Brilliant line:
“This is exactly what those environmentalists should be spending their time on: Finding ways to use nature against other forms of nature that are inconvenient to man.”
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MALCONTENT EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood to make film version of LeBron James infomercial
Score one for unrestrained self-aggrandizement: LeBron James ‘Decision’ scores big ratings I was not among the viewers, but the reviews have been unkind. Apparently James, who has won zero championships, talked about himself, aka “The King,” in the third person — not that it mattered to his handpicked audience of adoring children and obsequious ESPN [...]
Some people are easily entertained
Actual comments lifted from YouTube regarding the theme song to “Friends,” included in my countdown of the Most Annoying Songs Ever: sparkyinbath 2 weeks ago Brillaint video and a brilliant song. Its so funny, in some respects even funnier than the show. The bit where Chandler and Joey are dancing and then they realize it [...]
The 10 Most Annoying Songs Ever, #6
Bush, John Denver, Wal-Mart crooner Darryl Worley and Genesis are joined by a pick so obvious it can’t be ignored. This song has been known to incite violence, and the video is just as annoying.
Filed under: Music, Television
Cass Elliot’s final role
Miss Ellie’s 3-year-old has just discovered Scooby-Doo — in particular the episodes featuring celebrity guest stars such as Sandy Duncan, Sonny and Cher, Phyllis Diller, Don Knotts (twice), Tim Conway (natch) and Cass Elliot (huh?), who app…
Scientology’s stormtroopers
Actual journalism on a local news broadcast:Glad to see that the media is no longer afraid of Scientology’s lawyers.
Filed under: journalism, Scientology, Television
Yes, but does it have Billy Zabka?
I’m always amused by the quotes from distribution chiefs after one of their movies opens big. “It’s just an unmitigated grand slam hit,” said Bruer, who also worked on distribution for the 1984 version. “I loved the original ‘Karate Kid,’ but they took this beloved title, and they made it relevant, fresh and absolutely exciting.” [...]
Return to Fraggle Rock
Breaking news: Helen Thomas is “retiring.” Filed under: anti-Semitism, journalism, Television
George Costanza: The movie
Coming this summer, a movie that will teach you how to love again. Filed under: comedy, Film, Television
Larry David on Goldman Sachs
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” fans probably remember an episode from the first season in which Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen invite the Davids to a Paul Simon concert. Larry thinks the concert is on a Friday and assumes the Dansons have stood him up. “You know, call us and lie!” he says to Cheryl. “We don’t [...]
Need a lame landscaping joke?
Then call George Lopez, the Latino Yakov Smirnoff.
He’s getting credit for accommodating Conan O’Brien’s TBS deal, which is sort of like thanking Rick Mahler for letting Tom Glavine assume his spot in the rotation (sorry for the inside baseball, but I think you get the point).
Speaking of TBS, and the Braves, check out the arrogance [...]
