For Your Amusement

Know how I have an unnatural love for the song "Rock Lobster"? Yeah, well, so does this guy:


Now here's another funny video that fans of The Simpsons will definitely want to check out. It's Hank Azaria talking about some of the many (many) voices he does for the series.

The 25 Most Baffling Toys From Around the World

Okay, I'm not sure these are the 25 most baffling toys ever, but they're certainly on the list. Needless to say, don't buy them for any impressionable children. I can think of a few adults who might appreciate them, but only ironically, like how most of us enjoy Journey.

Making TV Palatable: the Family Guy Crew

The Emmys apparently just took place. I missed it. Oops. That's what happens when you don't have a TV. However, it was, I repeat, the Emmys, so I don't actually care. I perused the dresses online later, so I got the important stuff taken care of. However, I did miss one worthwhile bit: the vocal stylings of Stewie and Brian. So here you go.

Oh, all right. Just for the hell of it, I'll throw in Peter's rendition of "Rock Lobster," too. 'Cause I'm all giving like that.

Never Trust Robots

It's a good bit of advice, no? Thanks to Boing Boing, I just today discovered the video for the classic Andrew Thompson song, "We're in Business."

Totally Daft

Chances are you've seen one or both of these videos before. If not, you need to watch them. The girl is god on a stick—she's just awesomely adorable and funky and talented. And she's not pulling the traditional sexpot routine, which is genuinely refreshing and makes her even cooler.

The hands...well, the video starts off slowly, but trust me—it gets better. Amazing even.

Oh, as a bonus, you can check out the slow version to see the chick's moves in slow-mo (a.k.a. real time).

Now I have the strange urge to own some Daft Punk. Huh.

Lily Allen, Jessica Rabbit, and Blogmusik

Yeah, I know it's been out for a while, but I'm still rather taken with this Mark Ronson/Lily Allen collaboration. Lily Allen by way of Jessica Rabbit is pretty freaking awesome. See?

Speaking of Lily Allen, I recently realized that her music rocks. She's like a girly version of The Streets. However, as I don't currently own her album, I've been making do by listening to it here. It's a good system (the whole streaming audio on demand idea), but the content is a bit spotty. Still, it's a good idea and awfully useful when you want to listen to music that you haven't gotten around to buying yet. (Yes, I buy my music.)

If I Could Turn Back Time...Oh, If Only!

Excuse me while I rub my temples and try to decide whether this is fabulously kitschy or sort of tragic. Probably a bit of both. I think I may need to own it. Anyway, brace yourself for the schlock and awe of '80s Cher Barbie.

Yeah, that's her infamous "If I Could Turn Back Time" ensemble. Which leads to my next point: Have you watched that video lately? Ever? Well, it's about time you do. Seriously. Go. Now. Watch.

After re-watching the video earlier today, I realized that I'd entirely forgotten (no, not Cher's assless...well, ass) that her son Elijah Blue plays guitar in the video. That must have been an experience, watching your mom hump cannons and gyrate in a glorified thong. Bet that one led to some great "your mom" jokes.

And, to further complete our journey into the bizarre, here's Meg Griffin's version from Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story. (Anyone else think it sounds like Rachael MacFarlane singing? Intentionally crappily, natch.)

In conclusion, we now know what would happen if Cher could turn back time. She would be Barbie.

Steve Jobs, Rest of World, Says DRM is a Sham

Damn straight. About bloody time that someone's officially acknowledging that DRM is a sham. Good for you, Steve Jobs. Now just make it so that other users on an iTunes network can listen to their peers' downloaded music rather than have a message pop up saying that I don't have proper authorization. Authorization my ass.
Now look what's happened. I've gone and gotten all worked up. Make it work, Stevieboy.

Distractions and Diversions

What ever would I do without ebaumsworld? Here are some choice selections for your viewing pleasure:

I've had this catchy little number stuck in my head for a week now. I think everyone's sorry, because I tend to burst into song and dance without the slightest provocation. I'm a kitty cat, bitch.

This kid is already on his way to becoming an icon, much like Star Wars boy.

Finally, for when you have a free nine-minute block of time, this short is hysterical. It defies description.

I promise to post something else not lifted from ebaumsworld later. I'll be away for the weekend, so I wanted to keep everyone entertained in my absence.