It’s like once you play you’re never the same.  It’s like The Ring, only no creepy wet dead girls climb out of the TV and you don’t die.  Unless you’re as hooked as this guy, because he really almost gets hit by a car. This is so awesome, it totally made my day.  And now I’m going to go play some Prisoner of Society.

Thanks to Drop Dead Chris for sharing!

Ouch.  You know you’ve been there.

Thanks to Miss G for sharing!

UPDATE: I realized the original video had been taken down by the user, so I found this condensed version. Although in my opinion the longer buildup is funnier, but I think you’ll find this almost as funny.

Nevertheless, I absolutely need to share with you the following political satire.  It mimics the infamous “I’m Fucking Matt Damon,” and for those of you that may be experiencing some election anxiety, this should give you a nice reprieve.  Unless, of course, you are voting for “the other guy” and in that case you probably won’t like it.  

Or….maybe….

Thanks to my sis for sharing, and big props to her coworker et al for making it!! (Love the Perez shout!)

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN ‘08 ON NOVEMBER 4TH!

To find your nearest polling location, go here.

You may remember I told you I attended the release party for Sikamor Rooney’s self-titled record at the Mercury Lounge.  If you don’t, just scroll down a bit and I’ll remind you.  Anyway, I showed up a little late, thinking I had some time before the band of the hour started their set, assuming they would be the final band to play. Well, I was wrong.  They played first.  Is it customary for bands who are having record release parties to play first?  Everyone knows people show up late to everything, shouldn’t that band play last?  Oh well, I guess it doesn’t matter. Because of all of this, however, I only was able to listen to a couple songs of their set, kicking myself the entire time for not getting my ass in gear a little sooner. Fortunately, I know people, and was able to get my hands on a CD. Good thing, too, because I’ve been having a lot of fun with these guys.  

To have a listen go here.  There were no YouTube videos that had decent sound quality, so you’re going to have to not be lazy about this and just click the damn link.  You’ll have fun, I promise.

PS – Thanks to the sis and her super-cute-but-WAY-too-young-for-me-friend!  I had a blast!

…Or maybe tomorrow.  There’s some really good TV on tonight.

If you’re thinking that I’ve just been lazy about blogging rather than just being busy and not having any time, I am here to tell you that you’re probably right WRONG!  Here are some things I’ve been doing instead of blogging:

1. Attending Sikamor Rooney’s record release party at the Mercury Lounge.  Also playing that night was Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head (yes, that is the band’s name), and The Gay Blades.  All three bands were Super Awesome, and a music byte will be following soon for each.  

(Souvenirs)

2. Going back to the scene of the crime by heading to the preseason Giants vs. Jets game at Giants Stadium.  This will also follow with a blog post, but for now let’s just say that once I sat in the sun drinking beers for a couple of hours, any worry or nervousness I had about getting arrested for trespassing melted right away.  See?

3. Spending a ridiculous amount of money lot of time in a veterinarian office for a cat with an injured paw.  I won’t bore you all with the details by following this one up with a blog post, but I have to tell you, watching your cat come off anesthesia while trying to figure out how to walk with a bandaged paw and see around the satellite collar offers hours of entertainment.  Can’t you just imagine?

4. Going to see the staggeringly funny Broadway musical Avenue Q.  I can’t remember the last time I laughed continuously for two and a half hours, and I feel so much closer to my mother now that I’ve sat next to her as we watch muppets have fucking nasty ass sex on stage.  There’s nothing more liberating, let me tell you.

5. Eating at Carmine’s, Blue Smoke, Roy’s, and the Chip Shop.  I don’t usually eat out this much, and my ass is starting to remind me of that fact.  Time to get back on the Wii Fit.

(Chip Shop)

6. Buying the awesomely huge mug you see below as a souvenir.  It seriously fits an entire 12-cup pot of coffee in it.  My mornings have not been quite the same since.

7. Being able to see the NYC Waterfalls.  Twice.  

8. Exploring new music genres by going to the record release party of Brooklyn Academy’s “Bored of Education.” I had a great time, thanks mostly to the Sparks girls for feeding me free cans all night long.  They even gave me slap bracelets!  Hello?  How sweet is THAT?!?

9. Getting the most out of the last couple of weeks of beautiful weather by sitting in McCarren Park watching the neighborhood do the same.  Check out the awesome Great Dane I always see chillin’ with his dad:

10. Sitting on my couch for 36 hours this weekend watching nothing but the Palladia channel, which apparently is a new HD channel that plays nothing but live music from festivals both old and recent.  It’s like how MTV used to be, when all they played was videos and you never wanted to change the channel for fear that you might miss whatever might be playing next.  Except this is in HD and it’s live AND they only play a commercial like once every 30 minutes and it’s a 1 minute ad for the Christian Children’s Fund.  This channel is hypnotizing, and as a bonus I’m burning off some of the calories from #5 by dancing in my apartment living room.    

As you can see I’ve been kinda super busy which is why I haven’t blogged in a month, but I know there’s no excuse.  So to make it up to all of you I thought I’d share a little taste of what happens to Mamba after a few too many glasses of wine.  In this clip I’ve been trying to take four quick pictures in a row and “vogue” in a different position for each, but apparently this time I clicked the button for “video” instead.  Do not ask any questions.  I do not know why I wanted to do this.  Remember what I told you about the wine.  And enjoy:

Be back soon.

Anyone who knows me knows I love any music that has a chick and a piano.  Certain albums or songs from Fiona Apple or Tori Amos have gotten me through some serious times, both good and bad.  More recently, however, these old standbys just weren’t cutting it in helping me handle the enormity of my current situation.  My sister recommended that I listen to Adele, so I checked out a few Youtube videos, and downloaded the album.  I have to give my sister credit for this one; Adele is just what I need right now.  And while the following video may not directly relate to the way I am feeling lately, some of her others do, and that’s good enough for me!  

If you want to see if Adele will be your friend, go here.  For her blog, tour dates, and other fun stuff, go here.

PS – I know technically this is a chick with a piano that someone else is playing, but close your eyes and pretend people! Pretend GODDAMMIT!