Les Lye, best known for his characters on the 80’s kids show “You Can’t Do That On Television” has passed away at age 84. The world just got a lot safer for kids to, you know … Eat stuff in cafeterias. Thanks to David for bringing this to my attention! (CTV Ottawa)
Omigod omigod omigod omigod!!! The new season of “Dexter” looks UH-mazing. And you know how I loves me some Michael C. Hall. (Warming Glow)
If you didn’t have enough reasons not to watch the Miss Universe Pageant, Heidi Montag is going to be singing at it. Actually, I might wanna see that. (Webster’s)
This is the BEST THING. The year 1985 decided to look into the future to see what Michael Jackson would look like at age 40. I have to say, they were pretty close. (Mighty God King)
Here are ten (mostly geek) movies which were hits at Comic-Con only to bomb at the box office. (Spout)
Middling television actresses Lake Bell and Alexa Davalos decided to get naked, all artsy-fartsy style. Oh yeah. This will definitely help their careers. (Yeeeah!)
Check out this review of Ward Just’s The Congressman Who Loved Flaubert and Other Washington Stories. (Second Pass)
Here are eight cartoon characters who were probably crazy with syphilis. (Holy Taco)
Gwyneth Paltrow released a cooking video through her GOOP website. Why doesn’t she just quit acting and become Rich People’s Martha Stewart already? (DListed)
The recession deal at Jack in the Box gets you a burger, fries, taco and soda all for under $3 bucks. Such a small price to pay for your dignity! (Impulsive Buy)
Oh, Mickey Rourke, you lovable, punchy drunk, you. (Agent Bedhead)
Judd Apatow responds to certain *ahem* allegations that Knocked Up sexist and Rogen couldn’t pull in that caliber of tail. (Jezebel)
Apparently there is almost an endless supply of farting applications for the iPhone. Why didn’t I know this yet? I have an iPhone and I’m horrendously immature. (mental floss)
Skitz sent me this clip yesterday, and it seriously freaked my shit out. I only made it 11 seconds of the way in. See if you can beat me:
Pajiba Love brought to you by Stacey Nosek, who can be reached via email here.
I have vivid memories of watching the show, but I had not thought about those cafeteria skits from You Can't Do That On Television in 25 years or so. Respect to Les Lye for helping entertain me as a kid.
I never could remember who Alanis was on that show.
Posted by: DarthCorleone at July 24, 2009 1:11 PM
By far, the creepiest thing to me is that you just know that feller has had him some sexual relations while dressed like that... And that he scootches his ass across the carpet after he does his business...
Posted by: Skitz at July 24, 2009 1:12 PM
So they thought Michael Jackson would become Billy D. Williams? If only they'd said Liz Taylor.
Posted by: Tracer Bullet at July 24, 2009 1:20 PM
By far, the creepiest thing to me is that you just know that feller has had him some sexual relations while dressed like that...
I had that same thought, which means the creepiest thing for ME is that my brain was in the same place as Skitz's.
Also, hand-knit jail poncho aside, isn't Martha Stewart already the Rich People's Martha Stewart?
Posted by: appwitch at July 24, 2009 1:29 PM
I made it all the way through. Skitz, I'll have my new therapist send the bills directly to you.
Oh Skitz,
You don't need to paint yourself up like that to get our attention. Your unique humor and rapist wit is more than enough.
Posted by: Kballs at July 24, 2009 1:31 PM
I made it all the way through, but I may never sleep again. Jesus H.
Posted by: TheMaskedEmu at July 24, 2009 1:37 PM
I've decided a while ago to not click on videos that come with a warning like THAT. So....um...what is it?
Hahahaha Sky Captain. What a moronic movie. Did anyone even watch that?
And really...using the nerdgasms of 5000 hardcore FANS of whatever is a stupid way to predict a movie's success. I mean...these are the sort of people who love Dollhouse no matter how much it sucks. They'd pay money to watch Whedon direct a cereal commercial.
What do you think is in the burgers?
Bwwwaaaaahhhh I heard that!
RIP Les Lye.
Posted by: JH at July 24, 2009 1:39 PM
"Middling television actresses Lake Bell and Alexa Davalos decided to get naked, . . ."
I thought that said "Davros" and I thought, "NOOOOO! Do not want to see what's under the Dalek wheelchair."
Posted by: BWeaves at July 24, 2009 1:40 PM
I mean...these are the sort of people who love Dollhouse no matter how much it sucks. They'd pay money to watch Whedon direct a cereal commercial.
Figgy, we're just going to have to fight one of these days.
Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at July 24, 2009 1:43 PM
I uh, I don't understand the Doberman thing. But I find the little tail REALLY amusing.
Also, hand-knit jail poncho aside, isn't Martha Stewart already the Rich People's Martha Stewart?
More like the higher-middle to the upper middle class people's Martha Stewart. I read awhile ago that (admittedly it was years ago) that the average woman who reads or watches Martha Stewart has an income of about $60,000. That's certainly a more than comfortable income - assuming your not supporting 9 children while living in NY or SF - but it's well below the target market GOOP is supposedly aimed at.
Of course both GOOP and Martha Stewart are more about domestic fantasy bliss and wish fullfilment more than anything else. And that cuts across just about all income levels.
Posted by: Casey at July 24, 2009 1:57 PM
Who's a sexy puppy? Who's a sexy puppy-man? You are! Aren't you a sexy puppy! Yes, you are. Yes, you ARE!!
Yeah, the tail made the suit, but where the hell did you stumble across that, Skitz? Seems our buddy has also been a zebra, a dalmation, and a bengal tiger.
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Posted by: dananlksd at July 24, 2009 2:15 PM
jen,
It's a belly button tickler. You know, a little something extra for the Top.
Hahahaha Sky Captain. What a moronic movie. Did anyone even watch that?
Posted by: figgy at July 24, 2009 1:37 PM
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*writes down on list*
So that's "Figueroa," right?
Posted by: BarbadoSlim at July 24, 2009 2:20 PM
I'm a tiny, tiny man.
Posted by: Shawn at July 24, 2009 2:26 PM
"...where the hell did you stumble across that, Skitz? "
I'm giving online dating a go. Plugged in my interests and desires and this was the first person that showed up. Guess it's time to seriously consider some counseling...
Posted by: Skitz at July 24, 2009 2:28 PM
I bet he refers to his tail as his "dirty little snausage" before humping his date's leg.
I wonder if he cleans up his own dookie? Or is that all part of the game?
Posted by: admin at July 24, 2009 2:46 PM
There was no sound attached to that clip, which made it even spookier to watch, if you ask me.
I really don't get it, either. Once you stood up and started acting all human-y, Skitz, you sort of lost me.
Posted by: Kolby at July 24, 2009 2:47 PM
Sky Captain was horrrrrrrable. And it made me have to do the It's-Supposed-To-Look-That-Way dance* at work for all the people who came out and complained that it was "out of focus". Glowy, no-set piece of shit.
*It's an interpretive piece with lots of arm waving. A slightly different version was required to explain that the "weird colours" in the first 1/2 of Aviator were a creative decision by the filmmakers, and not a mistake on my part.
Posted by: Lauren at July 24, 2009 2:49 PM
Is that one of those Furbie people I've heard about? I'm putting an electric fence around my house ASAP.
Posted by: , (the commenter formerly known as bucdaddy) at July 24, 2009 2:55 PM
Figgy, we're going to have to rise up and strip you of your title. EE has made you jaded and drunk with power. You're worse than Prisco now.
Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at July 24, 2009 2:55 PM
Oh Kballs,
I'm sure Skitz doesn't need a rapist wit, someone would probably do it willingly...
Posted by: staramour at July 24, 2009 3:09 PM
That Dober-man video was profoundly disturbing on so many levels.
1. It is obvious that there was a considerable investment of time, money, and effort.
2. Someone else had to help him with the body paint work.
3. He is taking this seriously. It is not some sort of lark.
4. He has "done" other animals.
Yikes! I mean that is just unnerving.
Posted by: androstarr at July 24, 2009 3:12 PM
Okay, that Michael Jackson thing made me feel really depressed. Especially when you consider he really could have looked like that. He really was the Mike Tyson of the pop world.
Posted by: George at July 24, 2009 3:13 PM
Figgy, we're going to have to rise up and strip you of your title...
Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at July 24, 2009 2:55 PM
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I suggest blunt objects. Screw that fancy-pansy gun crap. Let's get up close, and personal.
Posted by: BarbadoSlim at July 24, 2009 3:13 PM
Dammit Stacey, how dare you try to discourage young, middling actresses from getting naked for all to appreciate? And since when has getting naked ever hurt a career? Lake, Alexa- don't listen to little miss prude over here. It's about the art, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Nice attempt at perv-blocking there, Stacey. Luckily for me, there is no shortage of artistic, young starlets just waiting to express themselves.
Posted by: logar at July 24, 2009 3:16 PM
Is that one of those Furbie people I've heard about?
Hey, what you do at home with kids toys is your business, but don't project!
I think there actually was sound in that clip. There was a slight hum in my speakers before I muted, and it came back when I un-muted. That makes it far creepier to me.
But more importantly, I really liked Sky Captain. I thought it had its weaknesses, but those were more along the lines of the Sky City tripe than the intentionally bizarr-o colors and non-sets. I thought it perfectly captured the cheese-ball feel of old serials.
Yes it had its problems. But it had pre-Skeletor Angelina, and Jude Law when he was relevant!
Ummm, Yeah. Dog-man is a little too eroticised. I often feel that some folks have just a wee bit too much free time these days...
Abrupt subject change:
Has anyone else noticed just how much TLC and Discovery channel programming has a 'Makin babies' or 'Havin babies' theme these days? I bet I could witness a birth 10 times a day if I tried. Is this shit really that interesting?
{file under: Things you notice when you are home during the day on weekdays}
Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at July 24, 2009 4:26 PM
Is that one of those Furbie people I've heard about?
Hey, what you do at home with kids toys is your business, but don't project!
Posted by: Jay at July 24, 2009 3:52 PM
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Heh, good one, I deserved that.
*--Furries.
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Figgy, we're going to have to rise up and strip you
Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at July 24, 2009 2:55 PM
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There, fixed that for you. And: Mind if I watch?
Posted by: , (the commenter formerly known as bucdaddy) at July 24, 2009 4:50 PM
@ Figgy:
Alas, no porn. Now THAT would be some educational programming.
Just a lot of Fertility, Science of Fertility, I'm Pregnant and I didn't know it, Pregnant and 16, Baby Story, Bringing Up Baby, Jon And Kate + 8, 18 Kids and counting, Shows about people with multiple sets of twins, shows about little people having babies, Some show about a whole clinic of OB/GYN's, Maternity Ward (that one is pretty good actually,) and on and on and on
I am not kidding I just saw the 3rd birth in 90 minutes, and I'm not even really watching, the TV is just on in the background.
Thank Godtopus I need to leave for work. No more babies!
Now, if it was shows about cute little animals having babies... Wait, they have that too, and I got sick of that as well.
Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at July 24, 2009 5:25 PM
**--Not that Furbys are any less creepy.
***--And babies.
Posted by: , (the commenter formerly known as bucdaddy) at July 24, 2009 5:27 PM
I may be a tiny, tiny man, but I've never written the pure garbage Stacey has. She's easily the worst, least talented writer ever employed by you, Rowles, you Venkman-wannabe loving fuckface. Grow some balls: the internet is for insulting people, especially worthless no-talents like Stacey fucking Nosek.
Posted by: Shawn at July 24, 2009 5:51 PM
Holy Crap Figgy, all kidding aside, was just listening that shit just went hot down in your neck of the woods, hope everything gets resolved.
Posted by: BarbadoSlim at July 24, 2009 6:16 PM
Nerves of STEEL. Well, maybe a few nerves less than his/her/its romantical partner.
Did I just sense a personality vacuum? Surely not.
Posted by: replica at July 24, 2009 6:32 PM
I may be a tiny, tiny man, but I've never written the pure garbage Stacey has. She's easily the worst, least talented writer ever employed by you, Rowles, you Venkman-wannabe loving fuckface. Grow some balls: the internet is for insulting people
Posted by: Shawn at July 24, 2009 5:51 PM
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SHUT YOUR PIE CAKE, FACE-HOLE!
Wait, that wasn't very good. I'll try again.
SHUT YOUR CAKE PIE, HOLE-FACE!
What? No, that . . . I can do this, really. I took a course. Um . . .
SHUT YOUR PIE PIE, FACE-CAKE!
That doesn't . . . even . . . make sense? What is happening?! Jesus . . . #@*!#$!
SHUT YOUR PIE HOLE, CAKE-FACE!
There we go! I was worried for a sec! Were you worried? I was worried.
Posted by: Lauren at July 24, 2009 7:14 PM
Oh, phew.
Yeah shit's pretty crazy here right now. Or was for a few hours, not sure what's happening now. I wrote an update on my blog early this morning but I haven't written about...our President sitting there at the border in his open car surrounded by a mob and...just sitting there talking on the phone.
Well, I made it all 55 seconds and I didn't quit, but I am super drunk. I also can't feel most of face.
Posted by: schlitzy at July 24, 2009 9:14 PM
Good Lord, Skitz. I wondered for like 0.5 seconds how and why you came across that clip, but then the rational part of my brain clubbed that thought out of existence.
Dude looks like the dog monster from Kubrick's The Shining.
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I have vivid memories of watching the show, but I had not thought about those cafeteria skits from You Can't Do That On Television in 25 years or so. Respect to Les Lye for helping entertain me as a kid.
I never could remember who Alanis was on that show.