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How can Saturday Night Live translate its brilliance in viral video to the live show?
As someone who loyally records and watches Saturday Night Live, I think that the show has really been improving this season. With the noted exception of January Jones, who I believe was voted worst host in the last 20 years or something like this, the season this year has been pretty solid. I was reasonably impressed with Joseph Gordon Levitt, though there was a bit too much singing for me, and Taylor Swift did nothing to make me like her less, so that's not too bad. Ryan Reynolds and Drew Barrymore both did well, with a great cameo by Scarlett Johannson in a solid "Porcelain Fountains" redux. And who the hell is Blake Lively? Shit, I would have been happy watching that ep on mute.Anyhow, I really laughed hard at the video they did for the KICKSPIT UNDERGROUND MUSIC FESTIVAL. This was Twittered about by more than a few people, and I guess that it was based on a real video for the 10th annual Gathering of the Juggalos. This is like OzFest or Lillith Fair for Insane Clown Posse aficionados. Ha, I am sure there are few ICP fans who would use that terminology. I have attached both videos for your viewing pleasure. I do think that with Andy Samberg and the rest of these guys that they have a ton of great ideas for funny TV, but I am not sure if the live aspect is really getting in the way of their success. Are you watching the show? Do you like it? Aren't the videos the best part? Holler back.SNL's Video:
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Ridiculous: DJ Lance Rock from Yo Gabba Gabba shopping at Amoeba Records
In costume! I want to know the story behind this TV show, this dude, this costume and how they get such cool performers on the show.
Ridiculous: Scott Stapp's hair donation rejected by Locks of Love: http://bit.ly/5byfCh
In addition to this insult, it looks as though he has also been jailed. Love the grungy, jailhouse pose.Â
Photog (likely in an Australian accent): Scott, show me your vulnerability. Show me your grit. But keep it tough, mate. This isn't for Cosmo.Scott: Uh, like this?
Photog: Perfect, but let's unbutton that top a bit, aye? So after reading the Spin interview, which I have included below, it seems this guy has really changed. No. No he hasn't. I'm going to be the first one in line at WalMart for the new record.___________________________________________________Tough Questions for Scott Stapp
By John Sellers on November 23, 2009
SPIN Magazine Whether it was for his quasi-religious posturing or his bombastic, Vedder-lite vocals, Scott Stapp was certainly a divisive force in rock during his rise to fame with Creed in the late 1990s. Trouble with alcohol and the law led to the group's contentious 2004 breakup. But like the messianic figure often alluded to in Stapp's lyrics, Creed have risen again with Full Circle, the reunited band's first album since 2001's multiplatinum Weathered. The newly shorn 36-year-old singer called us from a tour stop in Denver.
You're wearing leather pants right now, aren't you?
No, I'm not, bro. But I have some on tour with me. To be honest with you, they're from 2002. I can't believe I can still wear them. It's good to see that some things haven't changed. Unlike your hair.
Yeah, people kind of identified me with that. I keep it short now. I was at a video shoot yesterday and was like, "Man, I'm having a bad hair day, guys, so you're going to have to give me a little extra time." [Laughs] It's no secret that Creed have been a punching bag for a lot of critics. Do you wish your songs were more appreciated?
Early on, there were a few mischaracterizations of the band and, being young and stupid, we took a lot of things personally. We carried it on our shoulders into interviews and probably came across as pretentious and combative instead of who we really were. And all it did was have a spiraling, negative effect. What bothered you the most?
When "With Arms Wide Open" came out, we took a lot of shots. And for me to have written that song about becoming a father, I got a little angry when I would hear those things. I took it in a weird way, like they were disrespecting my child. And they were, man. Fair enough. You've had a few very public meltdowns. Are you able to laugh about them now?
There's a song called "Time" on the new record that goes, "Time, you're no friend of mine." Because I can't take it back. If I could take it all back and do it all over again from the middle of 2002 to November of 2006, I would. Like the fight in 2005 with the members of 311, including a guy named P-Nut?
[Laughs] Man, it's been a long time since I really thought about that. Those are cool guys. It was just a stupid, stupid thing. You know, each situation, and how it was covered, led me to finally making a permanent change in my life. Did you really try to kill yourself in 2003?
That was mischaracterized a bit. It was just a thought. But when I did an interview and shared the story of that moment, it got blown into something bigger. But I was at a low point. Thank God I didn't act on it. So you shot up your home instead of pulling the trigger on yourself?
That's true, man. I was in the throes of prednisone [an anti-inflammatory for throat problems] coming out of my body. Ever see the Ray Charles movie, when he's freaking out at a rehab clinic? Well, I was in that place. I shot a few rounds off and instantly was like, "What the hell am I doing?" So I put the guns away and ran out to the garage and got the putty and patched the holes. I love that you own putty. Can we talk about the sex tape that also features Kid Rock?
Well, there's no sex on the sex tape. For it to get characterized that way, I mean, that kind of sucks.The video was shot in 1999 and then stolen and released in 2006. How difficult was that for you?
What sucks about that is Bob -- Kid Rock -- and I were friends. He'd been over to my house and we jammed and hung out. We were in Tampa playing with Metallica, and I walked into his trailer and there were some strippers. It's a time in his life and a time in my life that we'd like to put behind us and not publicize because we have children now, and they're in school, and their friends read. I know he was pretty pissed off at me when that came out. Have you spoken to him since?
We haven't sat down face-to-face. I did apologize to him that I didn't just burn that thing. I thought that was a skele-ton in the closet that would never find the light of day. Do you wish you could also burn the video for "Higher"?
We look back at a lot of our video diary with a kind of "What were we thinking? Ewww." Hopefully, this go-around we'll make sure that they reflect the artistic side of who we are in that medium. Does that mean you won't be taking off your shirt in your next video?
Not intentionally. If it's a live video, it might come off for a minute, just because I sweat through it. But, no, there's no shirt coming off in the video.
Sunggies just $2.99
OK, fine, it is a knockoff "Cuddlee," but it comes in dozens of colors! I like this part, "Limit 10 per guest."
Review: AA Bondy / Elvis Perkins in Dearland: Live @LincolnHall 11/21/09
I was lucky enough to see AA Bondy and Elvis Perkins in Dearland last Saturday night with Jen after we took in another ridiculously satisfying and rich dinner at La Sardine. I wrote a full review for Muzzle of Bees; what an unbelievable performance. If you want the condensed version, go to http://5sentencereview.com. Also, if you are not yet following @muzzleofbees, and you listen to rock and indie music, check him out.
A couple of funny things happened at this show that are worth noting. Halfway into AA Bondy's set, some dude yelled out "Slow Parade," which is the anthem from Bondy's new record "When the Devil's Loose." Bondy had played this about three songs back, fucking perfectly, no less, and yells back "Thanks for letting me know you weren't here for the beginning." This was bad, but it was to get worse.Perkins is tooling along in his set, and stops to ask for a sing-along, which was rebuffed by a crowd content to just stand there and drink. Afterward, Perkins laments the audience’s participation, calling it, “the best we’ve heard on tour.” After a weak applause, Perkins continues, “that’s not true.” Dude stole my line!It goes on. Perkins: We just got back from a tour of Europe.Drunk Fan: Did you see a fjord?
Perkins: No, we did not.
Drunk Fan: It is a land mass!
Perkins: 1, 2, 3, 4 (in the next song) Perkins was good, but just did not get on well with the crowd. Bondy was the real deal. I would go to see this guy if you get the chance, seriously.Please do check out my full review here.
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There are no words: AUTOMEX
Dig it! Sighted at about Racine and Randolph last Tuesday, I present to you: AUTOMEX. Part car, part patio, part bathroom floor, ALL AUTOMEX!
Bitches love my drop top.
Murdered out, save the blood red seat stripes.
AUTOMEX. Shut the fuck up, that licence plate was available?
Two seater, approriate for quick baths or casual sex in the warm summer rain. The "way back" can act as a small jacuzzi or a large beer tub.
Easy cleanup tile. Also, seatbelts, because you can't be too careful.
I am thinking this might demand somewhere in the neighborhood of 14k on auction. Do you know the owner? I would love to rent this car for a long weekend.Chicago Taxi #2
I promptly rear ended the taxi, and met the driver, Kevin, who was actually really cool about the whole thing. These are the lengths I go to.
Traffic court today
What can I say: you won some, you lose some. Also, these guys took advantage of the special on bluetooths outside the Daley center.
Bad ass toys for bad ass boys
"As soon as I get that god damn carburator greased and that rear rim trued, I swear to GOD I'm gonna ride down to the chicken shack and ask Rhonda out."
LASIK aftermath
Well, she is alive, and will apparently be auditioning for some type of hygenic swim team soon.
Jury duty
Honestly, when I received the letter from the county reading: Official Summons, I got a bit nervous.
Then I read a bit further and got excited: I had to answer to my civic responsibility and go to jury duty.
A ton of people I know look upon jury duty as some kind of burden, like mowing the yard or peeling the dead skin off your father's sunburned back, but I get kind of excited.
A day to myself. A day to get a ton of things done. A day to consider all the sacrifices jurors past have made in solidifying our judicial system.
When you think about it, jury duty is a lot like flying cross country:
* getting magazines before hand
* waiting in line to go through the metal detector
* eating pre-packaged food in an uncomfy chair
* watching a silly instructional video as to what one can expect
* sitting next to this guy, who clearly has too much cologne on
And here's the whole team!
So, what, do you have any good jury duty stories to share? Maybe yes, maybe no. My great jury duty story is still being written.
Either way, I have had a pretty good time thus far. Granted it is only 11:36, just 24 minutes until our "lunch period."
I'm thinking Arby's.
My grandpa and I have the same tailor
Seriously, this is not the first time. Photographic proof to follow. July 2, 2009
April 11, 2009
Dude's got solid taste.
Nicholas Quirke
