Now on the the marketing brilliance that we all are subjected to. Below are my top three favorite commercials from this year's superbowl advertisements. (Sidenote - did you know that for 30 seconds of an ad shown during this year's superbowl cost $3.01 million dollars)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
True Meaning of Superbowl
This last weekend marks one of the biggest television events of the year, and I do love television. The Super Bowl, dun dun dun. I am a big fan of the sport and love all the build up for this one big game. However, my favorite part of Superbowl game day is the commercials. Now, I must give credit where it need be given. Congratulations New Orleans Saints!
Billy Joel and Elton John
This weekend I got to work probably one of the coolest shows I have ever seen. Sir Elton John and Billy Joel on one stage! Two baby grand pianos pushed up next to each other, a musical legend on either end. Billy would sing one of his hits, banging it out on the keyboard with Elton assisting piano play, then they would switch.
Elton John's Playlist
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues
Billy's Playlist
It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
Sir Elton John kept making eye contact with me during the show. I thought that he might have had a thing for me, and then I remembered that I wasn’t really his type. Oh well, he sure entertained me.
The Bachelor - Week 6
The Bachelor – Week 6
Hometown dates. I am going to try my hardest not to make fun of the families, for two reasons, they weren’t really the one’s who signed up with intentions of being on TV, therefore should be scrutinized less, and also no one has a story book family, no one.
Ok, starting us of on the hometown dates was Gia in beautiful New York, New York. I liked there date. I think that she is very fun and playful with him, taking pictures and such. Her mom seemed a little crazy. I don’t love that she was full heartedly encouraging her that Jake loved her and there would be a wedding. First off, you just met the guy, and you KNOW that he is dating 3 other women. I personally wouldn’t be that optimistic (and that goes to almost all the mothers on this episode). There didn’t seem to be that great of chemistry between her family and his, but then again I think that just goes back to Jake being awkward. I loved the kissing on the stoop at the end of the episode, so sex in the city.
Next on the chopping block was Ali. Ali looked super cute for their date. I think it was special that she took him to her grandmother’s house, however, that might not be the thing I would do with a “new” boyfriend. It meant a lot to her so don’t you think you would save that for someone you knew would be around. I guess if it was me, I would keep my hometown date light and fun, because meeting my family would be intense enough (sidenote – not even sure what I would do for fun with Jake in Blackfoot, ID, go to WalMart maybe?). Ali’s mom seemed a little monotone and boring to me, and same thing with Gia’s family, already planning their wedding.
Following Ali’s hometown was Tenly. I thought this hometown date was the most awkward. I get dance, as I used to be a dancer, but that was kind of awkward, maybe because of the cameras. You could tell she was nervous too. Also, Jake was totally feed the line, “she preformed a lyrical number…” No guy knows that that was a ‘lyrical’. No (straight) guy. I liked Tenly’s dad! He seemed like a really good guy that was smart and not too caught up in the ‘show’ aspect of it. I liked that he asked Jake if what they saw on TV from the Bachelorette was who he really is and not the way TV was making him see. Seems like a very valid question. I think that Tenly and Jake have the least physical attraction. And on a completely unrelated note, my family used to have that same dining table was Tenly’s family.
Finally, Vienna. The way she talked about her ‘daddy buying her new cars’ all the time, I was kind of expecting a much nicer looking home and living style. Her dad, a little crazy. For some reason I feel like he is the most physically attracted to Vienna. At least things weren’t super “mushy” with her family as they were with the others. (Sidenote – I am guessing Vienna tries to sleep with Jake on the overnight next week).
Then came the Ali drama. I do feel really bad for her. What a shitty (excuse my language) decision to have to make. And I think that you could tell it was sincerely hard for her to make that decision. I think that she made her decision to go home based on reality and facts. Jake did seem pretty torn up about it, but man did he shake it off by the time he got back upstairs. Almost disturbing how quickly he seems over it. I think Ali was regretting her decision as she drove away, but I think either way she would have had regrets. Have fun in the office on Monday, Ali.
All and all I would have to say that this was one of the more entertaining episodes in this dry season. Can’t wait to see who goes home next week. Prediction it is either Gia or Tenly. What did you all think?
Monday, February 8, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
The Bachelor - Week 5
I was recently asked which one of the girls left on the Bachelor was my favortie, my response, "none?"
Date 1 - China town. I thought this date was actually pretty cute. I loved the fortune cookie part. That was just presh! I think that Tenly and him have some good chemistry. However, I feel like she talks about her ex everytime they are together or she is being interviewed. Red flag? Her voice still kind of sends me over the edge.
Date 2 - 2 on 1. First off, I thought it was hilarious when Corrie read the card as Ali and Vienna to go on the date together. Funny stuff right there. I loved the place they went to for this date. Very beautiful. I thought that Vienna was being annoying towards Gia though. I agree with the girls that sometimes she says thing that she really doesn't need to be saying. I thought it was awkward that Vienna brought up Ali at the last rose ceremony with Gia there. I just think that is a conversation to have when you are alone. Gia and him were cute when they had there alone time. Kind of seemed like school kids flirting. When Vienna went looking for them, I was just like really?! I think she is insecure. Then when she got up to go see Jake later that night, and she TOLD Gia where she was going, ummm wow Vienna. I don't know what she was trying to accomplish by pulling that stunt. And I don't think there was much accomplished, expect she learned the halls of the winery pretty well. I was dying of laughter when Jake annouced he had "dirty thoughts". Haha. Oh boy.
Date 3 - Row boats and Science Centers. I think Corrie is cute, but they just didn't really have that great of chemisty. Especially on the row boat. It all seemed a little awkward. I wasn't too surprised that she went home. I was kind of shocked she was a virgin, to be honest.
Date 4 - Home court advantage. I actually liked Ali on this date. When she is with the other girls, I don't like her, alone with Jake I do. She also drived me crazy when he was asking her about last weeks rose ceremony, she kind of denied blowing up about Vienna. When last week she was all like, "I have to tell Jake, I have to tell him about her, blah blah blah".
So Tenly, Vienna, Gia, and Ali are the final four.
What are your thoughts on this week's exciting episode of The Bachelor?
Date 1 - China town. I thought this date was actually pretty cute. I loved the fortune cookie part. That was just presh! I think that Tenly and him have some good chemistry. However, I feel like she talks about her ex everytime they are together or she is being interviewed. Red flag? Her voice still kind of sends me over the edge.
Date 2 - 2 on 1. First off, I thought it was hilarious when Corrie read the card as Ali and Vienna to go on the date together. Funny stuff right there. I loved the place they went to for this date. Very beautiful. I thought that Vienna was being annoying towards Gia though. I agree with the girls that sometimes she says thing that she really doesn't need to be saying. I thought it was awkward that Vienna brought up Ali at the last rose ceremony with Gia there. I just think that is a conversation to have when you are alone. Gia and him were cute when they had there alone time. Kind of seemed like school kids flirting. When Vienna went looking for them, I was just like really?! I think she is insecure. Then when she got up to go see Jake later that night, and she TOLD Gia where she was going, ummm wow Vienna. I don't know what she was trying to accomplish by pulling that stunt. And I don't think there was much accomplished, expect she learned the halls of the winery pretty well. I was dying of laughter when Jake annouced he had "dirty thoughts". Haha. Oh boy.
Date 3 - Row boats and Science Centers. I think Corrie is cute, but they just didn't really have that great of chemisty. Especially on the row boat. It all seemed a little awkward. I wasn't too surprised that she went home. I was kind of shocked she was a virgin, to be honest.
Date 4 - Home court advantage. I actually liked Ali on this date. When she is with the other girls, I don't like her, alone with Jake I do. She also drived me crazy when he was asking her about last weeks rose ceremony, she kind of denied blowing up about Vienna. When last week she was all like, "I have to tell Jake, I have to tell him about her, blah blah blah".
So Tenly, Vienna, Gia, and Ali are the final four.
What are your thoughts on this week's exciting episode of The Bachelor?
Monday, February 1, 2010
Avatar
Fore warning: This post is a little nerdy.
This weekend I finally went and saw Avatar!!! I had been wanting to see this flick since Christmas time. However, I am glad I held out from watching it in Idaho Falls' cinema, because I got to see it in Seattle Center's iMax theater.
Tickets were purchased almost a week and half before show date, and even at that the shows were sold out till the 10:45 showing. Needless to say the show has been selling out everyday it is being played. We got in line an hour before the show, but there were still at least 30 people in front of us. I overheard the girl in the very front of the line actually bragging about being the first one into the theater, cough*nerd*cough.
The glasses the gave us in the iMax theater kind of reminded me of some sweet 1980's sunglasses. I wish I could have rocked them outside of the theater, perhaps with a matching neon pink fanny pack.
The show was three point something hours long, but I loved every minute of it. The 3D affects were amazing and totally out of this world. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone. It was definetly unlike anything I have ever seen before.
Music Monday 2.1
Alright, here is the second edition of new music Monday. This playlist shows just how all over the board my taste in music is. Hope you enjoy the tunes.
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