A spooky bunny fountain that sprays water from its eyes.
Possible explanation here.
Thursday, July 31
Wednesday, July 30
Happy birthday, Kate Bush!
The British songstress, presumably still running up that hill to make a deal with God, turns 50 today. The BBC marks the occasion with this article and slideshow.
Tuesday, July 29
Byrne-Eno reunite
A new album by David Byrne and Brian Eno is coming out soon, their first get-together since "My Life In the Bush of Ghosts" from 27 years ago. A Byrne tour, featuring his work with Eno, will follow.
The Guardian tells us more, and you can sign up for a free tune at the official site of the collaboration. Or just watch the video from the man himself.
The Guardian tells us more, and you can sign up for a free tune at the official site of the collaboration. Or just watch the video from the man himself.
Monday, July 28
Shaq loves Mac
A Facebook friend who lives in Orlando reports:
"The Shaq himself is shopping around in the Millenia Mall Apple store. He came out from behind the Genius Bar and is kinda hard to miss."
Can you dig it?
"The Shaq himself is shopping around in the Millenia Mall Apple store. He came out from behind the Genius Bar and is kinda hard to miss."
Can you dig it?
Sunday, July 27
Not enough believers
The new "X-Files" movie has apparently cratered, bringing in a meager $10 million on its opening weekend in the U.S. The reviews ain't great either.
Maybe Chris Carter shouldn't have bothered. At least we tried to warn him.
UPDATE: Week 2 was no kinder at the box office. Sculder pulled in just over $3 million. "Space Chimps" actually had a better per-screen average.
Maybe Chris Carter shouldn't have bothered. At least we tried to warn him.
UPDATE: Week 2 was no kinder at the box office. Sculder pulled in just over $3 million. "Space Chimps" actually had a better per-screen average.
Friday, July 25
Wotta douchenozzle
Former gameshow host, failed actor, and Nixon apologist Ben Stein hops on the GOP talking points train by trying to get you to associate Obama with Hitler this week, rather than with JFK.
I'm not saying that as a Jew, Ben Stein of all people should think twice before trivializing the horrors committed by the Nazi regime in order to score a few cheap political points. I'm just saying that as an alleged human being, he needs to be served a hot steaming cup of STFU and never darken our national political discourse again.
I'm not saying that as a Jew, Ben Stein of all people should think twice before trivializing the horrors committed by the Nazi regime in order to score a few cheap political points. I'm just saying that as an alleged human being, he needs to be served a hot steaming cup of STFU and never darken our national political discourse again.
Friday, July 18
Sing and drive
In the early days of music video, driving around Los Angeles was visually sufficient to be on TV. Here's a look at three videos that do just that:
SONG: "There Must Be Some Misunderstanding"
ARTIST: Genesis
YEAR RELEASED: 1980
WHAT IS THE PLOT? Sad-sack Phil Collins wants to make up with his special lady, who has moved on.
IS THE CAR AN OLD CONVERTIBLE? Yes, with Collins at the wheel. The other two band members ride in the back of an old pickup truck.
DO THEY STOP ALONG THE WAY? Yes, at a vacant drive-in movie.
HOW DOES THE VIDEO BETRAY ITS AGE? Collins uses a phone booth. He also has hair on his head and a scratchy-looking beard.
WHAT L.A. LANDMARKS CAN BE SEEN? Capitol Records Building, Hollywood Boulevard, Grauman's Chinese Theater.
HOW DOES IT END? The band plays morosely with the Hollywood hills as a backdrop.
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Low.
SONG: "Our Lips Are Sealed"
ARTIST: The Go-Gos
YEAR RELEASED: 1982
WHAT IS THE PLOT? Fun-loving gals cruise the city.
IS THE CAR AN OLD CONVERTIBLE? Yes, with lead singer Belinda Carlisle at the wheel.
DO THEY STOP ALONG THE WAY? Yes, at a lingerie shop.
HOW DOES THE VIDEO BETRAY ITS AGE? Carlisle hadn't had any work done yet.
WHAT L.A. LANDMARKS CAN BE SEEN? None.
HOW DOES IT END? The gals frolic in a fountain, a scene that makes up for lack of other identifiable L.A. scenery.
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Medium.
SONG: "I Love L.A."
ARTIST: Randy Newman
YEAR RELEASED: 1983
WHAT IS THE PLOT? Ironic singer cruises the city with a "big nasty redhead" at his side.
IS THE CAR AN OLD CONVERTIBLE? Yes, with Newman at the wheel.
DO THEY STOP ALONG THE WAY? Yes, so Newman can dance with the nasty redhead.
HOW DOES THE VIDEO BETRAY ITS AGE? The nasty redhead's sunglasses; the presence of members of Toto.
WHAT L.A. LANDMARKS CAN BE SEEN? Too many to mention; some (Disneyland and the Santa Monica Pier) go beyond the city limits.
HOW DOES IT END? Newman sticks out his tongue, furthering the debate about the sincerity of this song.
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: High.
SONG: "There Must Be Some Misunderstanding"
ARTIST: Genesis
YEAR RELEASED: 1980
WHAT IS THE PLOT? Sad-sack Phil Collins wants to make up with his special lady, who has moved on.
IS THE CAR AN OLD CONVERTIBLE? Yes, with Collins at the wheel. The other two band members ride in the back of an old pickup truck.
DO THEY STOP ALONG THE WAY? Yes, at a vacant drive-in movie.
HOW DOES THE VIDEO BETRAY ITS AGE? Collins uses a phone booth. He also has hair on his head and a scratchy-looking beard.
WHAT L.A. LANDMARKS CAN BE SEEN? Capitol Records Building, Hollywood Boulevard, Grauman's Chinese Theater.
HOW DOES IT END? The band plays morosely with the Hollywood hills as a backdrop.
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Low.
SONG: "Our Lips Are Sealed"
ARTIST: The Go-Gos
YEAR RELEASED: 1982
WHAT IS THE PLOT? Fun-loving gals cruise the city.
IS THE CAR AN OLD CONVERTIBLE? Yes, with lead singer Belinda Carlisle at the wheel.
DO THEY STOP ALONG THE WAY? Yes, at a lingerie shop.
HOW DOES THE VIDEO BETRAY ITS AGE? Carlisle hadn't had any work done yet.
WHAT L.A. LANDMARKS CAN BE SEEN? None.
HOW DOES IT END? The gals frolic in a fountain, a scene that makes up for lack of other identifiable L.A. scenery.
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: Medium.
SONG: "I Love L.A."
ARTIST: Randy Newman
YEAR RELEASED: 1983
WHAT IS THE PLOT? Ironic singer cruises the city with a "big nasty redhead" at his side.
IS THE CAR AN OLD CONVERTIBLE? Yes, with Newman at the wheel.
DO THEY STOP ALONG THE WAY? Yes, so Newman can dance with the nasty redhead.
HOW DOES THE VIDEO BETRAY ITS AGE? The nasty redhead's sunglasses; the presence of members of Toto.
WHAT L.A. LANDMARKS CAN BE SEEN? Too many to mention; some (Disneyland and the Santa Monica Pier) go beyond the city limits.
HOW DOES IT END? Newman sticks out his tongue, furthering the debate about the sincerity of this song.
OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: High.
Salma Hayek is available again
The actress has broken up with the billionaire boyfriend who sired her child.
Thursday, July 17
Sean Tevis wants 9 bucks
He's running for state rep in Kansas, which won't directly affect the three readers of this blog. But it was worth 9 bucks to me to help prop up a challenger who seems to get it. Take a look, it's an amusing campaign at least.
Wednesday, July 16
Your daily dose of sad
Couple marries at Waffle House. See if you can make it all the way through the slideshow.
Tuesday, July 15
Sarah Silverman is available again
The foul-mouthed comedian has broken up with Jimmy Kimmel of "Man Show" fame. Who will dare to ask her out next?
Sunday, July 13
Possible Dullard Feat of Strength
Moon a passing train in Southern California. Just don't get too crazy, or John Law will come down on you.
Wednesday, July 9
The very staid and proper New Yorker
Has a fairly ribald comics blog, this week featuring ascotted gadabout Chris Onstad of Achewood fame.
Possible Dullard Feat of Strength
Scale the New York Times building, like at least three guys have done in recent months.
Possible downsides:
— Getting arrested.
— Plummeting to your death.
Thursday, July 3
Wednesday, July 2
We've got you covered
As detailed here and mentioned elsewhere on this blog, we Dullards love to talk about covers of songs. Here's more fodder for that ongoing conversation, with a Canadian twist:
- The CBC lists the best, worst and weirdest covers of songs written by Canadians. Nirvana's version of "Seasons in the Sun" is mentioned.
- Canadian rocker Neil Young offers "A Day in the Life" before a somewhat bemused audience in Spain. He uses his famous feedback to fill in the orchestral sections.
Tuesday, July 1
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