Adventures in Baking

Today just goes to show that sometimes it is not worth getting out of bed (or off the couch, for that matter).  My entire day has been a bit of a disaster.  Work has been crappy, but for some reason, I agreed to bake a cake for tomorrow's work party.  Good idea?  Wrong. 

I suppose this picture does not quite show how lopsided the cake really appears to be.  Also, the frosting is too runny.  Once the premade store frosting was not working out for me, I attempted to make homemade frosting.  That was also a disaster and went down the garbage disposal.  This just goes to show, sometimes, it is better to stay in bed.  Sigh.

So now, my lopsided cake with runny frosting will go to work tomorrow.  Perhaps people will consider this a good analogy for how my entire week at work has been.  Well, I must look on the bright side... at least I can eat cake.

Fitz and the Tantrums - Money Grabber

I know I should stop rambling on and on about Fitz and the Tantrums, but what a great band!  VH1 is constantly promoting them and I can't get enough.  Yes!  VH1 is playing music again!  I know that is incredible.  It is because there is actually some great music out there.  If you have not heard Money Grabber by Fitz and the Tantrums, you are seriously missing out.  Check them out!

Money Grabber just plays in my head all day.  Apparently, Kings of Leon like it too considering they are dancing to it in one Youtube video.  So give Fitz and the Tantrums a try.  You won't be disappointed!

Guilty Pleasures: VH1 Reality Shows

Much to my delight, I have just learned Celebrity Rehab is returning to VH1 tonight.  Now, I know, it is not the happiest show on the planet.  I am sure I could watch something else, but it is one of my guilty pleasures; I cannot stop watching this show.  It is just fascinating.  I like watching the first episode of each season to see which celebrities are going into rehab this time.  Then I follow the show as if I know the people in it.  Obviously, I do not hang out with celebrities.  I have no reason to care if they get better, except that they are people and I hope nothing but the best for them.  No doubt, I will be watching each week and crying along with them. 

If crying along with celebrities in rehab is not your thing, the season finale of Mob Wives is also on tonight.  I will admit, I do like this show.  I would not watch it at first, but it does grow on you.  I have a feeling a major catfight is going to break out tonight, so if catfights are your guilty pleasure, you might want to catch it.  Apparently, a big secret is coming out tonight. 

Weird Al "Perform this Way" Update

For those of you interested in the full length Weird Al Yankovic video, "Perform this Way," I felt it was only fair to add it to this blog. This is the official full length video from Weird Al.  Now, who is else is wondering how long it will be before Lady Gaga decides the honey bee look in this video is something she is actually going to try?  I give her about a month.

Weird Al Yankovic "Perform This Way"

Just when you least expect it, Weird Al Yankovic comes back into our lives!  Of course, you know Weird Al has to make a music video parody of Lady Gaga's videos.  Lady Gaga is one of the hottest singers right now and Weird Al always knows what is in style.  So, it is time to behold the masterpiece that is, "Perform this Way!"


So yes, I know there are plenty of you out there that will not admit you've been waiting for Weird Al and a new album.  Yes, you will pretend you don't care about this video.  You know you are going to watch it.  You know you are looking forward to seeing the full length release of the video next week.  You are waiting to buy the CD, aren't you?  Yes, just admit!  You are a Weird Al fan! 

It is OK!  There is no one here that will judge you!  You can love Weird Al and Lady Gaga and enjoy the new video clip, "Perform this Way."  You can also buy the new CD, "Alpocalypse" and it is totally cool!  So enjoy being dorky.  Don't forget - the official "Perform the Way" video premieres on June 20th and the new CD, "Alpocalypse" is released on June 21st.  I know I am not going to miss either of those events, so be a dork right along with me!

Lady Gaga on The Hills

Finally, at long last, I have seen the infamous Lady Gaga episode on the The Hills.  TV Guide Channel frequently airs The Hills.  I'd heard a rumor that Lady Gaga appeared on the show in 2008.  Finally, I saw the episode.

The episode is called, "Something Has to Change."  For those of you familiar with the show, this is the episode when Lauren and Audrina have a good cry and agree to stay friends.  For the Lady Gaga fans, this is the episode when Whitney and Lauren help Lady Gaga with a wardrobe malfunction.  Lady Gaga is in a skin-tight catsuit and the zipper busts.  Lauren then fixes it. 

I had actually seen this episode in the past and did not even remember Lady Gaga's appearance.  She is only on the show for roughly 30 seconds, if that.  When MTV aired a special about Lady Gaga, they showed far more footage from the show than the actual show aired. 

So if you are dying to see Lady Gaga on The Hills, don't be too sad if you miss it.  She has a very small part and mostly there is a lot of crying and drama with the girls on the show.  If you must see it, you can catch it on TV Guide Channel since they are constantly showing The Hills.  Lately, they've been having marathons on Sunday.  Make sure to catch the "Something Has to Change" episode in season 4, the 5th episode. 



Destination Truth Marathon - Thursday June 16th!

For you Destination Truth fans, turn off the computer right now and run to the television!  Syfy is running a Destination Truth marathon right now.  I had no idea they were going to run a marathon this morning, but I am ever so happy to see it.  So go to your TV now and watch!

Kings of Leon Dance Off

Do you love the Kings of Leon?  What about the Whigs?  Even better, do you like to rock out to Money Grabber by Fitz and the Tantrums?  Maybe you like a good dance off.  Well, you are really in luck today.  For some reason, the Kings of Leon and the Whigs decided to have a dance off to the song Money Grabber.  I know.  I just doesn't get any better than that.

Auditions for My Own Andy Richter

Anyone who reads my blog knows I am in love with Conan O'Brien.  He is my favorite talk show host and I watch his TBS show all the time.  What you may not know is I am looking for my own Andy Richter-like sidekick.

Yes, you heard me.  I am on a search for my own Andy Richter.  Andy always laughs at Conan's jokes.  He is always by Conan's side no matter what.  I need that type of sidekick.  Hopefully, my own Andy Richter is out there right now.  Job duties include:
Laughing at me at appropriate times.
Reading my writing and telling me it is great.
Standing to my left and nodding a lot.
Helping me look good if my jokes suck.

If this sounds like something that would interest you, please leave a comment below.  I really don't have money to pay you, but I would like to think I am pretty entertaining and maybe that is enough.  If that is not enough, I can take you out to eat once a week.  Perhaps we can go to Burger King or something like that since I am poor.  I think this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

America's Got Talent (or does it?)

America's Got Talent is back back back!  It is perhaps more ridiculous than ever, but yes, it is back.  So far, I've seen people fall off the stage, sing horribly, scare Howie, offend Piers, and just plain weird everyone out.  Let's face it, America's Got Talent is the new Gong Show.  They do not have a gong, but they can sure "X out" a bad performer. 

I will admit, I do miss David Hasselhoff a bit.  I mean, can you really keep the show going without the Hoff?  I guess you can, actually, since it is still airing without him, but it is not the same.  I like Howie, but he is no David Hasselhoff.  I will admit, as much as I enjoyed Jerry Springer hosting the show in the past, I do really like Nick Cannon now. 

For now, I need to run.  After all, America's Got Talent is on right now!  Even if I can't have the Gong Show come back on TV, I can still watch terrible performers on America's Got Talent.

Get Off the Couch and Celebrate the '90s!

I believe the time has come.  The 1980s parties have come and gone.  It is time to bring the '90s back.  Let's start having some 1990s parties.  We can break out the hypercolor t-shirts, flatten our bangs like Brenda and Kelly on 90210, and dance to Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer!  What could be more fun than that?

Even if you are into something a little less "pop" - why not break out the flannel shirts and let's listen to Nirvana and Pearl Jam?  Even better, we do not even have to get off the couch to watch Beavis & Butt-head reruns.  So what are you waiting for?  Check out some more ideas: It's Time for a 1990s Comeback!

Infomercial Info Everywhere!

Recently I've been stumbling upon some totally ridiculous infomercials and infomercial gimmicks.  I can't believe some of the silly strategies used by these companies.  Have you ever noticed items are purposely overpriced when you can buy one and get one free?  As it turns out, the price of the first item is usually about the price both items should actually be if you bought them at a store.  Something tells me customers are not really getting anything for free.  Throw in the shipping and handling, and it is a total rip off.  

I felt the need to share this and wrote a hub about it: What Infomercials Really Mean

After writing this hub, I watched TruTV's World's Smartest Inventions 4 just the other night.  I could not believe they devoted an entire show to the same topic.  Luckily, someone was even kind enough to upload the whole episode to Youtube.  Check it out!

 

Travel Channel's Paranormal Challenge

Hey, wait a minute... did hell just freeze over and no one told me?  The Travel Channel is giving Zak from Ghost Adventures his own show?  Or even more shocking, another show?!?! 

Yes, the rumors are true.  Zak Bagans of Ghost Adventures is going to host a new show called Paranormal Challenge.  Yes, I am amazed as well.  My best guess would be the Travel Channel is trying to compete with the Syfy Channel and its numerous Ghost Hunters spinoffs.  So yes, if you are a fan of Zak, brace yourself - you can watch him even more than ever before.  If you are not a Zak fan, eh, guess you are out of luck.  It is time to change the channel.

Paranormal Challenge premieres on the Travel Channel on Jue 17th. So yes, as much as I poke fun, I will be watching it probably right along with everyone else.  Here is a sneak peak: