Fast forward an embarrassing number of years, and I am still tickled by bad lip reading.
Seriously, take a look.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Say What?!?
Years ago, my friend MK and I would sit in Victoria park (in London, Ontario) and improvise conversations we imagined the other people in the park were having. We found this hilarious - I'm not sure everyone else would agree.
Fast forward an embarrassing number of years, and I am still tickled by bad lip reading.
Seriously, take a look.
Fast forward an embarrassing number of years, and I am still tickled by bad lip reading.
Seriously, take a look.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
He's Baaaaack
I have been very remiss, for a very long time, in providing updated blog posts. I am deeply ashamed.
In all honesty, I have found it easier to simply post links, photos, etc to my facebook (https://www.facebook.com/paul.semper) and twitter feeds (@SemperPeeps).
No longer - I have decided that what I loved most about this blog was that I was able to provide a very specific slant - pop culture for the pleasantly furious. And so, after an unforgivably long absence, I have returned to provide snark and shade in equal measure.
Here's to a daily dose of rage-a-hol.
In all honesty, I have found it easier to simply post links, photos, etc to my facebook (https://www.facebook.com/paul.semper) and twitter feeds (@SemperPeeps).
No longer - I have decided that what I loved most about this blog was that I was able to provide a very specific slant - pop culture for the pleasantly furious. And so, after an unforgivably long absence, I have returned to provide snark and shade in equal measure.
Here's to a daily dose of rage-a-hol.
Friday, November 27, 2009
The New Days of Disco
Joey B, Ianovich and I are flying out tomorrow afternoon for the annual pilgrimage to Buffalo NY for the world's Largest Disco.
My wonderful friend Anne entertains us all every year with her rants brought on by people who come to the disco in outfits not representative of the disco era (or even of the 70s). Here's Anne's advice for all you disco lovers:
Anne`s Guide to Disco
When attending and event as large as the World`s Largest Disco one must come prepared. This guide will help the masses prepare for the event and make sure that they are not stepping on the boundaries of various era as well as not piss me off with their choice of apparel.
When beginning the journey to transcend into disconess, one must know the true meaning of disco.
Disco was a popular dance music, especially in the late 1970`s, characterized by strong repetitive bass rhythms. Discothèque comes from the French language meaning “record library”. This was then shortened to disco and used to described music, dance and fashion.
Disco Fashion
Please be aware that psychedelic miniskirts and white boots were not part of disco fashion. These are the garb worn by go-go dancers in the 60`s. Disco fashion was much more sophisticated and glamorous. If you would like to flip your hair, wear a headband and flash a peace sign at every opportunity, please choose another venue. The disco is not the place to come with your mixed up ideas of disco. When someone truly has the essence of disco thoughts of polyester suits, Kaftan dresses, flared trousers, platform shoes and catsuits should come to mind. There was also no shortage of sequins. If in doubt check out this website: http://www.fashion-era.com/1970s.htm
Disco music and moves
Signature dance moves for anyone who loves the night life and wants to boogie can take cues from the most infamous disco goer, Tony Manero. Tony Manero is the character played by John Travolta in the 1977 classic “Saturday Night Fever”. He had moves that made the ladies crazy. If you want the same effect, practice the Hustle. It`s a classic and easy to do. Take notes and dance along to Saturday Night Fever, rent it, watch it, and be it.
These tips and techniques are here to help guide you through your disco experience. Remember, it may be easy to pick up a miniskirt and a fringed vest but when you choose to be a hippie for a disco party you are not only hurting yourself, your also hurting my patience. In closing I would also like to indicate that if you show up in any Cyndi Lauper garb then you are seriously mistaken your eras and shouldn`t be there because you are most likely not old enough to consume alcohol (I’m just saying).
My wonderful friend Anne entertains us all every year with her rants brought on by people who come to the disco in outfits not representative of the disco era (or even of the 70s). Here's Anne's advice for all you disco lovers:
Anne`s Guide to Disco
When attending and event as large as the World`s Largest Disco one must come prepared. This guide will help the masses prepare for the event and make sure that they are not stepping on the boundaries of various era as well as not piss me off with their choice of apparel.
When beginning the journey to transcend into disconess, one must know the true meaning of disco.
Disco was a popular dance music, especially in the late 1970`s, characterized by strong repetitive bass rhythms. Discothèque comes from the French language meaning “record library”. This was then shortened to disco and used to described music, dance and fashion.
Disco Fashion
Please be aware that psychedelic miniskirts and white boots were not part of disco fashion. These are the garb worn by go-go dancers in the 60`s. Disco fashion was much more sophisticated and glamorous. If you would like to flip your hair, wear a headband and flash a peace sign at every opportunity, please choose another venue. The disco is not the place to come with your mixed up ideas of disco. When someone truly has the essence of disco thoughts of polyester suits, Kaftan dresses, flared trousers, platform shoes and catsuits should come to mind. There was also no shortage of sequins. If in doubt check out this website: http://www.fashion-era.com/1970s.htm
Disco music and moves
Signature dance moves for anyone who loves the night life and wants to boogie can take cues from the most infamous disco goer, Tony Manero. Tony Manero is the character played by John Travolta in the 1977 classic “Saturday Night Fever”. He had moves that made the ladies crazy. If you want the same effect, practice the Hustle. It`s a classic and easy to do. Take notes and dance along to Saturday Night Fever, rent it, watch it, and be it.
These tips and techniques are here to help guide you through your disco experience. Remember, it may be easy to pick up a miniskirt and a fringed vest but when you choose to be a hippie for a disco party you are not only hurting yourself, your also hurting my patience. In closing I would also like to indicate that if you show up in any Cyndi Lauper garb then you are seriously mistaken your eras and shouldn`t be there because you are most likely not old enough to consume alcohol (I’m just saying).
Thursday, September 3, 2009
When Life Gives you Lemons...
I learned yesterday there are only 182,000 people who work in advertising in the US. That number blew my mind. When it comes to people who specialize, like I do, in digital media the number is probably closer to 20,000. In the entire country. BLEW MY MIND!
Even so, the state of the economy, and the changing face of advertising, has meant some lay offs, due to lack of funds or restructuring. Here is a trailer for a new documentary focusing on some people whose job loss was a blessing in disguise.
Life gave them lemons, and they made...
Even so, the state of the economy, and the changing face of advertising, has meant some lay offs, due to lack of funds or restructuring. Here is a trailer for a new documentary focusing on some people whose job loss was a blessing in disguise.
Life gave them lemons, and they made...
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
SOOOOO Funny!
I just discovered this hilarious site (thanks Melis!) all about the corporate world, which I happen to occupy.
Until recently, I was a Project Manager (I am now a Digital Producer). Even still, I found this particular strip hilarious. The title is "Project Manager", check it out:
Until recently, I was a Project Manager (I am now a Digital Producer). Even still, I found this particular strip hilarious. The title is "Project Manager", check it out:
Monday, August 10, 2009
The Return of Gossip Girl
Here is a sneak peek at the new season of Gossip Girl.
I have to admit that last season lost some of it's luster for me, but I'm hoping that the new season will offer a fresh start. Especially because the new campaign is called WTF??? If I'm not yelling WTF at my TV during the season premiere, I will be deeply disappointed.
Are you excited for the new season?
I have to admit that last season lost some of it's luster for me, but I'm hoping that the new season will offer a fresh start. Especially because the new campaign is called WTF??? If I'm not yelling WTF at my TV during the season premiere, I will be deeply disappointed.
Are you excited for the new season?
Why the Chase?
I was horrified to read this morning about a police chase that ended with a collision - killing 8 people.
I think the blame lies in 2 camps.
Firstly, there is a reason that every time you hear a story like this, it has happened in California. This state has manages to turn high speed chases into Colosseum entertainment. They interrupt programming to bring you a car chase, day or night, with commentary by overly tanned anchors.
The public interest in high-speed chases aren't just confined to California. You can see programming on Fox and many "male centered" cable channels dedicated to the "craziest chases and crashes" in America. California, however, is the only place I can think of that will scramble the news copters at the first report over the police scanner that someone refused to stop when being pulled over for a minor speeding and /or moving violation. Get him, boys!
Secondly, I blame the right-wing backlash against people of hispanic descent - these nazi-esque rants can be heard all over the radio and every nutbag with a computer is free to blame all of their problems on "the illegals". I have a sneaking suspicion that there is a chance that the driver of the Dodge Neon (that refused to stop) was being driven by people who were possibly living in this country illegally. The fact that they chose to drive at high speeds through central California, resulting in the fatal crash, denotes that they had panicked and felt that they had to escape the police.
This is not to absolve the adults who, once they chose to drive off did not secure the very, very young children in the car with seat belts, causing them to be ejected upon impact. Only to say that "fight or flight" is a strong physical, as well as psychological, response to a perceived threat. The question is why we always must give chase - and if the punishment can in any way fit the crime.
I think the blame lies in 2 camps.
Firstly, there is a reason that every time you hear a story like this, it has happened in California. This state has manages to turn high speed chases into Colosseum entertainment. They interrupt programming to bring you a car chase, day or night, with commentary by overly tanned anchors.
The public interest in high-speed chases aren't just confined to California. You can see programming on Fox and many "male centered" cable channels dedicated to the "craziest chases and crashes" in America. California, however, is the only place I can think of that will scramble the news copters at the first report over the police scanner that someone refused to stop when being pulled over for a minor speeding and /or moving violation. Get him, boys!
Secondly, I blame the right-wing backlash against people of hispanic descent - these nazi-esque rants can be heard all over the radio and every nutbag with a computer is free to blame all of their problems on "the illegals". I have a sneaking suspicion that there is a chance that the driver of the Dodge Neon (that refused to stop) was being driven by people who were possibly living in this country illegally. The fact that they chose to drive at high speeds through central California, resulting in the fatal crash, denotes that they had panicked and felt that they had to escape the police.
This is not to absolve the adults who, once they chose to drive off did not secure the very, very young children in the car with seat belts, causing them to be ejected upon impact. Only to say that "fight or flight" is a strong physical, as well as psychological, response to a perceived threat. The question is why we always must give chase - and if the punishment can in any way fit the crime.
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