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Intervention Has Never Been So Fun

GiggleSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:06:20 -0700

I'm having a hard time breaking my addition to A&E's Intervention. (Though I guess it could be worse.) Perhaps a song is in order?

See more Kristin Chenoweth videos at Funny or Die

How Stephen Colbert "Rocked" the '80s

GiggleSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:15:00 -0700

Hard to believe, but Stephen Colbert was the lead in a band back in the '80s. It was a time when love songs and power ballads dominated the airwaves and young Stephen had no problem playing the part of a hard-core ~~rocker~~ stalker. (He had a problem obeying that pesky restraining order, but a "special hidden message" had to be delivered to a "special hidden lady." It just had to.) But those days are long gone and, thankfully, his heavy eyeliner and tight-ass jeans are too.

Brains. Brains. Brains. Omigod! Brains.

GiggleSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:02:00 -0700

Our countdown to Halloween continues with this monster packed parody of Kelly and her hunt for shoes. But Amber here needs to feed her need for- omigod- BRAINS! (If only young Hollywood could share her cravings...)

The Beverly Hills 90210 Theme Song Revisited

GiggleSugar — Wed, 16 May 2007 13:00:00 -0700

I haven't a clue why, but I like what these boys did. Watch what happens when two 90210 fans play dress-up and re-shoot the opening credits for the show. Their impersonations are dead on, although Brenda could tame those brows a bit and Kelly's hair desperately needs a hot oil treatment. Donna actually looks hotter, but Andrea...poor Andrea. (Thanks, BWE!)

Where the Sidewalk Bends? Shel Silverstein's Dark Side

TresSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Am I the last person to learn that prolific children's poet Shel Silverstein had another life as a writer of decidedly adult content? Feels like it! Besides writing Johnny Cash's hit song "A Boy Named Sue," he started his career at Playboy, where he continued to contribute until his death.

To me, his poems were the epitome of childhood simplicity and playfulness. So, I was surprised to read one of his lesser-known poems, "The Perfect High." With Silverstein's trademark couplets beating like nursery rhymes, the tale of Gimmesome Roy searching for the perfect high reads like a twisted parody of his children's poems. Here's my favorite part of the poem:

"What's happening, Fats?" says Roy with joy, "I've come to state my biz.
I hear you're hip to the perfect trip. Please tell me what it is.
For you can see," says Roy to he, "that I'm about to die,
So for my last ride, Fats, how can I achieve the perfect high?"

"Well, dog my cats!" says Baba Fats. "here's one more burnt-out soul,
Who's looking for some alchemist to turn his trip to gold.
But you won't find it in no dealer's stash, or on no druggist's shelf.
Son, if you would seek the perfect high - find it in yourself."

Did you know about Shel's, um, versatility? Are you surprised?

Grab Bag: Sci-Fi Guys To Boldly Go With

TresSugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:06:51 -0700

Check out some do-able sci-fi guys. - Lemondrop
Carl's Jr. looking for hot chicks eating burgers. Natch. - Feministing
Reasons Sarah Palin is bad - and good - for women in politics. - Jezebel
100 breakup songs of all time. - Em & Lo
Men talk about their worst sexual performances. - The Frisky
Lucky women who have orgasms in their sleep. - Smitten
The best 2-girls-1-cup parodies. Eeep! - Urlesque

Will Saltsman's Mixed CD Scandal Help His Campaign?

CitizenSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:30:24 -0800

Former Tennessee GOP leader Chip Saltsman incited quite a controversy this holiday when, as part of his campaign to be the next RNC chairman, he gave out copies of a mixed CD including conservative satirist Paul Shanklin's track, "Barack the Magic Negro." The song, which is set to the tune of "Puff the Magic Dragon," originally aired on Rush Limbaugh's talk radio show and has been described as a parody, but Saltsman's gift isn't sitting well with the media and most of the public. Current RNC Chairman Mike Duncan, who is seeking another term, even issued a statement saying it is "shocking" and "appalling."

Meanwhile, experts say the move hasn't hampered Saltsman's bid at all - in fact, it might have helped it. The chairman of the Maine Republican Party went on record saying it was "no big deal." Today, Politico reports RNC chairmanship hopefuls Duncan and Saul Anuzis could have hurt their campaigns by chastising Saltsman. Do you think it will all blow over?
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Briefing Book! GOP Official's Mix CD Includes Troubling Satire

LibertySugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Not-So-Pleasant Greeting: Former Tennessee GOP leader Chip Saltsman sent committee members a CD this Christmas featuring a 2007 parody song called "Barack the Magic Negro". - Wonkette
Caroline Dropping Bombshells: Caroline Kennedy says she will not support pal Mayor Bloomberg in his re-election effort and that she will not seek the Senate seat in 2010 should Patterson appoint someone else. - Donklephant
Future of Journalism: What will the news look like after the newspapers disappear? - GOOD
Cheney: "I don't have any idea" why I'm unpopular. - Huffington Post
Huckabee Show: Have you tuned in to Huckabee? - 236

Feel Good to Be Bad? You Need Obama on Your Shoulder!

CitizenSugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:42 -0700

Though will.i.am's video just picked up an Emmy, I venture there's something to be said for a little folk-music (and whistling!) in your political parody.

Mary Katharine Ham, recently of Townhall, made this deftly edited, quirkily catchy video about the choices you might make if you had your own, private Obama on your shoulder, devil/angel style.

With the little tiny voice saying "Obama!" and the fact that too many good songs can't fit in the word xenophobe, I can't decide if the concept of Obama following your every move is hilarious, creepy, or hilariously creepy. And the altar to Obama - too much needling, or just right?

My favorite joke is in the credits. . . see if you can spot it.

What? A Kucinich Girl?! (NSFW)

GiggleSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:00:00 -0800

We all have met the inane Obama girl. Here's a spoof on a regrettable genre that's already a parody of itself - the girl-for-a-presidential-candidate vid. At least this "Kucinich Girl" song has some hilarious lyrics: "He's sexy, he's vegan, he makes my heart sing . . ." Please ladies, can we be a little more serious about this upcoming election?!