Lindsay Lohan

I just don’t have time to watch hour-long shows and two hour-long movies anymore, so the remainder of this entertainment blog will pretty much focus on the entertainment industry and the people who are a part of it. Recently, I heard rumors circulating about Lindsay Lohan and her struggles. You may not remember, but she came back from rehab recently. She was in rehab for alcohol and possibly drugs. Well, the other day, a video started circulating the internet with Lohan doing crack cocaine and talking about her sexual conquests with different men of Hollywood. It’s so sad that stars fall into this funk so often. I really worry for her, and hope that she comes out of this soon.

Review: CSI: Miami

CSI: Miami is a pretty good show. I was a little apprehensive at first, because I really enjoyed the Vegas show. I was really warming up to it, until I noticed a common theme. I noticed that every show has half-naked women traipsing around (well, it IS Miami) in little bikinis. As much as this sex appeal may be interesting to the male population, I am not ok with my boyfriend or any other male friend watching such trashiness. In addition to the bikini-clad women everywhere, the show almost always focuses on some sex crime. Rape, child pornography, sodomy, and sexual abuse are the most common. After a while, I just don’t feel good about watching the show. If they can tone the sex down a bit, I will consider watching it more often. Otherwise, I will turn to other shows.

Review: CSI:Vegas

CSI is a show that has held my attention since my forensics teacher first showed it to us in 11th grade. I fell in love with the characters and relationships. Warrick Brown, Gil Grissom, Sarah Sidle, Nick Stokes, and Catherine Willows all come together to form a truly solid cast. In recent months, I have heard much debate on whether or not CSI: Miami is better or worse than the original, Vegas. I fought very hard about Vegas being better, until I caught a show recently. I was appauled at what was being shown. A man shoots himself in the head, and the viewer sees everything, from a window behind him. It was so disgusting. Also, we see a man behead a woman, skin her, and mount her skin like a deer head. I was shocked at what was allowed to be on a regular television show. Maybe Miami is a better show after all. To be reviewed next…

Review: "My Hands are Bananas"

So I'm not sure what's going on, but I can't link websites from Blogger right now. Sorry, guys! It's just not letting me do it.


A set of youtube reviews would not be complete without "My Hands are Bananas." This video is hysterical. It was made by some kids up in Montana, but they act German. The video begins with an "Allo....Hello....Allo" said very breathily by the main guy. Next, he points out, "You people...all have hahnds...zey are are, normal hahnds. Five fingers, und some hair, but mine are...very bare. Do you know vy?" That line alone can easily be the funniest one. He then confesses that his hands are, in fact, bananas. As he notes this over and over again, he asks people to keep the monkeys away from his hands, while being chased by monkeys. Later, he warns to "beware the milky pirate," which seems to be a man dresed sort of like a pirate, who likes milk a lot. Really, it's a trip down random lane, but it's worth the couple minutes of questioning why you took the time to watch it!

Review: "Old Gregg"

Another one of my new favorite youtube videos is "Old Gregg," a six minute dose of sheer confusion. It follows a fisherman who catches some type of half man, half fish. The manfish eventually falls for the man who caught him, and takes him back to his place (not before showing him his "downstairs mixup", the one are of the video I fast forward through). While at his place, Gregg shows the man everything he has in his cavern, which he says is filled with "all things that are good." It's ridiculously random, but very funny. After watching the video, I learned that this is just a small part of a series that a british comedy group filmed. The group, called "The Mighty Boosh," based his character on Rick James (at least according to wikipedia). All in all, it's really a funny film.

Review: "Flea Market Montgomery"

Youtube consistently puts out some really funny videos. One video that has recently been brought to the public's attention is "Flea Market Montgomery," an advertisement-turned-internet phenomenon. With over a million views, "Flea Market Montgomery" is becoming wildly popular. The whole premise of the video is just a larger African-American man, rapping about his flea market in Montgomery, Alabama. He repeatedly notes that the flea market is akin to a small shopping area ("It's just like...it's just like...a mini-mall!") The strange thing is, from the looks of the place, it is not "just like a mini-mall." No, it looks more like a discount furniture store. Even if the place does have mall-like qualities, all he mentions is "living rooms, bedrooms, and dinettes." To me, a mall would have much more than those three items.

"Flea Market Montgomery" is a hysterical advertisement, but it is NOT "just like a mini-mall."

Review: "Tongue and Cheek: living in France"

Of all of the blogs on the Internet, "Tongue and Cheek: Living in France" is by far my favorite. The Blog follows Corey, a California native, as she lives in the countryside of France with her husband and two children. She is one of the more interesting people that I've read about, as she's an American living the French lifestyle. I originally stumbled upon her page while googling "Paris Flea Markets," and couldn't stop reading. It was like a really good book- I just couldn't put it down! Her travels, her beautiful family, and her amazing life are all so interesting, it's hard to turn away. Corey is really sweet, too. Right before I left for Paris recently, I emailed her and asked for her opinion on good places to go in Paris. She wrote me back with a huge list of places! I think I'll continue to follow Corey through her blog...it just gets better every time!