If you have a spare 4.5 minutes, watch this video.
Her name is Imogen Heap, and apparently she's been around for some time. She's even been nominated for 2 Grammys. I think she'd be great on SNL. They've had some amazing bands this season. I usually NEVER watch the bands, but Wilco, Vampire Weekend and even Carrie underwood have been highlights.
Oh, could you tell I finally learned how to embed video into my blog?
Sunday, March 30, 2008
2 Girls 1 Cup Reactions
If you haven't yet seen "2 Girls 1 Cup," be happy. It's nothing anyone should want to see. Of course, as soon as some one told me that I HAD to go watch it. Wish I didn't. The best part of the clip is watching everyone's video reactions. People sadistically make their friends watch the video and taping their reactions. It's funny as hell. Here's a good one:
This is also good. The reason it's funny (besides it being Muppet related) is because if you've seen the video, you know that there is NO WAY IN HELL anyone can watch it without some kind of reaction. Even better, they're in a dorm room, just like all the other posts on YouTube!
I highly recommend watching more reactions. It's always funny. But in no way should you watch the actual video. Just don't. I was nauseous for 4 days.
This is also good. The reason it's funny (besides it being Muppet related) is because if you've seen the video, you know that there is NO WAY IN HELL anyone can watch it without some kind of reaction. Even better, they're in a dorm room, just like all the other posts on YouTube!
I highly recommend watching more reactions. It's always funny. But in no way should you watch the actual video. Just don't. I was nauseous for 4 days.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
What Marriage is All About
"We need toilet paper."
"OK, let's get the Charmin Plus."
"No, let's buy the cheap stuff now and have my mom bring us Charmin next time she comes to visit."
"No, let's just get the good stuff. Our butts are worth it."
"Really?? Even though we're throwing money away?"
"We're not throwing it away. We're flushing it."
POSTSCRIPT - we got the Charmin Plus. Harley's mom didn't bring any the next time she visited.
"OK, let's get the Charmin Plus."
"No, let's buy the cheap stuff now and have my mom bring us Charmin next time she comes to visit."
"No, let's just get the good stuff. Our butts are worth it."
"Really?? Even though we're throwing money away?"
"We're not throwing it away. We're flushing it."
POSTSCRIPT - we got the Charmin Plus. Harley's mom didn't bring any the next time she visited.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Can You Say...
Shalom, Mr. Vice President!!
Not sure if this is what will end up being the ticket, but it's a good fit. Having Lieberman as a VP candidate gets you the more conservative end of the Democratic party and potentially the Jews. Plus, Lieberman knows how to tow the party line without making waves. That works nicely with McCain's temper.
Not sure if this is what will end up being the ticket, but it's a good fit. Having Lieberman as a VP candidate gets you the more conservative end of the Democratic party and potentially the Jews. Plus, Lieberman knows how to tow the party line without making waves. That works nicely with McCain's temper.
My Latest Thoughts on the Election
Watching Obama's last speech made me think of the word "ideology." Louis Althusser defined ideology as a system of beliefs that creates the appearance of the beliefs as being reality, and gives people a sense of meaningfulness. We are all born into a world with pre-defined options. You are never outside ideology. People create texts (books, TV, movies, news) within it; we are spoken to by texts and these texts help make us who we are.
Ideology changes across each culture. For example, Nazism and Apartheid seemed like good ideas to some people because the ideology they lived in told them, not directly, but through social apparatus a dominant popular consensus (and brutal repression, but that's another post).
Each candidate is trying to convince the public that their view of the American ideology is the best. No matter how persuasive or moral they seem, they are trying to persuade you. They're politicians, it's their job. Doesn't make what they say any more or less impactful, but it should be recognized as that.
After Obama's speech, I have changed my preference from Hillary to Obama. I’ll vote for either, but now I like him a lot more. I prefer his take on our ideology over Hillary's. Two things struck me about his speech:
1. His explanation of white resentment (not that I feel this way) struck me, his ability to understand and explain where it comes from and empathize with those who feel negatively towards his own race. He was able to see both sides. There was no dogma or persuasion to follow any one perspective. That's what I want in a president. If we get attacked, I want the commander in chief to understand WHY it happened so that our response does not provoke additional attacks.
2. He criticized his former pastor for not seeing that this country, tainted as it is, is also able to have one his own congregation become a leading candidate for the presidency. I can't explain why this spoke to me, nor do I feel the need to, but bringing to light this contradiction between perception and reality really got to me.
Hillary's yelling “Shame on you, Senator Obama!” left a bad taste in my mouth (like a mean teacher in elementary school). I also don't like the 3am commercial playing to fears (too Rove-ish for me). I still think she would be a more productive president, using her contacts in congress to get more policies through. I still think Obama, if elected, will struggle with this (unless he has both houses of Congress as democrats, then it’s game on).
As of now, my wife and I are split (she's for Hillary). I am fine with that. The US a democracy, which means majority rules. Majority, not individuals. If we take these things too personal, we lose sight of what is good for the many and undermine the principles this country was founded on. I believe he is the best candidate for the job, but not the ONLY one. If I become an Obama-worshipper, Harley is allowed to smack me.
Ideology changes across each culture. For example, Nazism and Apartheid seemed like good ideas to some people because the ideology they lived in told them, not directly, but through social apparatus a dominant popular consensus (and brutal repression, but that's another post).
Each candidate is trying to convince the public that their view of the American ideology is the best. No matter how persuasive or moral they seem, they are trying to persuade you. They're politicians, it's their job. Doesn't make what they say any more or less impactful, but it should be recognized as that.
After Obama's speech, I have changed my preference from Hillary to Obama. I’ll vote for either, but now I like him a lot more. I prefer his take on our ideology over Hillary's. Two things struck me about his speech:
1. His explanation of white resentment (not that I feel this way) struck me, his ability to understand and explain where it comes from and empathize with those who feel negatively towards his own race. He was able to see both sides. There was no dogma or persuasion to follow any one perspective. That's what I want in a president. If we get attacked, I want the commander in chief to understand WHY it happened so that our response does not provoke additional attacks.
2. He criticized his former pastor for not seeing that this country, tainted as it is, is also able to have one his own congregation become a leading candidate for the presidency. I can't explain why this spoke to me, nor do I feel the need to, but bringing to light this contradiction between perception and reality really got to me.
Hillary's yelling “Shame on you, Senator Obama!” left a bad taste in my mouth (like a mean teacher in elementary school). I also don't like the 3am commercial playing to fears (too Rove-ish for me). I still think she would be a more productive president, using her contacts in congress to get more policies through. I still think Obama, if elected, will struggle with this (unless he has both houses of Congress as democrats, then it’s game on).
As of now, my wife and I are split (she's for Hillary). I am fine with that. The US a democracy, which means majority rules. Majority, not individuals. If we take these things too personal, we lose sight of what is good for the many and undermine the principles this country was founded on. I believe he is the best candidate for the job, but not the ONLY one. If I become an Obama-worshipper, Harley is allowed to smack me.
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