"A Patrick Swayze Christmas"

This video's a decade old, but it's so cool to watch!

So what if it's two days late? It's got MUPPETS!

I don't care.

I don't care about controversies, or weirdness, or lawsuits, or multiple plastic surgeries. I don't even care that I'm more emotional about this than I expected to be.

Yes, I was a fan of Michael Jackson. A big fan. I listened to "Rockin' Robin" over and over as a child. I danced to "Beat It" in a talent show as a 6-year-old - sparkly white glove and all. Thriller, Bad and Dangerous - I loved them all and listened to the cassettes (and, in the former's case, the vinyl) over and over. I watched him become Wacko Jacko, I whispered about the allegations along with everyone else ... but I still loved the music.

So, once again: I don't care about the bad stuff. Maybe later I will. Right now, all I care about is that the man whose music I loved for half my life is gone.

Godspeed, Michael.

Cat adopts baby rabbit:

My favorite song from a Christmas special!

I'm sure most of you have seen this already, but:



If only this had come out (heh) BEFORE the election ...

From phonemonkey:

Some musical clips from 'Animaniacs'!


*makes note to find 'Animaniacs' LJ icon*

About a year ago, an oil tanker split in two off the coast of Australia, spilling 20,000 tons of crude oil.


Naturally, the politicians rushed to reassure the public:




(Actually, this is comedy duo John Clarke and Brian Dawe, but who would put it past a politician to say these things?)

Don't tell anyone, but I actually have some respect for Paris Hilton after seeing this:

See Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad and more funny videos on FunnyOrDie.com

(Thanks shoutingboy and silentbob037 for the video link.)

Found in girl_gamers:



Bowser's minions are fed up!

Remember Simon's cat? (Anyone with a kitty will relate to this):




( He has a new one )

I've actually had this happen to me, with either the cell phone or the remote being just out of my reach while a comfy furball slept on my lap...

Two of my favorite Carlin bits: "Hair Piece" (starts at 2:20) and his "Tribute to Industry" (starts at 6:30).

You will indeed be missed, sir.

Keith Olbermann of MSNBC's "Countdown" goes on a well-spoken rant:


Part 1.


Part 2.

(Note: this is very partisan and VERY anti-Bush. You have been warned.)

The Lindy Hop club posted a clip from last week's dance party. You can see me for three whole seconds, beginning at 1:14.



Swing on!

Groucho Marx and Jack Benny square off when Benny plays a contestant on "You Bet Your Life".



Thanks fapiece for the clip!

The Swedish Chef shows how to decorate a cake ... even when it's alive:



Thanks to bethesurrealist, who posted this in cake_decorating.

What Jews do on Christmas:

Baby pandas in the snow!



You will melt from the cute, oh yes you will.