I'd rather be the pauper of Scranton than the King of Wilkes-Barre
Yeah fine… I watch What Not To Wear… whatever. I don’t care. I watch it ALOT! I’ve probably seen every episode. It’s easy to let it out when you can’t shake the anger you feel for this week’s episode. What a c*nt! Seriously, one of the most ungrateful people ever, and they’ve had some bad ones. It’s pretty clear I’m not the only one, just read the WNTW blog entry’s comments.
Ahhh! It makes me so mad!
There are at least two dozen decent covers of Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay”. Yes… really, two dozen that are not terrible. For some reason the Isaac Hayes version just doesn’t translate for me. It doesn’t make much sense… I think it just becomes too dirty of a song. There is something simpler (folksier!) about most of the other verision (ie. not Ministry’s version) which Hayes blows out of the water.
Take a listen for yourself (click through to hear the whole song).
“You don’t need no root canal, Homey! You need a new DJ!”
“Me and Randy live by three rules:
1.) They not ready.
2.) Motherfuckers need to know.
3.) Get your shit.”
–Ol’ Youngin’
[update 8.26.2009]
Ol’ Youngin’ is Brandon Johnson. He is in a new video on FOD regarding Death Panels.
Volume 66: Your Mind Is On Vacation
I accidentally made the mistake of thinking Remi Kabaka was Rebob Kwaku. Apparently I’m not the first one. Looks like Remi has been trying to clarify that he “is sill very much alive” by modifying the Rebop Wikipedia page. Sorry Remi, but if people can tell you apart from a dead man… you’re already dead.
My parents and I visit the Marshalls Creek flea market about once every year. I think I’ve always hated going but just never had the heart to tell my mom. This year the locals seemed weirder than ever. Michael Jackson gear was in full effect. Many New Yorkers of the latin persuasion in clothes that were way too tight. Tweety Bird was by far the most represented Looney Tunes character for the thirteenth year in a row. The dealers are getting lazier and lazier each year: a majority of the wares were left in the box on the ground for you pick through. Not a funnel cake to be seen and the bonsai trees were droopy and dried up.
There were many things that should be sold not there: moderately dangerous fireworks, bongs and bowls, samurai swords, ninja swords, chinese stars, BB guns of all shapes, sizes, and apparently power, novena candles, razor blade refills for razors not even on the market anymore, all of the Faces of Death and Bum Fights DVDs, knock offs of everything from ball caps and perfumes to purses and Apple Bottoms jeans.
The minor treasures I picked up were: “Into Hot Air: Mounting Mount Everest” by Chris Elliott ($2.50), “The Life and Times of The Thunderbolt Kid” by Bill Bryson ($2.50) (both books new hardcover), a monkey shaped money clip ($2.00), and a cuban sandwich – hold the pickles ($4.00).
With some act of miraculous restraint my parents came home with only socks, a spatula, a Philly pretzel, and two PediPaws pet nail trimmers.
I could not be prouder of my roots. In coming home I have discovered who you are. You are survival with grace… struggle with dignity… pride with compassion and hope and laughter. You are my people.
Jason Miller – August 1, 1982
Someday my kids are going to ask me about Michael Jackson. What will I say?
“I don’t cheer for a talentless people anymore.” – Tom Scharpling
Some say love is a lot of work. Others say it’s not work if you love what you’re doing.
May 12, 2009 – Philadelphia
I consider myself lucky to have seen Leonard Cohen perform twice in my life, albeit on the same tour. Although the novelty of seeing Leonard Cohen was greater in Toronto (2008) – this show (better seats) surprised me with how well he is holding up over a long year (plus) on the road. Jumping a bit, a definite spring in his step. Not bad for a 74 year old. Van Morrison at 61 (2007) couldn’t even come close.
Dance Me To The End Of Love
The Future
Ain’t No Cure For Love
Bird On The Wire
Everybody Knows
In My Secret Life
Who By Fire
Chelsea Hotel #2
Waiting For The Miracle
Anthem
Tower of Song
Suzanne
Sisters of Mercy
Take This Waltz
Boogie Street
Hallelujah
I’m Your Man
A Thousand Kisses Deep
Democracy
So Long, Marianne
First We Take Manhattan
Famous Blue Raincoat
If It Be Your Will
Closing Time
I Tried To Leave You
Whither Thou Goest
1.) Aimee Mann – Freeway
2.) Bishop Allen – Like Castanets
3.) The Wave Pictures – Leave The Scene Behind
4.) Aberfeldy – What You Do
5.) Arthur Russell – I Couldn’t Say It To Your Face
6.) Mick Harvey – Out of Time Man
7.) Chain and The Gang – Reparations
8.) Ingrid Michaelson – Be OK
9.) Big Star – The Ballad of El Goodo
10.) Robyn Hitchcock – Hurry For The Sky
11.) The Isley Brothers – Voyage to Atlantis
12.) TV on The Radio – DLZ
13.) Chad Vangaalen – Willow Tree
14.) Arthur Russell – This Is How We Walk On The Moon
15.) Blitzen Trapper – Black River Killer
16.) The Chapin Sisters – Kill Me Now
17.) The Wave Pictures w/ The Mountains Goats – He Swims Like a FIsh
18.) Bob Dylan – Corrina, Corrina
19. The Avett Brothers – Murder In The City
20.) The Wave Pictures – I Love You Like a Madmen
Tonight, a six hour celebrity call in spectacular is underway on The Best Show on WFMU… two hours to go and here’s the list so far:
patton oswalt – comedian/actor – king of queens/ratatouille
paul scheer – comedian/actor – human giant/piranha 3-d
paul f. tompkins – comedian/actor – best week ever/there will be blood
john hodgman – writer/comedian – mac commercials/areas of my expertise
matt walsh – comedian/actor – upright citizens brigade/i love you man
wyatt cenac – comedian/journalist – daily show
aimee mann – musician
michael penn – musician
andy kindler – comedian
rob huebel – comedian/actor – human giant/i love you man
lisa jane persky – actress/photographer – kiss movie/blondie book
todd barry – comedian/actor – the wrestler
andy daly – comedian/actor – mad tv/eastbound and down
dj terre t – deejay – cherry blossom special
janie haddad – vlogger – fiance of pft
jesse thorne – deejay/podcaster – the sound of young america
chris hardwick – comedian – singled out/web soup
jen kirkman – comedian
JAMES!
