Hey!
I told y'all I'd be back here more often. Don't look so surprised, sucka.
My busy schedule (which really isn't that busy but I say that because it makes me feel important) doesn't allow me to watch too much TV. With 'The Office' (one of my fav shows ever) ending its run recently, I've been left with even fewer options.
One mainstay has been Saturday Night Live, which the cool kids simply refer to as SNL. Been watching the show for years. However, SNL hit a complete slump about 2-3 years back. Frankly, it was painful to watch. The shame was there was tons of talent on the show. Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, Bill Hader... all potential stars who struggled making the sub-par material laughable. And to make matters worse, they all bolted before the summer.
That left SNL in complete rebuilding mode. Safe to say, my expectations for this season were not particularly high. Halfway through the season, amazingly, the show has found its mojo again. The writers deserve a bulk of the credit, as they have kept things simple when in past seasons, it just seemed like they were trying too hard. Also, SNL has hit home runs with a lot of their hosts. From expected funnyman Paul Rudd to surprisingly humorous Edward Norton, the celebs visiting for the week have held their own.
One painful omission that left once Andy Samberg took his talents to 'Brooklyn Nine Nine' was their mock music videos. Whether it was the Lonely Island-assisted 'Jizz In My Pants' to the memorable Justin Timberlake holiday duet 'Dick In A Box', these clips were generally great successes. This season, SNL seemed to put some focus on this much-needed element and, just like in the Samberg days, knocked it out the park.
Here are the three that stood out. I've watched each of these clips way too many times, but I know they're good because I'm not sick of them yet. Which is the funniest? I'll let you decide... but these videos deserved to be highlighted here.
'Twin Bed' (feat. Jimmy Fallon)
OK, I think this one is my favorite. This clip made me realize that A) I don't hate Jimmy Fallon nearly as much as I thought. B) I don't hate him at all. C) Actually, I think I love him a little. And D) I am oddly attracted to all of the female SNL cast members. I especially have a thing for that sexy Cecily Strong. I don't know what it is about her. She's not the prettiest out the bunch but something about her makes me go aaaahhhooooggggaaaa!
'Boy Dance Party' (feat. Bruce Willis)
If there was a dud on this season, it might've been the Bruce Willis episode. This one video salvaged some of it, though. Even though he's past his prime, when you get a star as big as Bruce to dance around foolishly, laughter will ensue. Biggest reason I love this clip: This is how 97% of my bro gatherings end up going. And yes, I am the one usually swinging that sack.
What Does My Girl Say? (feat. Kerry Washington)
If you read my 'Favorite 40 Songs of 2013' blog, you know that I absolutely loved Ylvis' 'The Fox' song. Totally ridiculous but freakin' hilarious. So you could imagine my joy when SNL decided to mock this already insane song and add the yummy-licious Kerry Washington to the mix. We all win.
Here's hoping SNL continues it's hot streak when they return on January 18th. It would be no shock if they attempt another one of these as the host (and musical guest) is Drake.
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My favorite commercials
I don't watch too much TV. I also own a DV-R (oh, I'm fancy, huh). The combination would make it seem that I live a commercial-free life. However, due to my love of live sporting events, sometimes visual ads are impossible to avoid.
Throughout the year, there have been more commercials than usual that have caught my eye. Mainly, they fall into the comedy category. Most hollywood movies can't make me laugh so if you can achieve this feat within a 30 second window, you deserve some sort of recognition. That recognition begins now.
Here are my five favorite commercials of the year so far (that I can remember)!
The first ad is actually the one that sparked the idea for this blog. After watching it, I thought to myself, 'a blog about my favorite commercials out seems like a complete & utter waste of time. Let's do it!' And here we are. It's for Mentos Up2U gum, a pack of gum with two different flavors in it. Not only am I a huge gum addict but I can appreciate anything with a clever usage of the classic 'eeny meeny miney mo'.
Next up, we have a commercial for the Chevy Cruze. I know what you're thinking. 'A car ad? This muthafucka doesn't even have a permit!' And while that may be true, that's not the point, asshole. The premise of this could've come across as corny but it was executed to perfection. And it features a happy black couple! Wait... what?
Just to piss you off some more, here's another car ad from the guy that can't even drive in a video game. This gem was featured all the way back in February during the Super Bowl. I thought it was a home run then & it still holds up. So much, in fact, that it still airs eight months later. It's from the good folks at Volkswagen. Actually, I don't know if they're good folks. They're probably shitheads for all we know. However, anything with Star Wars is an epic win.
If you know me, you KNEW this commercial was gonna be here. As I may have mentioned before, I am a proud hamster owner. Although the lil fucker tries to bite me everytime I try to hold him, I'm still a huge fan of the furry creatures. Kia must be as well, as they have featured these rodents for two ads already. I'll always have a special place in my heart for the original, especially with the amazing use of Black Sheep's 'The Choice Is Yours'. But adding LMFAO & robots? I'm all in.
I left the best for last. You know a commercial is good when you use your DV-R to rewind it. On top of being a gum fiend & a hamster whore, I'm also a sandwich savant. Nothing makes me happier than stacks of honey turkey, a slice of american cheese and honey mustard smothered between two soft slices of wheat bread. Can you say foodgasm? As impossible as it may seem, the dude in this next clip is even more passionate about sandwiches than I am. Here's a classic from Boar's Head.
And that's all I got. Feel free to ad any commercials I may have missed & I may include them in a future blog. Holler!
Throughout the year, there have been more commercials than usual that have caught my eye. Mainly, they fall into the comedy category. Most hollywood movies can't make me laugh so if you can achieve this feat within a 30 second window, you deserve some sort of recognition. That recognition begins now.
Here are my five favorite commercials of the year so far (that I can remember)!
The first ad is actually the one that sparked the idea for this blog. After watching it, I thought to myself, 'a blog about my favorite commercials out seems like a complete & utter waste of time. Let's do it!' And here we are. It's for Mentos Up2U gum, a pack of gum with two different flavors in it. Not only am I a huge gum addict but I can appreciate anything with a clever usage of the classic 'eeny meeny miney mo'.
Next up, we have a commercial for the Chevy Cruze. I know what you're thinking. 'A car ad? This muthafucka doesn't even have a permit!' And while that may be true, that's not the point, asshole. The premise of this could've come across as corny but it was executed to perfection. And it features a happy black couple! Wait... what?
Just to piss you off some more, here's another car ad from the guy that can't even drive in a video game. This gem was featured all the way back in February during the Super Bowl. I thought it was a home run then & it still holds up. So much, in fact, that it still airs eight months later. It's from the good folks at Volkswagen. Actually, I don't know if they're good folks. They're probably shitheads for all we know. However, anything with Star Wars is an epic win.
If you know me, you KNEW this commercial was gonna be here. As I may have mentioned before, I am a proud hamster owner. Although the lil fucker tries to bite me everytime I try to hold him, I'm still a huge fan of the furry creatures. Kia must be as well, as they have featured these rodents for two ads already. I'll always have a special place in my heart for the original, especially with the amazing use of Black Sheep's 'The Choice Is Yours'. But adding LMFAO & robots? I'm all in.
I left the best for last. You know a commercial is good when you use your DV-R to rewind it. On top of being a gum fiend & a hamster whore, I'm also a sandwich savant. Nothing makes me happier than stacks of honey turkey, a slice of american cheese and honey mustard smothered between two soft slices of wheat bread. Can you say foodgasm? As impossible as it may seem, the dude in this next clip is even more passionate about sandwiches than I am. Here's a classic from Boar's Head.
And that's all I got. Feel free to ad any commercials I may have missed & I may include them in a future blog. Holler!
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