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Getting LOST in Time: Part 1 2008-07-12 22:22:53 Editor's note: Part 2 of this post (Lost: Time's Symbiotic Parasite) will be available tomorrow at 4pm EST and will include spoilers. If you'd like to catch up with "Lost", all episodes are available for free, in streaming HD on abc.comSpecial Guest Post by A.A.C. Puryear (Enjoy this post? Read other articles contributed by A.A.C.)I remember it as if it was yesterday. In the fall of my tenth grade
N.E.R.D. = Bringing the Sex, McDonald's Style. 2008-07-12 22:22:53 When you are Pharrell Williams, your farts sound like platinum records. This is why "My Drive Thru" can sound sexy, even though its innuendo's are derived from McDonald
's - "I have one question, can i help you? Now thank you, for coming through my drive thru." Paper always been hip. Stop motion animation excites me to the point of smashing my mom's dishes, but combining Santogold (the new queen Read more:Style
Beck and Bowie: Separated at Birth? 2008-07-12 22:22:53 Beck is the long lost twin of David Bowie
circa 1971. They both rock the sweet hat and the golden locks, only I suppose Bowie is a bit more pouty then Beck. The video perfectly captures that late 60's early 70's Andy Warhol's factory vibe, using a mostly black and white color scheme with assorted geometrical figures gracing the screen from time. There also these dudes in white suits with boxes on Read more:Separated
The PopSense Vernacular: Propound 2008-07-12 22:22:53 Self-photo and modeling by Stelpropound \pruh-POWND\, transitive verb:1. To offer for consideration; to put forward; to propose.Jeff- In the classic film Billy Madison, Billy and his friends propound the philosophical question of antiquity to Old Man Clemmons; which is stronger-- the hiking boot or the flaming bag of shit.Stel- Always one to propound a bloodthirsty, opium-fueled knife fight, Regis
The PopSense Vernacular: Puerile 2008-07-12 22:22:53 puerile \PYOO-uhr-uhl; PYOOR-uhl\, adjective:1. Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity; juvenile; childish.Stel- Don't let his puerile name fool you - Kid Rock really is a skeevy man in his late 30's. Jeff- Chachi's puerile efforts with the ladies made him blind to the fact that, even after they got married, Joanie was still banging the Fonz. - In the epic film Titanic, Rose's puerile mind le
Disney Channel Champions: Cultural Conclusions 7/12 2008-07-12 22:22:53 Ya Know What Really Grinds My Gears...The Jonas Brothers' Worldwide Fame - 35%Rachel Ray's Beautiful Voice - 28%Bob Saget's Smug Countenance - 2%Hannah Montana's Existence - 33%It's nice to know I'm among friends. Taking the cake this time was (technically) the fame of the Jonas Brothers. Still I don't think it's fair to accept things by numbers alone. Let's look at the phrasing-- yes 35% of the v Read more:Champions
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Lost: Time's Symbiotic Parasite (Part 2) 2008-07-12 22:22:53 Editor's note: Spoilers Abound! If you'd like to catch up with "Lost", all episodes are available for free, in streaming HD on abc.comSpecial Guest Post by A.A.C. Puryear (Enjoy this post? Read other articles contributed by A.A.C.)Any current fan of the show knows that there has been a lot of meddling with the idea of time travel and such, but just recently it has occurred to me that the writers o Read more:Parasite
Fun with Video Responses: Hey Miley? 2008-07-12 22:22:53 In honor of today's poll winners, I've made a video response to a spoof music video by popular YouTuber The Venetian Princess. Her video was a play on Miley's new song, "7 Things" by talking about the 7 (or more) things that girls need to do but that guys don't. Here I pose as the beloved Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, letting Miley know that she's got nothing to worry about-------------------
The PopSense Vernacular: Contemn 2008-07-12 22:22:53 Photo by Stelcontemn \kuhn-TEM\, transitive verb:1. To regard or treat with disdain or contempt; to scorn; to despise.Jeff- Despite its overtly sexual undertones and instances of underwater alcoholism, I would never contemn the act of watching Old Greg.- I have cultivated a beautiful ability to contemn every Disney musical artist. The Chronicles of Derrick and BeckyDerrick, I think it's fair to sa
You Nas-ty boy: Quote of the Day 7/10 2008-07-12 22:22:53 -Stelios Phili and Jeff Luppino-Esposito“We don't wanna hear that shit no more. It's a new day. It's a new voice. I'm here now. We don't need Jesse; I'm here. I got this."- Rapper Nas responding to Jesse Jackson's claims that, "See, Barack's been, um, talking down to black people on this faith-based ... I want to cut his nuts off."A pretty good time to use this quote:When you are JT remembering Read more:Quote
"I'm Better Lookin' Than Y'all Combined!: Special Anonymous Police Report 2008-07-12 22:22:53 Editor’s Note: A great man sent me this report, which came as a result of his ridiculously... entertaining Birthday Celebration earlier in the year. All names have been changed for obvious reasons, but our subject is referred to as “DJ” in this report. If this story shocks you, imagine waking up the morning after your birthday and being handed this by your RA without remembering any of it... Read more:Combined
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A Stalker's Ode to Johnny Depp 2008-07-12 22:22:53 In celebration of his landslide victory in our last poll... Johnny
you big studly starHow did you become such a cutieYou know that I'd go very farIn search of Jack Sparrow's bootyYou've stolen the silver screenFrom Platoon to Donnie BrascoYou've become the latest James DeanCause you're hotter than any tabascoYour lines are perfectly placedYou're more than satisfactorySo please let me take a quick Read more:Johnny Depp
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Touched (by a Cuban) for the Very First Time: Quote of the Day 7/11 2008-07-12 22:22:53 -Stelios Phili and Jeff Luppino-Esposito“She wanted to get married and have a child with me — she wanted a Cuban
child."- Former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco discussing Madonna's supposed intent for meeting him a few years back.A pretty good time to use this quote:When you are Fidel Castro reminiscing about the days when your iron fist was matched in strength by your pimp hand. A te Read more:First
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Here's Johnny: Cultural Conclusions 7/10 2008-07-12 22:22:53 For Men: Which of these celebrities would you rather be?Hugh Grant - 5%Johnny
Depp - 42%Will Smith - 27%Brad Pitt - 24%For the Women: Which of these celebrities would you rather marry?Hugh Grant - 5%Johnny Depp - 43%Will Smith - 29%Brad Pitt - 21%With a pirate's swagger, the one, the only Johnny Depp swept both sides of the deck in the latest PopSense polls. Our first dual-poll was a great success Read more:Cultural
Remake of the Footloose Soundtrack??? Thank you, Doveman. 2008-07-12 22:22:53 "All he wanted to do was dance" - the tag line of the 1984 movie, Footloose, which stars Kevin Bacon. Remembering this film is kind of like recalling how Mark Wahlberg used to be a meat-head rapper in the 90's; both are moments in time that should never be recreated for the sake of human progress. Indie-artist, Doveman, however, has avoided such danger, not by remaking Footloose (Why Zac Efron? Wh Read more:Remake
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Madonna Gives Her Favorite Rod an 'A': Quote of the Day 7/9 2008-07-12 22:22:53 -Stelios Phili and Jeff Luppino-Esposito“He kept smiling, acting as if he was a little kid."- Friend of Yankees all-star Alex Rodriguez (aka A-Rod) commenting on Rodriguez's boyish demeanor upon his being in the company of Madonna
a few months ago.A pretty good time to use this quote:When you are the chesire cat, referring to yourself in the third person, because you are one sly son of a bitch.A Read more:Favorite
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Fun with Video Responses: Travel Time 2008-07-12 22:22:53 So I've officially begun a series of responding to popular YouTube videos with what at first vaguely appears to be legitimate answers to their questions, but then falls into PopSense's ridiculous clutches. This one is in response to sxephil and his question; What is your worst travel story? Many more to come.Some early evening tunes:Midnight Juggernauts - Shadows.mp3Pnau - Embrace (Fred Falke & Read more:Travel
Albert Hammond Jr. = Fro Power 2008-07-12 22:22:53 I know what you're all thinking. "I had no idea the afro guy from The Strokes can sing!" Well, he is no Julian Casablancas, but his raw/fragile voice fits nicely with his alt-indie tunes and gets the job done. I imagine that Casablancas accounts for the badass side of The Strokes, while Hammond
keeps the band well-rounded with his sensitive side - as a child, he probably never cried much, but de Read more:Albert
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The Shins: Blind Man's Kaleidoscope 2008-07-12 22:22:53 The Shins
are a band that is comprised of those creeper flannel wearing guys who sat in the back of your advanced english class, giggling to each other over sentence structure and basic rhetoric. Cheery without being saccharine-sweet, they've become the voice of the poor man's intellectual. Their lyrics can come off as a bit wordy and puzzling at times, but hey, maybe we should just chock that up Read more:Blind
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The PopSense Vernacular: Emolument 2008-07-12 22:22:53 emolument \ih-MOL-yuh-muhnt\, noun:1. The wages or perquisites arising from office, employment, or labor; gain; compensation.Jeff- The true emolument of the daily blogger is to receive at least 4 daily death threats and 3 remarks about yo' momma's weight... and love it. Stel- Poridge, vittles, and cabbage, the emolument of a pauper, or the breakfast, lunch, and dinner of Kate Moss. The Chronicles
Beautifully Blog-y Tuesdays: 2008-07-29 15:00:01 It's hard to set standards anymore. Questions that used to have clear answers have become intensely vague, blurry lines abound. What is inappropriate for television, what is inappropriate for children, what is the limit on the amount of films Brendan Fraser can simultaneously appear in? Let's try to make a little sense of all this, together.Not too long ago my brother showed me this commercial tha Read more:Tuesdays
Coldplay "Lost" Cover 2008-07-29 13:44:24 Digital Television in El Salvador - Lost (Cover
).mp3Original: Coldplay - Lost.mp3If you like this, check out our other Coldplay cover - Viva La VidaAnd if you like music in general, here's some more of that:Adele - Hometown Glory.mp3Cold War Kids - Heavy Boots.mp3Kings of Leon - Crawl.mp3-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------End of article, to view this
The PopSense Vernacular: Pusillanimous 2008-07-29 11:15:20 - Stelios Phili and Jeff Luppino-Espositopusillanimous \pyoo-suh-LAN-uh-muhs\, adjective:1. Lacking in courage and resolution; contemptibly fearful; cowardly.- George Bush wisely made the decision to refrain from using the word 'pusillanimous' to describe terrorists, because even if it is a conveniently descriptive term, he knew that there was approximately a code orange threat of him giggling imm
S-s-s-stutter When You Ask Me What I'm Thinkin 'Bout: Quote of the Day 7/28 2008-07-29 00:17:27 -Ali Starzyk and Jeff Luppino-Esposito“It seems like it's been on, like, longer"- Miley Cyrus intelligently commenting on the length of her series "Hannah Montana" as it may be nearing an end.A pretty good time to use this quote:When you are Joey Fatone on a live infomercial for Swedish Penis Pumps and you cannot believe that the change was so drastic in such a short amount of time. A terrible Read more:Quote
Little Pictures = A Depeche Mode Knife Fight 2008-07-28 18:35:56 Take Depeche Mode
and those two scruffy fellows from The Kills. Now give them knifes and tell them to fight - the ensuing brawl is what Little Pictures
sounds like. This is a band that knows how to work a drum machine and synthesizer without turning their tunes into an 80's wankfest. "Owl + Owl," their debut album's title track, is bred perfectly for a Justice remix, while songs like "You + Me + M Read more:Knife
The Mob vs the mob 2008-07-28 15:55:07 As you all know, it is a rare situation where we will post a single link as the basis of an article on PopSense. But, as a member of the internet community that increasingly relies on your participation, I find this to be absolutely worthy of posting. I want to give a special thanks to Ted Shiel for sending this link my way as a result of our recent "Ode to Debunking the Dark Knight as the Greates
Life in the House Lights: The Pollywog Project 2008-07-28 15:50:55 Special Guest Post by Arian MuratiCheck out Arian's current band Pushing Mongo and download their latest EP Nature vs. Nurture. Or read more posts by Arian.The year is 2005. The band is called Pollywog. The venue is in Montclair, NJ. We were called up to play at the last minute, because another band had dropped. (Note to bands, if you drop out of a show at the last minute, don't expect to ever pla Read more:House
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An Ode to Debunking The Dark Knight as The Greatest Film of All Time 2008-07-28 14:52:34 - Ali Starzyk and Jeff Luppino-EspositoIn response to IMDB's users ranking 'The Dark Knight
' as the number one film of all time.UPDATE: The fans have gone even furtherPlease don't be mistakenFor i enjoyed the movie, you seeBut what brought my heart to achin'Was its status on IMDBI saw the movie at the mallAnd trust I loved the JokerBut what's with Maggie GyllenhaalAnd that random Asian BrokerEvery Read more:Debunking
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Help control the pet population; have your pet spayed or neutered: Cultural Conclusions 7/28 2008-07-28 13:36:15 The Best Elderly Male Television Personality Is... Bob Barker - 32%Alex Trebek - 29%Regis Philbin - 17%Larry King - 20%Bob Barker was the first Chuck Norris, just ask Happy Gilmore. An early push for Trebek made it look like the king of deadpan comedy and random facts was going to run away with this one, but Barker swiftly informed him that the price was wrong, bitch. Infamous host of the non-stop Read more:Cultural
Dude, you're gettin' a Dell! Quote of the Day 7/26 2008-07-28 12:55:44 -Stelios Phili, Jeff Luppino-Esposito, and Ali Starzyk“He couldn't stand working with her and not being with her. He's too upset."- An unspecified source close to Justin Long (the Mac guy in Mac vs. PC commercials) explaining why the actor chose to drop out of the upcoming roller-derby comedy "Whip It!" directed by his ex-girlfriend Drew Barrymore.A pretty good time to use this quote:When you ar Read more:Quote
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