’t laughing, it wasn’t chortling… it was merely tee-hee.
The fight in question: Blowfish vs. Starfish.
(Sort of) Artistic Representation
Now where could this dream have originated in my subconscious? It could have been from watching this preview:
Not only is Renegade the star, but Deborah/Debbie Gibson is Acting! in this CGI monstrosity as well? Sign me up! (You see, Debbie Gibson is my first concert experience and an early crush… *blush*)
How about some other animal fight options?
INGREDIENTS: A sole chicken finger from the bar and lotsa agua.
Although YouTube feels like it’s been around forever/4eva , it’s really only been here for just over four/4 years. But what it’s wrought – flash-in-the-pan celebrities, viral videos, copyright battles – will be here for awhile.
Since I’m pretty much in constant contact with the TripleDoubleU, I’ve seen my share of crap and my share of gold. It’s sometimes funny to see how long it takes a family member to bring up something I caught months ago.
So imagine my pleasant surprise at this spoonful of sugar that helps the viral videos go down that much sweeter.
Play me off, keyboard cat! (For some reason my faves all have to do with kids and dogs… go figure…)
For more go to these YouTube channels: BrotatoChip or theKeyboardCat, or simply PlayHimOffKeyboardCat’s site.
(Big thanks to Chris for finding this one!)
Will wonders never cease? As in, “I wonder how this fetish developed?”
Allow me to introduce MACROPHILIA to your lexicon. It’s not what you think. Or it’s exactly what you think. Anything philia usually has to deal with makin’ whoopie (sorry, now that I have cable, I’ve skimmed past an episode of the Newlywed Game, hosted by Carnie Wilson for some reason). And macro means big, so volia!
Weird, right?
Apparently, there’s a portion of men that get excited at the prospect of being stepped on by a giant woman. Want more proof, check out this kind of NSFW site. It’s partially about dominance, partially about foot fetishism, and partially about voreaphilia (geez!), but it’s totally… odd.
As for where the fetish originated in older gents?
Oooweee! I wish she'd step on me!
And for future generations?
Oooweee! I hope only 'she' steps on me!
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The plan for celebrating today, a.k.a. Mother’s Day, is this:
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(Here is the legit video from Hulu.)
Ladies and germs, the moment you’ve all been waiting for!
Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake’s return in their latest SNL Digital Short Dick in a Box Part 2! Motherlover!
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How I feel right now... just waiting for tomorrow's hangover.
My daze is waning. My day is fading. I finally have high-speed access to the TripleDoubleU at home once again, and in addition to that, I’ve added cable to the package.
Mmmm, cable… it was one of the few things that got me out of the house besides trivia and drinking and sports and drinking. My friends and family had it, and I’d often visit them to partake in its offerings. I’ll miss them.
So far, I’ve caught up on back episodes of Survivor. I’ve managed to get through The Onion Movie as well as Whacked Out Videos(gah!) on G4. The latest: I’m finishing up the Top 100 One-Hit Wonders of the 80’s on VH1 Classic, even though I know the results of the list. The reason being we discussed this the other day at the bar.
Other topics during recent bar trips:
Okay, well oddly, I don’t remember, because I didn’t really make a point to. See, for the month of May, I’ve decided to give up my Mt. Dew, my booze, and my fast food. Nine days in, I’m holding up quite well, although I’m not really seeing a difference (although I’m feeling it… every morning I feel like dancing great). I am still being social and going out to the bars. How else will I harass others into going out in the future if I cop out now?
So now I’ve decided upon watching the Spectacular Spider-Man on Disney XD (oh, yeah, that reminds me – I watched a bit of Chicken Little earlier today). And I’m not sure what I’ll watch later.
Oh! They just showed a commercial for these, and I must admit, I’m tempted:
…stinking kids channels. Me wanty bottle people and cereal box guitars.
I like both of these songs, as minimalist and repetitive as as they are… but is it just me, or are they kind of the same even though they’re different? It’s probably just me.
I feel the same way about the beginnings of these songs, too:
SIDE NOTE: I like the acid flashback feeling of seeing the old CD cases in the Letterman clip.
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