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Lhasa, Tibet #1: The World Basketball Tour at 3,650 meters
So we're wandering around Lhasa for 5 days surrounded by warm, friendly Tibetans with the biggest warmest smiles we've ever seen anywhere and we're wondering how in the hell are we ever going to befriend any of them considering half the people on the streets are tourists. The answer: The World Basketball Tour, of course!
The "I'm F*cking Ben Affleck" Rave
Last month I posted a rave about that hilarious Sarah Silverman clip called "I'm F*cking Matt Damon", which has now gone on to become one of the most watched clips in internet history. Well, if you liked that then you've most certainly got to watch her boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel's response, which is, appropriately enough, called "I'm F*cking Ben Affleck".
Some things in life simply need to be seen. This, I promise you, is definitely one of them. It may not be as good as Sarah's, but it's pretty damn close. And this one's got a whole lot more guest stars and even a spoof of "We Are The World" to boot.
The "I'm F*cking Matt Damon" Rave
Now this is a must-see for all those who like to laugh. It's a clip by comedian Sarah Silverman called "I'm F*cking Matt Damon", which she introduced on her boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel's show a few days back, on January 31st. If you're a fan of Sarah's or of Matt's, or just of comedy in general, you've definitely got to watch this. It's f*cking hilarious! And who knew Matt Damon could be so funny?
My Picks For The Best 15 Albums and 40 Songs of 2007
Here they are, finally, My Picks For The Best 15 Albums and 40 Songs of 2007. I'm not necessarily claiming these are "The Best" albums and songs of the past year since there were thousands of albums and tens of thousands of songs released over the year and I simply haven't heard them all. What I am claiming, however, is that the selections you'll find below are my favorite tunes and discs from the past 12 months - damn good music, all of it. Enjoy! And let me know anything I've missed.
The Secret To An Extra Merry X'mas
With just 3 days to go before X'mas I think it's high time I shared with you my secret to an especially joyful and happy holiday season. Because, hey, regardless of what your grandma may have told you, all that requisite joy and happiness can't come from rum and eggnog alone. No, sometimes you need a little something extra to get you through the holidays with a constant smile on your face. And I'm not talking about any illegal substances here either. What I am talking about is The Greatest X'mas Album Ever.
The "Dear Penis" Rave
There are two kinds of people in this world, those who are intrigued by a song called "Dear Penis" and those who are not. In other words, those who like to laugh and those who find such things a waste of time. Which one are you?
The Kanye West Rave
Kanye West is simply #$%*ing amazing! It's that simple and straightforward. There's just no denying he's one of the greatest artists working in the music industry today. Three classic albums in a row now. Three out of three. The first three of his career. Really now, how many artists have ever done that before?
The "Iran So Far Away" Must-See Clip Rave
First for X'mas '05 they gave us the classic "Lazy Sunday", about two guys on a quest to eat a few cupcakes and see "The Chronic-what?-cles of Narnia". Then last X'mas they gave us the brilliant "Dick In A Box", featuring Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg singing all about the ultimate romantic X'mas gift. There have been other great clips in their SNL Digital Shorts series, but none as fantastic as those two... until now. Last Saturday night, during the season premiere of SNL, they finally gave us a third classic clip on par with the other two. It's called "Iran So Far Away" and, although it may be a bit early for X'mas this year, it's yet another great gift.
The "Business Time" Rave
Definitely check this out. It's a video clip of the comedy/musical duo Flight of The Conchords doing their should-have-been-a-smash-hit "Business Time". It's pretty hilarious and may especially ring true to any of those who happen to be married or in a very long term relationship, particularly those who've been together for more than just a few years now.
I, myself, of course, can't relate to it at all, but I just thought that perhaps some of you might.
Enjoy:
The Bob and Marty Rave: No Direction Home
Take the greatest living American director, I'd say the greatest director of all time (Martin Scorsese), and the greatest living musician/songwriter/performer/artist (Bob Dylan) and what do you get? Pure genius is what. Pure unadulterated genius.
