That someone went through the trouble for this is sublime, regardless of how late I am in sharing it (years?).

What can I really say about this? Have you seen the movie? This may be the single-greatest trailer ever. Not coincidentally, 120 decibels is often cited as the official Threshold of Pain.

Florida’s congressman Robert Wexler maybe got more than he bargained for, but went for it.  It’s funny, politicians do this to appeal to the young vote (many of whom don’t vote — if this is you, please vote), and it’s the equivalent of jumping into some kind of satirical lion’s den.  One is at the risk of going on the record condoning coke use and a fondness for ladies of the night.  But you gotta like a politician who tries to roll with it, anyway.  And besides, we all know that actually indulging in such antics doesn’t necessarily mar your chances for reelection.

Steely Dan has written an open letter to Luke Wilson regarding his brother’s most recent Hollywood outing.  Suddenly I want to listen to Steely Dan. Link

Lists, lists, lists.  Read a thing by Rick Moody recently touching on the sad prominence of lists in music criticism.  That and desert island favorites.  Digressing.  I was directed to a funny list recently, composed by the weird tall dude who was on Mr. Show (if you’ve never seen this defunct sketch comedy show, you’ve done yourself an incredible comedic disservice).  It’s entitled “the 10 Most Ridiculous Metal Album Covers.”  (Not to be confused with the 10 Most Ridiculous Black Metal Pics of All Time.)

What can you really say about this? There are certain things that will be as funny when I’m 80 as they were to me when I was 7. Sad but true.  LINK

 

(Additionally, I am frantically — desparately — trying to forget what’s going on in the rest of the world.) 

 

It seems the use of Barry Manilow’s music as an a weapon is now a tradition.  One that inevitably bothers the neighbors, whether or not those neighbors are the Pope. Here you go. 

These kinds of sites are always a favorite. Interactive weirdness, strange juxtapositions, eye and ear candy with a healthy does of the absurd. LINK