NBC’s “2008 Olympics/Mummy 3″ Cross-Promotion Is Appalling

Last night, NBC premiered a two-and-a-half minute cross-promotion aligning their Universal Studios’ upcoming release of “Mummy 3″ with their coverage of the 2008 Olympics in China.
Click here to watch the commercial.
I expect that there will be a backlash from the media and sports communities, as this TV commercial is insulting to Olympic athletes and viewers [...]

Optimum Online (Cablevision): Who’s That Girl?

Most savvy New York media folks are aware of the polarizing effects of the new Optimum Online commercials, from the obnoxious “Reggaeton” ad to the newer creepy “Stepford Wife” spot. No matter how much you hate these ads, like I do, they are setting response records and they have people talking.
With this said, I think [...]

To quote Joe Rogan:

Wow, I never imagined having a reason to say that. Anyway…
You know the anti-marijuana TV ad they play now where the dog is telling the girl that he doesn’t like it when she smokes weed? Here’s what Joe Rogan has to say about that commercial. I found it to be pretty hilarious.
I ripped the [...]

Bonaduce -vs. Fairplay

I’m not really sure if this is old news or what, but I just got wind of this and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.
There was an altercation between Danny Bonaduce and Johnny Fairplay at some reality TV awards show the other night that I find really interesting, for legal and public [...]

"Daybreak" Shmaybreak

For the past couple weeks, I’ve been looking forward to the series premiere of “Daybreak”, the new series on ABC. It’s about a top-notch-cop (Taye Diggs) who becomes entangled in an international conspiracy while for some reason, unbeknownst to us, he is living the same day over and over again. Only this day is one [...]

Subconscious: Your Contract is Under Review

-To: My Subconscious-Re: Last Night’s Dream
Dear My Subconscious:
You are going too far.
Your latest dream made me very uncomfortable.
I understand that when I am asleep you have a specific purpose in mind when you impose a dream upon me. I understand that this is your own special way of sorting things out and that’s cool, [...]

Girlfriend: Your Contract is Under Review

-To: My Girlfriend-Re: Your repeated attempts to cuddle while watching Ultimate Fighting Championship
Dear Girlfriend:
Have you ever been to a movie theatre to watch a movie that you were totally excited about, and then the big moment of the movie came and it really hit home with you and you started to cry? Then some jerk [...]

One Man’s Crack is Another Man’s Beer

If the guy on last night’s “Intervention” on A&E would have substituted “crack” with “beer” in his following quote, he would be my best friend.
“I am always thinking about crack. I dream about crack. I want some right now.”-the guy, “Intervention”, A&E Network
Brilliant.
I feel you, brother. Cheers. (*clink*) Whoa, don’t burn yourself.