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The Napoleon Dynamite of the '80s

GiggleSugar — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0700

Remember when Napoleon calmly took the stage in his unfashionable duds and moved awkwardly to the music for all his classmates to see? This chick does exactly that, but in the dark and on public access television. She thrusts, bounces, and masquerades around like some sort of monster out of the "Thriller" vid - but she's got no costume. Just head-to-toe spandex. Which is a far cry from thrilling, trust me. (Thanks, Best Week Ever!)

Group Does Thriller Dance on Subway

GiggleSugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:30:00 -0800

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Why is my morning commute not this interesting? All people ever do is listen to their iPods, read the paper, and sullenly sip their coffee. Here, a group of talented dancers gets up and does the zombie dance from "Thriller," and all the commuting zombies do is silently stare. What is wrong with you people?!

Thanks, eBaum's World!

One Thriller of a Commercial

GiggleSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0800

Gotta love them low-budget commercials, especially when they get their inspiration from Wacko Jacko. Since when do zombies and dead people make good car salesmen? And since when do car salesmen make good recording artists? Since never- that's why this commercial is a real ~~thriller~~ doozy. (And also why I secretly love every second of it!)

Flashback: Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

GiggleSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:00:00 -0700

This was before Michael Jackson became Wacko Jacko. Inspired by George Romero's classic zombie film Night of the Living Dead, this video for "Thriller" combines a film-like narrative, a killer song, amazing dancing, and....zombies! Enjoy.

When Harry Met Sally: The Untold Story

GiggleSugar — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:00:00 -0800

Although re-cut to look like a romantic comedy, the movie was originally written to be a psychological thriller depicting the transforming power of love- that is, Harry became stalker-style scary and that tableside orgasm she famously faked was a big SOS...but, in the end, all the world did was LOL.

Bollywood + "Thriller" = Super-Freaky Fun For All

GiggleSugar — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:02:00 -0800

It only makes sense that "Bollywood," the Indian Hollywood, would do a version of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video. There's crazy over-choreographed dancing, mucho hip-thrusting, and lots of bad acting. Nothing like a fresh take on a freaky classic.

Front Page: Yankees Win Its 27th World Series

TresSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:57 -0800

Fans celebrated after the Yankees won their 27th World Series last night, beating the Phillies seven to three in game six. - New York Post
The UN is relocating 600 of its staff members in Afghanistan after the workers there suffered an attack by the Taliban. - AP
Rihanna told Diane Sawyer that it was a mistake to go back to Chris Brown after he beat her. - PopSugar
Glenn Beck might save the publishing industry, as he carves out on-air time to interview authors of thrillers. - New York Times
A sex tape allegedly prompted dethroned Miss California Carrie Prejean to settle a lawsuit against pageant officials. - CNN
Kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard, now reunited with her family, may have Stockholm syndrome. - SF Gate

I Believe This Is What You Call "Givin' It All You Got"

GiggleSugar — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:00:00 -0800

Nevermind that "all you got" is pretty awful. It's the effort that counts, right? I have no idea why Lola Perazzo, performing the "Thriller" dance on the awesome '80s talent show "Stairway to Stardom," didn't make it big. It wasn't for lack of trying! (And a note to all you American Apparel addicts out there - this is where AA's love of Spandex came from. Be afraid. Be very, very afraid.)

British TV Tries to Capture Truth About Domestic Violence

TresSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0700

The BBC has put together a five-part thriller about domestic violence just in time for domestic violence awareness month. The TV series, titled Criminal Justice 2, is being hailed as an accurate and moving depiction of abusive relationships.

Criminal Justice 2 takes a critical look at Britain's criminal justice system through the eyes of one individual: an abused woman who retaliates against her abuser. The main character, Juliet, suffers abuse at the hands of her husband, a handsome and respected lawyer. After stabbing him, she lands in the criminal justice system, where she meets much scrutiny. The movie explores questions of psychological and sexual abuse and tries to uncover whether society helps victims of domestic violence regain their sense of self, or whether it makes their problems worse.

I wish I saw thoughtful programs like this on American television more regularly. Would you tune in?

Real or Fake: World Records Made in Mexico This Year

TresSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Last month, thousands of Mexicans, including impersonator "Hector Jackson," performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance with hopes of breaking the world record. While the success of the wannabe zombies is still under review by the Guinness Book of World Records, Mexico has already officially captured many records this year. The New York Times dedicated some reporting resources this week to the topic. It seems Mexicans take the Guinness Book of World Records very seriously, and the Times is happy to cover all their efforts. Before you go read the piece (linked at the end of this quiz), see if you can spot the real records made in Mexico from the fakes.

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