Jamie is home and resting. She's all hopped up on medically prescribed goofballs, so I honestly can't tell you exactly how she's doing, but I think she's okay.
It's been a long week for me, so I can't begin to guess what its been like for her.
Hopefully we'll be back soon to your usual programming and the same exciting League and Troubles you've come to know and love.
Friday, August 22, 2008
A Tapeheads Homage?
I don't know how many of you have ever seen the 80's era flick "Tapeheads" starring a very young John Cusack and Tim Robbins, but it was sort of one of those "defining movies of my youth".
It's about a video director and his somewhat sleezy producer pal who love a 60's soul duo "The Swanky Modes" (based on the very real and very awesome Sam & Dave... and, coincidentally, actually starring Sam Moore of Sam & Dave).
I have pitched the name "Swanky Modes" to Jason as a band name a few times, and have always been turned down.
Tapeheads is a very low-key comedy. They don't really make them like this any more, which is a shame. It's the sort of movie that seamlessly involves the band Menudo as a major plotpoint without blinking.
Anyhow, the band "Yacht" has cut a video, which is, shot-for-shot, a scene from "Tapeheads".
Let's get into trouble, baby..!
YACHT - Summer Song from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.
Found at Beaucoupkevin(dot)com
Honestly, from his post, I'm not sure Kevin was aware of the reference.
The original:
Jason and I used to use the term "Baby Doll" as a reference to both the sort of Euro-Pop of the time, and to describe a certain low-budget style of video making that was prevalent back in the 80's when MTV still showed videos.
Song Example: Well, clearly, anything by A-Ha.
Video Example: I still love this song, but the video for Seal's Crazy was totally "Baby Doll".
Interestingly, despite a credit to the band "Cube Squared", Devo seems to be responsible for "baby Doll", so whether they meant it as a joke or with all sincerity is anyone's guess. In all honesty, I run hot and cold with Devo, and "Baby Doll" is a pretty good example of why.
It is too bad "Yacht" didn't adapt Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles ad from Tapeheads.
It's about a video director and his somewhat sleezy producer pal who love a 60's soul duo "The Swanky Modes" (based on the very real and very awesome Sam & Dave... and, coincidentally, actually starring Sam Moore of Sam & Dave).
I have pitched the name "Swanky Modes" to Jason as a band name a few times, and have always been turned down.
Tapeheads is a very low-key comedy. They don't really make them like this any more, which is a shame. It's the sort of movie that seamlessly involves the band Menudo as a major plotpoint without blinking.
Anyhow, the band "Yacht" has cut a video, which is, shot-for-shot, a scene from "Tapeheads".
Let's get into trouble, baby..!
YACHT - Summer Song from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.
Found at Beaucoupkevin(dot)com
Honestly, from his post, I'm not sure Kevin was aware of the reference.
The original:
Jason and I used to use the term "Baby Doll" as a reference to both the sort of Euro-Pop of the time, and to describe a certain low-budget style of video making that was prevalent back in the 80's when MTV still showed videos.
Song Example: Well, clearly, anything by A-Ha.
Video Example: I still love this song, but the video for Seal's Crazy was totally "Baby Doll".
Interestingly, despite a credit to the band "Cube Squared", Devo seems to be responsible for "baby Doll", so whether they meant it as a joke or with all sincerity is anyone's guess. In all honesty, I run hot and cold with Devo, and "Baby Doll" is a pretty good example of why.
It is too bad "Yacht" didn't adapt Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles ad from Tapeheads.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Comic Fodder Post and More
The Silence of the Low-Selling Title: in which I talk about how DC does nothing to keep their comics alive when they begin to fail. And, heck, how they don't even really try with new series.
Need for a Policy Change at SDCC: in which I discuss the need for a new policy on sexual harassment at Comic Con International
And this isn't mine, but it's going to wind up in League Links, or Comic Links. The Con Anti-Harassment Project
Need for a Policy Change at SDCC: in which I discuss the need for a new policy on sexual harassment at Comic Con International
And this isn't mine, but it's going to wind up in League Links, or Comic Links. The Con Anti-Harassment Project
Jamie having out-patient procedure tomorrow
So I don't think I'm going to post. Here's her site if you want to send her well wishes.
If this is what greets her in the OR, she has my permission to run.
If this is what greets her in the OR, she has my permission to run.
Happy Birthday, Admiral!
Here's to another year of being totally awesome
A B-25 flying through a wall of flame is almost as awesome as The Admiral
A B-25 flying through a wall of flame is almost as awesome as The Admiral
Sasquatch story: The jig is up
Well, the dream of a Sasquatch Scam is dead.
I honestly have no idea what these two guys from Georgia were thinking, or why anyone in their right mind went along with them on their "bigfoot in a freezer" story. I don't think I need to outline all the problems with their gameplan, if the goal was to make money off the discovery. My guess is that this was the introduction of the power of mass media to these two guys.
And, honestly, I'm disappointed that they didn't stick to their guns on their cockamamie story and just ride it out.
I will also say that the two hoaxers are handling things well... by disappearing!
They have managed to follow at least two parts of the three-fold path of the coward:
1) Deny everything
2) Make counter-allegations
3) Run like hell
And for that, I kind of respect them.
I honestly have no idea what these two guys from Georgia were thinking, or why anyone in their right mind went along with them on their "bigfoot in a freezer" story. I don't think I need to outline all the problems with their gameplan, if the goal was to make money off the discovery. My guess is that this was the introduction of the power of mass media to these two guys.
And, honestly, I'm disappointed that they didn't stick to their guns on their cockamamie story and just ride it out.
I will also say that the two hoaxers are handling things well... by disappearing!
They have managed to follow at least two parts of the three-fold path of the coward:
1) Deny everything
2) Make counter-allegations
3) Run like hell
And for that, I kind of respect them.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
May-Treanor and Walsh Win 2nd Gold (and Bolt is amazing)
The League salutes Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh for winning their second Gold at the 2008 Olympics!
That's, I think, 108 straight victories for the duo. They've never disappointed, and we at The League of Melbotis have to tip our hat.
Here's the AP article.
Keep in mind, this time they did it in the driving rain against a team that had the home crowd advantage.
(I'd have a better picture here, but the news services are a little slow with a proper, victorious image)
And, by the way, Usain "Lightning" Bolt, set a world record while winning the 200m last night. The man is unreal. I saw in the comments that Reed-o is also a fan of the man. If you've been watching track, I don't see how you couldn't like the guy.
Here.
Shazam! Bolt wins the 200m!
That's, I think, 108 straight victories for the duo. They've never disappointed, and we at The League of Melbotis have to tip our hat.
Here's the AP article.
Keep in mind, this time they did it in the driving rain against a team that had the home crowd advantage.
(I'd have a better picture here, but the news services are a little slow with a proper, victorious image)
And, by the way, Usain "Lightning" Bolt, set a world record while winning the 200m last night. The man is unreal. I saw in the comments that Reed-o is also a fan of the man. If you've been watching track, I don't see how you couldn't like the guy.
Here.
Shazam! Bolt wins the 200m!
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