Category: Fun Stuff

Most of you aren't old enough to have watched The Bob Newhart Show. It was very, very funny...primarily because of (you guessed it) Bob Newhart. He's very, very funny. From 1972 to 1978, people tuned in to watch a mild-mannered psychologist. The final episode of the show is legendary. The video below is from Mad TV. Bob plays a mild-mannered psychologist. Go figure. ...
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As my friends from high school can tell you, I never really worried about being cool. I've never been that concerned about swagger. I'm just me, and that's good enough. The only people who need to worry about being cool are the ones who aren't. Putting on a show to impress people doesn't make you awesome, it's makes you pathetic. If you're not already impressive and awesome, get to work and become impressive and awesome. Pretending is just silly. Speaking of silly, here's a great vide...
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Do you remember Animal, from The Muppet Show? He was the drummer for Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, and was known for going wild during his drum solos. Well, this guy plays a lot like that. It's a little long, but that's not too bad, considering the tune: ZZ Top's Sharp Dressed Man. ...
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This is fascinating! Imagine taking underwater video and having your camera stolen by an octopus. Sounds scary to me, to be honest. I'm not sure I would handle the situation as well as this guy, but maybe I wouldn't be down there unless I could. Maybe the octopus was looking for his 15 minutes of fame, or maybe he wanted to put some videos of his kids on Facebook. Either way, this is a cool glimpse into life in the ocean. Enjoy! ...
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Who doesn't love old skool video games? I started playing games back in the Space Wars and Pong days, and haven't quit yet. What about you? Do you remember Donkey Kong and Pac-Man? Space Invaders? Who hasn't played Tetris until their eyes dried out? This awesome short video describes what might happen if some of the "pixels" got out into the real world. It's very creative, very clever, and very well-done. After you watch it, please leave a comment...I'd like to know your favorite video game of ...
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We have 4 computers in our home, so there's plenty of computing going on. We don't really need a game system, but we have a Wii anyway. We like Wii Fit and some of the other fun stuff like golf and tennis. So, we may never own a Playstation. This video, however, makes their new controllers sound very nice. So nice that I'm almost certain we won't be buying a Playstation, because I'd then go out and blow ten thousand dollars on awesome games and never work again. What do you think? Are you ...
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Wacky Brits from That Mitchell and Webb Look are at it again. In this sketch, we see how some sports "fans" get idiotic and pretend that "we" applies to them and their chosen team. Brilliant! ...
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WooHOOOOOOoooo! It's football season! That's soccer for us Americans. The comedy team from That Mitchell and Webb Look (also of That Mitchell and Webb Sound) have done it again with a sendup of the non-stop, over the top adverts (that's advertisements for us Americans) for football (soccer). Cheers (enjoy)! ...
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I love it when someone goes out on a limb and makes a prediction. It shows boldness. I also love it when those predictions turn out to be thoroughly, utterly, and irredeemably false. I don't like it when it happens to me, of course...but when it happens to someone else, it's pretty funny. In a February 1995 article, Newsweek writer Clifford Stoll predicted that the Internet would never really amount to anything. He scoffed at the so-called experts in the field, declaring in a fairly smug way th...
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The major difference between the broadcasts of the 2010 Olympics and the 2006 Olympics was the camera work. Nobody could fail to notice the high-resolution, super-slo-mo video of Apolo Anton Ohno, for example. It was featured every day. That's one of the coolest things about living right now: cool tech. Whether you're a dog person or not, chances are good you'll be as transfixed by this video as I was. It's a commercial for Pedigree dog food, filmed at 1000 frames per second. It's awfully cool ...
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LOLOLOL. This is hysterical. Of course, I'm the sort who likes good satire. If you're not that sort, this might not make you smile at all.  In case you're not in on the joke, I'll give you a head start. There's this movie, see...it's about Hitler. It's entitled Downfall. It didn't enjoy much commercial success, but one particular clip from the movie has been recycled on the interwebs for some time now. Same clip, different English subtitles. Watching just one will give you a good idea...
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Some of you are young enough to have never seen The Muppet Show. That's too bad, because it totally rocked. If you don't recognize the characters in this video, you might search the interwebs for some archive footage of one of the better shows in TV history. Think Sesame Street for the whole family. If you DO recognize the characters, enjoy. You're old like me, and your time is short. Don't waste a single minute...watch it now! ...
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I really like the Segway. It might seem normal now, but it was a very short time ago that a two-wheeled vehicle that didn't tip over seemed magical and new. The parking enforcement officers near my home ride them around parking lots to make sure people feed the meters...they're that "normal". Now it looks like there will be a new normal. Check out the video and ask yourself how cool THAT is. When I showed this around earlier, someone asked why such a thing is revolutionary, or why it matters a...
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I'm very impressed. Being able to play different sequences at the same time is the stuff legends are made from...you never know: this kid might be the next Tommy Emmanuel. ...
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I've always wanted to visit Perth, Australia. Since I was very young, I've been fascinated by the Land Down Under. It seems like there's a lot of things to do there, and that it's a special place. This video tells the world how wonderful Perth is...I hope you enjoy it. ...
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ROFL. It's about time somebody did this. Pull up your PANTS, bro! Unfortunately, this doesn't address the current trend of skinny white boys wearing girls' too-skinny pants down to their thighs. Still waiting for that one. ...
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LOLOLOL. I love a good mashup. I loved Dragnet too. It's not long, but - while mostly tongue-in-cheek - it's a perspective seldom heard these days. ...
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I like Chick-Fil-A. They have the tastiest fried bits of nuggety chicken available in the fast food world...six days a week. If you're not familiar with the Chick-Fil-A story, it's a pretty good one. Their founder pretty much made a company to help teach young folk the virtue of working hard. I also like a good parody. This is a tasty one. ...
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Most people aren't familiar with bike trials. Though I'm not a huge fan, I love watching videos like this one. It's a form of mountain biking in which the rider negotiates a series of obstacles, whether natural or man-made. Most tricks involve a combination of controlled speed (usually slow) and balance. If this is your first encounter with bike trials, enjoy. If you have other super videos you'd like to share, please leave a comment below! ...
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I love a good story. After a great book, a great movie is one of my favorite things. I'm particularly fascinated by the special effects...explosions, stunts, camera tricks, and computer-generated thingamabobs. The video below highlights some notable effects from the past 100 years of movies. While 'manual' effects (before computers) required movie makers to be more creative, there's no question that the addition of computer graphics have brought magic to the big screen. My son (born in 1999) so...
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I miss Animaniacs. It was one of the best cartoon shows ever...kids loved it, and adults thought it was funnier than the kids did. Some of the best stuff comes from the actors' ability to speak very quickly. In this video, we see that, and then some. Enjoy...and, when you're done, leave a comment with your own favorite line from an Animaniacs episode! ...
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Wow. This is an amazing video! I've tried six times to describe it without giving away the point, but I find I'm unable to put my thoughts into words. Sometimes we all need a reminder...sometimes we forget to be loving. ...
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Holy Cow. My parents used to complain that I talked a lot...I'm sure they never saw me doing this. She's cute, she's adorable, she's deafening. Whew! ...
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I love watching this guy. He's always been funny, even in interviews. If I were a comedian, I think I'd probably write material like this. If I did that, I'd be somewhere close to as famous as he is...maybe. Keep your eyes peeled...he also talks about ketchup, bacon, and various other foods.   ...
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Here's a funny mashup of Transformers and Terminator. I saw both of this year's movies and liked them both. ...
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It's finally here! No, it's not...but we have a trailer for it. I love Toy Story. It's clever, creative, and good clean fun. My son is 9, so the timing for the first two movies was just right. I can't wait for number three! It's over a year away, but - based on Disney/Pixar's track record, I'm sure it's going to be awesome. ...
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Speaking of Eddie Van Halen and his amazing guitar solos (and I just was), here's my all-time favorite: Cathedral. I could listen to it dozens of times in a row (and, believe me: I have). If you're not familiar with it, enjoy. If you are, you already know what I mean. ...
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When I listen to music, I usually prefer the original artist's version of a song to anybody's cover. Sometimes, the original is so good that I don't want to hear anybody else play it. Some of Eddie Van Halen's guitar solos fall into that category. Below is a video of Eddie's Eruption played on a CELLO. Color me very impressed. I wonder if anybody's redone my favorite Van Halen solo, Cathedral? Rest assured I'll post it if and when I find it! ...
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I find music fascinating...and good music especially so. Here's Eddie Van Halen's Eruption solo (the album version) played backwards. You know, in case you were wondering what it sounds like backwards. I know I wasn't, but I'm glad I found it anyway. ...
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I like Van Halen. I especially like most of their stuff, and Eruption is no exception. Here's a nice 11-minute solo by Eddie, beginning with Eruption. Enjoy! ...
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Wow. I'm always amazed and impressed when someone does something frivolous and a little silly in a way that takes an immense amount of time and dedication. Here's a stop-motion video proving that the author has a great imagination and a large photo processing bill. Enjoy! ...
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It's been a long time since I posted here. Life and World of Warcraft have been getting in the way, but I'm back now. Rather than post something heavy today, let me give you a giggle. This video is 9 minutes long, and I spent 7 of them laughing out loud. It's a good workout...you should try it! ...
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I love time-lapse photography. Here, a photo was taken every day, in the same spot, for one year. Not exactly time-lapse, but when you put it together into a video it has a similar effect. ...
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One of the coolest/dumbest cartoons from the 80's had to have been Thundercats. Now it's going to be made into a full-length CGI movie for 2010. I'm more than marginally excited about this...I'm whelmed! You see, the cartoon ran from 1985 to 1990...so I was already out of high school when it started. In college, we took our stupidity seriously and watched Thundercats religiously. We'd run around yelling "SCHNARF" at each other, and stutter "thunder...thunder..." from time to time. Yeah, we wer...
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I love comic book movies. Even the ones that aren't so good. This one doesn't look bad...it looks awesome. ...
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Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long words. Go figure....
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I didn't know the name Louis CK until a couple of minutes ago. He's hilarious! We all know that good comedy is mostly true, which makes me laugh...but seriously folks: could he be any more righter? ...
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The Matrix is one of the best modern movies around. Some people thought the second was just okay, and didn't like the third. I liked them all...but I like a good parody almost as much. This one's more than just good. It's awesome. ...
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Not sure how I missed this one, but it looks as good as the other Pixar movies. By that I mean that I'll surely be spending money on it more than once. ...
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I have a friend who does numerology in California & she called me up one night & said that 444 was the number for Wal-Mart, which is 20 percent off of 666 & we were both amazed & then I hung up the phone & said now I remember why we moved to Iowa. Story People...
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Nixon vs Kennedy. Reagan vs Mondale. Adam West vs Burgess Meredith. Great debates, all. ...
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This very funny video has been a source of some controversy. Some people apparently thought that it was a real interview with the real Australian Senator Bob Collins...but it's not. It's a comedy bit by Australian comedians John Clarke and Bryan Dawe. Apparently most Aussies know those two, and would recognize right away that it's a satire. I'd never heard of them, but it seems pretty obvious. Don't you think so? ...
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Do you like funny videos? Are you looking for that one video that you liked, but can't remember where it is? There's a new website out there just for you: Worth a Second Look. It's family-friendly, so you can relax that what's there is basically okay for almost everyone (but, as always, parents should monitor their kids' interweb surfing)....
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Wow. As always, I'm very impressed by a group effort that displays a lot of hard work, practice, and creativity. This is a good example: Pilobolus was on Conan O'Brien's show, and did their really cool thing....
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It's coming. Fanboys all over the world are drooling and dreaming, knowing that their favorite graphic novel is going to be a major motion picture. Transitioning from an underground movement to the mainstream is a big deal, of course...and - if recent superhero movies are any indication - this could be a movie for everyone.Don't know about Watchmen? Here's more:Official Watchmen/Warner Bros Website Watchmen on Wikipedia Watchmen in the Comic Book Database Watchmen on IMDB Here's the first traile...
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Oh no you DIDN'T. You did! That's hilarious. Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants. Chuck Norris was born in a log cabin that he built with his bare hands. Chuck Norris can kick start a car. I love Chuck Norris. ...
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If you'll allow me a moment's indulgence, I'd like to post something personal. It's the newest video from Danger: Radio I usually focus on Christian music, and Danger: Radio doesn't play Christian music. They're more like 'party funk'. There's a reason I'm posting the video, and it's not because the band rawks or because everybody in the band is totally hawt. My nephew Andy is the guitarist in the green shirt, and I'm thrilled that they're doing well. I ask random teenagers that I meet on the st...
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Despite growing up in Seattle, I can't say that I'm a Mariners fan. They were just that bad, and didn't seem to try all that hard. Since I moved away, they've had some pretty good seasons. I was impressed when they traded Ken Griffey, Jr and Randy Johnson and Alex Rodriguez all at once and then tied the record for most wins...brilliant.Of course, I thought at the time that Lou Pinella had lost his mind. Now I know he was crazy like a fox. If this young lady is anything like the young talent they...
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MEME n: any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that gets transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.INTERNET MEME n: that fun web stuff that everybody sends to everybody else, eventually making a temporary dent in pop culture.Weezer's new video is chock full of internet memes. There are a lot there, and a bunch are missing. Drop a comment if you can think of a serious meme they missed...I'll start: I didn't see anybody dancing on a treadmill. Did y...
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Wow. It's really cool to see such good dancing in another context...this video makes me wonder how many cultures have dance 'competitions', and how they might have influenced modern dancing in other cultures. It starts slow but blazes with about a minute left. Enjoy!...
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It's definitely a movie summer. My wife and I don't go to too many movies, as it's tough to justify the $30 hit...$9.50 per ticket + a tasty treat = ten times more money spent than necessary. We're not usually in a hurry to see a lot of movies, so we wait until they get to the cheap theater...or we see them on DVD, or we just don't see them at all. This summer will be very different. The main reason we see first-run movies on the big screen is that they demand it. Movies like Iron Man just can't...
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I love superhero movies. I love even the mediocre ones...but this one doesn't look like it will be mediocre. The last Hulk movie was mediocre, and this Hulk movie is supposed to magically erase the memory of The Hulk That Should Have Been.After seeing the knockout punch that is Iron Man, I'm very excited about The Incredible Hulk. Ed Norton is a very good actor, and Marvel seems committed to making good movies...now that they're making them themselves. Check out the newest Hulk trailer:...
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I'm a sucker for a comic book movie. Actually I'm a sucker for almost any superhero movie at all...I even liked the old Greatest American Hero show when I was young. I'm looking forward to seeing Iron Man as soon as possible.Of all the comics I used to read (sporadically), Iron Man is probably the most 'grown up'. The main character, Tony Stark, is alternately a total ass and a super hero. He suffers from depression, has a drinking problem, has bad taste in women, and loves to blow things up. He...
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In stunning news sure to scoop my cinemaphile friend Andy the Wordslinger, Guillermo del Toro will be directing J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. For more information about the movie, check out their blog, which has a few fan pictures up but no official movie pics....
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I'm very happy to have scooped my friend Andy over at The Wordslinger.com. Here's the long-awaited trailer for Ice Age 3. If you like movies, pop culture, and other stuff, Andy's blog is worth a look. ...
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This video gave me a lump in my throat. So much of our world seems filled with stupidity, selfishness, and sarcasm...but this is a bright spot in my day. Imagine this: you show up for your usual Little League baseball game, with your uniform and your glove and your lucky bat. Then you see Jim Gray, fans in the stands holding signs with your name on them, and the Goodyear Blimp. Kudos to Improv Everywhere, who could have done another Grand Central stunt or another Food Court Musical...but chose i...
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I haven't been keeping track of the storyline on Lost. If you miss an episode, you're the one who gets lost. That's why this video is so helpful. In just two minutes, I've caught up. This sort of recap should be available for every TV show. Enjoy![Note: some people took me very seriously on this one. It's not a recap of the entire show...it's a funny.]...
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If you were born before 1990, you've probably seen The Karate Kid. I was born way before 1990, so I've seen it more than once.I've often wondered whether being in such an iconic movie would be worth it. On one hand, everybody knows who you are...and you're identified with that role. On the other hand, everybody knows who you are...and you're identified with that role.No More Kings is a punk/rock/disco/polka band whose name comes from the Schoolhouse Rock song No More Kings. They've obviously bee...
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I'm not a redneck. Don't pretend to be. I did live for a number of years in a town of 2,600...but despite being surrounded by farmers and hunters and BBQ ribs, it didn't turn me into a redneck.I guess this video proves that an artist is an artist, regardless of the medium. I was very surprised when I finally figured out what he was drawing...in one second I had no clue, and in the next it was unmistakable. Can you spot that second?...
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There's a hot new video making the rounds. It's called Richard Dawkins - Beware the Believers, and it's very clever.It's so clever, in fact, that most people haven't been able to figure out whether it's poking fun at Darwinist materialists or Biblical creationists. Based on the hundreds of comments (673 at the moment), this video might be too subtle for regular folks. When one commenter says something about it being "pro-intelligent-design", another loudly proclaims that Christians couldn't poss...
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I love a good parody...and this is a good one. I also love making fun of Macs and Mac users...but that's another story for another day. Even if this video doesn't make your day, you'll probably enjoy hearing the song....
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Despite not being a communist, I really like the look and feel of this Flash "game". It's not a game, but a kind of short movie. If you've never played a Mario Bros game, I don't know what to tell you, except...you should get out more often.Am I the only one still alive who remembers Super Mario Bros 1? I played it at Circus Circus in Las Vegas in the summer of 1983, and have only seen one or two other machines...ever. It was a really good game, so I find that odd.See Comrade Mario...he's much b...
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I used to play a lot of practical jokes...but not anymore. I loved the humor, but didn't like causing people pain or stress. I'm just a softie, I guess. I still love the creativity behind a good practical joke, though. In a way, I sorta miss the old days (sniff sniff). It's all in good fun...as you can see here. ...
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!Factoid:Saint Patrick's given name was Maewyn Succat. ...
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I'm not yet a big fan of GodTube, for a couple of reasons. The first is that I'm generally down on Christians who try to capitalize on someone else's hard work...like the guys who make those "Be Wiser" shirts that are supposed to look like Budweiser shirts. Second, a lot of what I've found on GodTube is simply uninteresting...so far. This video is different. It's not derivative, and it's interesting. If more of this kind of stuff keeps appearing on GodTube, you can bet I'll become a big fan. Enj...
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Impossible. I think I would remember having amnesia....
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I've seen a lot of sports highlights, and this is - without doubt - in the top ten best plays I've ever seen. Wow! ...
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I gotta get me some of this. My latest Dr. Pepper is starting to wear off, and I'm about to slip into my regular afternoon coma. ...
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My mother sent me this video, asking whether I remembered the event. I do. Before moving to God's Country at ten years old, I lived in the greater Los Angeles area. I went to Dodger Stadium fairly regularly. I ate Dodger Dogs. The legendary Vin Scully was the only baseball announcer I knew. I can't count the number of times I heard him say "Today is Farmer John Link Sausage Day at Dodger Stadium...the first 5,000 fans through the gates will get a free one-pound package of Farmer John Link Sausag...
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I really enjoy this sort of video...and I'm amazed at the patience and perseverance it must take to perfect this sort of 'trick'. Wow! ...
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I've had a Hamsterdance page for about ten years now...and I'm not going to apologize for being hypnotized by it.Click the dot to read the compelling storyHeaven is for Hamsters...
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Wow. This is really good stuff! I never knew how complicated American politics could be. All that fact-finding and recessing must be awfully difficult. ...
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One of my favorite comedy groups is Tripod. I'm sure you'll think they're funny, too...or I wouldn't be posting their video here. This song is called Make You Happy Tonight:...
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Who doesn't love a good parody? Not me! Uh... I mean, I love a good parody...don't you? Here's one of my favorites: White and Nerdy by Weird Al Yankovic. Maybe I can relate because I'm a geek.   ...
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