I know how popular this song is here in “da club”…
…But this parody was classic…
MAKE ME SOUND LIKE A ROBOT FROM AFRICA. LOL
PS, BIG UP to Cher for being the originator. I wanted to make you a mashup of Kanye West and Cher as a joke, but I couldn’t find her accapella. Maybe someone else will put in the work and make it happen…imagine it:
No, seriously. We really did go to Jerry Jackson’s house. It looks exactly like it does in this video. His mom is the best, too–she baked us fresh cartoon cookies (huge fan).
mike
ATTORNEY: Do you know if your daughter has ever been involved in voodoo?
WITNESS: We both do.
ATTORNEY: Voodoo?
WITNESS: We do.
ATTORNEY: You do?
WITNESS: Yes, voodoo.
ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
WITNESS: Uh, he’s twenty.
ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you shittin’ me?
ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?
WITNESS: Uh…. I was gettin’ laid!
ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Are you shittin’ me? Your Honour, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?
ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Now whose death do you suppose terminated it?
ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Guess.
ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All my autopsies are performed on dead people. Would you like to rephrase that?
ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
WITNESS: Oral.
ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy on him!
ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?
WITNESS: Huh …. are you qualified to ask that question?
And the best for last:
ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.
mike
Every Monday, the six of us get together at the studio to review the songs’ progress. Since some of the work is being done at home, we use this weekly check-up time to catch up and stay organized. Every few weeks, we vote on the songs, giving them an A-F grade. The votes are tallied, and we keep a running list of which songs we like best. “C” votes and below generally fall off the list pretty quickly. Right now, we’re got about 15 songs that are getting A’s…but sometimes an “A” isn’t good enough…
Photos by Frank Maddocks.
mike
I was just researching something online, which led me to a Beatles song, which led me to a list of their releases. Check out the year of release (UK) on these albums:
Help!– Aug ’65
Rubber Soul– Dec ’65
Revolver– Aug ’66
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band– June ’67
The Beatles (a.k.a. ‘The White Album’)– Nov ’68
Yellow Submarine– Jan ’69
Abbey Road– Sept ’69
Yes I left out a couple albums, which were re-releases of material.
These guys released seven classic albums and did a lifetime of evolving in the span of four years. We all need to step our shit up. I’m going to the studio.
mike
“D&D Project LP” (1995)
Produced by DJ Premier / Feat. Mad Lion, Doug E. Fresh, KRS-One, Fat Joe, Smif-N-Wessun & Jeru The Damaja.
Back in high school, I had this on vinyl and used to remix the hell out of it. I think I did 2 or 3 remixes of it, just for practice. I don’t know where those remixes went, but I’m sure they were…not as good as the Premier beat on the original!
mike
Incidentally, I would feel guilty omitting the fact that MOCA, JANM, and museums of their kind deserve your support. In tough financial times, these institutions are hit pretty hard. Whether you want to donate money, or simply visit to take in their incredible collections and exhibits, your help is appreciated.
mike
From Mr. Nice Guy: I have been through a lot over the past ten years, and I am at the point where I am looking to get my foot into the door. Can you examine me, my abilities, my band GryN (www.myspace.com/GryNpa), and some of the videos I have created to express my form of art? What are my strengths, and what are my weaknesses? I know it’s a lot to ask, but I am confident that if you give me the attention, you will not have wasted your time.
Firstly, the music is cool, kinda a neo-reggae or ska sound mixed with some modern alternative rock…but I’d rather talk about how you’re meeting new fans.
It may be obvious, but a lot of new artists miss an obvious step: when thinking about where you’re promoting online and offline, go where fans will most likely be. Promote RELENTLESSLY in a large variety of places where they listen to something similar. What well-known band’s fans might like you guys: Sublime? Flobots? Jack Johnson? Aquabats? No Doubt? I’m not saying you guys sound like those other bands, but there is definitely enough of a connection that you should go to all of their message boards, make some friends, and let people know you exist.
When you play shows (which you should) make sure to record them, put your best song(s) up online, and show your new friends and fans where they are.
Also…my first impression was that the name is a little weird (sorry). Maybe there’s a great story behind Gryn / GryNpa, but nonetheless. I’d say that might be something you want to think about 
Once you settle on a name and build a fanbase, changing the name is a difficult task, and can potentially cost you a lot of fans. Get the best name and stick with it.
Lastly, there’s no bio on the front of the myspace page! You’ve got to have one. People want to know who you guys are, and what you’re about. Is there a bigger message or story behind you guys personally that will enhance my experience with the music and group? Keep your bio succinct, compelling, and to-the-point.
Hope that’s helpful. By the way, you’ve got a lot of content on there already. Good songs and videos, so you’re off to a great start. And to any other artists who are reading: these things are definitely bases you should have covered. Make sure you do, and move on from there.
mike
Note From Mike: Yesterday was a busy day! I was going to post a clip of the inauguration, but since it’s available everywhere else, I decided not to post. Also, Happy Birthday to Mr. Rob Bourdon–we had a nice dinner last night to celebrate. On a random note, congratulations to Shepard Fairey — his famous Obama piece has been inducted into the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian. Pretty amazing, considering the guerilla art /graffiti nature of his past campaigns!
Now, on to Secret Asian Man’s post.
Some people call it Free Running or Parkour, but this guy is apparently the Urban Ninja. Incredible skills, terrible mini ponytail. Still no word on why he suddenly starts fighting a Muay Thai kickboxer whilst on a roof top.
Craziest thing is Jackie Chan can probably still do most of these tricks and he’s in his mid 50′s. My knees hurt when I get up from the couch. I’m old.
-Secret Asian Man
A new contributor, Mordechai. He found this gem for us all to enjoy!
From David Letterman: “The Top 10 Things I Will Actually Miss About Bush”
mike
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