Tonight on SNL: McCain and more Fey as Palin

In case you missed it. McCain actually did better on this skit than he did in the debates.

Still more Fey as Palin

From tonight's SNL Special on the election. With Will Ferrell revising his role as W.

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This old SNL skit cracks me up. Real stupid, but funny nonetheless. I hope you enjoy!

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More Fey. More Palin.

Girl, Interrupted

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Turn up the sound. This is way cool.

Fey as Palin 2.0

In case you missed it last Saturday night. Honestly I do not know how Tina and Amy get through the skit without cracking-up.

I heart Heart

I love this. And you probably will too.

Ann and Nancy Wilson, the sisters from the group Heart, have sent a letter to the John McCain camp about his usage of their hit "Barracuda" in his promotion of his running mate.

It's quite self-explanatory. I have nothing else to add.

Tina Fey does Sarah Palin

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Tina brings it as Gov. Palin. Amy Poehler is hysterical as Hillary.

Californication indeed

The hottest guy in sci-fi, David Duchovny, is in rehab for sex addiction. Damn.

Agent Mulder of the X-Files checked himself in to a some sort of facility which offers treatment for sex addiction. Not to diminish the critical nature of addiction nor to make light of it, but I find it somewhat stimulating that such a hot man as Duchovny find himself in treatment for too much penis play. With irony only Hollywood can provide, David's character on Showtime's Californiacation is a sex starved struggling writer. Even so, maybe he is just hard wired like so many men to be uber-friendly (i.e. slutty). It's not to take away from the love of a partner, but the "cruise" (as we 'mos like to call it) provides a hormone rush. But clearly there needs to be a balance and obviously it became an obstacle in his life warranting treatment. I wish him the best of luck.

Interesting quote from his ex-wife actress Tea Leoni: "Men are like bulls," she continued. "They gotta get the new cow. Maybe you've got to get the bull after he's had a lot of cows, so you might just be the last new one."

What happened to VH!?

This morning while making love to my coffee, I flipped on VH1. There on the screen was I Love Money where people named "Toastee", "Real", "Bootz" and "White Boy" screamed and flexed for some purpose that still eludes me. The obvious would be for money (hence the name of the show), but there wasn't any mention of it in the vapid dialogue I watched. Up next? The Cho Show. Now I won't be critical as I love Margaret. Her show is a riot but unfortunately she is plopped in the middle of VH1's campy line up.

After our favorite Korean is New York Goes To Hollywood (actual quote: "What do you know about Japanese Culture?" New York: "Well, I love Thai food.") followed by Glam God with Vivica A. Fox, then Brooke Knows Best. Essentially, one tragic woman making a fool of herself after another for our amusement and like a bloody train wreck, I am hooked.

Does anybody remember when VH1 played music? Now we can say the same of the other music channel, but once upon a time, VH1 showed the vids for those who outgrew the poppy shit on MTV. Seemingly overnight VH1 switched to reality camp. Did I sleep through that memo?

MTV's first video played was the Buggles' Video Killed the Radio Star. Time to remake this song?

Sign O The Times

Hallmark announced today that they are adding Gay Marriage cards to their selection. The message will tend to be more neutral to cater not only to marriage but commitment ceremonies as well. Let the next phase in the wicked gay agenda commence.

I am pleasantly surprised and pleased that Hallmark is taking these steps. I have always viewed Hallmark as a conservative business with banal greeting cards. The most taboo punch lines usually revolve around being prehistorically old or farting. Granted I don't expect them to develop messages such as "Two hands, two cocks" or "Poppers - The new marriage accessory", but they are making a positive step forward. Naturally they are taking the stance that they are "responding to market conditions" instead of bowing to political pressure. Hallmark's competitor American Greetings, on the other hand, announced they had no plans to roll out the same.

I am sure the Jesus Crew might get their granny panties in a bunch over this and I sure hope they do. I love watching feisty Christians make even bigger fools of themselves. Have any of their boycotts ever been successful? Disney, Ford and Donna Summer all seem to be doing fine.

Alas, we have corrupted another American institution. What's next? Hee hee hee....

I guess I am a cool boyfriend

As much as I tried to be secretive about a trip to London for Sam's birthday, I inadvertently admitted that the big surprise part of the trip is tickets to see Madonna at Wembly Stadium. The concert is Sept. 11, 2008. And this is a good day to mention this as she turns 50 today.

I am a big fan of Madonna and this will be my 4th time seeing her in concert, 6th time seeing her live. The very first time I saw her was on an airplane when "Holiday" first came out. She autographed a barf bag for me. Do I still have that barf bag? Lost it. I then saw her first perform on the "Whos' That Girl" tour at Anaheim Stadium; second time was "Blonde Ambition" at the Los Angeles Forum; the thrid, "Confessions" tour in San Jose; and then once at a cool club in L.A. called Club Louie during her Sandra Bernhard phase. Now I'll add Wembly Stadium to the list.

I am looking forward to the trip. It's mostly going to be free as I am using frequent flyer miles and hotel points. I love London (have been many times) and know we will have a blast. How jealous are you all?

Love him

Last night Sam and I saw Bill Maher at the Davies Symphony Hall. He was a riot, but not in that yuk-yuk kind of way. If you are unfamiliar with Bill's sense of humor, he is wicked smart with a commentary on politics and religion that makes us laugh at how fucked-up we are, and by we I mean us as an American culutre, not Sam and I. We're perfect.

Nothing sacred was out of bounds- from the current administration (what's not to laugh at?) to the pharmaceuticals to all the affairs politicians have (in and out of the men's rooms) to religion, which seems to be his biggest button and America's biggest fantasy.

Bill is one of the more outspoken pundits/comics today and thank God*.  If you recall, immediately after 09/11 Bill lost his job at ABC on his show Politically Incorrect for making the statement that the terrorists who crashed the airplanes were not cowards.  An accurate point, but the Mighty Mouse (owners of ABC) buckled under pressure and fired Bill.  They say getting fired is sometimes the best thing for your career.  Now Bill is on HBO hosting Real Time WIth Bill Maher, uncensored, and his popularity is probably higher than ever.

Love him, hate him, he's funny and makes you think.

*God= no offense to Allah, Yahweh, Odin, Oprah or Optimus Prime.  I have no idea if you are there. Its just an expression. Save your lightening bolts for Fred Phelps.

Paris says something worthwhile

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As she responds to Abe Simpson's (AKA John McCain) jab at her in his ad, Paris gives a wink and a nod to her own candidacy. Oddly, her energy policy makes sense and is far better than the old coot's.

Enjoy!

X marks the spot

San Francisco is getting a new group of residents - the X-Men.  According to Marvel Comics, the mutant group of superheroes are moving from their pad in Westchester County, NY for San Francisco.  Specifically, they will be dwelling in a series of concrete bunkers in the Marin Headlands, provided of course they can qualify for the super-loan and can keep it out of foreclosure.

I am a fan of the X-Men and think this it is awesome they are heading west.  All the cool superheroes live back east - even the fictitious cities of Gotham and Metropolis are New York-ish in style and mood - leaving us left coasters defenseless.  Who protects us against the baddies in bulging tights and Pantone colors?  Cirque du Soleil?  LAPD?  They can only baton beat so many people at any given time.   Hancock doesn't count because that's really Will Smith reprising his role as Will Smith.  So coming to San Francisco give us our own group of badass heroes and just reinforces our position as a sanctuary city and as a place where the oddball can find home.  Hooray for us.

Now in order to get into the spirit of San Francisco living, I fully expect to see Wolverine in assless chaps and a jock at the next Folsom Street Fair.  Who's with me on that one?

End of days

Richard Simmons is considering running for congress.  The end is here.  Western civilization will collapse and by the time the next Olympiad limps into London we will be throwing rocks at the moon contemplating a return to the sludge from whence we came.

Richard Simmons for congress.  Clearly the Apostle John tripping the light fantastic saw this coming and while composing the book of Revelation most surely said to himself "holy Christ I can't write about this. This is too weird even for me." 

This is America.  The days of brave politicians making a difference for the average man seem to be over.  We now have executives of energy companies dictating environmental policies, law being driven by lobbyists, monkies being elected for president and entirely too much Jesus in the Supreme Court. And now, performers heading to Washington.  Now don't get me wrong - I am not entirely critical of the entertainer-cum-politician move.  I am not disappointed in Gov. Schwarzeneggar's regime.   But what resume building experience do some actors and performers have that qualifies them to be an elected official?  President of the actor's union? Check. A master's degree? Check.  Actor-turned businessman? Uh, check.  Political pundit? Half a check. Guest spot on Will & Grace? Blank.  An Herbal Essence commercial? Next.  

Jesse Ventura did it then bailed after his first term.  Ronald Regan did it but came down with Alzheimer's by his third day in office and the rest of his term is a little fuzzy.   Al Franken wants to it, and he'll wear long pants. Clint was mayor of a very white, very rich coastal town - not much effort there I assume. Even porn star-turned-Celebrity Rehab princess Mary Carey threw her bra into the ring; but she wasn't really that serious.  Maybe she was high at the time.  But then maybe so was George when threw his bra into the ring. Back on topic.

But still - Richard Simmons?  What's even crazier is that we as a nation are so star struck that he might actually win.  After that, it's just a slippery slope to the apocalypse.

Fire in the Dark

Tonight Sam and I went to see The Dark Knight; in IMAX no less.  Holy shit what an amazing movie.  From start to finish it hooks you in.  In fact,they don't even bother with opening credits.  All the elements come together from the plot to the cinematography to the music to the script to the acting.  

As we all know, this is Heath Ledger's last role and he is fucking brilliant.  His rendition of the Joker scares the hell out of you because it's that "I -have-nothing-to-lose-I'm-in-this-to-just-wreck-havoc" type of insanity.  His crazy is balanced with evil and a wry humor.  The late actor's performance is balanced by his talented co-stars:  Christian Bale (is the a role he cannot do? I even loved him in Reign of Fire);  Aaron Eckhart (hot!); Morgan Freeman (the most prolific actor in Hollywood); Gary Oldman (my favorite - the Fifth Element)  and Michael Caine (I loved him as that crazy, pot smoking, farting dude in Children of Men).  Oh yeah, Jake's sister Maggie  (the other Gyllenhal - so Heath screwed Jake in Brokeback and screwed-over Maggie in Dark Knight) reprised the role of Rachel.  I wonder why Katie Holmes didn't do the sequel?  Why don't you ask this whack-job. He is just as insane as Ledger's Joker.

I won't repeat what every other geek blog and reviewer has said.  The film delivers.  Go see it.  

Hello Dolly?

Tropical Storm Dolly mustered up enough strength to become Hurricane Dolly this afternoon.  Hurricane warnings were posted all along the southern Texas coastline up toward Houston.   Here we go, brace for impact.

I always find myself getting caught up in the theater of weather.  As destructive as these storms are and the human and property tolls left in their wake is clearly serious, I can't help but be fascinated by hurricane season.

I think I know why: we as "civilized" Americans like to give cutesy names to things in nature.  We have pets we name Arthur  and Sammy.  We have wild animals in captivity we name Montecore, Shamu and Tyk.  And big storms that flatten cities, we name Dolly and Katrina.  As a product of doing this, we form human-ish connections to the very thing that can reasonably destroy us.  So when the news stories break with an associated "girl/boy-next-door" or clever name, right away we are drawn in.  And since we now have an emotional link to the storm (or rampaging elephant), we can't help but feel something - whether it's anger toward the wind and rain or a sympathy toward the poor beast who gets shot for being themselves.   It's very sad when people's lives are unavoidably ruined when they  intersect with Mother Nature at her worst.  But when it can be avoided, such by not putting your head in that tiger's mouth, then let's take the safe approach and let the tiger be a tiger and do something else.

And why is just hurricanes?  We don't assign cute human names to earthquakes, firestorms or tornados...although earthquake Suri has a nice ring to it.

Personally, I think we should stop naming our storms and wild animals.  They aren't elements of humanity and should be kept in their proper, respected place in nature.  Something that can level a city in a matter of hours should not be trivialized with the same name as a plasticized Country singer or a one-hit-wonder crooning "Walking on Sunshine."  

Anyway to those in the path of the hurricane, I wish you luck.