5 months ago
6.30.2010
Greatest Pabst Blue Ribbon commercial ever
Since the U.S. Men's National Team lost to Ghana on Saturday, morale has been low. Here's the boost we all need, as Americans.
"So that's why I tell my son, if you're going to buy anything American-owned, buy Pabst Blue Ribbon. And I actually tell the clerks at the convenience store when they ask for his ID I say 'No, you check the state, he's from Missouri. That's an American citizen. He could be four years old, you sell him this because he's buying American and stimulating the American economy'."
6.29.2010
This old picture from Antiques Roadshow looks just like Michael Showalter
So Joel, K and I were watching Antiques Roadshow last night, and this lady brought in a photo of some Civil War soldier, her great-great-grandfather or something. (On another note, his name was Thomas George Washington Jefferson, which I guess by today's standards is kind of like naming your kid Lady Angelina Jolie Gaga.)
ANYWAY, the dude looked JUST like Michael Showalter (Stella, The State, Wet Hot American Summer). See for yourself:
History, the say, is a living thing.
6.28.2010
6.25.2010
The U.S. Men's National Team victory, from around the world
This video is so patriotic it makes me want to eat apple pie with a bald eagle. Goosebumps.
6.21.2010
Facebook, the movie
"The Social Network" is slated to hit theaters in October. It's about the founding of Facebook, and stars Jesse Eisenberg, Rashida Jones, and Justin Timberlake. Since I'll watch anything with Rashida Jones I'll be there in the theater, but what do you think? Lame, or necessary?
Also, it's directed by David Fincher ("Fight Club" "Seven") and written by Aaron Sorkin ("The West Wing").
The poster just came out the other day, which I think is awesome but others tend to disagree.
6.16.2010
Bullfighter arrested for fleeing ring
Meet Christian Hernandez. By all accounts he's a handsome, brave 22-year-old Mexican bullfighter. Until, of course, he wasn't.
During a bullfight last week, he just up and bounced. Right in the middle of the match (game? event? fight?). Dude just jumped out of the ring.
Then, because Mexican law is CRAZY, he was arrested for breach of contract. Presumably, though, it was because other bullfighters were jealous that they hadn't thought of getting the hell out of the way first.
So. Is he a coward? Or a genius?
6.15.2010
The Situation releases his first rap single
For those of you who can't wait until the second season of Jersey Shore premieres, The Situation will release his first rap single "The Situation" (catchy, right?). TMZ has a clip of it, and, all kidding aside, it's terrible.
Sounds I believe the song includes:
- air-raid siren
- the G-Chat, "You've got a message" beep
- some sort of power boost
Listen for yourself:
6.12.2010
6.10.2010
The Day The World Died, aka, The Day John McCain Tweeted Snooki
There are so many things wrong with this, I don't know where to start.
1.) Why is the VERIFIED John McCain Twitter account following Snooki? Seriously, he follows 137 people, and one of them is Snooki?
2.) Why is he discussing tax policy with Snooki?
3.) WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?
6.09.2010
Tuesday Night Trivia: answer key
1. What African-American athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin?
Jesse Owens
2. In what city was Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated?
Memphis
3. Match the author to their work:
Zora Neale Hurston- Their Eyes Were Watching God
Richard Wright- Black Boy
Langston Hughes- I, Too, Sing America
James Baldwin- Notes of a Native Son
4. Who was the first African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
5. Which U.S. amendment abolished slavery?
13th
6. Jackie Robinson was the first African-American player to play in the National League. Who was the first to play in the American League? (One point bonus for the team he played on initially.)
Larry Doby, Cleveland Indians
7. Briefly explain the term "40 acres and a mule."
Reparations for slavery, etc.
8. Where was John Brown's Raid held?
Harper's Ferry, WV
9. Briefly explain the Dred Scott Decision.
Among other things, people of African descent imported into the United States and held as slaves, or their descendants—whether or not they were slaves—were not protected by the Constitution and could never be citizens of the United States
10. In what U.S. city was Motown Records originally based?
Detroit
Bonus 1: Name as many Miles Davis albums as you can (One point each).
Look it up, there are like a bajillion
Bonus 2: Spike Lee has directed 35 movies/television movies. Name them (.5 points each)
(See above)
Bonus 3: Who is Crispus Attucks?
First man killed during the Boston Massacre; mixed-race
Bonus 4: In what city was Rosa Parks asked to give up her seat to a white man?
Montgomery, AL
Some stats:
Number of participants: 7
High score: Tom M., 24.5 (!)
Low score: 6.5
Average score: 12.03
Median score: 10.5
6.08.2010
Tuesday Night Trivia: African-American history
In recent months, my roommates, K, and assorted friends have begun a daily trivia contest. Each of us creates quizzes for dedicated days of the week (I have Tuesday), and then we e-mail them to each other. It's a great way to kill time at work, or to realize how dumb you are.
The rules:
1.) You must know the knowledge off the top of your head.
2.) Ten questions
3.) As many bonus questions as you want.
4.) New theme every week (i.e. food, sailing terminology, Harry Potter)
5.) No looking up the answers when you're taking the quiz.
1. What African-American athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin?
2. In what city was Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated?
3. Match the author to their work:
Zora Neale Hurston a. Black Boy
Richard Wright b. Their Eyes Were Watching God
Langston Hughes c. Notes of a Native Son
James Baldwin d. I, Too, Sing America
4. Who was the first African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
5. Which U.S. amendment abolished slavery?
6. Jackie Robinson was the first African-American player to play in the National League. Who was the first to play in the American League? (One point bonus for the team he played on initially.)
7. Briefly explain the term "40 acres and a mule."
8. Where was John Brown's Raid held?
9. Briefly explain the Dred Scott Decision.
10. In what U.S. city was Motown Records originally based?
Bonus 1: Name as many Miles Davis albums as you can (One point each).
Bonus 2: Spike Lee has directed 35 movies/television movies. Name them (.5 points each)
Bonus 3: Who is Crispus Attucks?
Bonus 4: In what city was Rosa Parks asked to get up her seat to a white man?
6.02.2010
Vote for Community Mediation Maryland to win a $50,000 Pepsi Refresh grant
Usually I don't ask you to do anything but indulge me in my various rants. But today is different. Go to The Pepsi Refresh Project and vote for Community Mediation Maryland to win $50,000. It's a great organization that helps train and inspire youth mediators. For real.
They need to be one of the top 10 vote-getting projects to win the grant. They're currently 121st. So get on it! You can vote once a day until June 30.
Again, here's the link.
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