Last week's Supreme Court decision on DOMA and Prop 8 couldn't have come at a better time. On the same week that Stonewall took place in 1969, and the rainbow flag made it's debut 9 years later. YouTube released a video to celebrate both the Supreme Court decisions, and to celebrate Pride month.
Grab a tissue...
We've come a hell of a long way in forty years...
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Sunday, June 30, 2013
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Adele's GRAMMY Performance That DIDN'T HAPPEN
Over the last 24 hours, a clip has gone viral of GRAMMY winner Adele allegedly singing 'Someone Like You' to the crowd gathered at the Staples Center, during a commercial break. During the song, the words have been changed to be called 'Someone Like Newt', seemingly slamming the Republican presidential candidate.
Personally, I have seen the video featured on more than a half dozen political blogs this morning, as well as dozens of status updates on my Facebook page.
It's fake. 100% bogus. As much as I wish it wasn't, I hate to say that this is a hoax.
Here is the video that is being passed around today. So far, it has nearly 50,000 views.
The video was released by Venga Productions, a YouTube user that has been posting politically based musical parody videos for the last four years. The video itself is edited from the 2011 Brit Awards performance of 'Someone Like You'. Watch it here.
If you saw Sunday night's GRAMMY telecast, it would be easy to spot the differences in Adele's makeup, hair, and facial structure. It would be even easier to spot the fact that the stage featured in the "Newt" video didn't exist.
While I can understand the average person forwarding the video, if nothing else, for entertainment value alone, I cannot comprehend why bloggers and journalists with millions of readers would pass this along as "truth".
I despise the Republican party as much as anyone else. I also believe in integrity.
It took a matter of 20 seconds and one YouTube search to determine that this video was a hoax. Check for yourself. Go to YouTube, and search "Adele GRAMMY performance 2011". The first result will be the video from the Brit Awards. Search "Adele grammy performance 2012". It's the second one down. This is her ACTUAL performance from Sunday night's ceremony. You'll see that it's an entirely different woman singing.
Writers: If you're going to call yourself "journalists", do some fucking research before posting every salacious video on your website. It's about informing people, not page hits.
Personally, I have seen the video featured on more than a half dozen political blogs this morning, as well as dozens of status updates on my Facebook page.
It's fake. 100% bogus. As much as I wish it wasn't, I hate to say that this is a hoax.
Here is the video that is being passed around today. So far, it has nearly 50,000 views.
The video was released by Venga Productions, a YouTube user that has been posting politically based musical parody videos for the last four years. The video itself is edited from the 2011 Brit Awards performance of 'Someone Like You'. Watch it here.
If you saw Sunday night's GRAMMY telecast, it would be easy to spot the differences in Adele's makeup, hair, and facial structure. It would be even easier to spot the fact that the stage featured in the "Newt" video didn't exist.
While I can understand the average person forwarding the video, if nothing else, for entertainment value alone, I cannot comprehend why bloggers and journalists with millions of readers would pass this along as "truth".
I despise the Republican party as much as anyone else. I also believe in integrity.
It took a matter of 20 seconds and one YouTube search to determine that this video was a hoax. Check for yourself. Go to YouTube, and search "Adele GRAMMY performance 2011". The first result will be the video from the Brit Awards. Search "Adele grammy performance 2012". It's the second one down. This is her ACTUAL performance from Sunday night's ceremony. You'll see that it's an entirely different woman singing.
Writers: If you're going to call yourself "journalists", do some fucking research before posting every salacious video on your website. It's about informing people, not page hits.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Hitler, John Boehner And Pirates
"Name Prince Harry's last three Halloween costumes."
Some Johnny Carson humor (for those of you over the age of 35).
If you use the internet, you need to be aware of SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy Act. It's currently being debated in the House of Representatives. It passed the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month, and is expected to pass the House with strong support within the next couple of months.
SOPA will essentially bring online censorship to a level seen currently in China or Iran. That isn't an exaggeration. The day to day online experience as you know it will cease to exist.
Let me give you an example. Here is a video of my daughter dancing our living room last night:
In the background of the video, 'Across the Universe' was playing. It was originally recorded by The Beatles, but in this case, was being sung by Rufus Wainwright.
If SOPA passes, Sony Music, the label that owns the rights to The Beatles catalogue, could approach YouTube calling for the removal of the video. All it would take would be an email. YouTube would be forced to remove it. Also, by embedding the video on this post, they could, if they desired, send an email to Go Daddy, the company hosting my website, claiming copyright infringement. Under the articles of SOPA, Go Daddy would be forced to shut down my website. Completely wipe it from existence.
Not because of a court order from a judge. Not due to a notice from the F.B.I. or any local law enforcement. But from a single email message from someone claiming they hold a copyright on material I am displaying on my website. They do not need to show any proof of ownership. I do not have the opportunity to remove the material in question. 'The Twitch Online' simply ceases to exist. Years of work for nothing. No record that it was even there to begin with.
How does this effect you?
Think about it. The sites you visit every day - YouTube, Facebook, Google and Wikipedia, just to name a few. All of them will either disappear or change in such a way that they will become practically unrecognizable.
And, in the end, is this new legislation really going to stop anyone from downloading a shitty CD in order to avoid paying $13.99 for it at Target. If people have the motivation to pirate (lack of selection/price), they're going to find a way to do so.
Another casualty of SOPA will be the internet meme. One of my personal favorites is the "Hitler finds out about _____". If SOPA is enacted, that too will be gone. The clip is taken from the 2004 German film 'Downfall'. The video, while extremely funny, is surprisingly accurate and educational.
So, what can you do about this. Get involved. Contact your Congressman. You can go to americancensorship.org right now to be directed to the offices of your local representative. At the site, you can also sign a petition being sent to the state department, and send an email to Congress asking that SOPA not pass. So far, more than 780,000 people have done so.
If this bill would have passed a decade ago, think about how different your life would have been. If this bill passes in 2012, think about how different the internet will be for your children. The internet was never intended to be policed to such a degree. If the U.S. government can tell us what we can and can't say, watch or listen to online, what's next?
Was George Orwell just off by 30 years?
Some Johnny Carson humor (for those of you over the age of 35).
If you use the internet, you need to be aware of SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy Act. It's currently being debated in the House of Representatives. It passed the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month, and is expected to pass the House with strong support within the next couple of months.
SOPA will essentially bring online censorship to a level seen currently in China or Iran. That isn't an exaggeration. The day to day online experience as you know it will cease to exist.
Let me give you an example. Here is a video of my daughter dancing our living room last night:
In the background of the video, 'Across the Universe' was playing. It was originally recorded by The Beatles, but in this case, was being sung by Rufus Wainwright.
If SOPA passes, Sony Music, the label that owns the rights to The Beatles catalogue, could approach YouTube calling for the removal of the video. All it would take would be an email. YouTube would be forced to remove it. Also, by embedding the video on this post, they could, if they desired, send an email to Go Daddy, the company hosting my website, claiming copyright infringement. Under the articles of SOPA, Go Daddy would be forced to shut down my website. Completely wipe it from existence.
Not because of a court order from a judge. Not due to a notice from the F.B.I. or any local law enforcement. But from a single email message from someone claiming they hold a copyright on material I am displaying on my website. They do not need to show any proof of ownership. I do not have the opportunity to remove the material in question. 'The Twitch Online' simply ceases to exist. Years of work for nothing. No record that it was even there to begin with.
How does this effect you?
Think about it. The sites you visit every day - YouTube, Facebook, Google and Wikipedia, just to name a few. All of them will either disappear or change in such a way that they will become practically unrecognizable.
And, in the end, is this new legislation really going to stop anyone from downloading a shitty CD in order to avoid paying $13.99 for it at Target. If people have the motivation to pirate (lack of selection/price), they're going to find a way to do so.
Another casualty of SOPA will be the internet meme. One of my personal favorites is the "Hitler finds out about _____". If SOPA is enacted, that too will be gone. The clip is taken from the 2004 German film 'Downfall'. The video, while extremely funny, is surprisingly accurate and educational.
So, what can you do about this. Get involved. Contact your Congressman. You can go to americancensorship.org right now to be directed to the offices of your local representative. At the site, you can also sign a petition being sent to the state department, and send an email to Congress asking that SOPA not pass. So far, more than 780,000 people have done so.
If this bill would have passed a decade ago, think about how different your life would have been. If this bill passes in 2012, think about how different the internet will be for your children. The internet was never intended to be policed to such a degree. If the U.S. government can tell us what we can and can't say, watch or listen to online, what's next?
Was George Orwell just off by 30 years?
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The Most Difficult Four And A Half Minutes Of Video You'll See Today
This is Jonah.
This is a video that he posted on YouTube in August.
He's entering eighth grade this year.
He has been continually bullied since the first grade.
Parents, it is of the utmost importance that you have an active role in your child's life. There are hundreds of thousands of children just like Jonah. Get involved. Talk to school administrators. Petition the school board for tougher regulations on bullying. This isn't just an issue with gay kids. Just last month, a 10 year old Illinois girl committed suicide after bullies continually taunted her; calling her "fat" and "ugly".
If your kid is the subject of bullying, get them into a structured therapy program. As someone that was preyed upon regularly for more than a decade by their schoolmates, I can tell you that the trauma has long term effects. The depression and lack of self worth last many times well into adulthood. Therapy helps to break the cycle of being the victim.
Lastly, if you are reading this, do me a personal favor: go to the YouTube link for Jonah's video and leave him a message of encouragement. He needs a friend right now.
This is a video that he posted on YouTube in August.
He's entering eighth grade this year.
He has been continually bullied since the first grade.
Parents, it is of the utmost importance that you have an active role in your child's life. There are hundreds of thousands of children just like Jonah. Get involved. Talk to school administrators. Petition the school board for tougher regulations on bullying. This isn't just an issue with gay kids. Just last month, a 10 year old Illinois girl committed suicide after bullies continually taunted her; calling her "fat" and "ugly".
If your kid is the subject of bullying, get them into a structured therapy program. As someone that was preyed upon regularly for more than a decade by their schoolmates, I can tell you that the trauma has long term effects. The depression and lack of self worth last many times well into adulthood. Therapy helps to break the cycle of being the victim.
Lastly, if you are reading this, do me a personal favor: go to the YouTube link for Jonah's video and leave him a message of encouragement. He needs a friend right now.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
"Jedi Mindfuck" (Video)
A dad filmed his four year old watching 'The Empire Strikes Back', just as Darth Vader tells Luke Skywalker that he is his father. His reaction is priceless.
Monday, October 3, 2011
The #occupywallstreet Interview Fox News Will Never Air (Video)
For the last week, Fox News has made a point of intentionally making the Occupy Wall Street protesters appear to be a bunch of disorganized, incoherent hippies. Bill O'Reilly's production crew has gone out of their way to make the thousands of protesters in the streets of New York City to look like morons. With a mix of careful editing, and a process of selecting the perfect drug addicted performance artist to interview, they have posted a nightly montage of what appears to be the endless stream of uneducated burnouts standing up against capitalism, without rhyme or reason.
Fox News was in Liberty Square again today, interviewing for Greta van Susteren's show. As you'll see, the interviewer is giving the protester the opportunity to "put any message you want out there, to give you fair coverage". This is what he said:
Yeah. That will never see the light of day on Fox News.
Fox News was in Liberty Square again today, interviewing for Greta van Susteren's show. As you'll see, the interviewer is giving the protester the opportunity to "put any message you want out there, to give you fair coverage". This is what he said:
Yeah. That will never see the light of day on Fox News.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
29 Year Old Deaf Woman Hears Her Voice For The First Time (Video)
Eight weeks ago, 29 year old Sloan Churman heard something for the first time that most of us take for granted - her own voice. She was born deaf, and though she has been wearing hearing aids since the age of two, they can only do so much. Recently, she received an implant called an Esteem by Envoy Medical. It's implanted in the middle ear, and uses the eardrum as a microphone. It picks up sounds through the ear canal and naturally reduces background noise.
Take a look at the video. It's very touching.
From what I have read, the Esteem is virtually invisible. It also works much differently than a Cochlear implant. If you haven't seen this video before, it is of an 8 month old little boy named Jonathan. Doctors are testing a Cochlear implant that has just been placed in his ear canal. When they turn it on for the first time, look at his reaction when he hears his mother's voice. It's amazing.
This is what advancements in technology are about. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how thin your cell phone is, or how many apps it has access to. The clarity of the latest high definition televisions aren't important. None of those things are improving the day to day life of those who need it the most. A child born deaf today may never have the need to learn sign language or to read lips. Think about that for a moment. They can function, and thrive, on a level playing field in a hearing world. What does the next twenty years have in store for the medical field? Will disabilities and sensory loss be a thing of the past?
Take a look at the video. It's very touching.
From what I have read, the Esteem is virtually invisible. It also works much differently than a Cochlear implant. If you haven't seen this video before, it is of an 8 month old little boy named Jonathan. Doctors are testing a Cochlear implant that has just been placed in his ear canal. When they turn it on for the first time, look at his reaction when he hears his mother's voice. It's amazing.
This is what advancements in technology are about. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how thin your cell phone is, or how many apps it has access to. The clarity of the latest high definition televisions aren't important. None of those things are improving the day to day life of those who need it the most. A child born deaf today may never have the need to learn sign language or to read lips. Think about that for a moment. They can function, and thrive, on a level playing field in a hearing world. What does the next twenty years have in store for the medical field? Will disabilities and sensory loss be a thing of the past?
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Video: MUST WATCH Mind Blowing Dubstep Dancer
For the record, I cannot stand dubstep music. I don't know why. Maybe, I'm just getting older, but it grates on my nerves. That being said, this is the most impressive video I have seen in months.
It comes from a 29 year old dancer from Lawrenceville, Georgia, named Marquese Scott. Now, I have seen this video more than a half dozen times. First, this guy's moves are simply astounding. We're talking "21st Century Michael Jackson" level dance moves. Secondly, I had to make sure the video wasn't tweaked or edited.
Pay attention to the traffic in the window's reflection behind Marquese. Even while he's moving in slow motion or in reverse, it continues to move at normal speed in the background. The video is real. Take a look:
It's easy to see how this video has received 1.2 million hits in 3 days.
It comes from a 29 year old dancer from Lawrenceville, Georgia, named Marquese Scott. Now, I have seen this video more than a half dozen times. First, this guy's moves are simply astounding. We're talking "21st Century Michael Jackson" level dance moves. Secondly, I had to make sure the video wasn't tweaked or edited.
Pay attention to the traffic in the window's reflection behind Marquese. Even while he's moving in slow motion or in reverse, it continues to move at normal speed in the background. The video is real. Take a look:
It's easy to see how this video has received 1.2 million hits in 3 days.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Funny Video: Oktoberfest Is Here! Someone Call 911.
Video from Munich this week, that proves that:
3 beers per hour X 8 hours X 6.5% alcohol content + fun house
= VERY BAD IDEA
3 beers per hour X 8 hours X 6.5% alcohol content + fun house
= VERY BAD IDEA
Video: Cool State Capital Movie Clip Super Edit
YouTube user dondrapersayswhat has a history of piecing scenes from movies and television shows together, and producing hilarious montages. His latest clip is a "supercut" from 67 films that lists the state capitals of all 50 states in the U.S., in alphabetical order, by state. It's quite clever.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Today In "Are You Fucking Kidding Me?"
At last night's Republican Presidential debate, a question was asked by Stephen Hill, a gay soldier serving in Iraq. At the time his question was submitted via YouTube, he would have had to have asked it anonymously. However, since the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell went into effect on Tuesday, Hill is now able to serve openly.
He asked, "Under one of your presidencies, do you plan to circumvent the progress that has been made for gay and lesbian soldiers in the military?"
Listen to the reaction from some members of the crowd:
Of course the question went to Rick Santorum, who by far spews the most anti-gay rhetoric of all of the GOP candidates. He said that "any type of sexual activity has no place in the military", which is true, but has absolutely nothing to do with allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly. This is the man that said that gay marriage would lead to "man on dog" relationships. In his mind, the repeal of DADT is an anal rape free-for-all in the barrack's showers.
What's worse? Not one of the candidates spoke up to defend the soldier. I don't care if you disagree with someone's lifestyle. I don't care if you disagree with the policies of this administration. I don't care if you disagree with the concept of war or the reasons why we are currently in the Middle East. YOU DO NOT BOO A SOLDIER. PERIOD. Those men and women are risking their lives every day, doing a job that most Americans are unwilling to do. What a vile thing to do.
Well, at least this time the crowd wasn't shouting to let the uninsured die:
He asked, "Under one of your presidencies, do you plan to circumvent the progress that has been made for gay and lesbian soldiers in the military?"
Listen to the reaction from some members of the crowd:
Of course the question went to Rick Santorum, who by far spews the most anti-gay rhetoric of all of the GOP candidates. He said that "any type of sexual activity has no place in the military", which is true, but has absolutely nothing to do with allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly. This is the man that said that gay marriage would lead to "man on dog" relationships. In his mind, the repeal of DADT is an anal rape free-for-all in the barrack's showers.
What's worse? Not one of the candidates spoke up to defend the soldier. I don't care if you disagree with someone's lifestyle. I don't care if you disagree with the policies of this administration. I don't care if you disagree with the concept of war or the reasons why we are currently in the Middle East. YOU DO NOT BOO A SOLDIER. PERIOD. Those men and women are risking their lives every day, doing a job that most Americans are unwilling to do. What a vile thing to do.
Well, at least this time the crowd wasn't shouting to let the uninsured die:
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Video: Herman Cain's 9/11 Tribute
Yesterday, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain posted a tribute to the victims of 9/11 on his YouTube page. It is, to say the least, insulting. In the clip, Cain is singing 'God Bless America', while footage of planes hitting the towers of the World Trade Center are shown. His backing track? Screams. The video ends with the words:
"WE MUST NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER FORGET - HERMAN CAIN - 09-11-11"
A quadruple negative? This is someone that wants to be the President of the United States of America. The video was paid for by "The Friends of Herman Cain", and ends with "Herman Cain - President 2012, hermancain.com". So yes, this is technically a campaign ad.
Fucking disgusting.
"WE MUST NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER FORGET - HERMAN CAIN - 09-11-11"
A quadruple negative? This is someone that wants to be the President of the United States of America. The video was paid for by "The Friends of Herman Cain", and ends with "Herman Cain - President 2012, hermancain.com". So yes, this is technically a campaign ad.
Fucking disgusting.
Video: Rare Michael Jackson 'I'll Be There' Pepsi Commercial (1992)
I was searching YouTube for something yesterday, and stumbled upon a Pepsi commercial that I had never seen before. Apparently, it never aired within the United States. It aired in 1992, and features Michael Jackson playing a piano, singing the Jackson 5 hit, 'I'll Be There'. A younger version of Michael enters the room, and the two sing a duet of the classic tune.
Very nice.
Very nice.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Video: "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"
Few people have seen the music video for Death Cab For Cutie's single 'I Will Follow You Into the Dark'. Even fewer have seen the original, alternate video for the track. It is one of my personal favorites, and I thought I would share.
The video, using a storybook, tells a tale of companionship, love and loss, using two rabbits as primary characters. It's very touching, and adds a level of emotion to the song that most music videos cannot match these days. I hope you enjoy it.
The video, using a storybook, tells a tale of companionship, love and loss, using two rabbits as primary characters. It's very touching, and adds a level of emotion to the song that most music videos cannot match these days. I hope you enjoy it.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Video: Hotel Safes Aren't Really "Safe"
Did you know that many hotel safes have "default passwords" in place, so that hotel employees can open the safe in the event you forget your password? You may not want to store your valuables in your hotel room after watching this video.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Video: America's Newest Fad? Batmanning.
When planking just doesn't pose enough of a risk for a concussion...
Notice how it's all skinny college guys doing it? Like my fat ass would be able to hang upside down like that.
The nation's next cool fad? My money is on "douchebagging".
Notice how it's all skinny college guys doing it? Like my fat ass would be able to hang upside down like that.
The nation's next cool fad? My money is on "douchebagging".
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Video: This Grey Cat Is Kind Of A Dick
Notice how the clip was edited? How long was the cat sitting on the box?
I love the way it patted the white cat on the back at the end, as to say, "Sorry bro. Totally didn't know you were in there."
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Video: Platoon Of Guard Troops Nearly Drown In Flood Waters
Due to the rising flood waters brought on by Irene over the weekend, the levee in Manville, NJ, broke. The water level Sunday afternoon eventually got as high as 7 or 8 feet. It was so high, that two National Guard trucks, specially equipped to drive in such conditions, stalled and floated down the city streets.
The best part of the video...some of the soldiers couldn't swim. Why would you send people that can't swim into a flooded city?
Your tax dollars at work, people.
The best part of the video...some of the soldiers couldn't swim. Why would you send people that can't swim into a flooded city?
Your tax dollars at work, people.
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