While I was surfing for info on my last post on the TV show Rules of Engagement, I came across someone else's review of the show. They referred to David Spade as a "comic genius". Really?? David Spade? Some might argue that the phrase comic genius is an oxymoron, but it got me to thinking about who I would consider a comic genius or as I prefer to call them - comic … [Read more...] about Comic Genius / Comic Giants
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What Madonna and I Have In Common
Madonna has created a clothing line to be sold through H&M stores starting on March 22. What I find most surprising—given her infamous costumes over the years—is that she didn't already have a line of clothing. I've decided to take this as a sign that it's time for my own line of clothing. Even more exclusive than Madonna's rags (trust me, nobody will be … [Read more...] about What Madonna and I Have In Common
Why I Probably Won’t See Borat
Andrew Tobias has a friend who appears in a scene in the movie. Basically, the location scouts lied to him and pretended to be making a documentary about something else. Then Borat walked in and behaved rudely: I’m in “Borat”...much to my embarrassment. Borat tried to check into The Adolphus, and I had security throw him out. He was making racial slurs, spouting profanity, … [Read more...] about Why I Probably Won’t See Borat
Natalie Tells It Like It Is
I missed this when it happened, but I guess Natalie Portman was trying to break out of her Star-Wars/princess/Sesame Street/kiddie-movie image, and picked an SNL bit to do it: Natalie Tells It Like It Is I never used to pay much attention to her, but after seeing this video, I think I'm getting a bit of a crush. I think you will too. [link repaired 12/31/2006] … [Read more...] about Natalie Tells It Like It Is
Mel Gibson and those F*****g Jews
Got this bit about Mel Gibson's recent DUI bust from TMZ.com: Once inside the car, a source directly connected with the case says Gibson began banging himself against the seat. The report says Gibson told the deputy, "You mother f****r. I'm going to f*** you." The report also says "Gibson almost continually [sic] threatened me saying he 'owns Malibu' and will spend all of his … [Read more...] about Mel Gibson and those F*****g Jews