Saturday, October 27, 2007
Later, Bitches!
Alright, kiddies, I am outta here! The lovely Chris is marrying the wonderful Stephen one week from today in the fabulous town of Las Vegas, Nevada. And I am heading out early and staying extra late to spend time with my west coast hoochies. See you in two weeks!
Everyday is Halloween
Scenes from some of the best and worst horror movies, set to "Everyday is Halloween" by Ministry.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Tis the Season for... Candy Corn!
This is a short cartoon from Noggin called "I Don't Like Candy Corn".
This is comedian Lewis Black's rant about candy corn.
And this is a home video of candy corn dominoes that turn into McDonald's french fries when they fall.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
This is the full episode of the 1966 Peanuts Halloween classic.
Andy Kaufman on The Dating Game
Andy Kaufman appeared on an episode of The Dating Game in the 1970s. In this segment, the bachelorette asked him, if she were Santa Claus and he were sitting in her lap, what would he ask for.
New Rules - Faith Hill
Click to view video.Bill Maher takes on airbuses, air fresheners, Giuliani's defense against aliens, Donald Trump's ass, and the hypocrisy of Values Voters.
Halloween Light Show
This family in Georgia went a little overboard with the decorations this year. They synched up the lights on their house to some Halloween-themed music and put on a show for the whole neighborhood.
Nascar Tips For Democrats
Jackie & Dunlap from Red State Update have some advice for the Democratic candidates.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Oogie Boogie - "Oogie's Boogie Song"
In this scene from Tim Burton's 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas, Oogie Boogie kidnaps and terrorizes Santa Claus.
Vocals by Ken Page, music by Danny Elfman.
The House/Farm/Car/T.V. of Tomorrow
The House of Tomorrow
The Farm of Tomorrow
The Car of Tomorrow
The T.V. of Tomorrow
Fun with Potato Chips
Johnny Carson interviews a lady with a collection of potato chips that kinda look like other things, on The Tonight Show.
In this episode of Late Night with David Letterman, from November 21st 1985, David wears a suit made of potato chips and is dipped in a vat of creamy onion dip.
Creedence - "Fortunate Son"
Creedence Clearwater Revival performing live on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1969.
Information R/evolution
Short film exploring the ways in which information is now stored, created, critiqued & shared.
A Vision of Students Today
Short film by the students of Introduction to Cultural Anthropology at Kansas State University.
Kucinich Empties His Pockets
Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich appeared on The Colbert Report to accept Stephen's challenge to reveal the contents of his pockets.
Candidate Colbert
Here is his appearance on The Daily Show, in which he decided whether or not he would announce that he would run for President of the United States.
Later, on The Colbert Report, Stephen made up his mind.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Candidate Gore?
What was once the platform of the far left, is now the rally cry of every rational American. And it's time the Democrats realized just who their base really is.
Al Gore on universal healthcare.
Click to view video.Al Gore on domestic spying.
Click to view video.Al Gore on how to get out of Iraq.
Click to view video.Lulu - "The Man Who Sold The World"
Special thanks to Planet Mondo for letting me know about some awesome David Bowie covers. I couldn't find the exact ones you recommended, but I did find this ultra-lovely performance from Lulu! Her expression at the end makes it all worth it.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Spiders On Drugs
In the 1960s, Dr. Peter Witt tested various drugs on wood spiders and studied the effects on web building.
Special thanks to Lydia for sending in this video!
Stacy Hedger Star Wars Trumpet
Apparently, this is the "talent" portion of some local beauty pageant.
Is Al Gore Too Fat to Be President?
This is a clip from Neil Cavuto's show on FOX.
Is there a proper way to respond to this level of idiocy?
New Rules - Batty Lapel
Bill Maher lays into the media for the fake controversy they caused over political man-jewelry.
Clinton's Reply to Ann Coulter
The Late Show with David Letterman featured Bill Clinton's response to Ann Coulter's accusation that he's gay.
Special thanks to Sari for sending in this clip!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Meet the Strategists
Air America's Rachel Maddow takes a look at who's running the campaigns for the republican presidential candidates.
Al Gore Won the Nobel Peace Prize!
And this is Al Gore's press conference.
Countdown - GOP Attacks a 12 Year Old
Keith Olberman and Rachel Maddow discuss the latest reprehensible GOP smear campaign. This one targeting a 12 year old boy who benefited from the SCHIP healthcare program.
The Dabbawalas of Mumbai
Short documentary about the hyper-efficient lunch delivery service in one of the world's most densely populated cities.
Will Al Gore Run for President?
Davis Fleetwood explores the idea of what an Al Gore presidency would mean.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
The Daily Show - Fred Thompson's Debut
Jon Stewart takes a look at all the hype surrounding Thompson's big debut at the latest Republican debate.
Lisa D'Amato - "Ace of Spades"
You may recall this mess from Top Model Cycle 5. She's the crazy drunk who pissed in a diaper for the Jackass boys. Turns out she can't rap either...
Here's Lisa's response to all the feedback she's received from the video.
Bryan Ferry & Cilla Black - "It's My Party"
The unlikely pair sing a duet on the Cilla Black Show in 1974.
William Shatner - "Common People"
William Shatner sings a cover of the Pulp song "Common People", on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Ben Folds on keyboards, Joe Jackson on vocals.
Introducing The Real News
Revolutionizing the news medium by empowering and educating people around the world.
Silver Spoons Breakdance
Ricky Schroeder and Alfonso Ribeiro breakdancing at the end of an episode of Silver Spoons.
Monty Python's Lovely Coconuts
And, in this clip from The Holy Grail DVD, Michael Palin shows you how to make your own.
Jackie Broyles: The Christianisty Candidate
Jackie and Dunlap of Red State Update have a solution for conservative Christians who think the current crop of Republican candidates aren't Christian enough.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Word - Mighty Duck
Stephen Colbert wonders if we stop paying attention to Bush's lame duck presidency, if he could become the mightiest duck of all.
The Daily Show - America's Next Top Ally
Bush recently claimed that we had 36 allied nations on the ground in Iraq. Jon Stewart takes a close look at these countries and just how much support they are providing.
The Muppet Show - Animal vs. Buddy Rich
Animal & famed drummer Buddy Rich battle it out in this clip from a 1978 episode of The Muppet Show, dubbed in Italian.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
The Word - Medium Matters
Stephen Colbert takes a look at the controversies over Limbaugh's "phony soldiers" comment and MoveOn.org's "General Betrayus" ad.
The Daily Show - Cruel Intentions
John Oliver takes a look at the words that have lost all meaning in the War on Terror.
Christopher Walken - The Three Little Pigs
Christopher Walken reads the classic children's story on Zoo.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Neil Young - "Heart of Gold"
Performed live at the BBC TV studios in London, on February 23rd, 1971.
New Rules - Pharmer's Market
Click to view video.Bill Maher shares new rules about Bush's big dumb mouth, prepubescent cologne, the world's tallest building, Kucinich's hot wife & the pharmaceutical industry's stranglehold on American healthcare.
There Are No Bargains in War
Click to view video.Bob Schieffer of Face the Nation, gives his opinion about the whole Blackwater mess in Iraq.
SomCom: Japan's Latest Sex Toy Craze
Japanese ad for a new hand job machine. It's hands-free masturbation!
Around the World in Thirteen Years
Adventurer Jason Lewis recently completed the first-ever human-powered circumnavigation of the globe. Traveling by bicycle, rollerblades, kayak and pedal-powered boat, it took him 13 years to finish the expedition.
Bridging the Gap to Africa
This is a trailer for a documentary about Tippi Degre, a young French girl who grew up wandering the bush of Namibia, and developed deep friendships with dangerous wild animals. Check out more videos and photos of Tippi over at Spluch.
Jackie Beat - "Filthy Whore"
The great and wonderful Jackie Beat has come out with a parody of Britney Spears' "Gimme More".
Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Click to view video.And if you haven't yet been touched by His Noodly Appendage, check out pirate preacher Cap'n Awesome.
Coulter Opposes Women's Right to Vote
The crew at Headzup have a little fun with Ann Coulter's latest bile-riffic outburst. Below is her exact quote, lest you suspect any exaggeration:
“If we took away women’s right to vote, we’d never have to worry about another Democrat president. It’s kind of a pipe dream, it’s a personal fantasy of mine, but I don’t think it’s going to happen. And it is a good way of making the point that women are voting so stupidly, at least single women."
Fred Thompson's Campiagn Ad
Animated short exposing Fred Thompson's voting record and political background.
No Healthcare? No Photo-ops!
America's children are protesting Bush's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Thursday, October 4, 2007
The Loneliest Icelander
There was only one military representative from Iceland in Bush's "coalition of the willing", and he's going home.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
VoteVets - Real Soldiers
The VoteVets organization has issued a new ad in response to Rush Limbaugh's accusation that any soldier who opposes Bush's policies in Iraq is a "phony" soldier.
On Notice: Dennis Kucinich
Stephen Colbert puts Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich on notice for having too many things in his pockets.
The Daily Show - Missing Republicans
Larry Wilmore & John Oliver document their experiences at the black forum debate.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Carnivorous Plants
David Attenborough tells the story of the Venus Fly Trap & the Marsh Pitcher, plants that supplement their nutrition by eating animals.
World Trade Center High Wire Act
Back on August 7th, 1974 - before the Twin Towers were completed - French high wire artist Philippe Petit rigged a tightrope between the towers and danced 1,350 feet in the air, without a net. This clip from the Ric Burns series New York: A Documentary, tells the amazing story.
Mae West - Belle of the Nineties
Clips from the 1934 film Belle of the Nineties, of Mae West's musical numbers. Accompaniment by Duke Ellington on the tracks "My Old Flame" & "Memphis Blues".
Case of the Drunken Blackwater Shooter
During today's Congressional Hearing on the Blackwater Security Firm, Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) asked Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, about accountability for the drunken contractor who killed the guard of the Iraqi Prime Minister.
Reverse Graffiti : Ossario
By washing away patches of soot, Brazilian artist Alexandre Orion created an amazing mural in the urban landscape of Sao Paulo.
First Served, First Come
In the latest episode of The Ambiguously Gay Duo, Big Head hatches a plan to out Ace & Gary with a men's room stake out.
Burma Is Getting Worse
Sources for the CBC report that thousands of protesters have been killed & hundreds of monks slain. Now many Burmese are fleeing into Thailand.
Onslaught
As part of their Campaign for Real Beauty, Dove cosmetics has put together an ad warning parents about the onslaught of messages young girls get from the beauty industry.
Monday, October 1, 2007
The Grey Video
First there was The Beatles' White Album. Next, Jay-Z's Black Album. Then there was DJ Dangermouse's Grey Album. Now there's the Grey Video.