Ok so I realized that I know more Christmas songs than I initially thought and since this might actually be better than the 5 carols that play over and over again at the radio (yes I don't like the radio very much lately) I'm going to post them here. One song per day until Christmas. It could be like some sort of a countdown (it might actually give me a chance to discover more songs and put me in the holiday spirit).
So here's #13:
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Holiday Cheer
I think I had some sort of witty description in mind for this post a couple of minutes ago, but I can't seem to remember anymore...blah. Anyway, the snow is here (damn), exams have started (double damn) and the radio seems to have forgotten the existence of other types of songs that don't mention the word Christmas (which I wouldn't mind if they wouldn't mix carols and jazz music...so triple damn).
So to continue the tradition (or the brainwashing cycle all depending how you see things), here's a song that those people at the radio station should seriously consider including on their playlist. Or not necessarily this one, just any song that doesn't have a soft or jazzy feeling to it. Pleeeassseee? Pweaty pwease? Bah humbug!
So to continue the tradition (or the brainwashing cycle all depending how you see things), here's a song that those people at the radio station should seriously consider including on their playlist. Or not necessarily this one, just any song that doesn't have a soft or jazzy feeling to it. Pleeeassseee? Pweaty pwease? Bah humbug!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Prehistoric screamo
Ok another idiotic post and some people would even yell at me for this one haha, but this morning I heard this song on the radio and I couldn't help thinking that it sounded a hell of a lot like most screamo bands nowadays (with a softer edge of course). Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, The Beatles!!!
Yeah I know that the video is quite crappy, but it's hard (boarding on impossible) to find good videos from the pre-MTV era.
Yeah I know that the video is quite crappy, but it's hard (boarding on impossible) to find good videos from the pre-MTV era.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Pinky and the Brain
Ok, completely irrelevant and stupid post, but what with exams coming up and my 12 hour per day study sessions, I probably won't post anything intelligent in the next two weeks.
So, the reason why this video is here (of course there's a reason...even when it's stupid it has to have a reason) is because it combines two of my favorite shows (House MD and Animaniacs) in a brilliantly hilarious way! So I couldn't pass up the opportunity to post it haha. Whoever made this video is my idol right now.
So, the reason why this video is here (of course there's a reason...even when it's stupid it has to have a reason) is because it combines two of my favorite shows (House MD and Animaniacs) in a brilliantly hilarious way! So I couldn't pass up the opportunity to post it haha. Whoever made this video is my idol right now.
Friday, December 4, 2009
More Propaganda
Yes I'm procrastinating from my work again and have therefore found the time to check out a couple more cartoons.
These ones take the bashing a step further to become insulting, which in my opinion makes them even more hilarious (maybe it's because I'm not Japanese nor am I Hitler). In any case, what I find most amusing is the feeling of déjà-vu since a couple of the gags presented here have been frequently reused in later Looney Tunes cartoons which gave me a chance to discover them as a kid...ah, what wonderful memories!
So here are the newest additions to my politically charged collection of cartoons:
What I find even funnier is the sinking of Tokyo in the second cartoon. Now am I the only one who immediately thought about Hiroshima and Nagasaki? And the best part is that this cartoon aired 3 years before the atomic bombs were dropped! Talk about clairvoyance! (Of course, it could also be just a coincidence, which most probably is the case, but I like to read too much into things)
These ones take the bashing a step further to become insulting, which in my opinion makes them even more hilarious (maybe it's because I'm not Japanese nor am I Hitler). In any case, what I find most amusing is the feeling of déjà-vu since a couple of the gags presented here have been frequently reused in later Looney Tunes cartoons which gave me a chance to discover them as a kid...ah, what wonderful memories!
So here are the newest additions to my politically charged collection of cartoons:
What I find even funnier is the sinking of Tokyo in the second cartoon. Now am I the only one who immediately thought about Hiroshima and Nagasaki? And the best part is that this cartoon aired 3 years before the atomic bombs were dropped! Talk about clairvoyance! (Of course, it could also be just a coincidence, which most probably is the case, but I like to read too much into things)
Biblical Quotes
I don't watch West Wing, but I recently came across this excerpt from the series and I found it just brilliant!
Logic: 1
Religion: 0
Logic: 1
Religion: 0
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Propaganda
Even though I'm way past the age, I still watch cartoons once in a while and especially the old classics (this makes me feel even older than I already am haha). However, recently, I came across some very old Looney Tunes cartoons that were made during World War Two and it amazed me to see the blatant propaganda that was displayed. It actually makes me wonder. Did the kids that were watching them at the time understand what they were about? Maybe. Figures such as Hitler and Stalin were frequently mentioned in that period (in any case, more often than nowadays). It also makes me wonder if I ever saw those cartoons as a kid (because some of them were actually banned). In any case, even if I did, I probably didn't understand them since I had no clue who Hitler was until I started having history classes in school.
So I think I'll start a little collection of these classics here and I'll post them whenever I find them. The topics will not only be limited to World War Two propaganda, but will encompass anything that is remotely political. The reason for this is simply because I find these cartoons to be a paradox (or a cleverly disguised brainwashing machine) and anyone who knows me will be aware that I thrive on paradoxes. The fact that the main audience is composed of children who are therefore not interested in politics and, depending on the age, might not even understand them, is mind baffling. Of course they're still funny and will still entertain younger crowds, but there are references that are completely wasted on that audience. It's a bit like the Simpsons: cartoons for adults. Which from my point of view takes the best of both worlds: the innocence and carefree atmosphere associated with cartoons combined with the political bashing which makes the jokes all the funnier.
So here is the first couple of additions to this collection:
So I think I'll start a little collection of these classics here and I'll post them whenever I find them. The topics will not only be limited to World War Two propaganda, but will encompass anything that is remotely political. The reason for this is simply because I find these cartoons to be a paradox (or a cleverly disguised brainwashing machine) and anyone who knows me will be aware that I thrive on paradoxes. The fact that the main audience is composed of children who are therefore not interested in politics and, depending on the age, might not even understand them, is mind baffling. Of course they're still funny and will still entertain younger crowds, but there are references that are completely wasted on that audience. It's a bit like the Simpsons: cartoons for adults. Which from my point of view takes the best of both worlds: the innocence and carefree atmosphere associated with cartoons combined with the political bashing which makes the jokes all the funnier.
So here is the first couple of additions to this collection:
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