A Little Bit of What I Think...: September 2008

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

A Series of Unfortunate Events

I must regretfully inform you all that during the four day bender in Lake Havasu over the weekend we lost a dear member of the drinking team. He is near and dear to us all and it was unfortunate he did not return with us. He is a traveller, loving, caring dude that loved to share with everyone and do what he can to entertain. I'm sorry to see him go and I hope you all will join me in his mourning.

To Flabongo!

We love you dude.

Flabongo, 10 months old, was last seen harassing some people in the Castleview Suite at the Agave Hotel in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He survived by his mother Christiane, aunt Kelsey, aunt Julia, aunt Tresa, aunt Lisa and other brothers and sisters. Donations for Flabongo's cause can be sent to 1615 Diamond Street, San Diego, CA 92109. Services will be held Saturday, September 20 at 7pm in Pacific Beach, California.

For more information on Flabongo and his brothers and sisters, please visit www.flabongo.com.

Sunday, September 07, 2008

2008 MTV VMAs - Volume 2

The second half is not much better. Let's be honest, MTV writers need to figure out new materials to feed their beloved reality show hosts - I know its hard for them to read what they wrote because they are used to being "real" but come on.

1. What was with Mylie Cyrus' spaz out with Rockband. Bon Jovi is like triple her age and I'm pretty sure she was stumbling over the words. And aren't you supposed to be an actress? What was that shitty rendition you gave us?

2. Linkin Park. For those of you who know me, know I have a severe obsession with Linkin Park, but they won an award for the most lame, any band could sing, boring song on their newest album. Not to mention they won Best Rock Video - That song is a ballad, let's pick one that at least involves the word fuck or something.

3. SlipKnot. Whomever thought it was a great idea to put McLovin in a SlipKnot mask and dance around wasted - I commend you.

4. Just because Rhianna was a major winner last year doesn't mean she should perform twice. I mean she did a good job and all, but I would rather like to see Britney embarrass herself, maybe have a wardrobe malfunction or watch Paris get confused (oh wait, that did happen).

5. Jonas Brothers. I still don't know what you sing.

6. Tokio Hotel. Winner of the Best New Artist award. Who are you guys? And are you guys? Girls? Is that hair real? Is that a lisp or lack of tongue? And what do you sing? You are definitely up there with the Jonas Brothers.

7. Another big win for Brit-Brit. But didn't you just thank all those people about 2 hours ago?

8. And another win for Britney. What are the odds they are trying to give her a come back? I mean something like 18 nominations and only 3 wins - riiiiiight.

9. Russell Brand. Hmmmm. Well....hmmm. Go back to the UK. Fact: Perez Hilton just called him a sex addict.

Thank god its over. It was quite possibly one of the worst showings thus far. I can't wait for 2009.

2008 MTV VMAs - Volume 1

Where do I even start? Am I getting older and less appreciative or is MTV losing steam when it comes to preparing for these things? Granted at this point I am only 45 minutes in, but I already have my fair share of criticisms.

1. All this hype about Brit-Brit opening and the only thing we get is a quick hello, thank you for showing up, here is Rhianna. Nice job - you can read a teleprompter and show up on time. Where is your performance? Just cause you sucked ass last year doesn't mean you can't come back and give us something to talk about. Crap. Btw, congrats Brit, after 5 million nominations you finally won one for your crappiest album.

2. Russell Brand. Congrats to you for being randomly found at a random comedy club in LA. You not only caught everyone off-guard for no one knowing who you are, but you also insult the Republican party out right. I'm sure no one in the music industry is Republican or care about you after this show.

3. The Jonas Brothers. I still have no idea what they sing, even when I hear it.

4. Michael Phelps. You may have won 8 medals in the Olympics this year, but seriously, let's take a public speaking class.

5. Speidi. You still get air time to talk about nothing. How does this happen?

6. Props to whomever thought it was a great idea to put Travis Barker and DJ AM in the corner to spin and play back-up for the random side shows. You guys are probably the best part of the show.

6a. If you didn't catch them, look harder. I know its tough because MTV spent a lot of money putting the stage together, but if you look on the far left you may see them behind all the other random crappy stage bearings.

7. Lil Wayne & T-Pain performance. Probably the highlight so far, not because they did an off the wall job, but they made you giggle, you spent a majority of the performance trying to figure out how Leona Lewis fits in, and if you noticed the flash to Kobe - he was having the best time in the entire theatre.

If the second half is as awesome as the first half, I may not have a follow up rant because I'll be asleep in the next five.