Tag Archives: Videos

Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: Johnny Carson vs. Charlie Callas

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

UPDATE (1/27/16) – See the end of this post for some important clarification about what we now know is an urban legend! Johnny Carson’s name means little to most people under 30, but, for folks of a certain generation (especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Television, Videos | Tagged Awkwardness, Commentary, Johnny Carson, Television, The Tonight Show, Tonight Show, Videos | 21 Comments

Robot Movies Are Always Good

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Or, if not “good,” at least “watchable.” But it looks like Hugh Jackman and company will put the premise-I-just-made-up to the test with 2011’s Real Steel. If Transformers could somehow have a baby with Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Movies, Videos | Tagged Commentary, Hugh Jackman, Movies, Reel Steel, Robot History Month, Robots, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, Videos | 3 Comments

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’d like to take this opportunity to drive the brow-o-meter down to its basest level for the first time ever with a video that has nothing whatsoever to do with this or any other holiday. Enjoy!

Posted in Commentary, Videos | Tagged Aww, Babies, Commentary, Cute, Dogs, Videos | Leave a comment

Not the Best Dog-Removal I’ve Ever Seen

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Here’s a video that’s been making the rounds over the past few days. Watch it first: The most remarkable thing about this footage is the complete inability of anyone at this soccer match in Turkey to get the dog off … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports, Videos | Tagged Animals, Asia Minor, Commentary, Dogs, German Shepherds, Soccer, Sports, Turkey, Videos | 3 Comments

More Non-Consensual Fun with Animals

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Don’t let the title alarm you. A few weeks back, I discussed a controversial magic trick involving Chinese goldfish and possibly magnets.* Another equally-impressive-slash-disturbing trick has come my way in the form of the video you see below. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Videos | Tagged Animal Cruelty, Animals, Commentary, General Culture and News, Magic, Misleading Titles, Videos | 1 Comment

Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: Clive Anderson vs. The Bee Gees

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Tom Garrett

In light of, um, recent events, I thought now might be an opportune time to delve into the subject of awkward moments in the history of television / music / movies / etc. This forgotten (or, in America, unseen) gem … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music, Television, Videos | Tagged Awkwardness, Bee Gees, Clive Anderson, Commentary, Music, Television, TV, Videos | 25 Comments

The Mel Gibson Comeback Special

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Gather ’round, children, and prick up your ears for this tale of redemption. Mel Gibson’s upcoming film “The Beaver”* represents a make-or-break** comeback attempt for the erstwhile Sexiest Man Alive. Rather than explain the premise, I present the self-explanatory trailer … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Movies, Videos | Tagged Apologies, Beavers, Comebacks, Commentary, Jodie Foster, Mea Culpa, Mel Gibson, Movies, Public Relations, Rehabilitation, The Beaver, Trailers, Videos | 4 Comments

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 →