Tag Archives: Humor

Random Jaw-Dropping 80’s Moment: The Hitler Rap

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’m pretty confident this wouldn’t fly today. As part of the soundtrack to his 1983 movie “To Be or Not to Be,” Mel Brooks recorded (as Hitler!) a Fuhrer-themed rap song entitled “To Be or Not to Be (The Hitler … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Movies, Music, Videos | Tagged 1980's, Carl Carlton, Commentary, Germany, History, Hitler, Humor, Lyrical Genius, Mel Brooks, Movies, Music, Nazis, Nazism, Puttin' on the Ritz, Rap, She's a Bad Mama Jama, Taco, The 80's, To Be or Not to Be, Videos, World War II | 4 Comments

A Shameless Plea for Twitter Followship

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’ve been extremely pleased with the growth of this very young website so far. I struggle to come up with any complaints whatsoever about the subject. Buuuuuuut . . . if you twist my arm, I have to say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Site Stuff | Tagged Humor, Internet, Mark Sanchez, Neil Hamburger, Shamelessness, Site Stuff, Social Media, Twitter | 4 Comments

Justin Bieber: A Narrative Lyrical Analysis

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Tom Garrett

On the heels of one of the greatest injustices in recorded human history, I now turn my attention to the incomparable Justin Drew Bieber. I referred to Lady Gaga as a “near-prodigy” last week. There’s no qualifier necessary for Bieber. … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music | Tagged Baby, Bieber, Commentary, Grammys, Humor, Ludacris, Lyrics, Music, Pop | 7 Comments

Lady Gaga’s “Telephone”: A Narrative Lyrical Analysis

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Lady Gaga.* Two words synonymous with “Understated songwriting.” Tackling the subtleties of the work of a performer with a proverbial finger on the very pulse of popular culture can modestly be described as daunting. Yet, that’s what we’ve attempted. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music | Tagged Beyonce, Gaga, Humor, Lady Gaga, Lyrics, Music, Pop, Telephone, Tisch School of the Arts | 6 Comments

Two and a Half Memo

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom Garrett

The shocking news this week that Charlie Sheen had once again endured a run-in with substance abuse a hernia prompted CBS to take swift, internal action related to Sheen’s hit television show, Two and a Half Men. The cash … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Television | Tagged Charlie Sheen, Humor, Sitcoms, Television, Train Wrecks, TV, Two and a Half Men | 3 Comments

Miley Cyrus: A Narrative Lyrical Analysis

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Due to the multi-layered and largely cryptic messages used by musical sensation Miley Cyrus* in her compositions, I’ve decided to provide a Rosetta-Stone-esque primer for one of her songs: “Party in the U.S.A.” This thought-provoking piece has had me … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music | Tagged Achy-Breaky, Humor, Lyrics, Miley Cyrus, Music, Party in the USA, Pop | 174 Comments

Cream of the Travel Mall Crop

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I recently had occasion to travel by train. Of the many benefits of rail travel, perhaps chief among them, is the complimentary “Travel Mall” catalog included in each seat-back. Not only is this delightful periodical choc full of amazing gift … Continue reading →