Listen. I love Lady Gaga. I've said it here before. I think she's innovative and risky. In fact, I've got tickets to see her in Seattle in August. Is she overplayed? Probably. Does she dress like a maniacal looney? Definitely.
Regardless of how you feel about her, this video is a must watch. A great "Telephone" parody, this video really addresses a lot of issues people have with Lady Gaga and kind of gets them right. I still like her, but I'm way on board with the message of this video. I've seen the real "Telephone" video a few times now, and I'm still scratching my head.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Song of the Mo: "This Too Shall Pass" by Ok Go
This music video makes me so happy. From those infamous treadmill guys.
Embedding has been disabled by request (stupid music labels). Click here to watch the awesome video on YouTube.
Embedding has been disabled by request (stupid music labels). Click here to watch the awesome video on YouTube.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Weekly WTF?: Lindsay Lohan Suing E-Trade
Lindsay Lohan is suing E-Trade for "pain and suffering." Why?
Well, during E-Trade's Superbowl commercial, a baby named "Lindsay" is referenced as being a "milkaholic." Is it eTrade's fault that whenever we hear the words "Lindsay" and "holic", we think of Lindsay Lohan? No. That's her own damn fault. Also, who does she think she is - Cher? Madonna? Lindsay is one of the most popular girl's names in America. You can't claim it like that, girlfriend. Get over yourself and put the bottle down.
And because I like E-Trade today (since my stocks are up) I am totally on their side. Also, the commercial is HILARIOUS! See for yourself.
Well, during E-Trade's Superbowl commercial, a baby named "Lindsay" is referenced as being a "milkaholic." Is it eTrade's fault that whenever we hear the words "Lindsay" and "holic", we think of Lindsay Lohan? No. That's her own damn fault. Also, who does she think she is - Cher? Madonna? Lindsay is one of the most popular girl's names in America. You can't claim it like that, girlfriend. Get over yourself and put the bottle down.
And because I like E-Trade today (since my stocks are up) I am totally on their side. Also, the commercial is HILARIOUS! See for yourself.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
TED Talks: Responsible Eating
I LOVE TED Talks!
I've been trying to watch 2 to 3 TED videos each week. It's like free continuing education and your professors happen to be the experts in their fields!
My latest viewing theme is related to food. Mark Bittman and Jamie Oliver (this year's TED winner) both give dynamic speeches about the importance of healthy eating and consequences of unhealthy (or, "convenient") eating.
We kill 10 billion animals a year. To put that in perspective, there are only about 6 billion people on Earth. These talks totally confirm my belief in practicing "flexitarianism" - eating meat in true moderation (I only eat chicken and turkey).
I've been trying to watch 2 to 3 TED videos each week. It's like free continuing education and your professors happen to be the experts in their fields!
My latest viewing theme is related to food. Mark Bittman and Jamie Oliver (this year's TED winner) both give dynamic speeches about the importance of healthy eating and consequences of unhealthy (or, "convenient") eating.
We kill 10 billion animals a year. To put that in perspective, there are only about 6 billion people on Earth. These talks totally confirm my belief in practicing "flexitarianism" - eating meat in true moderation (I only eat chicken and turkey).
Song of the Mo: "Monday Morning" by Melanie Fiona
Melanie Fiona is an emerging R&B artist who released her first album, "The Bridge," last year. I am not really a huge R&B person and - in the spirit of total transparency - I'm actually not a huge fan of this entire album. She's also a Kanye West protege, which is kind of a bummer since he's a major douche squirt . That said, this song is equal parts catchy, original and makes-you-all-smiley. Not to mention a total throwback. Love it.
Currently touring with Alicia Keys, Melanie Fiona was nominated for a Grammy this past year for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (not for this song, but for the snoozefest, "It Kills Me") and "Monday Morning" reached #1 on the Swiss charts (I LOVE Switzerland!). Hailing from Canada and already a pretty big deal in half of Europe, she's bound to have a bright career ahead of her.
Thanks, Easy Street, for the introduction. Enjoy.
Currently touring with Alicia Keys, Melanie Fiona was nominated for a Grammy this past year for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (not for this song, but for the snoozefest, "It Kills Me") and "Monday Morning" reached #1 on the Swiss charts (I LOVE Switzerland!). Hailing from Canada and already a pretty big deal in half of Europe, she's bound to have a bright career ahead of her.
Thanks, Easy Street, for the introduction. Enjoy.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Religion is Funny
Watch Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian, explain exactly why same sex marriage is a sin.
On Lot's wife: "...so a Bible based marriage can sometimes be between one man... and a kitchen condiment!"
Just goes to show, you should really only take what the Bible says with... a grain of salt!
On Lot's wife: "...so a Bible based marriage can sometimes be between one man... and a kitchen condiment!"
Just goes to show, you should really only take what the Bible says with... a grain of salt!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Yes, I know it's March. I extend this wish now because this is about the time every year when the new year starts to settle in. Writing the date with 2010 has become a bit more routine, the holiday season is over and (if you live in Seattle, at least) spring is rapidly approaching. I believe that it is in March, not January, when things really start to come together to feel "new."
It is also in March when reality starts to set in. A new year is typically accompanied by positive resolutions, temporary motivation and an abnormal case of the "happies" possessed by everyone from the grocery clerk to the businessman. It's like we back flip from December and start acting like the children of the corn, acting so totally out of character that those of us not subscribing to new year customs are thoroughly creeped out. By March, however, our eyes start to lose that awkward glaze and we officially stop drinking the Kool-Aid. People start to realize that their lives are just as miserable as they were the previous year. Newbie gym bunnies suddenly understand that in order to lose the weight you can't just join the gym, you actually have to go. Young professionals with new outlooks on their jobs finally cave in and scratch those genius plans for "restructuring the organization." Frustrated commuters again realize that their third finger is for more than just nose-picking and resume sticking it up in front of their rear view mirrors.
But it doesn't have to be this way, does it? For the past few years, I've tried to avoid the crowds and the inevitable let down that is the New Year. I think we've got it all screwed up. The majority of the world celebrates in January, which is way too early. I mean, you don't really start to celebrate a business transaction until you start seeing results, right? January is just too overwhelming anyway. A new year, and 365 more days before another one... come on now, that's stressful!
In January, I never make resolutions. I lose all motivation (as displayed by my lack of blog posts) and crankiness tends to dominate most of my conversations with people I forget are supposed to be my friends. I think the only serious resolution we should make in January is to resolve to turn another year older at some point in the new year. It's a guarantee. Well, unless you die of course - but then none of this would apply to you anyway. It's a win-win!
The Chinese are close - they celebrate in February. February gives a bit more leeway with resolutions and we've got at least a month's wort of experience to get a better idea of where the year is headed. But Valentine's Day sort of screws everything up there because half of the country is miserably not in love.
Which brings us to March. March is spring, spring is rebirth and rebirth is a new beginning. I mean, can you come up with a better argument for celebrating a new year during this time? You've got to give the new year sometime to introduce itself to you. By March, we've had two whole months to figure out how we're going to approach the new year, because the new year has already given us some information to use to help us make new decisions.
It may be unconventional, but it makes sense - and I'm actively recruiting. So Happy New Year to you, my friend. If things haven't been going well for you so far this year, there's no need to worry. It's a new year! And if things have been going well, that's great. You can keep up the good work and celebrate the new year by celebrating the successes you've already had. Either way, it's a new beginning - embrace it, create it and believe in it.
It is also in March when reality starts to set in. A new year is typically accompanied by positive resolutions, temporary motivation and an abnormal case of the "happies" possessed by everyone from the grocery clerk to the businessman. It's like we back flip from December and start acting like the children of the corn, acting so totally out of character that those of us not subscribing to new year customs are thoroughly creeped out. By March, however, our eyes start to lose that awkward glaze and we officially stop drinking the Kool-Aid. People start to realize that their lives are just as miserable as they were the previous year. Newbie gym bunnies suddenly understand that in order to lose the weight you can't just join the gym, you actually have to go. Young professionals with new outlooks on their jobs finally cave in and scratch those genius plans for "restructuring the organization." Frustrated commuters again realize that their third finger is for more than just nose-picking and resume sticking it up in front of their rear view mirrors.
But it doesn't have to be this way, does it? For the past few years, I've tried to avoid the crowds and the inevitable let down that is the New Year. I think we've got it all screwed up. The majority of the world celebrates in January, which is way too early. I mean, you don't really start to celebrate a business transaction until you start seeing results, right? January is just too overwhelming anyway. A new year, and 365 more days before another one... come on now, that's stressful!
In January, I never make resolutions. I lose all motivation (as displayed by my lack of blog posts) and crankiness tends to dominate most of my conversations with people I forget are supposed to be my friends. I think the only serious resolution we should make in January is to resolve to turn another year older at some point in the new year. It's a guarantee. Well, unless you die of course - but then none of this would apply to you anyway. It's a win-win!
The Chinese are close - they celebrate in February. February gives a bit more leeway with resolutions and we've got at least a month's wort of experience to get a better idea of where the year is headed. But Valentine's Day sort of screws everything up there because half of the country is miserably not in love.
Which brings us to March. March is spring, spring is rebirth and rebirth is a new beginning. I mean, can you come up with a better argument for celebrating a new year during this time? You've got to give the new year sometime to introduce itself to you. By March, we've had two whole months to figure out how we're going to approach the new year, because the new year has already given us some information to use to help us make new decisions.
It may be unconventional, but it makes sense - and I'm actively recruiting. So Happy New Year to you, my friend. If things haven't been going well for you so far this year, there's no need to worry. It's a new year! And if things have been going well, that's great. You can keep up the good work and celebrate the new year by celebrating the successes you've already had. Either way, it's a new beginning - embrace it, create it and believe in it.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Avahontar (Revisited)
To follow up on a previous post, Avahontar, here is a video mash-up that combines the two strikingly similar concepts of Avatar and Pocahontas.
Here's to hoping it does NOT win the Oscar for Best Picture.
Here's to hoping it does NOT win the Oscar for Best Picture.
CFV 426 - Avatar/Pocahontas Mashup FINAL VERSION from Randy Szuch on Vimeo.
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