tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52169192011-09-29T15:51:13.947-07:00New Wave & Chicken-flavored air conditioningJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comBlogger4891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-35177292336159679372009-12-05T19:03:00.001-08:002009-12-05T19:03:35.353-08:00

I've returned to tell the person who keeps trying to hack my blog that I'm watching youuuuuuuu...

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-39925944778105965762008-12-20T10:30:00.000-08:002008-12-20T10:38:37.582-08:00

• Having a homophobe speak at the inauguration of the FIRST. BLACK. PRESIDENT. EVER. who mentioned gays BY NAME during his victory speech.• Needing to replace your rear passenger's side tire because you blew a flat on your way to your boyfriend's of over two years house.• Working more hours than you ever have in your life at your fantastic new job with a major brand that having on your resume

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-19827907348262928302008-11-23T18:54:00.000-08:002008-11-23T18:55:43.482-08:00

Complete the following:Duffy : Amy WinehouseasDeborah Cox : __________.

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From Cleveland's "Big Chuck & Houlihan Show," circa 1977:

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Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-40991680632885569612008-10-22T12:28:00.001-07:002008-10-22T12:29:06.477-07:00

Radiohead attempt the Smiths' "Headmaster Ritual":

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-60543084085543105742008-10-21T10:10:00.000-07:002008-10-21T10:16:59.806-07:00

Check yourself. Today. I re-registered to vote under my new address (which is rapidly losing value, thankyouverymuch) back in MAY. I filled out the form carefully, stamped it, sent to it the Board of Elections in Sacramento myself. No registering in front of Target bullshit for me.So with the deadline to register passing yesterday, I checked online at the Los Angeles County Registrar's voter

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-79245329845192461552008-10-16T10:36:00.001-07:002008-10-16T10:39:38.528-07:00

I am available Saturday night to play "Joe the Plumber" if need be. Leave a comment below with your contact info. KTHXBAI.

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...thinks about last night's debate or the OJ verdict or what she had for breakfast?So does this guy.

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Don't you wish song lyrics accurately portrayed what was going on in music videos? Wish no longer!

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-29831920441655632392008-09-25T11:10:00.000-07:002008-09-25T11:12:15.890-07:00

...my partner in Phagz on 45 crime is guest-writing today's Lost in the '90s over at Popdose! Check it out and give him big ups!

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Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-56259365194417458702008-09-16T16:33:00.000-07:002008-09-16T16:34:42.062-07:00

Sure he lost in '76, but he's well rested and rarin' to go!**waaaaughh**

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...bring the funny:

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Get Lost in the '80s today with Bowie paramour Ava Cherry.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-9124366710088671972008-09-15T16:15:00.000-07:002008-09-15T16:33:16.727-07:00

"So, I'm going to the Winter Party with Neil," Rick announced over the loud music filling up all the blank spaces of the bar. "I have to get in shape before then, so I was thinking about doing some Winstrol."Chut & I stole a quick sideways glance at each other after Rick spoke. We hadn't seen him in nearly nine months...nine drama-filled months for poor Rick. Nine months ago, Rick owned a huge

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-10776093584545226322008-09-10T11:19:00.000-07:002008-09-10T11:21:54.525-07:00

"...which one of you bitches is my mother?"

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-56620097743668860072008-09-10T08:40:00.000-07:002008-09-10T09:32:48.405-07:00

• EMI is FINALLY reissuing and remastering Thomas Dolby's first two albums and Dolby wants your opinion on what should be included. I have no problem with his list as it stands. I'm super jazzed because The Golden Age of Wireless is one of my Top 5 albums of all time and the CD has needed an upgrade since it first came out in 1987 (!!). It's about time.• More Phagz on 45 (and by extension,

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Get some Head this weekend!

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Modern English stretch their hands across the sea while Belinda Carlisle lives her life, be's free.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-38355909821866071312008-08-11T10:51:00.001-07:002008-08-11T11:00:01.777-07:00

I find myself more upset than expected by the death of Bernie Mac this weekend. I wasn't too familiar with his stand-up act, but his sitcom, The Bernie Mac Show was a big favorite, mostly because it reminded me of my childhood.No, my mother wasn't a crackhead, and I didn't have to go live with my rich uncle in Hollywood. But there were plenty of spankings and verbal lashings in my house growing

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-18113728120874997382008-07-28T12:46:00.001-07:002008-07-28T12:49:33.795-07:00

And this time, it's an all-ABBA celebration!As always, MP3s at Popdose!

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...here she is on Danish TV in 1982, performing her hit "I Know There's Something Going On" with frosted purple hair, wearing an orange trash bag with orange leggings. Best part: her little interpretive dance during the guitar solo at 3:00 that suddenly ends the minute the solo does.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-23196388435189618572008-07-16T09:38:00.000-07:002008-07-16T09:39:31.125-07:00

Matty & Janet Weiss from Sleater-Kinney, in Portland last week.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-20516057096140138012008-07-14T15:56:00.000-07:002008-07-14T16:09:44.912-07:00

Get lean while flaunting your superior musical taste to all who catch a glimpse of your iPod (NEVER a Zune!). Starts off slow, ends fast, 20 minutes on a treadmill or elliptical never went by so quickly:"Forever" - Walter Meego"Great DJ" - The Ting Tings"Voodoo Child" - Rogue Traders"Feathers" - Coheed & Cambria"Bodysnatchers" - RadioheadPic mash-up

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-34219539924574746242008-07-11T10:26:00.000-07:002008-07-11T10:35:19.984-07:00

File under "Hell Freezes Over":Ministry's funky, New Wave 1983 debut, With Sympathy, out of print for years and openly derided by leader Alain Jourgensen as a record company sell-out/concession, is being re-released August 12th.I imagine it's been remastered, since it now includes three bonus tracks, "I Wanted To Tell Her (Extended Mix)," "Revenge (Remix)," and the impossible to find b-side "A

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-52930166209897083972008-07-11T09:32:00.000-07:002008-07-11T09:41:53.082-07:00

I'm in homo geek heaven, thanks to Sirius Satellite Radio this month - they've dedicated Channel 3 entirely to ABBA for the entire month, in order to promote the movie version of "Mamma Mia." The playlist is excellent, with plenty of obscure album and b-side tracks making the cut, but you do have to occasionally suffer through a "Mamma Mia" soundtrack cut - who wants to hear Meryl Streep

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-75503277458401380482008-07-10T22:29:00.000-07:002008-07-10T22:31:08.018-07:00

...and my enthusiasm has waned:The biggest problem appears to be Selma Blair as Kim - not pudgy enough, not funny enough. Molly Shannon as Kath seems to be in the spirit, though.Downgrade from "Excited" to "Cautious."

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-74627000593815096062008-07-10T15:31:00.001-07:002008-07-10T15:33:45.948-07:00

This week on Popdose, I'm talking about Josie "Johnny, Are You Queer" Cotton and an obscure(ish) Blondie track.As always, bookmark this link to catch all my latest Popdose-ings.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-65405400256969605692008-07-08T10:11:00.000-07:002008-07-08T10:19:33.508-07:00

Chut and I decided to do the unthinkable for the Fourth of July weekend. Fly to *gulp* Cleveland and visit my family!It had been more than 2 1/2 years since I last visited Ohio, so it was interesting to see how cleaned up everything was. That is, except for the roads. Nice to see some things never change, i.e. orange road construction cones being a 24/7/365 thing on the North Coast. It took

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-38894639767081031522008-07-07T14:47:00.000-07:002008-07-07T14:51:10.976-07:00

While Doctor Who finishes up its current run in the UK this week, when it returns in 2010 it'll feature a highly anticipated guest star:My geek spew just punched a hole in the ceiling.This according to Rich Johnston's latest rumors column.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-46650429350446099922008-07-07T08:45:00.000-07:002008-07-07T08:47:38.443-07:00

"We will never appear on stage again. There is simply no motivation to re-group. Money is not a factor and we would like people to remember us as we were. Young, exuburent, full of energy and ambition. I remember Robert Plant saying Led Zeppelin were a cover band now because they cover all their own stuff. I think that hit the nail on the head."- Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-55097713024424307532008-06-27T14:15:00.000-07:002008-06-27T14:16:54.313-07:00

Phagz on 45, Episode Six:MP3s at Popdose!

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-82265428910426809192008-06-26T15:41:00.000-07:002008-06-26T15:42:36.788-07:00

Marshall Crenshaw's "Someday, Someway"...desecrated by the kids of Kids Incorporated.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-55643671695894691482008-06-25T11:18:00.000-07:002008-06-25T11:21:01.589-07:00

Growing up in Cleveland, one thing we had over the rest of the country was our local horror movie hosts, the creme de la creme. On Friday nights, we had Big Chuck & Houlihan (later Little John) and on Saturday afternoons, their lower-rent counterpart on Channel 43, SuperHost. While SuperHost's skits were nowhere near as funny as Big Chuck & Houlihan's, sometimes he'd knock one out of the park.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-33474003259596717192008-06-17T08:59:00.001-07:002008-06-17T09:01:59.808-07:00

Phagz on 45, Episode Five:Like whatcha hear? Why not mosey over to Popdose and grab the MP3s?

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-73145294128216477842008-06-09T17:42:00.001-07:002008-06-09T17:43:12.594-07:00

It's up and rarin' to go!As always, MP3s at Popdose!

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-88987294469076188152008-06-05T11:54:00.001-07:002008-06-05T11:54:37.172-07:00

Thank you for writing to share your thoughts on the California Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage. I appreciate hearing from fellow Californians about the issues that are important to them. In 2000, voters approved Proposition 22 - also known as the California Defense of Marriage Act - which stated that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. The

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-7696032194696001112008-06-03T15:29:00.000-07:002008-06-03T15:30:39.423-07:00

As always, MP3s of the songs featured can be found at Popdose.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-28374154544811511932008-05-30T13:57:00.000-07:002008-05-30T16:20:34.194-07:00

A rare video featuring the opening theme to the extremely short-lived, extremely GAY Saturday morning kids show starring Charles Nelson Reilly and Jonathan "Dr. Smith" Harris - together! On one stage! - that lasted a mere six months in 1975.Yes, Harris's character was named Basil Bitterbottom.Basil.Bitter.BOTTOM.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-87130769652790088352008-05-22T00:16:00.001-07:002008-05-22T00:16:56.521-07:00

How about a band from Hong Kong covering the Ocean Blue?Sure, why not?

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-33679363777471252782008-05-14T15:07:00.000-07:002008-05-14T15:11:19.654-07:00

Because you're so patient and I love you, here's a sneak peek at my new feature on Popdose that officially begins Monday:Introducing a new weekly feature on Popdose, as John C. Hughes and his buddy, former Belinda Carlisle impersonator Matty (or "Bearlinda" if you prefer) knock back some drinks and review some singles, homo style. This week, your rainbeaux duo take a listen to songs by Posh Spice

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-16153561058586104672008-05-06T20:38:00.000-07:002008-05-06T20:40:44.480-07:00

So, I finally figured out what the deal was with American Idol finalist David Archuleta (well, besides that):Whenever he stands there for judging or gives his little false modesty-laden pre-interviews, it becomes clear - he is Beaky Buzzard from Looney Tunes.Uhhhhhhhhh...nope!

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-84873707311570518672008-05-05T11:39:00.003-07:002008-05-05T11:39:54.576-07:00

From this week's listings: Julian is unable to sleep, forever haunted by the loss of his penis. Vincent is stunned when his water breaks, and he goes into labor!I mean, there it is, people.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-40987010793316383642008-04-30T09:46:00.000-07:002008-04-30T09:48:56.264-07:00

Click to enlarge.Panel two is the best - note Donald's face.Via.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-58769098531365184402008-04-21T23:25:00.001-07:002008-04-21T23:25:46.565-07:00

Puppets!!

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-17769867710327196192008-04-16T15:18:00.000-07:002008-04-16T15:19:41.451-07:00

Jane Turner & Gina Riley (aka "Kath & Kim") take on the Swedes...

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-10638241781896042322008-04-11T15:03:00.000-07:002008-04-11T15:09:37.734-07:00

"For Pete's Sake" was co-written by Peter Tork and ended up being used as the end credits theme for The Monkees' second season:Did I really see Elisabeth Frasier in the credits as the "Judge?"

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-91680206958798246912008-04-10T10:13:00.000-07:002008-04-10T10:17:20.737-07:00

From Zap2It.com:NBC is rounding out the cast of its new comedy "Kath & Kim," with John Michael Higgins and Mikey Day signing up for husband duty.Higgins ("The Break-Up," "A Mighty Wind") and Day (Showtime's "The Underground") will play the spouses of Molly Shannon's and Selma Blair's characters in the remake of the Australian hit. Higgins will make a perfect "Kel." I'm pretty happy with the

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-27597474219235437282008-04-09T09:31:00.000-07:002008-04-09T09:33:11.648-07:00

DOOM FORBIDS IT!!!

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-50574327405377737232008-04-06T22:46:00.000-07:002008-04-06T22:48:07.784-07:00

Kristin Wiig rules all.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-59100257565171999112008-04-04T11:53:00.000-07:002008-04-04T12:18:04.028-07:00

Why, hello there. How are you? That's good. Me? Oh, fine as well. Where have I been? Well, Baby Chutney and I both got that nasty old flu that's been hanging around - knocked me on my ass for three days (of course two of those would be during the weekend).Besides that, there's my ongoing writing for Popdose (Alison Moyet and Possum Dixon in the same week?), plus all my volunteer work with

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Dear Baby Chutney:For the record, it is so totally NOT FAIR to first point out Jamie Farr to me at the Burbank Airport and then forbid me to talk to him!That's just mean & evil & stuff.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-45409540679602455512008-03-13T08:53:00.000-07:002008-03-13T08:57:43.563-07:00

Let's take a break from my "embarrassing the gay community" (whatEVS!) to check out the funniest thing I've seen in ages.This may help you get it.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-86916559522918896602008-03-09T18:45:00.000-07:002008-03-09T18:46:08.600-07:00

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-44798819313702009372008-03-07T14:45:00.000-08:002008-03-07T14:46:03.635-08:00

Rosie offers Danny Noriega a gig:

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-72895939079094268512008-03-07T08:45:00.002-08:002008-03-07T08:47:03.348-08:00

Danny Noriega eliminated from Idol!I AM CRUSHED!It's all just TMTH!!Hopefully Logo or Here! will snatch his snatch up to host something or other. Camp, camp, camp!

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-8199124136859788772008-03-04T23:06:00.000-08:002008-03-04T23:17:53.782-08:00

...but I can't help loving the super sass that is Danny Noriega on American Idol! He's hysterical, super campy and completely at ease in his own skin. Call him femmy, über-faboo or stereotypical, but we all know/knew kids like him in high school and he just seems...real. Try to ignore Denise Richards in the clip:He doesn't stand a prayer of even coming close to winning, but hey, he's just 17.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-85307732810147904892008-02-28T14:31:00.000-08:002008-02-28T14:32:18.020-08:00

It's Roxy Magic, the Roxy Music tribute band!Amazing!

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13106035008839197229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216919.post-91882746940638903402008-02-26T10:03:00.000-08:002008-02-26T10:09:23.757-08:00

Gay? Here's what gay porn "star" Erik Rhodes thinks of you (original spelling intact):Part of the problem that i have with Gay men regardless if they are a Gay forrest Ranger, science teacher or coach for retards, it is that you can still never trust them. Yeah your brother my lead a very noble lifestyle and everyone he comes in contact see's a great act but behind close door or later that night

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Extremely sad news today, as Mark Evanier passes along word that writer Steve Gerber died last night after a long illness.Long-time readers here know how important Steve Gerber was to me, especially in my impressionable youth. The creator of Howard the Duck, Omega the Unknown and the best Defenders writer ever, Steve's warped sensibility left an indelible mark on young Johnny's mind. His

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I mean, we may not be cheap, but you'll make more in the long run. Trust me, here.

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Well, lookie there - I made it into today's edition of the Guardian:Best for 80s obscurities: Lost in the 80slostinthe80s.blogspot.com"The 1980s were the best decade for music," insists John C Hughes, the Californian blogger behind Lost in the 80s. "You had all these acts trying to walk a tightrope between being taken seriously critically and still wanting a huge pop hit. Sometimes it really

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Y'know how I've been using "I've been doing a lot of writing lately for other parties" as an excuse for not posting too much? Well, I'm happy to announce the fruit of my labor/loins launched yesterday.Popdose.com is the brainchild of Jefito, the über-music blogger for whom I have great admiration. Jef approached yours truly to contribute and by clicking here, you can read all my stuff. Go forth

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• KittyWigs.com - featuring "Pink Passion":Pink is the color of fantasy. Our model, Chicken, looks like her mind is elsewhere when she wears this wig -- somewhere in a land of cotton candy and pinwheels where the air smells like sugar kisses.Pink makes your kitty feel elegant, modern and quintessentially feline.•  What if Captain America Remained Frozen In Ice Until 2007?•  Jerri Blank for Bush

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Originally posted 12/04Fall On Your KneesI'm not a big fan of the holiday season. After you're too old to enjoy your Mego Marvel Super-Hero Action Figures, the day sort of loses its appeal. I mean, yay baby Jesus. Woo.Christmas songs leave me cold, pun intended. The only joy I extract from most is hearing them remade in the most wretched way possible. A good example of this is Debbie/Deborah

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...the beauty that is Sarah Cracknell and Saint Etienne:Jesus, that's 15 years old already.

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• Thank you, Jocko, for totally calling out the Mika CD as one of the worst music releases of 2007. As I commented there, I have a theory the only people who truly enjoy this preening, screeching, over-hyped mess are straight women who consider themselves "fag hags" and constantly try to foist this steaming, oaty pile on their gay "friends". Quick rule of thumb: If Perez Hilton raves about it

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In a major case of deja vu, DirecTV announced this week it would not be renewing super-campy soap Passions for another season. The show goes on an extended holiday hiatus, but returns in February and will wrap up in August. But another suitor may help the show dodge oblivion yet again (it was originally cancelled by NBC earlier this year) - NBC, who still owns and produces the show, may place

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That was my initial reaction when I was told by Baby Chutney that we were going to see the Spice Girls Live! In Concert! Truthfully, I had my misgivings about losing the absolute last vestige of musical credibility - it's kind of hard to bust out with Camera Obscura and Editors references when the ghostly after-image of a dancing Baby Spice trails in your brain - but then I came to my fogged

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"...and you're wearing plastic!"

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If you believe everything you read in The Advocate, does that make you an Advocate advocate?OH, THE WITTY BON MOTS!

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In one of the most disorienting crossovers ever, Larry David cameos on his daughters' favorite TV show, while brilliantly capsulizing six seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm in 90 seconds.

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Fish, meet Barrel.

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Spot the early '90s alternative rocker! This video includes cameos from John Peel, Mark E Smith, Boy George, Justin Sullivan (New Model Army), Jules Holland, Billy Bragg, Michael Franti, Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff), Patrick Fitzgerald (Kitchens of Distinction), Leslie (Ruby), Boy George and Sinead O'Connor.

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One hour of the very best freeze frame endings from the classic 70's TV show C.H.I.P.S.! That's right, this disc cuts right to the chase, stringing together some of the most bizarre, out of context moments in TV history. This is a must have for any fan of weirdo videos and one of the most relaxing meditations ever put on tape. The perfect holiday gift for the Johnny in your life!The bonuses sound

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Art Adams does Steranko as The Incredible Hulk becomes The Incredible Herc starring Hercules of course, beginning with issue #112.Grrrrrrrrrrrowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwllll. If only Adams was doing the interiors as well.

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Today saw the release of two fairly anticipated new albums from veteran Modern Rock acts - anticipated because both albums see some experimental production work from two of the more powerful hip-hop moguls. So what's the verdict? Are the The Hives + Pharrell Williams and Duran Duran + Timbaland formulas genius or cringe-inducing train wrecks?Well, it took four tries, but The Hives have finally

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I'm feeling a little better after reading this:NBC has signed frequent Judd Apatow collaborator Paul Feig ("Freaks and Geeks") to direct the pilot for the Molly Shannon comedy "Kath & Kim."Feig, a scribe-thesp-helmer, recently had a role in Apatow's "Knocked Up." Duo co-created "Freaks and Geeks" and Feig directed Apatow's short-lived Fox skein "Undeclared."Molly Shannon has already been cast as

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No lie - a real live celebrity diva has been called upon to wish Baby Chutney a Happy Birthday. I'm a little stunned myself. Enjoy:

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Look, I'm glad the "You're gonna get a Dell!" dude is all cool and working as a waiter and shit, but when he says "My band is Whale, made up of a bunch of former actors. We had residency at Fat Baby. It’s the first band I’ve ever fronted," I feel the need to remind him we already have a band named Whale, and they're quite awesome, thank you:Baby we don't love you, baby we don't love you, baby

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY CHUTNEY!!!!!!!

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Simply slip a smart sports jacket over your "Bowie by Duffty" Alladin Sane t-shirt (available at Target, of all places!) and type furiously all day long, refusing to look up when he walks past your office.Works every time.

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Flight of the Conchords Season One was released on DVD today.I can't imagine doing much after work for the next few days besides watching this over and over.

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Katrina Dambrose, the drag queen. She got old - and died.Bourbon Street TrashWhy You Visit New OrleansI followed my jumbalaya with some Baby ChutneySomeone's been drinkin'!A lot of someones's have been drinkin'!Later, I caughted a kitty.Britney was there - WITH the babies, thank goodness.Met up with the other explorers to discuss...drinkin'.Met up with Kitty to discuss...the '70s. And drinkin'.

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• Lead singer of post-grunge alt-rockers Harvey Danger has blog, tells honest stories about his band's tortured history ("Sad Sweetheart of the Rodeo" remains one of the best songs of the '90s, btw), loves Scritti Politti as much as I do.• Dennis Perrin and I have a few things in common, among them an abiding love for the work of Michael O'Donoghue and a sick appreciation for the overlooked (in

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Hey Fonzie, shut the fuck up for five minutes and let the Thin White Duke speak:

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I should probably be more excited that Molly Shannon has been cast as "Kath" in the upcoming American remake of one of my favorite shows, the Aussie sitcom Kath & Kim (which runs here on the Sundance Channel), but visions of Sally O'Malley keep muting my glee.How do other K&K fans feel about this? Are there any (besides you, JL!)?Do we Yanks have any hope of matching this perfection?

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In a sadly transparent and desperate attempt to curry my favor and kiss ass following the horrific Two and a Half Men incident recounted a couple posts down, Amazon sends this today:Greetings from Amazon.com.We thought you'd like to know that we shipped your items, and that this completes your order. The following items have been shipped to you by Amazon.com: -------------------------------------

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Sure-fire Comedy Words:• Loofah• Boobies• Anal Ring Toss• Gimp• Furries• Klingon ("k" sounds always help when selecting Comedy Words)• FlingIndie Rock Clichés• Ironic covers of '80s Madonna songs• Non-ironic covers of "Under Pressure"• Bald singer in a fedora or porkpie hat• "'OK Computer's' presence can still be felt to this day."Add your own! It's fun when it's fun!

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I just got the filthiest, nastiest, most digusting e-mail ever. It's so mean-spirited and flat-out untrue that I'm not really sure how to respond, if I even should:Dear Amazon.com Customer,As someone who has purchased the comedy series Two and a Half Men on DVD, we thought you'd like to know that the new comedy The Big Bang Theory premieres Monday, September 24th at 8:30PM ET/PT on CBS.I have

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Yup.

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Johnny, age 9, Christmas 1977:• Portable cassette recorder (the iPod of its day!) to record new hit songs off the radio - CHECK• Captain America jammies - CHECK• Six Million Dollar Man action figure in box to right (removeable bionic pieces to be quickly lost) to fuel childhood Lee Majors obsession - CHECK• Stack of 8-tracks nestled in carousel near hi-fi - CHECK• Randomly placed alarm clock

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Chicago power-pop combo Office take the cake with their (worksafe) ode to 80s VHS porno for the clip "Oh My God", featuring real cameos from 80s porn gods Randy West and Peter North:Great tune, too.

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One of my best friends Rob would do just about anything for a friend. He's fiercely loyal, a good listener, always there when you need a lift to the airport or drinking buddy. He's a great guy.He's also a huge dick.Let me explain. While Rob has an obviously sweet side, he also has an equally large malicious streak. Without thinking, he'll sometimes focus on a flaw you have, such as a forehead

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Continuing their string of inventive videos on a shoestring budget, here's the incredible clip for Junior Senior's "Take Your Time", featuring Kate & Cindy from The B-52s, all hand-drawn by Junior himself, homaging the fuck out of The Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love":

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