And the answer is some kind of S&M circus act. Seriously, at least 9 of his dancers can (and should) file sexual harassment charges. The vocals were awful. I will be hanging my head in shame as an American Idol fan tomorrow.
Via EW
November 20, 2009
Love affair with Jason Segel continues
At a Swell Season concert, he sings a song from the heart, including lots of personal information.
I’m dialing at noon 
Via The Daily What
November 20, 2009
“I’m the Kim Kardashian of Staten Island, baby”
Just one of many soundbites that has me PUMPED for MTV’s Jersey Shore:
November 20, 2009
Friday Distraction
So I just played this game where you have 12 minutes to guess the 100 most commonly used words in the English language.
How’d I do?*
It was A LOT tougher than I imagined… so help me figure out how well I did by doing it yourself!
*N.B. I did take the test while on a conference call…
November 20, 2009
“When I hug people, I leave room for the Holy Spirit”
Amazing. Christian rap group warns against the dangers of full frontal hugging.
Via Christian Nightmares (Thank you, Britta)
November 19, 2009
Ellie told me she was getting a haircut, but I didn’t know she had this in mind
Via The Daily What
November 17, 2009
One of my favorite Daily Show clips in a while (non-partisan!!!)
Sorry, awesome Daily Show clip was auto-playing.
November 16, 2009
JAPANARAMA MONDAY: Japan enjoys an intimate relationship with Trinidad & Tobago
Or at least Miss Japan does… apparently she and Miss Trinidad & Tobago made a sex tape. Pageant girls whoring it up for the camera? Who knew?
Not much more to read/see.
Via The Hollywood Grind (H/T Mike)
November 16, 2009
JAPANARAMA MONDAY: Child labor laws don’t exist in Japan
Ainsley passed this link my way and it’s pretty awesome… I’m thinking it might be a good Xmas gift for the world’s most perfect (and chubby) niece…
It also makes me wonder why Swiffer hasn’t jumped onto this gravy train. Swiffer could make a Snuggie out of their fabric and just let people roll around on the floor…
Via angry asian man
November 16, 2009
JAPANARAMA MONDAY: My boyfriend is the president!
Not really sure what’s going on with this video mash up, but it’s perfect for Japanarama Monday:
Via Gizmodo
Via November 15, 2009
WTF Sandra Lee?!?
Back by popular demand (and in large part thanks to Lydia) is our favorite recurring segment, “WTF Sandra Lee?!?”
First, Sandra makes a cocktail tree… as in, she takes all of her glasses and hangs them on the tree and calls it her favorite tree ever. Interesting…
Second, enjoy this well-edited Sandra Lee seizure. My two favorite parts are when she discusses cilantro (1:00) and effort necessary to slice mushrooms (1:11). Oh Sandra, you never cease to amaze.
November 13, 2009
Let the record show, I’m very much a Hellmann’s mayo girl
But kudos to the folks at Miracle Whip for a very very clever response to Stephen Colbert. I’m watching the show tonight and they actually address Stephen in the VO to most of their ads.
While this isn’t social media, this is what we talk about every day with our clients — joining the conversation rather than trying to ignore it or change it.
Via BuzzFeed
November 13, 2009
Alexander Hamilton has always been my favorite Founding Father
Do you have a $10 bill on you? Okay fine, I don’t carry cash either, but next time you get one, take a look at the portrait of Alexander Hamilton and ask yourself — how handsome is this guy?
Here are some non-political reasons to totally heart Hamilton:
- He’s super hot (yeah, that’s right, I said it)
- He knew a little something about sword fighting (although not enough to stay alive)***
- He’s the namesake of a NESCAC school (not one of the important ones, but still…)
- He inspired Lin Manuel Miranda to write this poem/rap (basically the best thing EVER):
***UPDATE: Yes, I got confused and thought he died in a sword duel and not a pistol duel. I’m blaming Hamilton’s famous quote: “When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation”***
November 11, 2009
A whole show of GUIDOS!
My dad’s favorite thing I ever post on this blog is Guido content… but will my dad be tuning into MTV’s Jersey Shore? If each 22 minutes come close to as fabulous as the 30 second preview, he better:
November 8, 2009
Attention men interested in seducing me
You’ll do *extremely* well if you can sing “Purple Rain” to me:
November 8, 2009
Birthday Tribute: Liz
It was Liz’s birthday yesterday and I owed her a birthday tribute. Usually I just post a picture and tell you how much I love the person, but Liz and I have a special relationship. So I’ve decided to tell you the top 5 reasons I love her:
- She was a really talented actress in 4th grade! In 4th grade, Liz was Toodles the Lost Boy in Peter Pan. I was an unnamed Lost Boy. Subsequent roles were a little less robust with Liz playing an orphan in Oliver, the mayor’s daughter (made up part) in Bye Bye Birdie, and the understudy to the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz. But you should know she started at the top.
- She had a whole separate birthday party in 8th grade just so that I could be invited to one! In 8th grade, Liz and I both transferred to Baldwin from Strath Haven Middle School. Liz’s Strath Haven friends told her they wouldn’t go to her birthday party if I was there (because I was a nerd), so Liz threw a separate party for her new Baldwin friends. Wasn’t that nice of her? She also told me all of the horrible rumors that had been spread about me while I’d been in public school that I didn’t know about…
- She’s teaching me to become a really great Philean. It’s not going particularly well, but she gets bonus points for trying so hard.
- She supports, enables, and pushes my online stalking. Seriously, if we had gym class together in 6th grade, Liz and I are probably trying to find out exactly what you’re up to. Also, if Liz has friended you on Facebook and you don’t know why because you haven’t talked since 6th grade… it’s probably because we wanted to stalk your profile.
- She tolerates all of my neuroses. Seriously, if you think I’m bad with you, you should know that I’m officially 10x worse with Liz. Promise.
Here’s to all the good times we’ve shared, Liz:
November 5, 2009
The best news in the world
Everything is summed up best by Barry at Deadspin:
So they spent more money than anyone else. So they didn’t have to wait as long as anyone else. Ask us fans if it feels any less amazing. It doesn’t.
Cover via NYDailyNews
November 3, 2009
Best advice Ellie’s ever given
Ellie’s answer to pretty much every problem I’ve had in the last week or so has been to put this song on and dance around my apartment. I dare you to do the same. You’ll be the happiest camper in the world.
