February 27, 2008
And then Jimmy Kimmel and Ben Affleck.....
But now, everyone who didn't get to be in the video feels bad....
"From the minute Sarah's video with Matt played, revenge has been percolating in Jimmy's mind," says Jill Leiderman, the show's executive producer. "The Friday morning after it aired, Jimmy came in and said 'I need Ben Affleck."'Affleck's consent lead to Harrison Ford's involvement -- he was a fan of Silverman and Damon's video, apparently -- which then lead to Brad Pitt's cameo as the delivery guy who presents Affleck and Kimmel with a cake celebrating their love.
Head music booker Scott Igoe said that once Pitt was on board, he reached out to the musicians who had appeared previously on the show and had proven themselves to be good sports. Within 24 hours, he had the Maddens, Gray and Wentz on board -- and had really ticked off Ashlee Simpson, who wanted to participate but was unable to because she was on tour, he says.
"Basically, we devised the list: 'Who has been on the show in the past that we really like?"' Igoe says.
The music for the song was written by Kimmel's bandleader Cleto Escobedo, with the lyrics devised by Kimmel, Kimmel's brother, John, and the show's writing staff. The video was filmed in two days at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and at nearby Henson Studios, site of the "We Are the World" session.
"Half the e-mails I've gotten the day after have been from publicists so disappointed that their clients weren't in it," Igoe says, mentioning Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Paul McCartney.
Whether the song will be released as an official download is up to ABC, Leiderman says, but she promises they'll make the appropriate inquiries to see if they can get a single put out.
Igoe, meanwhile, has his sight set on a bling-ier outcome. "Hey, if 'D--k in a Box' can win an Emmy, why can't we?" he asks.
And of course, all this was just an excuse to post this:
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Turns out they were just too foul-mouthed and combative......
Check out Southwest's video response:
Here's what else Southwest had to say (from the "About this Video" tab):
Southwest Airlines would like to set the record straight regarding a situation involving two female Customers, Ms. Sarah Williams and Ms. Nisreen Swedberg, on Flight #3600 from Tampa Bay to Los Angeles on February 14, 2008. During this flight, the Flight Crew and several witnesses confirm that Ms. Williams and Ms. Swedberg's unruly behavior was touched off by an occupied lavatory. After banging on the door, Ms. Williams and Ms. Swedberg became verbally abusive and threatening toward the Customer who had been using the lavatory.Right on!
When Our Flight Crew addressed the situation with Ms. Williams and Ms. Swedberg, the two Customers continued their threatening behavior and abusive language. At this time, the Flight Crew requested that local police meet the flight upon its arrival in Los Angeles. The police questioned several witnesses, as well as Ms. Williams and Ms. Swedberg, who were later released. Contrary to reports, we did not ban these Customers from flying Southwest Airlines.
Our Employees must maintain a Safe and comfortable environment onboard the aircraft at all times. According to some news reports, this story has nothing to do with Ms. Swedberg and Ms. Williams' appearance, but rather their use of what other Passengers tell us was profanity and threatening behavior onboard one of our flights. Finally, we would have gone out of business a long time ago if we discriminated against beautiful women -- or anyone else for that matter. We carry almost 100 million Customers a year, and they are all beautiful in our eyes.
For members of the media who would like an interview or more information, please contact Southwest Airlines Public Relations at: 214-792-4847.
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February 25, 2008
h/t VW Bug
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February 19, 2008
1. If I was a Kellogg's corn flake I'd be floating in my bowl doing what exactly? And to whom would I be talking?
taking movies.. Relaxing a while, livin' in style. Talking to a raisin who occasionally plays LA, casually glancing at his toupee..... (Punky's Dilemma, 1968, Bookends)
2. Someone told me it's all happening where?
At the zoo (At the Zoo, 1968, Bookends)
3. Can you imagine us years from today, sharing a park bench quietly? How Terribly strange to be (how old???)...
Seventy (Old Friends, 1968, Bookends)
4.People say she's crazy, why?
She's got Diamonds on the soles of her shoes (Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes, 1986, Graceland)
5.If you take two bodies and you twirl them into one, what won't come undone?
Their Hearts and their Bones. (Hearts and Bones, 1983, Hearts and Bones)
6.How far away is the Mother and Child reunion?
Only a moment away. (Or a motion, depending on the verse) (Mother and Child Reunion, 1972, Paul Simon)
7. The sign said the words of the prophets are written where?
On the subway walls, and tenement halls (Sounds of Silence, 1964, Wednesday Morning 3 A.M.)
8.Where are you going with Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme?
Scarborough Fair (Scarborough Fair and Canticle, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme, 1966)
9. What do Rene and Georgette Magritte have hidden away in the cabinet cold of their hearts?
The Penguins, the Moonglows, the Orioles, and the Five Satins (Rene and Georgette Magritte with their Dog After the War, 1983, Hearts and Bones)
10. The Mississippi Delta shines like what on the way to Graceland?
A National Guitar (Graceland, 1986, Graceland)
BONUS:
My father was a fisherman, my mama was a fisherman's friend. What's my name?
Lincoln Duncan (Duncan, 1972, Paul Simon)
How many ways are there to leave your lover? (Just ask Jack, Stan, Roy, Gus, Lee.....)
Fifty (Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover, 1975, Still Crazy After All These Years)
The fog's rolling in off the East River Bank. It covers which street?
Bleecker Street (Bleecker Street, 1964, Wednesday Morning 3 A.M.)
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Your time of day has a split personality -- sometimes it's sweat-streaked and loud, and you're on the dance floor, getting your third wind, and shouting lyrics like you'll never run out of energy. You are the time of night that carves itself into your memory forever, because you'll never forget how much you love these people and this moment and this song. It's not always about unforgettable parties, though. Sometimes your late night (errÂ… early morning) burst of energy happens when you're home alone. Those are the times when you say, "I flat out refuse to go to sleep until I finish reading this book, or typing this page, or reorganizing my entire closet." In either case, you are the time of night when it feels sort of forbidden to be awake, but you love accomplishing something special long after everyone else went to bed. And hey -- you can always catch up on sleep tomorrow, right?
Heh. Yep.
h/t Breakfasty Jen
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February 13, 2008
here.
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February 10, 2008
Ken loves to do these Rock N Roll Trivia posts, and often I end up scratching my head and feeling somewhat less than inadequate because, well, I usually suck at them.
So here's one of my own, for Ken and the crew: The Paul Simon/ Simon and Garfunkel Edition (Now with Bonus Questions!)
1. If I was a Kellogg's corn flake I'd be floating in my bowl doing what exactly? And to whom would I be talking?
2. Someone told me it's all happening where?
3. Can you imagine us years from today, sharing a park bench quietly? How Terribly strange to be (how old???)...
4.People say she's crazy, why?
5.If you take two bodies and you twirl them into one, what won't come undone?
6.How far away is the Mother and Child reunion?
7. The sign said the words of the prophets are written where?
8.Where are you going with Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme?
9. What do Rene and Georgette Magritte have hidden away in the cabinet cold of their hearts?
10. The Mississippi Delta shines like what on the way to Graceland?
BONUS:
My father was a fisherman, my mama was a fisherman's friend. What's my name?
How many ways are there to leave your lover? (Just ask Jack, Stan, Roy, Gus, Lee.....)
The fog's rolling in off the East River Bank. It covers which street?
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February 07, 2008
Ingredients:
1 lb bacon (not thick-cut)
1/4 cup brown sugar
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Slice bacon into 1/2-inch strips and dredge in brown sugar until thoroughly coated.
3. Crumple aluminum foil to allow for grease drainage and place it on a baking sheet. Lay out the bacon on the foil making sure not to overlap pieces.
4. Bake until crispy. Allow to cool and harden before serving.
Oh yeah. Perfect with some bacon vodka.
Or try this.
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February 05, 2008
Horrifying. Just Horrifying.
This may be the single most heart-wrenching part:
Britney then said again at some point during the night, "When do I get to see my babies?" Sam answered, "Wednesday." Britney then said, "What do I have to do to see them?" Sam responded, "Take the pills I tell you to take." Britney said, "I don't like the pills and I don't like the the psychiatrist. Can't I see anoher psychiatrist so I can see my babies?" Sam responded, "If I told you to take 10 pills a day, you should do what I tell you to see your babies." Jackie (Lynne's friend) then said, "Britney, your parents can help you find a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist needs to get to know you to give you the right medicine." Sam then raised his voice and said, "Why don't uou get back with Kevin."It goes on and on and on. According to Lynne Spears, this guy has disabled Britney's phones and cars, stolen her cell phone charger and he hides her dog. He gives her serious anti-psychotic and anti-depressant medication with alcohol, and little regard for dosage or consistency.Britney then said, "I'll do anything to get them back."
No wonder Britney is so screwed up. My God.
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