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Have you heard of those LOLCatz things? You probably have, you Web savvy sexpots you. But if you haven't, it's these pictures of kitties with misspelled baby talk describing what they're doing. Like this:


Some of them are kind of funny, some are quite funny, and some are just dumb. Just like life. And as with most things that run the gamut from quite funny to dumb, we've got copies now! Someone decided to create this thing called LOLLost, where they do this kind of thing with Lost characters. Again, some are kind of funny, some real funny, some not so funny at all. If you like Lost, and if your day is going as slowly as mine, might be worth checking out.

Hehe, this made me laugh. Don't you judge me!!!

Hey sports fans, check out this shameless self-promotion!

Dear faithful Gingers is the Watchword readers,

Thanks so much for reading our blog! And for making such witty, astute and abundant comments. We much appreciate it. We appreciate it so much in fact, that I find it hard to ask any more of you. And yet....

As some of you know, Red and I also have a sports blog called Pink Hat Nation (I'm still not entirely sure where the name comes from, but I think it had something to do with making fun of my beloved Red Sox. What. Ever.) with our friend Dave. You may also be aware that PHN has been a bit neglected in recent months and we haven't posted on it a whole lot. But that is changing! Oh yes my children, 'tis! Now that Red and I's favorite sport, baseball, is back in action, we are going to try our darndest to write more frequently for our sister blog.

So, if you have any interest in sports, or just can't get enough of our effervescent writing style, please check out PHN at pinkhatnation.blogspot.com. I guarantee* you won't regret it!

Guilelessly,
Liz



* Guarantees will not be honored in any way.

Daily Rant: Leave David Cook Alone!!!!!

I am thisclose to posting a crazy You Tube video for him. After a week long tirade from Chris Cornell fans about Cook's use of Cornell's version of Billie Jean (Cornell said he liked it), some band called Doxolgy issued a press release saying they want credit for David Cook's arrangement of Eleanor Rigby. I'm all for artists getting their due, but give the guy a break. David Cook isn't taking credit for these arrangements. Sure, maybe Idol needs to do a better job acknowledging who arranges these songs (because, newflash, someone arranges ALL of the Idol songs...not just David Cook's), but it's Idol/Nigel Lythgoe's responsibility to ensure these artists get credit...not some contestant who's just trying to win a singing competition. David doesn't host the show. He just sings. So, America, lay off! I'm just sayin'.

Hollywood Officially Runs out of Ideas

I’ve come to realize that for people of a certain age (roughly mid-30s) Beverly Hills, 90210 was and is the defining television show of their lifetime. I watched it sporadically myself (it came out when I was in elementary school so it was a little beyond me) and I totally had a poster of Luke Perry on my wall that I bought at a school book fair, but it never really captured my imagination that way it did for some.

Well, apparently that scrappy little network The CW is hoping it will capture the imaginations of a whole new generation because they are in the works to do a remake of the show. I’m not exactly clear on how it works: Will it be set in the early ‘90s, complete with high wasted, acid washed jeans and hammer pants? (Please God, say yes!) Will it have the same theme song? Will the cast include two twins named Brenda and Brandon Walsh, a “bad boy” named Dylan, a blond guy with a perm named Steve, a virgin named Donna, etc, etc, etc? If so, will Andrea Zuckerman be portrayed by a 35-year-old actress? Or will this be more of a "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" kind of thing? Remakes of movies happen all the time - sometimes it seems like that’s all Hollywood does lately – but I can’t recall any other remakes of scripted TV shows, so I don't know how this will work.

Also, with Gossip Girl, The Hills and all that other stuff, I’m not entirely sure a new 90210 is exactly called for. But then again, in these troubled times, a chant of “Donna Martin graduates!” might be just what the doctor ordered.

P.S.: The news story I linked to on this, from the New York Post, has a funny section where they tell you where the 90210 actors are now, and speculate where the characters are now as well. Good for a chuckle.

Add This to Your Queue

I realize it's Spring and time to come out of hibernation and do outdoorsy stuff. However, if, like me, you prefer your big lovely couch to hiking up mountains, here are 4 movies worth your rental dollars:


Enchanted - Sure it's a Disney movie with singing and talking chipmunks, but it's really wonderful. It's the cleverest twist on the classic fairy tale, well, ever. Amy Adams is fantastic as Giselle, a cartoon maiden sent to NYC by a wicked witch hellbent on stopping her marriage to the prince. James "why isn't he a bigger star" Marsden, Patrick "I refuse to call him McDreamy" Dempsey, Susan "walking advertisement for looking phenomenal at 61!" Sarandon and Idina "Mrs. Taye Diggs" Menzel round out the terrific cast. If I ever have a little girl (you know, when someone finally gives in and marries me), this is the Disney princess movie she watching.

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters - Who knew competitive video gaming was so interesting? This documentary follows Steve Weibe, an out of work engineer who decides to set the high score at Donkey Kong and obtain the world record. To do so, he has to take down Billy Mitchell, who set the high score in 1982 and has become a god in the classic video game community. It's a truly fascinating look at this crazy world. Read another (better) review here.

Sunshine - From the team that brought you 28 Days Later, Sunshine is a futuristic tale about a team of scientists who journey to the Sun. 50 years in the future, the Sun is dying and if the Sun dies, so goes the human race. The plan is to get to the Sun and set off a nuclear bomb to keep the Sun alive. Of course, things go very bad, as things tend to do, and the crew encounters a creepy journey to save the universe. Sunshine is a bit flawed, but it creeped me out for sure.


Dan in Real Life - I'm not really sure who this movie was made for...it falls into that "male romantic comedy" genre, which is really oxymoronic when you think about it. Nevertheless, it's funny and sweet and anyone with a soul will love it. Dan (Steve Carrell) is a widower who falls for Marie (Juliette Binoche because, c'mon. Who wouldn't?), but it turns out Marie already has a man...Dan's brother (Dane Cook, who, much to my shock and horror, I didn't hate). They, along with the rest of Dan's crazy family, spend the weekend together at their parent's home in Rhode Island and wackiness ensues. It's great. Check it out.

Because, when it comes down to it, who needs sunshine? (well, other than the movie Sunshine. Oh, nevermind...)

The Radiohead Covers Vol. 3

And now, Karl from the motion picture Slingblade performs Radiohead's Karma Police...or Some People Call the Regular Police, I Call the Karma Police.



Looks like Britney Spears won't be gracing us with her Radiohead cover (apparently, she thinks she's "too cool for school" since she helped boost the HIMYM ratings. Whatevs). However, Cher, Eddie Vedder, David Bowie, Dave Matthews or Kermit the Frog may be singing next. You can cast the deciding vote in the comments section...

American Idol: The Aftermath

Three things:

1. Chikezie is gone. I love being right. He seemed like a nice enough dude, but there was no way he was winning, so I really don't care that he left. I was kinda glad Syesha was in the bottom 3. When Ryan asked the judges "Why?" I was shouting, "Because she seems like a total bitch!" at the television. I'm sure my neighbors think I'm insane.

2. Carly is not pregnant. Apparently, Grandma was misinformed. I really wanted her to say something like, "No. Not pregnant. Just normal sized. I can see how you'd be confused," but, of course, snark is unbecoming of an Idol.

3. David Cook's version of Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean is already a radio hit! Or I heard the full length version on the radio this morning, anyway. This bodes pretty well for my lover. Ah, how I will enjoy our fancy life of caviar dreams and champaign wishes.

Until next week, friends.

Update: "Wolverine and the X-Men" animated series

Here's a recent trailer for the new X-Men cartoon, reportedly to appear on Nicktoons in 2009. It's an interesting way to begin with the supposed death of Professor X, and it will also be worth noting if there are any tie-ins with the upcoming Wolverine prequel movie. X-Fans (if there's any that read this blog), please enjoy:

If America Got It Right: Top 10

So, my grandma called me tonight and asked if Carly Smithson is preggers. She said there's a rumor going around that one of the ladies is pregnant and she assumed it's Carly . I love that my grandma is cooler than me and knows all the hot gossip. Looks like the rumor is all over the internet, but who knows if it's really true.

Anyway, on to the show. For the most part, the kids were really good this week, but here's who I think should be sent home:

Ramiele Malubay - No one should ever try and sing Alone (especially after Carrie Underwood killed it season 4). I don't think Ramiele will go (those Asians vote like crazy!), but she really should.




Chikezie - Seems he's only "on" when jumping around like a madman. He went back to his old Luther Vandross comfort zone and, though he sounded good, seemed about as young and relevant as Mr. Burns. I think he'll go home this week.




David Archuleta - Obviously, never in a million years will Little David get the boot tonight, but his performance was pretty weak. I kept waiting for my High School Showchoir to come out and sing back-up for him.




The Best - David Cook. Holy, Lord. His Billy Jean was phenomenal. Also, Michael Johns finally gave a performance worthy of his pretty face.

The Hot Mess - No one really. Syesha, Brooke and Carly all kinda fell apart towards the end of their songs, but no one could be called a hot tranny mess. Even Kristy Lee (God help us) sounded good (even if I loathe that song. Again, serious showchoir flashbacks).

Song I'd Sing This Week - Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton (1978)

Your turn...

For Those Who Suffer from Gingervitus

You can now watch all South Park episodes online at South Park Digital Studios. Of course, this is my all time favorite episode. What's yours?