distributed humor
The photoshops on Fark have been running quite dry (lame) for some time, but lately a couple of good ones have crept up. This afternoon, a photoshop thread was started for Farkers to start a political flame war using Magic the Gathering Cards. It’s a really long thread, but it’s definitely worth picking through.
Go read him NOWNOWNOW!
Edit: I should have added the disclaimer that most of you will not “get” JeffK at all. Read at your own risk.
Before Kevin Federline and Britney Spears were married, sources were reporting that Federline was in the works of making his own clothes line (Britney claims that he “has great style”, which is true if you consider “great style” to be the high fashion of K-Mart Blue Light Specials), his own rap CD (wtf?) and, more recently, opening a dance studio with Michael Jackson’s father (I won’t even go there).
We were hoping none of these were really true but earlier this week, sources were reporting that Federline was working on a CD which he brought home and played for Britney, who allegedly laughed upon hearing it and said he would sell ‘a hundred, maybe a thousand copies’ if he was lucky.
Well, apparently his rap album that he’s recording with producer Disco D. (whoever the hell that is) has been leaked onto the internet. I haven’t been able to listen to it yet because I’m at work and because I’m afraid that I will implode upon hearing his voice, but if anyone actually listens to this, please, I am begging you, comment below and let us know how horrid this is. The song is apparently called “Y’all Ain’t Ready” — and you know, he’s got that right.
Considering how much I write about current television programs, you’d think that I watch a lot of it. I really don’t; it just gives me something to write about. And when I do watch TV, I’m an extreme channel changer so I don’t watch just one show – I am watching anywhere between three to five shows at one time. I like to drift in and out of different shows because even if you miss a couple minutes of something, you can generally figure out what happened. Well, unless it’s the Food Network’s Spooky Cake Competition, because you know my ass is glued to that action.
When it comes to television and ratings, for some reason the 20-something demographic is the highly coveted viewer for many stations. And I am not sure why, because a lot of them (or you or your peers – whomever I’m speaking to) really don’t know what the hell is so funny anymore. For some odd reason, television producers are bringing back things that were cool right around the time the now-20-somethings were born, and many of them are hanging on to the principle that these things used to be cool and funny, yet are no longer what they once were. Their prime has passed. Let them go. Aren’t sure which ones I’m talking about? Here are two for you:
Late last night (early this morning for some of us), the guys at Homestarrunner finally got the Halloween update on the site. Bonus: It’s a choose your own adventure.
The Book of Revelation forewarns us of the coming events that will lead us to the end of the age – the end of time itself when Christ, the Son of God, returns to the earth like a thief in the night and all mankind will be judged. Recent events are indicative of Biblical prophecies, and many believe we are living in the fabled “last days”.
There is strong evidence to support these theories as world events continue to develop. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and wars – Christ himself warned his followers that these things would happen, but not to be afraid as it was all a sign of the end. And also, he said, pray for Israel. In the last days, the Bible warns us that all nations will turn against Israel. What an appropriate reminder we have currently, of Iran and Syria being so vocal about “wiping Israel off the map.”
Scoffers, be wary. Naysayers, take heed. For if these things were not enough to convince you, a new and merciless evil has arisen this week that will convince you that the world is indeed living out its final days:
Ashlee Simpson’s new album debuted at #1.
I ask you – no, I charge you with this: How in the hell did this talentless buffoon who looks like some sort of electrocuted albino goth who can neither sing nor dance make it to #1? The end is near. Oh yes. Deliver us, O Lord, from this tasteless and MTV-saturated generation.
So far, Puff Daddy is 0 and 2 for making anything. But that doesn’t stop him, oh no. That’s because he’s like a mall developer whose biggest attraction is an old, disgusting Sears that no one shops in. Bound and determined, this entrepreneur will go to great lengths to polish up any smelly turd and sell it to the masses.
Let’s recap. There was a Making the Band 1, but King Peen had nothing to do with it. In fact, I barely even remember this show. If I am correct, someone auditioned a bunch of guys and made a boy band. It was a horrible flop. Not that I’m complaining; this boy band sucked and disappeared just as quickly as they had come in.
Perhaps this reality show had great ratings, and that’s what gave someone the bright idea for a Puff Daddy version of the show. Maybe it was even something from Diddy’s own mind. I don’t know, but P. Diddy’s Making the Band was born.
The best five minutes of your life begins when you click this link. I cannot even say in words. I cried.
Previously, I expressed my frustration over the number of Americans between the ages of 18 – 24 who do not vote, and a large percentage of that age group whose primary source of news is satire – namely, Jon Stewart. From time to time I like to ask people in this demography why they did not vote in presidential elections, and to no surprise, the answers I receive are usually the same: “Politics are stupid; it’s all stupid. I don’t agree with anyone.”
After giving this a great deal of thought, I have come to the conclusion that many of the programs and campaigns aimed at this demography are actually doing more harm than good. Humor and satire rule the day when it comes to wooing the younger voter to the ballot box, however, as this has proven more and more ineffectual, the level of sarcasm slopped on top of these attempts has increased to painful decibels. It is my opinion that sarcasm-overkill is creating the mindset in younger voters that politics are stupid, and is ultimately deemphasizing the importance in voting and the long-term effects of individuals in office. As I obviously enjoy humor and satire as much as the next person, the level of bullshit being slapped onto important issues are doing more harm than good. It is time to pare back to news Cliffnotes with some simple satire.
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