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Another look at ‘It’s Always Sunny …’

Well, for as long as hulu.com will allow me, here’s my favorite episode of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Scroll to 15 minutes, 26 seconds in for the absolute best part (or, just watch the scene on YouTube by clicking here). I’ll have to post the mp3 soon.

Here’s the show’s page on hulu.com — [...]

Dayman (aAHaahh)

Dayman. Fighter of the Nightman. Champion of the sun.
You’re a master of Karate and friendship for everyone.
Dayman
(aAHaahh)
Fighter of the Nightman
(aAHaahh)
Champion of the sun
(aAHaahh)
Your’re a master of Karate and friendship for everyone
I can’t get this song out of my head!
Here [...]

South African workers trapped in Protoculture mine

So, 3,000 miners are trapped underground in South Africa because of a faulty mine shaft.
The workers are employed by Harmony Gold, which every geek knows as the distributor behind Robotech. (I guess there is some mining company by the same name — but it’s gotta be a cover, right?)
What the heck is the company behind [...]

Sanjaya: Indian call center connetion?

OK, I’ve been sucked into American Idol again, and Michele and I still can’t understand why Sanjaya continues to survive on the show.
I think I know why he’ll stay on the show for quite some time: Sanjaya is benefiting from disgruntled Indian call center workers. Everytime they get an irate, “let me talk to [...]

Is God Green?

Check out Is God Green?, a wonderful look at evangelical Christians who are coming to the consensus that global warming is against the Bible, against Christ. Here are some video clips.
Richard Cizik, of the National Association of Evangelicals, is deserving of special praise. He is a brave man willing to challenge the Republican Party and [...]

Nigel Tufnel wants you to drive a VW. Slash does, too

I couldn’t find the VW ad featuring Nigel Tufnel, so rock out with Slash.
(Again, advertisers: Yes, I saw your ad on TV. Now I’m in front of my computer. Why isn’t your ad anywhere to be found on your web site?)
And I can’t resist: Do VW’s with guitars go to 11?

More of Nigel on YouTube

TV Guide relaunches online

As Lost Remote points out, TV Guide has a new web site that is not only video-heavy, but attempts to point to online video listings.
Check it out, on the right-side of the homepage.
It’s a simple idea that makes TV Guide relevant to users who would never use it otherwise. Smart.
Now, if they were really on [...]

Colbert: You’re the man now, dog

Stephen Colbert mash-up genius
via lostremote.com

Cox on demand comes to Lakewood

Yes, it’s true — you can get Cox on demand any time you’d like in Lakewood, Ohio. And Cox Digital Cable service now offers it, too!
With a surprise that made my day, when I booted up our brand new, yet out-of-date Explorer 8000 DVR Wednesday night, we were greeted by a warm, blue ad to [...]

git ‘r dumb

git ‘r done: Larry the Cable Guy is an act! Shocking!

Learn more about Larry, er, Dan Whitney
Larry is dumb, but I laugh whenever he sings. That isn’t saying a lot, as I laugh at most use of song + humor.

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