Leave it Alone
April 9, 2008
Legendary black rockers, Living Colour with one of their classics. Core Glover, the vocalist, is the brother of Danny Glover. Also check out the excellent video for the rockin’ Ausländer.
On a related note: Here is Monty Python with the People’s Front of Judea (or is it the Popular Front of Judea?).
Eco-Friendly Iraq War?
April 6, 2008
Bullshit and the Media
April 1, 2008
Poll: Bullshit Is Most Important Issue For 2008 Voters
Bring Your Daughter To War Day
March 26, 2008
Iraq Strategies
March 21, 2008
This is about 2 years old now but its still relevant - Clarke and Dawe on Iraq strategies.
They’ve also recently done a sketch on the subprime mortgage crisis.
Israel Defends Itself
March 20, 2008
Canadian satire of Israel’s right to ‘defend’ itself against ‘terrorists.’
From Blacksmiths of Lebanon.
Islamofashion!
February 18, 2008
You’ve heard of Islamofascism but have you heard of Islamofashion? (Thanks to Sabbah’s blog)
Serves Him Right
January 9, 2008
Too bad not every blowhard gets his due in such timely fashion. (Thanks Dave)
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has admitted he was wrong to brand the scandal of lost CDs containing the personal data of millions of Britons a “storm in a teacup” after falling victim to an internet scam.
The outspoken star printed his bank details in a newspaper to try and make the point that his money would be safe and that the spectre of identity theft was a sham.
He also gave instructions on how to find his address on the electoral roll and details about the car he drives.
However, in a rare moment of humility Clarkson has now revealed the stunt backfired and his details were used to set up a £500 direct debit payable from his account to the British Diabetic Association.
The charity is one of many organisations that do not need a signature to set up a direct debit.
HungVP158 Takes on Striking Writers
November 18, 2007
From TruthDig: “There’s one big built-in advantage that many striking WGA members have over the studio honchos they’re feuding with: real creative talent. This clip, made by “Colbert Report” writers, showcases their flair for parody, reminding producers why they’re indispensable while mercilessly lampooning the executives.”.
Cut Nazi Jews Scene in ‘Life of Brian’ DVD
November 17, 2007
(Thanks Butnessel)
From the JTA.
The director of “Life of Brian” said he regrets cutting a “Nazi Jews” scene due to its current relevance in Israel.
The scene in the Monty Python film has been restored to a new DVD edition of the 1979 satire of the life of Jesus. The “Otto” scene depicts a mustachioed first century Jewish fascist whose followers sport symbols combining the Star of David with swastikas.
Terry Jones, the director and an alumnus of the comedy troupe, told the Daily Telegraph in an interview published Monday that he did not cut the scene for taste reasons.
“It was a very funny scene, but it wasn’t relevant, it wasn’t part of the story,” Jones said. “When I took it out, the film just flowed so much better.”
Jones now regrets cutting the scene.
“I think what it addressed is extremely relevant today with what’s going on in Israel,” he said.
Eric Idle, a fellow Python who wrote the scene, “put his finger on something; it was quite prophetic.” Jones said.
