July 6, 2007

• More than meets the eye…

  An update: Because you loyal readers are sick of looking at my angry, deformed Comedysportz pic. So am I.

  Fireworks in the sky, not on the field: While the company was fine, this year’s 4th of July Dodger game was frustrating to watch. There was plenty of opportunity for the Blue Crew to win. It’s just the bats went cold at key moments. The post-game fireworks show was great though. I don’t think I can ever get tired of seeing that festival of lights to the background of Ray Charles’ “America the Beautiful”.
  
  Strangest display of patriotism on Independence Day, besides that hot-dog contest: Several Korean nationals, huddling around a laptop, watching a live stream webcast of the 2014 Winter Olympics city announcement. They enthusiastically applauded the Pyeongchang promotion. Unfortunately, they were also quite crestfallen when IOC President Jacques Rogge awarded the Games to Sochi, Russia.

  “And you will see it come to its fruition”: I was also at Dodger Stadium a couple of weeks ago to attend The Police concert. Our group arrived just in time for the second opening act, The Foo Fighters. Their short but tight set comprised mostly of their biggest hits. The headliners were all that and then some, as their songs brought back some good memories of yore. I still find it funny that students nowadays associate the “Every Breath You Take” hook to P. Diddy’s ode to Biggie Smalls. So for you students, here is the original song in all its black and white video glory.

  Miming Machu Picchu: A large group of friends came by for my latest Comedysportz show on June 24. That was fun, especially when we used their suggestions in our games! Here’s a photo of my teammate, Chris handling a kitty who went through shock therapy. What a gentle giant! Photo courtesy of bluebutton.

  

  Prime Time?: I am catching the Transformers movie tonight. Several of my xanga subscribers enjoyed the film. But, I have reservations. I grew up loving the old animated series and the 1986 flick. Will I be disappointed with another Michael Bay helmed disaster (i.e Pearl Harbor)? Maybe I will have the chills when I hear Optimus’ voice again, since they brought back Peter Cullen to reprise his role.

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