Thanks to the internet training my mind to get bored of whatever I'm reading or watching after two and a half minutes, after just 20 minutes of watching the classic Lindsay Anthony film "If....", I found myself switching on my laptop to check out the Monty Python parodies on youtube.
However, when I typed "Monty Python" into YouTube search what should be the first thing to come up, but an interview with John Cleese (the man I used to think was my dad) discussing how Sarah has over taken Michael to become his favourite Palin, and how the Alaskan governor is just like a parrott.
Yeck it here:
In fact, there were so many Python/ Palin vids on youtube I got quite distracted:
(As an aside, Eric Idle = HOT)
Anyhoo, here are some of the Python greats with the good Palin (Michael):
Who is she?
- Elizabeth Curran
- London, United Kingdom
- I have blonde hair and I wear a lot of black eyeliner. I like to have a good time, all the time.
Monday, 20 October 2008
Friday, 17 October 2008
Whoever Wins the Election - They Can Both Make Us Laugh
I do wonder who McCain and Obama got to write their speeches for the Al Smith Dinner in New York City last night.
Obama's was just hilarious, and made me wonder if Sarah Silverman and Jon Stewart had sent over a few jokes. You can tell he didn't write it all because he was laughing so much. Adorable though:
However, for me the surprise star of the evening was John McCain, who with his gentle self deprecating jokes made me laugh, but actually moved me so much to shed a tear when he said the honourable words below.
I don't want it getting out of this room, but my opponent is an impressive fellow in many ways. Political opponents can have a little trouble seeing the best in each other. But I've had a few glimpses of this man at his best and I admire his great skill, energy and determination. It's not for nothing that he's inspired so many folks in his own party and beyond.
Senator Obama talks about making history. And he's made quite a bit of it already. There was a time when the mere invitation of an African-American citizen to dine at the White House was taken as an outrage and an insult in many quarters. Today, it's a world away from the crude and prideful bigotry of that time. And good riddance. I can't wish my opponent luck, but I do wish him well.
Whatever the outcome next month, Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and for his country and I congratulate him.
By occupying the higher ground, with respect for his opponent, disparaging racism instead of disparaging Obama, rightly noting the historical significance of the shattering of the glass ceiling of race that is going on right now, with charm and sincerity, I am sure that McCain won plenty of respect, and even a few votes, from the American people last night.
I do hope that politicians realise that with positive campaigning, even dyed in the wool left-wingers like me could consider the other candidate.
McCain certainly won a place in my heart. Whatever his politics, and however opposing it is to my views, he seems like a good man.
Obama's was just hilarious, and made me wonder if Sarah Silverman and Jon Stewart had sent over a few jokes. You can tell he didn't write it all because he was laughing so much. Adorable though:
However, for me the surprise star of the evening was John McCain, who with his gentle self deprecating jokes made me laugh, but actually moved me so much to shed a tear when he said the honourable words below.
I don't want it getting out of this room, but my opponent is an impressive fellow in many ways. Political opponents can have a little trouble seeing the best in each other. But I've had a few glimpses of this man at his best and I admire his great skill, energy and determination. It's not for nothing that he's inspired so many folks in his own party and beyond.
Senator Obama talks about making history. And he's made quite a bit of it already. There was a time when the mere invitation of an African-American citizen to dine at the White House was taken as an outrage and an insult in many quarters. Today, it's a world away from the crude and prideful bigotry of that time. And good riddance. I can't wish my opponent luck, but I do wish him well.
Whatever the outcome next month, Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and for his country and I congratulate him.
By occupying the higher ground, with respect for his opponent, disparaging racism instead of disparaging Obama, rightly noting the historical significance of the shattering of the glass ceiling of race that is going on right now, with charm and sincerity, I am sure that McCain won plenty of respect, and even a few votes, from the American people last night.
I do hope that politicians realise that with positive campaigning, even dyed in the wool left-wingers like me could consider the other candidate.
McCain certainly won a place in my heart. Whatever his politics, and however opposing it is to my views, he seems like a good man.
Thursday, 16 October 2008
The Use and Abuse of Music in the 2008 American Presidential Election
Just as loads of Republican Stones fans are probably a bit gutted that the band have vetoed McCain and co from using their tune "Start Me Up" at Republican events, the legendary Sam "Sam and Dave" Moore isn't letting Obama use his tunes. He used to use this amazing song about a sexy, dynamic, manly man coming to get ya baby:
If I heard that song it's true that even McCain would go up in my opinion. I mean, it's, ya know, hot.
Mr Moore makes a very fair point in the carefully thought out letter he sent the Obama camp a couple of months ago:
My vote is a very private matter between myself and the ballot box. My endorsement and support of a candidate, because I do carry some celebrity, makes is quite a different matter changing a private act to a public statement, something I wouldn’t do without considerable thought.
I therefore must stand firm on being given the respect and courtesy of being asked if I mind having my talent, name and fame associated to you or any other candidate running for office, for that matter.
I do wish you well in your quest for the nomination. Having been hit with rocks and water hoses in the streets, in the day with Dr. King as part of his artist appearance and fund raising team, it is thrilling, in my lifetime, to see that our country has matured to the place where it is no longer an impossibility for a man of color to really be considered as a legitimate candidate for the highest office in our land.
And it got me thinking about how other artists have reacted to having their tunes used.
Recently, Stevie Wonder was on the Jonathan Ross show, and although a staunch Democrat (see below for his speech at an Obama rally in February), he was more than happy when Republicans or any candidates used his tunes because it meant money in the bank!
In fact, if Palin decided to use "My Cherie Amour" as her walk-on song it would say more that even Stevie Wonder himself doesn't support her.
I think it's hilarious that American politicians have theme tunes, what do you think of these ones? (And yes, I know Heart objected to Palin using their tune)
This was McCain's theme song until Jackson objected:
Fortunately for Democrats so many musicians share their politics, including the Boss (apologies for the cheese-fest montage)
American politicians sure have better taste in music than their UK counterparts.
If I heard that song it's true that even McCain would go up in my opinion. I mean, it's, ya know, hot.
Mr Moore makes a very fair point in the carefully thought out letter he sent the Obama camp a couple of months ago:
My vote is a very private matter between myself and the ballot box. My endorsement and support of a candidate, because I do carry some celebrity, makes is quite a different matter changing a private act to a public statement, something I wouldn’t do without considerable thought.
I therefore must stand firm on being given the respect and courtesy of being asked if I mind having my talent, name and fame associated to you or any other candidate running for office, for that matter.
I do wish you well in your quest for the nomination. Having been hit with rocks and water hoses in the streets, in the day with Dr. King as part of his artist appearance and fund raising team, it is thrilling, in my lifetime, to see that our country has matured to the place where it is no longer an impossibility for a man of color to really be considered as a legitimate candidate for the highest office in our land.
And it got me thinking about how other artists have reacted to having their tunes used.
Recently, Stevie Wonder was on the Jonathan Ross show, and although a staunch Democrat (see below for his speech at an Obama rally in February), he was more than happy when Republicans or any candidates used his tunes because it meant money in the bank!
In fact, if Palin decided to use "My Cherie Amour" as her walk-on song it would say more that even Stevie Wonder himself doesn't support her.
I think it's hilarious that American politicians have theme tunes, what do you think of these ones? (And yes, I know Heart objected to Palin using their tune)
This was McCain's theme song until Jackson objected:
Fortunately for Democrats so many musicians share their politics, including the Boss (apologies for the cheese-fest montage)
American politicians sure have better taste in music than their UK counterparts.
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Credit Crunch Fashion: Karl Lagerfeld Needs to Wake Up
When I get on the train every morning to Tower Hill, I join plenty of Essex's finest city workers. Among the many fashion faux pas that I witness, are the use of plastic Bloomingdale's "Little Brown Bags".
They are tacky, disgusting things, that do nothing to offset the finance workers' uniform of a black viscose trouser suit, and open toe shoes.
Now, bearing in mind how easy it easy to murder a look with something so distasteful, what is Karl Lagerfeld playing at by sending classic Chanel-suited models down the catwalk, with a Chanel version of the Bloomingdales offensive item.
I could almost excuse Lagerfeld for designing this if we were in financially abundant times, like in the heady nineties, when he created ludicrous nipple-bikinis like this one:
Or even a couple of years ago when he made these Lohan-inspired anklebags:
In times of financial meltdown, however, when everyone's losing their jobs, the cost of living is sky-rocketing, and there's just no money for frivolous things. When people are willing to spend piles of cash on a luxury item, surely it's better to play to your strengths of quality materials, practical design, craftsmanship and luxury without ostentation.
That is why, I predict, the suits will sell and copied, the trashy bags will not.
They are tacky, disgusting things, that do nothing to offset the finance workers' uniform of a black viscose trouser suit, and open toe shoes.
Now, bearing in mind how easy it easy to murder a look with something so distasteful, what is Karl Lagerfeld playing at by sending classic Chanel-suited models down the catwalk, with a Chanel version of the Bloomingdales offensive item.
I could almost excuse Lagerfeld for designing this if we were in financially abundant times, like in the heady nineties, when he created ludicrous nipple-bikinis like this one:
Or even a couple of years ago when he made these Lohan-inspired anklebags:
In times of financial meltdown, however, when everyone's losing their jobs, the cost of living is sky-rocketing, and there's just no money for frivolous things. When people are willing to spend piles of cash on a luxury item, surely it's better to play to your strengths of quality materials, practical design, craftsmanship and luxury without ostentation.
That is why, I predict, the suits will sell and copied, the trashy bags will not.
"As my mother would say, god love 'im, but he's a maniac!"
I finally got the chance to catch this skit. Is Tina Fey going to win the election for Obama?
God love them mavericks!
PS Jon Stewart, Hot or Wot
God love them mavericks!
PS Jon Stewart, Hot or Wot
Friday, 3 October 2008
The Young Obama
Back in 1995 Obama appeared on this little known cable show. Fascinating archival stuff!
The calm charisma was already evident.
The calm charisma was already evident.
Thursday, 2 October 2008
I Love This Song!
Is that so bad?
Maybe Jo Wood could sing it to Woody?
Britney says she loves the song and wants it to become an empowering anthem for women like DC's Independent Women.
I love it. It's find to hang with players if you know where you stand. Especially if you're on of these:
Maybe Jo Wood could sing it to Woody?
Britney says she loves the song and wants it to become an empowering anthem for women like DC's Independent Women.
I love it. It's find to hang with players if you know where you stand. Especially if you're on of these:
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