Nope, no job offers from YouTube yet...

The real title of this entry would be Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog. If Deb wasn't such a wise-arse. I bought all 3 Dr. Horrible episodes on itunes over the summer. I don't know why I kept putting off watching. A musical written by Buffy's Joss Whedon, starring Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion. Seriously, how could you go wrong? Finally watched them on my iphone on the long drive to NC. Totally loved them. Even on the teeny screen. Reminded me of the Buffy musical. And Little Shop of Horrors. And an episode of Scrubs. Recently re-watched on a larger screen. And I found out that you can watch the whole thing on-line for free. Or you can watch little clips on you-tube. Or I guess you could support the artists and purchase the series. Pretty sure it's only available on itunes right now though. Heard it's coming to DVD soon with a commentary track all in song. How fun is that!?

Two of my favorite songs:

funny Windows ad - who knew?

I actually think this is an amusing ad. Says nothing about the product, but that's okay 'cause I don't want the product. I kind of forgot about Jerry Seinfeld. Zach Braff from Scrubs is totally trying to be him, huh? And Bill Gates is kind of adorable. I totally dig his philanthropy as well...

Rapture

Now as a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan I admit I do enjoy a a good apocalypse story... But give me a break. Yeah, I'd say there is a reason they are down playing Palin's religious background. Yeah, yeah and I know the article says that people misunderstand the actual beliefs of Assembly of God members. Judge for yourself...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/08/palin.pastor/index.html

You know who else downplays the A of G connection? TLC. Hardly ever mentioned on Jon and Kate Plus 8. Only once they showed their church. Their website makes it more obvious. Still love them. But wouldn't vote for either of them for president.

Can you see it?

Every now and then I think Jack looks just like Matt. I was digging through some old pics yesterday and came across this first grade school photo of Matt. I couldn't find a pic of Jack with the same expression, but he totally makes it. The best I could do was his strained first day of school smile. I'll have to keep looking...

Halloween '08

Em and Jack refuse to let me pick their costumes anymore. I loved it before they had opinions - when I could coordinate them. This is what I would have done this year - Mario and Luigi. Easy and super cute!

Instead they are talking about a Clone Trooper and a zombie. Ugh. That is not fun. Or matchy...

Seriously...

Does the Republican party not have any qualified masscomm people? As if the rotating Windows scenes of America screensaver behind the podium of the RNC speakers wasn't bad enough... (none of whom spoke well/could read a teleprompter without looking like they were reading/engaged the audience at all - except for maybe Palin, who did well enough, but was a little too sarcastic for my liking) But seriously, who did the video montages for the candidates? Amateurish. Cheesy. Painful. Palin's by far the worst, which is a shame because she actually has a story that is interesting and might make people feel something. (Interesting aside, great article recommended by Deb's friend's Lisa's post... ) Anyhow, back to the lame-o montage. Check out the part at the end where she and J. Mac pop up under the rainbow. Ugh. A 10 year old could have done that montage in Power Point...

For the sake of comparison, here is Joe Biden's video from the DNC last week. I am not blind to the cheese factor here and there in his. But overall, much more professional and engaging. More video rather than still photos. And fewer "scenes of America" stock photos. And certainly no popping up under the rainbow...

Jack & Emma's favorite show

The kids discovered Wipeout at the Cape. (Grandma watches live TV in the evening...) I started tivoing it for them when we came home. But I think it was mostly a summer filler. Only 1 episode ever recorded. It's dumb but funny. (And has the E! Talk Soup guy) The kids howl with laughter while watching it. I'm hoping it's picked up again. I love listening to the kids as they're watching it. Here's a clip from the first episode.