Musicians take drugs. Sometimes they write songs about them. Sometimes you don't realize your listening to a song about drugs. Here are 6 Songs About Drugs You Didn't Know Were About Drugs. Please put the bong down for the following post. Leave the vials in the trash kiddies.
6. "Black Balloon" by The Goo Goo Dolls
Drug Referenced: Heroin
Telling Lyrics/Song Origins: "Baby's black balloon makes her fly." "Comin down, the world turned over." "And I go on as you get colder."
According to the band, the song is about a girl suffering from heroin addiction. Her "black balloon" is her heroin stash, as heroin often comes in balloons. Getting colder and coming down are two notorious symptoms of heroin withdrawl. The song is actually a very sad one and is an ode to one of the band members' former love who died of an heroin overdose. Here is the video with some vague references to drug use if you look closely:
6. "Yellow" by Coldplay
Drug Referenced: Ecstacy
Telling Lyrics/Song Origins: "So then I took my turn,
Oh what a thing to have done, And it was all "Yellow."" "I drew a line, I drew a line for you, Oh what a thing to do"
Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin and the band may not directly admit this song is about drugs, but let me break it down for you. Ecstacy tablets come in different colors sometimes, including yellow. Although it may sound like a reach here, the "Drew a Line" lyric is very telling, almost as if he's "drawing the line" on drug addiction. The first lyric also indicates some sort of drug use. Believe it or not, I'm right. So there.
4. "Space Oddity" by David Bowie
Drug Referenced: Heroin
Telling Lyrics/Song Origins: "Take your protein pills and put your helmet on." "And Im floating in a most peculiar way, And the stars look very different today." "Here am I floating round my tin can."
The hidden meaning behind the song has to do with self-destruction and isolation from the world, which is what happens when you become a drug addict. The whole song is a "bad trip" through space that the astronaut is having so far detachted from the world. The man takes the pills and then feels peculiar and floating, looking at the world in a very different way. He's looking at the stars high or looking at them sober for the first time in a long time. Give it a listen and tell me I'm wrong:
3. "Hotel California" by The Eagles
Drug Referenced: Marijuana, Cocaine
Telling Lyrics/Song Origins: "Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air." "The stab it with their steely knives, But they just can’t kill the beast." "You can check out anytime you want, but you can never leave."
Although The Eagles have never admitted what the song is about, good musicians never reveal the meaning behind their lyrics. The song, which I speculate is a referance to drug rehab, mentions "colitas" which is Spanish slang for marijuana. "Steely knives that can't kill the beast" refers to the cutting of cocaine before snorting it. The whole Hotel is a metaphor for drug rehab and the reputation that comes with addiction. You can check out of rehab anytime, but you bring your reputation with you wherever you go. You never really "leave" rehab once your an addict, the rest of your life is about getting clean.
2. "Champagne Supernova" by Oasis
Drug Referenced: Vague, possibly Marijuana or a psychadelic
Telling Lyrics/Song Origins: "Where were you when we were getting high?" "Caught beneath the landslide."
The lyrics speak for themselves. He wants to know where his love was when he was getting high. A "champagne supernova" could be another term for a "bad trip" or a euphoric state of mind. Although the drugs are not mentioned in even the vaguest sense, it's quite obvious: one of the Gallagher brothers that wrote this song was getting high and drinking champagne. The writer of the song, Noel Gallagher, said he doesn't know what the song was about, which basically means it's about drugs.
1. "There She Goes" by The La's (covered by Sixpence None the Richer)
Drug Referenced: Heroin
Telling Lyrics/Song Origins: "There she goes again... racing through my brain... pulsing through my vein... no one else can heal my pain"
The La's popular romantic song is actually not so romantic at all. The song is a vague reference to heroin use and self-destruction. The singer is not pointing out that the girl is leaving, rather it's more of a "here we go again" reference and the "she" mentioned is actually heroin racing through the singer's brain and veins. Nothing else can heal my pain? C'mon, heroin is one of the most destructive and strongest painkillers known to man. There is no way to deny that this song, thought to be about a girl, is really about the smack. You know, the white fairy, tecata, the black tar, or the dynamite? Well, if you know all that slang, check into rehab because only an addict would know that many words for heroin. Which begs the question: how do i know them?
(i looked them up on google)
here's the Sixpence None the Richer version, as it's better than the La's, so you can actually hear the heroin references for yourself:
Hope you enjoyed. I'll return after the New Year to recap all the douchebaggery that occured. Until then, Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Shedding Some Light Weight
In our weight-obsessed culture full of fad diets and obesely disgusting people, Hollywood really knows how to pack it on or take it down a notch. Since most actors have personal trainers and cooks, it's not nearly as hard for them to slim down or get buff. However, for some roles, major changes are called for. Changes that will surely lead to health problems later in life. Here it is, Top 7 Weight Changes for a Film.
7. Edward Norton for American History X (1998)
Weight Gained/Lost: Gained 30 lbs of muscle in 3 months
How'd he do it? For 3 months straight, Norton lifted weights and went on the tasty diet of protein and blended meat shakes, which consist of blended roast beef. Yummy. He also shaved his head and picked up white supremicist habits to be more believable. It worked. He was nominated for an Academy Award for the role, which remains one of the most chilling pieces of acting put on screen in the last 20 years.
Don't believe me or haven't seen it? Check out this clip which can only be described as "haunting":
6. Sylvester Stallone for Cop Land (1997)
Weight Gained/Lost: 40 lbs of fat in about 4-5 months
How'd He Do It? Stallone, who was only paid the minumum for an actor for this role, hung out at a local pancake house and dieted on their giant pancakes to beef up his body for the role of, and here's a shocker, a fat cop. Stallone shocked the world by trying to act but didn't shock anyone when he failed. Not one of his better movies, Stallone should stick to playing renegade heroes and boxing champs that don't require much dialogue.
You can see Stallone's unusually fat ass in this terrible clip:
5. Matt Damon for Courage Under Fire (1996)
Weight Gained/Lost: Lost 40 lbs during making of the film
How'd He Do It? Damon went on a very unhealthy regimen of food deprivation coupled with heavy workouts. In fact, Damon's health was so bad after that he was on constant medical supervision for months after shooting the film. His role in Courage Under Fire, a extremely poor man's Rashoman, which I'm sure you've never heard of, mixed with a little Blackhawk Down, impressed many, including Francis Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather, who casted Damon in his next movie. However, Damon was very lucky his heart didn't shrink and had to take medication for years to correct the damage done.
Losing weight is very healthy in most cases but, in Damon's case, borderline insane. Here is Damon looking deathly thin:
4. Robert DeNiro for Raging Bull (1980)
Weight Gained/Lost: Put on 60 lbs of muscle during filming
How'd He Do It? For DeNiro's best (arguably) performence of his career, he trained with real boxing trainers and hung out with the real Jake Lamotta (whom he was portraying) during the entire shoot of the movie. DeNiro actually fought in 2 real boxing matches and won both. He was rightfully awarded an Academy Award for Best Actor.
DeNiro's performence is nearly flawless and even shocked the real Jake Lamotta who, after watching the movie, asked his wife if he was really like that, to which she replied "You were worse." Glad I didn't live in that house. Here is a pretty telling scene from the movie:
3. Jared Leto for Chapter 27 (2007)
Weight Gained/Lost: Gained 67 lbs in 3-4 Months
How'd He Do It? To play John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, Leto went on a diet that we can only dream of getting away with in reality. To start, he put pints of chocolate Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream in the microwave, melted them, and DRANK THEM! He continued to do this but added olive oil and soy sauce to make himself more bloated. Are you kidding me? He's a vegetarian so he couldn't eat meat but has already lost the weight on an all-liquid diet consisting of maple syrup, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and water.
He also lost 28 lbs to play a heroin addict for Requiem for a Dream and couldn't have sex with then fiance Cameron Diaz for months. Ouch, talk about dedication. Here is Jared, but don't confuse him with Subway Jared:
2. Vincent D'Onofrio for Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Weight Gained/Lost: Gained 70 lbs of fat, a world record for an acting role
How'd He Do It? In addition to shaving his head, D'Onofrio put on the weight more gradually than most on the list, taking 7 months to secure the most unhealthy role of his career. I'm just going to assume he had a steady diet of junk food, fast food, and no exercise. He had to go through "boot camp"-type training at 280 lbs, messing up his knee. D'Onofrio's, that fat guy from one of the Law and Orders, was visually haunting, as well as terrifying. The role may have inadvertenly triggered a future of fatness instead of his slimmer athletic build he once had.
Here's his disturbing turn as Pvt. Pyle:
1. Christian Bale for The Machinist (2004), Batman Begins (2005) and Rescue Dawn (2006)
Weight Gained/Lost: Lost 63 lbs in 4 months for The Machinist, then gained 100 lbs of muscle in 6 months to play Batman. After that, he lost 55 lbs for his role in Rescue Dawn (2006) soon following Batman.
How'd He Do It? How indeed. For The Machinist, he trimmed down to 120 lbs, the weight of Barry Bonds' head, by eating only salads and apples, smoking cigarettes, chewing gum, and drinking nonfat lattees. He wanted to lose even more but the director, his doctor, and his wife all convinced him otherwise. Bale did not have any trainer of any kind to lose the weight, doing it all on his own. In order to gain the weight to play Batman, Bale underwent rigorous weight training and cardio workouts, as well as eating a shitload of protein along with other high-carbohydrate meals and protein shakes. After beefing up to 200 lbs, Bale accepted the role of captured fighter pilot Steve Jacoby in Rescue Dawn, which called for a 55 lb weight lost. The film was shot in reverse, as Bale gained the weight throughout shooting. If that isn't enough, he also needed to gain that back to star in the movies 3:10 To Yuma, The Prestige, and the new Batman Dark Knight.
Intense to the extreme, one can only hope all this weight loss and gain and loss and gain does not lead to an early death. His total weight fluctuation in the last 3 years is 275 lbs. Here are a few clips showing his weight loss and gain:
6 months later.....
And 1 Year Later.....
And 6 Months Later....
I hope you are not too disgusted with my recent column but now you know the sacrifices that some dedicated actors make to perfect their roles. I do not recommend any of the above. I will be back soon enough to give you another lovely column on something has means actually nothing to your daily life. Until then, adios, Merry Christmas, and, of course, Happy Kwanzaa for my minority readers!
7. Edward Norton for American History X (1998)
Weight Gained/Lost: Gained 30 lbs of muscle in 3 months
How'd he do it? For 3 months straight, Norton lifted weights and went on the tasty diet of protein and blended meat shakes, which consist of blended roast beef. Yummy. He also shaved his head and picked up white supremicist habits to be more believable. It worked. He was nominated for an Academy Award for the role, which remains one of the most chilling pieces of acting put on screen in the last 20 years.
Don't believe me or haven't seen it? Check out this clip which can only be described as "haunting":
6. Sylvester Stallone for Cop Land (1997)
Weight Gained/Lost: 40 lbs of fat in about 4-5 months
How'd He Do It? Stallone, who was only paid the minumum for an actor for this role, hung out at a local pancake house and dieted on their giant pancakes to beef up his body for the role of, and here's a shocker, a fat cop. Stallone shocked the world by trying to act but didn't shock anyone when he failed. Not one of his better movies, Stallone should stick to playing renegade heroes and boxing champs that don't require much dialogue.
You can see Stallone's unusually fat ass in this terrible clip:
5. Matt Damon for Courage Under Fire (1996)
Weight Gained/Lost: Lost 40 lbs during making of the film
How'd He Do It? Damon went on a very unhealthy regimen of food deprivation coupled with heavy workouts. In fact, Damon's health was so bad after that he was on constant medical supervision for months after shooting the film. His role in Courage Under Fire, a extremely poor man's Rashoman, which I'm sure you've never heard of, mixed with a little Blackhawk Down, impressed many, including Francis Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather, who casted Damon in his next movie. However, Damon was very lucky his heart didn't shrink and had to take medication for years to correct the damage done.
Losing weight is very healthy in most cases but, in Damon's case, borderline insane. Here is Damon looking deathly thin:
4. Robert DeNiro for Raging Bull (1980)
Weight Gained/Lost: Put on 60 lbs of muscle during filming
How'd He Do It? For DeNiro's best (arguably) performence of his career, he trained with real boxing trainers and hung out with the real Jake Lamotta (whom he was portraying) during the entire shoot of the movie. DeNiro actually fought in 2 real boxing matches and won both. He was rightfully awarded an Academy Award for Best Actor.
DeNiro's performence is nearly flawless and even shocked the real Jake Lamotta who, after watching the movie, asked his wife if he was really like that, to which she replied "You were worse." Glad I didn't live in that house. Here is a pretty telling scene from the movie:
3. Jared Leto for Chapter 27 (2007)
Weight Gained/Lost: Gained 67 lbs in 3-4 Months
How'd He Do It? To play John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, Leto went on a diet that we can only dream of getting away with in reality. To start, he put pints of chocolate Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream in the microwave, melted them, and DRANK THEM! He continued to do this but added olive oil and soy sauce to make himself more bloated. Are you kidding me? He's a vegetarian so he couldn't eat meat but has already lost the weight on an all-liquid diet consisting of maple syrup, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and water.
He also lost 28 lbs to play a heroin addict for Requiem for a Dream and couldn't have sex with then fiance Cameron Diaz for months. Ouch, talk about dedication. Here is Jared, but don't confuse him with Subway Jared:
2. Vincent D'Onofrio for Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Weight Gained/Lost: Gained 70 lbs of fat, a world record for an acting role
How'd He Do It? In addition to shaving his head, D'Onofrio put on the weight more gradually than most on the list, taking 7 months to secure the most unhealthy role of his career. I'm just going to assume he had a steady diet of junk food, fast food, and no exercise. He had to go through "boot camp"-type training at 280 lbs, messing up his knee. D'Onofrio's, that fat guy from one of the Law and Orders, was visually haunting, as well as terrifying. The role may have inadvertenly triggered a future of fatness instead of his slimmer athletic build he once had.
Here's his disturbing turn as Pvt. Pyle:
1. Christian Bale for The Machinist (2004), Batman Begins (2005) and Rescue Dawn (2006)
Weight Gained/Lost: Lost 63 lbs in 4 months for The Machinist, then gained 100 lbs of muscle in 6 months to play Batman. After that, he lost 55 lbs for his role in Rescue Dawn (2006) soon following Batman.
How'd He Do It? How indeed. For The Machinist, he trimmed down to 120 lbs, the weight of Barry Bonds' head, by eating only salads and apples, smoking cigarettes, chewing gum, and drinking nonfat lattees. He wanted to lose even more but the director, his doctor, and his wife all convinced him otherwise. Bale did not have any trainer of any kind to lose the weight, doing it all on his own. In order to gain the weight to play Batman, Bale underwent rigorous weight training and cardio workouts, as well as eating a shitload of protein along with other high-carbohydrate meals and protein shakes. After beefing up to 200 lbs, Bale accepted the role of captured fighter pilot Steve Jacoby in Rescue Dawn, which called for a 55 lb weight lost. The film was shot in reverse, as Bale gained the weight throughout shooting. If that isn't enough, he also needed to gain that back to star in the movies 3:10 To Yuma, The Prestige, and the new Batman Dark Knight.
Intense to the extreme, one can only hope all this weight loss and gain and loss and gain does not lead to an early death. His total weight fluctuation in the last 3 years is 275 lbs. Here are a few clips showing his weight loss and gain:
6 months later.....
And 1 Year Later.....
And 6 Months Later....
I hope you are not too disgusted with my recent column but now you know the sacrifices that some dedicated actors make to perfect their roles. I do not recommend any of the above. I will be back soon enough to give you another lovely column on something has means actually nothing to your daily life. Until then, adios, Merry Christmas, and, of course, Happy Kwanzaa for my minority readers!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Most Wonderful Time of the Year
As people rush to shopping malls and set up their Christmas decorations, they forget that not everyone in the world celebrates Christmas. Most overlook the fact that our beliefs are not universal. After reading this column, you will not be one of those people. Be informed. Be very informed. Here are
6 Religious Holidays Not Named Christmas.
6. Channukah
Celebrated By: Jews everywhere
When: 25th day of Kislev on the Hebrew Calender until 2nd day of Tevet
How's it Celebrated? The Jews set aside 8 days to celebrate the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. They only had enough olive oil to light the place for 1 day but it burned on for 8 days. Everyday during Hannukah, the Jews light a candle (one for each day) a half-hour after dark to remind all of the miracle of the holiday. Blessings are said, singing is done, and potato pancakes are eaten. If you really think the Jews aren't that into money, then know that the Jews hand out special Hannukah money to children, presumably so they don't have to share it with the Gentiles.
Here is Adam Sandler's famous Hannukah song if you haven't heard it enough:
5. Kwanzaa
Celebrated By: Disgruntled African-Americans who want their own holiday
When: December 26 until January 1
How's it Celebrated? Families decorate their houses with traditional African art and dressing in African colors. To quote the great Wikipedia: drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the "African Pledge" and the Principles of Blackness. Every day the first words said to each other are the Swahili words "Habari Gani", meaning "What's the News?". It is unknown if criminal activity is halted during the week, but doubtful.
Here is a video telling you why you should celebrate Kwanzaa. I suggest watching a Kanye West video instead:
4. Chinese New Year
Celebrated By: Chinese people. In China.
When: Different every year. February 7 in 2008.
How's it Celebrated? Well, the Chinese are a industrious people. They have fireworks, New Year markets, parades, greetings, and oh so much. They have traditional celebrations for the first 15 days of the New Year. Traditions include, but are not limited to: not believing in any god, privately owned businesses, repression of media, and forcibly aborting babies. Also, they have dinners with their families. No word on whether they hold ritual slaughters to celebrate communism.
Here is a Communist montage of the holiday:
3. Diwali
Celebrated By: Religiously by Hindus, Sihks, and Jains. Other Indians celebrate the cultural aspects.
When: 6 days beginning on Indian moon day Kartika. Usually in late October/early November
How's it Celebrated? On the first day, the cow is worshipped. On the second day, people shop for gold. The 3rd day is where it's at during Diwali. People wake up extra early to take an oil bath and put on new clothes. Then they light lamps and candles all around their house to pray to one of their spiritual figures. Then, fireworks are lit, meals are cooked, and parties are thrown. You haven't lived until you've partied with Hindus. Oh man, they can throw it down hard. The next three days are spent exchanging gifts with family and loved ones, as well as more praying and god-worshipping.
Here is a video of Indians dancing. It's actually pretty crazy. Thus, the name "Crazy Indian Music Video."
2. Vesak
Celebrated By: Buddhists!
When: First full moon in May
How's it Celebrated? Buddhists gather in their temples before dawn to pay homage to the Holy Triple Gem by singing and making offerings. They eat vegetarian food and refrain from any type of killing (even ants). In fact, they release all kinds of animals by the thousands to liberate them from captivity. Then they get to listen to monks quote Buddha sayings from 25 centuries ago! Buddhists are also encouraged to bring happiness to those unfortunate by giving them money and gifts. The holiday's main goal is to reinforce the commitment to living a noble life. Sounds really fun, doesnt it?
P.S. Buddhists are not allowed to drink. Ever.
There was absolutely no good/relevant videos for this holiday. So instead, I did the next best thing. A clip from the TV show "Norm" about a kid who thinks he's a Pokemon catcher. Enjoy or Don't:
1. Eid-al Adha
Celebrated By: Muslims a.k.a. Terrorists (Just JK'in Muslims, LOL!)
When: 10 Dhu al-Hijjah-13 Dhu al-Hijjah (Sometime in December of January) It actually just started as I'm writing this blog!
How's it Celebrated? To celebrate Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah, Muslims dress in their finest clothing and go to a mosque. Then they sacrifice their best animal and if they don't have one, their firstborn child. A large portion of the animal or child's meat is given to the poor and the rest is cooked for the family. Then Muslims visit all their relations including friends and family throughout the 4 day period. I was kidding about the first born child.
Here is, without any censorship, the sacrificing of what looks like a baby cow for the festival. It actually is pretty graphic. So, you know, brace yourself.
Hope you enjoyed this blog on the holidays. I'll be back soon enough with an equally awesome blog with a little less blood. Now you know what these holidays are. Not sure if that means anything or if that makes good party/dinner/just talking whenever conversation but oh well. Hope you enjoyed regardless and Happy Holidays!
6 Religious Holidays Not Named Christmas.
6. Channukah
Celebrated By: Jews everywhere
When: 25th day of Kislev on the Hebrew Calender until 2nd day of Tevet
How's it Celebrated? The Jews set aside 8 days to celebrate the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. They only had enough olive oil to light the place for 1 day but it burned on for 8 days. Everyday during Hannukah, the Jews light a candle (one for each day) a half-hour after dark to remind all of the miracle of the holiday. Blessings are said, singing is done, and potato pancakes are eaten. If you really think the Jews aren't that into money, then know that the Jews hand out special Hannukah money to children, presumably so they don't have to share it with the Gentiles.
Here is Adam Sandler's famous Hannukah song if you haven't heard it enough:
5. Kwanzaa
Celebrated By: Disgruntled African-Americans who want their own holiday
When: December 26 until January 1
How's it Celebrated? Families decorate their houses with traditional African art and dressing in African colors. To quote the great Wikipedia: drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the "African Pledge" and the Principles of Blackness. Every day the first words said to each other are the Swahili words "Habari Gani", meaning "What's the News?". It is unknown if criminal activity is halted during the week, but doubtful.
Here is a video telling you why you should celebrate Kwanzaa. I suggest watching a Kanye West video instead:
4. Chinese New Year
Celebrated By: Chinese people. In China.
When: Different every year. February 7 in 2008.
How's it Celebrated? Well, the Chinese are a industrious people. They have fireworks, New Year markets, parades, greetings, and oh so much. They have traditional celebrations for the first 15 days of the New Year. Traditions include, but are not limited to: not believing in any god, privately owned businesses, repression of media, and forcibly aborting babies. Also, they have dinners with their families. No word on whether they hold ritual slaughters to celebrate communism.
Here is a Communist montage of the holiday:
3. Diwali
Celebrated By: Religiously by Hindus, Sihks, and Jains. Other Indians celebrate the cultural aspects.
When: 6 days beginning on Indian moon day Kartika. Usually in late October/early November
How's it Celebrated? On the first day, the cow is worshipped. On the second day, people shop for gold. The 3rd day is where it's at during Diwali. People wake up extra early to take an oil bath and put on new clothes. Then they light lamps and candles all around their house to pray to one of their spiritual figures. Then, fireworks are lit, meals are cooked, and parties are thrown. You haven't lived until you've partied with Hindus. Oh man, they can throw it down hard. The next three days are spent exchanging gifts with family and loved ones, as well as more praying and god-worshipping.
Here is a video of Indians dancing. It's actually pretty crazy. Thus, the name "Crazy Indian Music Video."
2. Vesak
Celebrated By: Buddhists!
When: First full moon in May
How's it Celebrated? Buddhists gather in their temples before dawn to pay homage to the Holy Triple Gem by singing and making offerings. They eat vegetarian food and refrain from any type of killing (even ants). In fact, they release all kinds of animals by the thousands to liberate them from captivity. Then they get to listen to monks quote Buddha sayings from 25 centuries ago! Buddhists are also encouraged to bring happiness to those unfortunate by giving them money and gifts. The holiday's main goal is to reinforce the commitment to living a noble life. Sounds really fun, doesnt it?
P.S. Buddhists are not allowed to drink. Ever.
There was absolutely no good/relevant videos for this holiday. So instead, I did the next best thing. A clip from the TV show "Norm" about a kid who thinks he's a Pokemon catcher. Enjoy or Don't:
1. Eid-al Adha
Celebrated By: Muslims a.k.a. Terrorists (Just JK'in Muslims, LOL!)
When: 10 Dhu al-Hijjah-13 Dhu al-Hijjah (Sometime in December of January) It actually just started as I'm writing this blog!
How's it Celebrated? To celebrate Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah, Muslims dress in their finest clothing and go to a mosque. Then they sacrifice their best animal and if they don't have one, their firstborn child. A large portion of the animal or child's meat is given to the poor and the rest is cooked for the family. Then Muslims visit all their relations including friends and family throughout the 4 day period. I was kidding about the first born child.
Here is, without any censorship, the sacrificing of what looks like a baby cow for the festival. It actually is pretty graphic. So, you know, brace yourself.
Hope you enjoyed this blog on the holidays. I'll be back soon enough with an equally awesome blog with a little less blood. Now you know what these holidays are. Not sure if that means anything or if that makes good party/dinner/just talking whenever conversation but oh well. Hope you enjoyed regardless and Happy Holidays!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Heroic Irony or Ironic Heroes?
I'm back to enlighten you. Normal people who have finals tommorow would be studying but not me. While your mind might think about calculus, mine's thinking about "wow, wouldn't it be funny if you locked someone high on mushrooms in a pitch black room with heavy metal music playing?" And it would be damn funny. But that's not what I'm here to talk to you about today. (I've yet to find a volunteer for that experiment) Today, my mind is on TV and what's ironic about it. Well, there's nothing more ironic than the TV show Heroes on NBC. What's so ironic? The characters have powers, you see. In other acting roles, they have the exact opposite of their powers. Don't get it? You'll see. Here are The 7 Most Ironic Heroes Characters.
7. Mr. Linderman
Played By: Actor Malcolm McDowell
Super Power: Heals people/things
Role that Makes it Ironic: Well, I'm not sure if you know this but Mr. McDowell is most famous for his role in A Clockwork Orange. His role in Stanley Kubrick's disturbing 'drama' is that of a destructive, violent, rapist-murderer who's idea of fun is destruction. His role on Heroes, although evil, is made more ironic by the fact that he threatens and scares people into doing what he wants. Scientists do the opposite to him in A Clockwork Orange.
Here is his character (one of the most disturbing ever) beating the shit out of his friends for fun. F. U. N.:
6. Nikki/Jessica Sanders
Played By: Ali Larter
Super Power: Her evil split personality gives her super strength
Role that Makes it Ironic: Darcy Spears in Varsity Blues. In Varsity Blues, the lovely Ms. Larter is so weak that she needs to be fucking the starting QB (i.e. James Van der Beek) of her high school's football team. Plus, instead of having an evil genius split personality, her character is just a dumb whore. Instead of kicking the asses of the guys taking advantage of her and being evil, she seems very accomadating and, ummmmm.....delicious?
Remind me to file that under "Sexual Fantasies that Will Never Happen for Me".
5. Peter Petrelli
Played By: Milo Ventimiglia
Super Powers: The superest of heroes, Petrelli can absorb the power of anyone he meets and use it for himself
Role that Makes it Ironic: Before I get into the irony, let me explain how Petrelli is a badass and Milo's real-self is a raging vaginahead. Milo doesn't drink, smoke, is a lacto-vegetarian, was dressed up as Madonna by his sisters, was in a Fergie music video, and his name means "20 Miles" in Italian. His role in the upcoming thriller Pathology is that of a med student who reluctantly gets involved in a game of who can committ the perfect murder. Ironic because his Heroes character is a nurse who wants to save the world from evil.
Here is a trailer for the movie with an unforgettable introduction from Milo himself:
4. Gabriel "Sylar" Gray
Played By: Zachary Quinto
Super Power: Intuitive Aptitude, meaning he can see how things work by looking at them. He takes other superheroes powers by killing them and adding them to his repetoire. He is one the main villains.
Role that Makes it Ironic: Your going to love this one. Instead of being a supervillian, Quinto plays openly gay Iranian-American Sasan who tries to keep Tori Spelling in line on her former "reality show" So NoTORIous. They had to capitalize TORI just to make sure we got it. Instead of being an enemy because of his superpowers and evil ways, he is an enemy because of his sexual orientation and ethnic heritage. An openly gay Iranian living in America? That's like a Republican's worst nightmare. In fact, I think if both characters existed, they would still work more on Sasan's deportation than arresting Sylar.
Here is a YouTube clip that will most definitely pop-up into your head everytime Sylar comes on screen during Heroes:
Yes, that really is supervillian Sylar making out in a sauna with another guy. I know.
3. Elle Bishop
Played By: Kristen Bell. You may also know her as Veronica Mars.
Super Power: Besides the power to seduce any heterosexual man, Bell's character (her last name rhymes with her first: Elle and Bell. These are the things going through my mind) can generate or manipulate electricity as a weapon. In other words, she shoots lightning at people. I don't know about you, but Kristen Bell is electric without those powers. I mean, I feel like I just got shocked when I see her pictures or on screen. Especially when I think about her when.....shit, a little off topic there. Sorry.
Role that Makes it Ironic: Bell's lead role in horror-flop Pulse. Her character, instead of using electricity to kill, is being attacked by dead people through electricity. The virus is attempting to take life because the attackers want one, while Kristen's Hero alter-ego is trying to take life because she never had a normal one. It's alright, honey, sit down and you can tell Mike all about it. In another twist of irony, she's staring in the upcoming comedy "Fanboys", in which she plays a die-hard Star Wars fan and she has the same power in Heroes that the Emperor does in Star Wars. I know way too many things.
Here is a montage of Bell's Heroes character using her exceptionally hot powers. I've never wanted to get electrocuted so badly:
2. Claire Bennett
Played By: Recently turned 18-year old Hayden Panettiere. I mention this so you don't feel like a pedofile if you masturbate to her. Oh sorry, was that too much? The truth can be sexually graphic sometimes.
Super Power: She can regenerate whenever she gets hurt, no matter how serious. Imagine how rough the sex could get with her character. No limits at all. Amazing.
Role that Makes it Ironic: She played leukemia infected Lizzie Spaulding in the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. Hero Claire can't get hurt, child Lizzie can only get hurt/die. She needed someone else's bone marrow to heal, while her character in Heroes can give blood to anyone that immediately heals anyone no matter the injury. Also, in Heroes she saves people from a raging fire, in Guiding Light she needs to be saved from a fire. In real life Hayden has a boyfriend, in my dreams she is...well, I'm sure you can guess.
Here is scene in which her soap opera character learns she has leukemia and bafflingly (say that word 5 times fast) didn't win an emmy for lead actress:
1. Matt Parkman
Played By: Greg Grunberg
Super Power: Can hear/influence people's thoughts
Role that Makes it Ironic: Before he could hear what your saying, Grunberg played Sean Blumberg on Felicity for over 60 episodes. Well, what makes it so ironic? In Felicity, he can't hear thoughts and his character really doesn't even know what anyone, including himself, is thinking. Some of his get-rich quick schemes from the show are flavored pen caps, shrimp yogurt, shreme (sugar and creme), shoe covers, and cologne that smells like a guy's favorite food. The irony goes further, however, as Hero Greg can manipulate your thoughts, Felicity Greg can't get anyone to even think about supporting his ridiculous ideas. In other roles, Greg was killed on Lost's first ever episode as the pilot by a monster that apparently reads your thoughts. Also, he starred on Alias as a CIA agent who would offer up his thoughts as advice. He also starred in an unaired show "The Jake Effect" with Arrested Development star Jason Bateman, which no one thought about at all, even though it is excelllent and hilarious.
I couldn't find even a video that even slightly describes either character accurately. So here is a website with the characters list of ideas and a video of him nearly getting killed on heroes:
Sean Blumberg List of Crazy Ideas
Well, there you have it. I hope you never look at these Heroes characters the same. If you don't watch Heroes, I hope you at least enjoyed the column's subtle irony and comedic stylings. Now, if you'll excuse me, I probably should start studying for my history final instead of writing about the irony of a TV show. Enjoy the holidays muchachas!
7. Mr. Linderman
Played By: Actor Malcolm McDowell
Super Power: Heals people/things
Role that Makes it Ironic: Well, I'm not sure if you know this but Mr. McDowell is most famous for his role in A Clockwork Orange. His role in Stanley Kubrick's disturbing 'drama' is that of a destructive, violent, rapist-murderer who's idea of fun is destruction. His role on Heroes, although evil, is made more ironic by the fact that he threatens and scares people into doing what he wants. Scientists do the opposite to him in A Clockwork Orange.
Here is his character (one of the most disturbing ever) beating the shit out of his friends for fun. F. U. N.:
6. Nikki/Jessica Sanders
Played By: Ali Larter
Super Power: Her evil split personality gives her super strength
Role that Makes it Ironic: Darcy Spears in Varsity Blues. In Varsity Blues, the lovely Ms. Larter is so weak that she needs to be fucking the starting QB (i.e. James Van der Beek) of her high school's football team. Plus, instead of having an evil genius split personality, her character is just a dumb whore. Instead of kicking the asses of the guys taking advantage of her and being evil, she seems very accomadating and, ummmmm.....delicious?
Remind me to file that under "Sexual Fantasies that Will Never Happen for Me".
5. Peter Petrelli
Played By: Milo Ventimiglia
Super Powers: The superest of heroes, Petrelli can absorb the power of anyone he meets and use it for himself
Role that Makes it Ironic: Before I get into the irony, let me explain how Petrelli is a badass and Milo's real-self is a raging vaginahead. Milo doesn't drink, smoke, is a lacto-vegetarian, was dressed up as Madonna by his sisters, was in a Fergie music video, and his name means "20 Miles" in Italian. His role in the upcoming thriller Pathology is that of a med student who reluctantly gets involved in a game of who can committ the perfect murder. Ironic because his Heroes character is a nurse who wants to save the world from evil.
Here is a trailer for the movie with an unforgettable introduction from Milo himself:
4. Gabriel "Sylar" Gray
Played By: Zachary Quinto
Super Power: Intuitive Aptitude, meaning he can see how things work by looking at them. He takes other superheroes powers by killing them and adding them to his repetoire. He is one the main villains.
Role that Makes it Ironic: Your going to love this one. Instead of being a supervillian, Quinto plays openly gay Iranian-American Sasan who tries to keep Tori Spelling in line on her former "reality show" So NoTORIous. They had to capitalize TORI just to make sure we got it. Instead of being an enemy because of his superpowers and evil ways, he is an enemy because of his sexual orientation and ethnic heritage. An openly gay Iranian living in America? That's like a Republican's worst nightmare. In fact, I think if both characters existed, they would still work more on Sasan's deportation than arresting Sylar.
Here is a YouTube clip that will most definitely pop-up into your head everytime Sylar comes on screen during Heroes:
Yes, that really is supervillian Sylar making out in a sauna with another guy. I know.
3. Elle Bishop
Played By: Kristen Bell. You may also know her as Veronica Mars.
Super Power: Besides the power to seduce any heterosexual man, Bell's character (her last name rhymes with her first: Elle and Bell. These are the things going through my mind) can generate or manipulate electricity as a weapon. In other words, she shoots lightning at people. I don't know about you, but Kristen Bell is electric without those powers. I mean, I feel like I just got shocked when I see her pictures or on screen. Especially when I think about her when.....shit, a little off topic there. Sorry.
Role that Makes it Ironic: Bell's lead role in horror-flop Pulse. Her character, instead of using electricity to kill, is being attacked by dead people through electricity. The virus is attempting to take life because the attackers want one, while Kristen's Hero alter-ego is trying to take life because she never had a normal one. It's alright, honey, sit down and you can tell Mike all about it. In another twist of irony, she's staring in the upcoming comedy "Fanboys", in which she plays a die-hard Star Wars fan and she has the same power in Heroes that the Emperor does in Star Wars. I know way too many things.
Here is a montage of Bell's Heroes character using her exceptionally hot powers. I've never wanted to get electrocuted so badly:
2. Claire Bennett
Played By: Recently turned 18-year old Hayden Panettiere. I mention this so you don't feel like a pedofile if you masturbate to her. Oh sorry, was that too much? The truth can be sexually graphic sometimes.
Super Power: She can regenerate whenever she gets hurt, no matter how serious. Imagine how rough the sex could get with her character. No limits at all. Amazing.
Role that Makes it Ironic: She played leukemia infected Lizzie Spaulding in the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. Hero Claire can't get hurt, child Lizzie can only get hurt/die. She needed someone else's bone marrow to heal, while her character in Heroes can give blood to anyone that immediately heals anyone no matter the injury. Also, in Heroes she saves people from a raging fire, in Guiding Light she needs to be saved from a fire. In real life Hayden has a boyfriend, in my dreams she is...well, I'm sure you can guess.
Here is scene in which her soap opera character learns she has leukemia and bafflingly (say that word 5 times fast) didn't win an emmy for lead actress:
1. Matt Parkman
Played By: Greg Grunberg
Super Power: Can hear/influence people's thoughts
Role that Makes it Ironic: Before he could hear what your saying, Grunberg played Sean Blumberg on Felicity for over 60 episodes. Well, what makes it so ironic? In Felicity, he can't hear thoughts and his character really doesn't even know what anyone, including himself, is thinking. Some of his get-rich quick schemes from the show are flavored pen caps, shrimp yogurt, shreme (sugar and creme), shoe covers, and cologne that smells like a guy's favorite food. The irony goes further, however, as Hero Greg can manipulate your thoughts, Felicity Greg can't get anyone to even think about supporting his ridiculous ideas. In other roles, Greg was killed on Lost's first ever episode as the pilot by a monster that apparently reads your thoughts. Also, he starred on Alias as a CIA agent who would offer up his thoughts as advice. He also starred in an unaired show "The Jake Effect" with Arrested Development star Jason Bateman, which no one thought about at all, even though it is excelllent and hilarious.
I couldn't find even a video that even slightly describes either character accurately. So here is a website with the characters list of ideas and a video of him nearly getting killed on heroes:
Sean Blumberg List of Crazy Ideas
Well, there you have it. I hope you never look at these Heroes characters the same. If you don't watch Heroes, I hope you at least enjoyed the column's subtle irony and comedic stylings. Now, if you'll excuse me, I probably should start studying for my history final instead of writing about the irony of a TV show. Enjoy the holidays muchachas!
Thursday, December 6, 2007
OH F*CK!
The work fuck has been around for ages. You might be interested to know that it etymology is from the German word "ficken" (to copulate), Dutch word "fokken" (to thrust), Norwegian word "fukka" (to copulate), and the Swedish words "focka" (to copulate) and "fock" (penis). Ever since, fuck has become the cornerstone of vulgarity in our society. Besides the words cunt and nigger, it is arguably the most vulgar word you can use. The word has seemingly taken over Hollywood. You may be wondering what films use it the most. Or you may not be but I'm still gonna tell ya. So, here are (excluding documentaries) the 5 Movies That Use Fuck The Most, Ever.
5. Running Scared (2006)
F*ck Count: 315 in 122 Minutes
Wayne Kramer's very memorable drama about Paul Walker's (Fast and the Furious 1+2) attempt to get rid of a gun that shot a cop, only to have it stolen by his kid neighbor. I shouldn't talk, as I haven't seen it but it got terrible reviews from critics, although it was liked by fans. The profanity isn't the only thing that might shoo away conservatives. Oh, No. Several instances of full frontal nudity, make meth in methlab, and a pedophiliac couple that abducts kids and makes them star in child porn.
Below is a clip that will surely take your breath away:
4. Summer of Sam (1999)
F*ck Count: 315 in 142 Minutes
You may wonder why this places forth, even though it has less fpm's (fucks per minutes) than #5. Well, this simply has much more profanity overall. Extreme violence, sexuality, drug use, and the Fuck word. Sounds like a winner to me. Gets bonus points for using the words "nigger", "spic", "guido", "linguine dick-motherfucker", and, my favorite, "daigo wop skank." Try and use any of those words in reality and you might get popped. (Bonus points if you say one of the last two to an stereotypical Italian).
Below is a video that crams all 315 fucks into around 4 minutes:
3. Twin Town (1997)
F*ck Count: 318 in an impressive 99 minutes
Drug addicted twins try to get back at a club owner for not compensating their father. I had never heard of this movie before I looked it up but it sounds alright, I spose. If you've ever seen "Trainspotting" (and if you haven't, you should) this is like the Welsh version of that. Except this is a comedy. That's a very rare combination: a comedy about drug addicts.
Below is a clip of the twins naked (no nudity), sitting in their bathtub, smoking pot:
2. Alpha Dog (2007)
F*ck Count: 367 in 118 Minutes
The most recent movie on our list stars the guy next door to The Girl Next Door, one of his nerdy friends from that same movie, the angel from the 3rd X-Man movie, and the guy who sings "SexyBack". They proceed to kidnap a 15-year old, get him wasted, high, laid, and dead. (Sorry, but you don't want to see this anyway) Have you ever sween Justin Timberlake try to act like a badass? It's sickening. This movie is actually based on a true story, which begs the question: is the guy who's played by Justin Timberlake happy with that portrayl of him?
Here is a J-T clip from the movie (WARNING: If you have a weak heart, are nursing/pregnant, or already hate J. Timberlake you may not want to watch. But you will get a plethera of insults to use against him if you ever meet.)
1. Casino (1995)
F*ck Count: 398 in 178 Minutes
The fpm's aren't very impressive but the profanity in Casino is unparralled in cinema. Throw in De Niro, Pesci, add a few Italians, thrown in a whore (Sharon Stone), and wha-la! I mean, are you really surprised that a Scorsese film is at the top spot? You shouldn't be. I'm not gonna get into to this film too much, as you've probably seen it. It's about the mob and casinos and fuck. Think about this: Casino, Goodfellas, and The Departed have 935 Fucks combined. THAT is impressive. The next best trio is 603 with Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, Resovoir Dogs, and Grindhouse.
Here's Pesci and De Niro cursing like there's no tommorow:
I should mention I left off the documentary "Fuck" which has 824 fucks (WTF?!) since it's not a feature film. I also left off Nil by Mouth, which has 428 fucks, because it's a British film and it's loosely based on the very exciting life of Gary Oldman (seen here). In honor of this column, go out and see how many times you can say the word fuck in normal conversation in an hour. If you can get to 100, you've got my respect but probably nobody elses. I hope you enjoyed this fucking column but I have to fucking go. Chingada tu madre, fokkof, and the only way the word fuck can get any better, tabernacle (the French version, of course).
5. Running Scared (2006)
F*ck Count: 315 in 122 Minutes
Wayne Kramer's very memorable drama about Paul Walker's (Fast and the Furious 1+2) attempt to get rid of a gun that shot a cop, only to have it stolen by his kid neighbor. I shouldn't talk, as I haven't seen it but it got terrible reviews from critics, although it was liked by fans. The profanity isn't the only thing that might shoo away conservatives. Oh, No. Several instances of full frontal nudity, make meth in methlab, and a pedophiliac couple that abducts kids and makes them star in child porn.
Below is a clip that will surely take your breath away:
4. Summer of Sam (1999)
F*ck Count: 315 in 142 Minutes
You may wonder why this places forth, even though it has less fpm's (fucks per minutes) than #5. Well, this simply has much more profanity overall. Extreme violence, sexuality, drug use, and the Fuck word. Sounds like a winner to me. Gets bonus points for using the words "nigger", "spic", "guido", "linguine dick-motherfucker", and, my favorite, "daigo wop skank." Try and use any of those words in reality and you might get popped. (Bonus points if you say one of the last two to an stereotypical Italian).
Below is a video that crams all 315 fucks into around 4 minutes:
3. Twin Town (1997)
F*ck Count: 318 in an impressive 99 minutes
Drug addicted twins try to get back at a club owner for not compensating their father. I had never heard of this movie before I looked it up but it sounds alright, I spose. If you've ever seen "Trainspotting" (and if you haven't, you should) this is like the Welsh version of that. Except this is a comedy. That's a very rare combination: a comedy about drug addicts.
Below is a clip of the twins naked (no nudity), sitting in their bathtub, smoking pot:
2. Alpha Dog (2007)
F*ck Count: 367 in 118 Minutes
The most recent movie on our list stars the guy next door to The Girl Next Door, one of his nerdy friends from that same movie, the angel from the 3rd X-Man movie, and the guy who sings "SexyBack". They proceed to kidnap a 15-year old, get him wasted, high, laid, and dead. (Sorry, but you don't want to see this anyway) Have you ever sween Justin Timberlake try to act like a badass? It's sickening. This movie is actually based on a true story, which begs the question: is the guy who's played by Justin Timberlake happy with that portrayl of him?
Here is a J-T clip from the movie (WARNING: If you have a weak heart, are nursing/pregnant, or already hate J. Timberlake you may not want to watch. But you will get a plethera of insults to use against him if you ever meet.)
1. Casino (1995)
F*ck Count: 398 in 178 Minutes
The fpm's aren't very impressive but the profanity in Casino is unparralled in cinema. Throw in De Niro, Pesci, add a few Italians, thrown in a whore (Sharon Stone), and wha-la! I mean, are you really surprised that a Scorsese film is at the top spot? You shouldn't be. I'm not gonna get into to this film too much, as you've probably seen it. It's about the mob and casinos and fuck. Think about this: Casino, Goodfellas, and The Departed have 935 Fucks combined. THAT is impressive. The next best trio is 603 with Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, Resovoir Dogs, and Grindhouse.
Here's Pesci and De Niro cursing like there's no tommorow:
I should mention I left off the documentary "Fuck" which has 824 fucks (WTF?!) since it's not a feature film. I also left off Nil by Mouth, which has 428 fucks, because it's a British film and it's loosely based on the very exciting life of Gary Oldman (seen here). In honor of this column, go out and see how many times you can say the word fuck in normal conversation in an hour. If you can get to 100, you've got my respect but probably nobody elses. I hope you enjoyed this fucking column but I have to fucking go. Chingada tu madre, fokkof, and the only way the word fuck can get any better, tabernacle (the French version, of course).
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