December 2009
65 posts
Congress Considers Reinstating Glass-Steagall Act... →
Why is this not bigger news? Glass-Steagall was Depression era legislation which helped prevent America having a huge economic downfall for about 70 years. It’s repeal in the late 90s was a big factor in what lead us into our current economic downfall.
For more info on Glass-Steagall you can check out the wiki on it here.
Michael Lohan Accused Of Kicking Ex's Vagina →
Just wanted to make sure you guys are in the know about what’s going on in the world these days.
The AV Club's Interview With Gallagher is The Most... →
Some choice quotes:
“Well, I don’t think Katie Couric should have been the anchorperson for the news. She was originally a kicky young woman that did the on-the-street interviews, and she was known for her cuteness, and that’s why she was hired. The lady on the desk with all the stature that doesn’t speak good, Barbara Walters, was more of the kind of person you would have as an...
Didn't like what you got for Christmas? Then bring... →
Sadly, Phoenix was destroyed last night by foreign missile attack because NORAD was too busy tracking Santa to detect the missiles.
Regifted! - Upright Citizens Brigade Theater →
Hey, if you’re around LA this Sunday night come out to Regifted at UCB. As you can see from above the LA Weekly highly recommends you show up.
Just ignore the fact that they call me the comic mind behind it. I’m merely the guy who E-mailed people to see if they wanted to do a show that was Neil’s idea.
film114:
Beyonce & Jay-Z “merged names” - he’s now Shawn Knowles-Carter. that’s gangsta, B.
George Michael Dead: Sportscaster Dies At 70 →
Just to avoid any possible internet confusion, no it’s NOT the George Michael you’re thinking of so please keep all your “Last Christmas” jokes to yourself.
“Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader, at first appeared to vote...”
– Look Henry I love a bit as much as the next guy but 7 am on Christmas Eve morning during the vote on health care is not the time to try out some new material.
From The NY Times
The 30 Most Important Cats of 2009 →
This might be the most important blog post you’ll read all year.
WatchThe trailer for the new Karate Kid just ruined America’s Christmas.
Lisa Loeb Debuts Eyewear Collection →
How did this not happen 15 years ago? Way to drop the ball 1990s.
Beyonce's Mom Tina Files For Divorce →
Look guys, it’s easy to put a ring on it. It’s just hard to keep a ring on it.
Democrats Clinch a Deal on Health Bill -... →
That headline should probably read “Democrats Clinch a Deal on Watered Down Health Bill.”
McCain, Cantwell Team Up To Renew Glass-Steagal... →
Finally McCain does something I can get behind. Now if only Obama can get behind this.
My Top Albums Of The 2000s
And to keep the list thing going a little bit longer here’s my top albums of the 2000s. These are listed alphabetically since I didn’t want any of these albums to be jealous of the others.
Animal Collective - Feels
Arcade Fire - Funeral
Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
Hot Chip -Made In The Dark
LCD Soundsystem - Sound Of Silver
Los Campesinos - Hold On Now Youngster
The...
My Top Music Things for 2009
Well blog readers and tumblr followers, here you go, my top albums and songs for the year. Since I’m indecisive I made Top 14s, deal with it.
Top 14 Albums of 2009
1. Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
2. Japandroids - Post Nothing
3. Antlers - Hospice
4. Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
5. Sunset Rubdown - Dragon Slayer
6. Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca
7. Woods...
Yeasayer - ONE
Yeasayer channels Hot Chip on one...
Akasha Unites Vodka and Latkes for Hanukkah --... →
Okay Jews (and Goys) who wants to join me for a late lunch of Vodka and Latkes some time next week?
Miley Cyrus Covers Poison's 'Every Rose Has Its... →
I didn’t know what the worst sentence in the English language was until I saw this headline.
Jews, we need to build bigger Menorahs in order to compete with gigantic Christmas Trees. Let’s this holiday arms race begin!
SF Sketchfest 2010 →
And you can add Convoy, The Birthday Boys and A Kiss From Daddy to that list as well. We’ll all be there Friday January 29th, and Saturday the 30th.
liezlwashere:
Tickets and lineup will officially be out on Friday, but here’s random spoiler alert…
Conan O’Brien, who will be presented with a Tribute Award
Monty Python’s Terry Jones
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Cinematic Titanic featuring...
WatchA few years ago me and my friends did a sketch show at UCB called Thirty:30 where we did thirty sketches in 30 minutes. Prank war was one of the videos we made for the show. Oh and in case you’re interested in what a whole Thirty:30 show was like you can check out a video of the version of the show that we did at the Comedy Central stage back in March of 2009 right here.
