i also have an opinion

2006-08-11T18:00:00.000-04:00

Dear Non-Existent Readers,

I have a new blog for all of you to not read, http://kneecapped.blogspot.com. Please enjoy not reading my new blog.

Best,

Rick

My list of top comics

2006-07-30T12:30:00.000-04:00

There's a lot of talk out there about the Great Dane Cook. Dane Cook is very neato, and almost as funny as the other comedians in my top five:

1) Yakov Smirnoff: One joke routine, one schmoke routine. I could listen to communism and vodka jokes all day.

2) Dame Edna: Is it a man, is it a woman? Does it matter? No, it’s hilarious. And her voice is definitely not annoying, it sounds like angels singing.

3) Sinbad: His transformation from stand-up to actor tops Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, and Robin Williams combined. Have you seen Necessary Roughness? His performance is a tour de force.

4) Carrot Top, the God of Prop Comics: There is an absolute correlation between the demise of "Call ATT" and Carrot Top's dismissal as their spokesman and it ain't the rise of cheap cell phones.

5) The only comic who can be rightly compared to the above? The aforementioned Dane Cook. He has a ways to go before reaching their pinnacle of mildly amusing comedy, but just look how fucking cool he is, I'm so happy for him.

Voting Rights Schmoting Rights

2006-07-28T12:26:00.000-04:00

The following 33 U.S. Representatives voted against renewing the Voting Rights Act, which is surprising because I always thought voting rights were the backbone of a democracy, silly me. To begin with it's a joke that this law hasn't been made permanent, but I'd really just settle for enforcement. Shockingly, after doing some research I noticed the following 33 "nayers" are all Republican. Must be a coincidence. Here they are America:

Alabama: Rep. Jo Bonner (R-1), Rep. Terry Everett (R-2).
Arizona: Rep. Trent Franks (R-2), Rep. John Shadegg (R-3).
California: California: Rep. John Campbell (R-48), Rep. John Doolittle (R-4), Rep. Wally Herger (R-2), Rep. Gary Miller (R-42), Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-46), Rep. Ed Royce (R-40).
Colorado: Rep. Joel Hefley (R-5), Rep. Thomas Tancredo (R-6).
Georgia (a whopping 6 out of 13 Georgia representatives): Rep. Nathan Deal (R-10), Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-11), Rep. John Linder (R-7), Rep. Charles Norwood (R-9), Rep. Tom Price (R-6), Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-8) (This video of Lynn with Stephen Colbert is genius. Get to know this guy, he's probably our next president)
Indiana: Rep. Dan Burton (R-5).
Iowa: Rep. Steve King (R-5).
Louisiana: Rep. Richard Baker (R-6)
Maryland: Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-6).

(He's my personal favorite. First off, his name is Roscoe. If there was ever a name that embodies inept hillbillies, Roscoe would be a first ballot hall of famer. Former profession? Scientist. I'd be willing to bet he’s not a Darwinian.)
New Jersey: Rep. Scott Garrett (R-5).
North Carolina: Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-5), Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-10)
South Carolina: Rep. J. Gresham Barrett (R-3)
Tennessee: Rep. John Duncan, Jr. (R-2).
Texas: Rep. Joe Barton (R-6), Rep. Mike Conaway (R-11), Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-5), Rep. Sam Johnson (R-3), Rep. Ron Paul (R-14), Rep. William Thornberry (R-13).

There you have it folks, your 2006 conservative base!

2005-11-16T00:14:00.000-05:00

Poster

The Chicken Stand Throw Down Band Rocks (or should I say bluegrasses?) The Sidewalk Cafe, 11/11/05 in NYC - Photos

2005-11-11T23:34:00.000-05:00

The Chicken Stand Throwdown Band - Throwin' down at the Sidewalk Cafe, NYC - Photos

What can I say about The Chicken Stand Throwdown Band? Oh yeah, I can say they are a damn fine little band. Mixing their eclectic musical arrangements, beautiful harmonies, and clever cover songs, The Chicken Stand throwdown band plays a set that both you and your parents can enjoy. The three singers all have amazing voices, harmonizing with perfection even mixing in a little beat box. Their opening cover of "Rye Whiskey" perfectly demonstrated both their vocal and musical skill. "Rye Whiskey" can only be topped by their ambitious cover of Outcast's "Hey Ya." The cover seamlessly merges the hip-hop classic with the blue grass, folksy sound of Chicken Stand. If you're in the New York City area, you should go watch them play. They're usually at inexpensive venues like The Sidewalk Cafe or The Baggot Inn.

The Whiskey Heart Attacks - Three Men, One Guitar - Photos

2005-11-11T23:33:00.000-05:00

The Whiskey Heart Attacks - Live at the Sidewalk Cafe, NYC - Photos

Three singers, one guitar, and a ton of character. What do these qualities add up to? If you guessed the quirky band, The Whiskey Heart Attacks you're dead on correct. This band performed on 11/11/05 at the Sidewalk Cafe and amazingly, with their limited musical accompaniment, had the crowd laughing with their mix of humor and strange harmonies. I didn't know what to expect when they first took the stage, but as soon as one their singers (standing on the right) who sounds similar to Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes, started crooning I was into to it. Check em out at a local pub near you.

The Candid Shot of I Also Have An Opinion You've All Been Waiting For

2005-11-07T20:23:00.000-05:00

Hey where's Lastnightsparty.com? I swore they'd be here tonight. I mean we wore our matching button downs!

I Also Have An Opinion Catches The Bird in LES

2005-11-07T20:20:00.000-05:00

Hipsters yuk it up in the LES

Risk Taking Couple Takes Their Act to the Lower East Side

2005-11-07T20:19:00.000-05:00

Young couple puts life in danger in LES hotspot.

25 Years of Mrs. Pacman

2005-11-07T20:18:00.000-05:00

Mrs. Pacman - Celebrating 25 Years of swindling hipsters for their Pabst money, not that their parents won't compensate for it in their next rent check.

Cool Danish Music Videos at Ducking.dk

2005-11-04T17:31:00.000-05:00

Just thought I'd share this with you, it's an interesting music video and pretty good song (I love the beat) by Danish rap group Malk de Koijn . To watch the video click here and then click "Showreel" and finally on the video in the bottom left hand corner. It has a picture of a cartoon man wearing a red shirt w/ black tie. Then sit back and enjoy.

When you're finished with that video, take a look at the Carpark North video in the top left corner (kid flexing). Or you can find it on the Carpark North Website . Click on media and then on the video for "Human".

WARNING: Once you've been immersed in the world of Danish music you may never return

Disgusting Food Tortures Hungover Man

2005-11-03T21:38:00.000-05:00

This picture almost made me vomit this morning.

I heard the buzz over my cliff hanger post where I mention a photo that almost made me vomit this morning, so I feel compelled to relieve you of the tension. I didn't remember taking this picture and so when I saw it this morning with a nauseous stomach I remembered the Taco Bell that I consumed late last night, almost leading to release. I have to say the meal was extremely satisfying when I was eating it. I had been craving me some Taco Bell for months (I think it was because of the ad barrage during the MLB playoffs) so it was a savored meal. Fast food, and Taco Bell in general, is pretty disgusting, but you can't argue with the taste of a hard shell Taco Supreme.

New and Improved Photos of The Go! Team

2005-11-03T21:34:00.001-05:00

I was able to salvage a few photos of The Go! Team and here they are! Please try to ignore the red eye on the one photo. Scroll down to see more photos of The Go! Team if you haven't already.

The Grates - Webster Hall - New York City - New Photos

2005-11-03T21:33:00.002-05:00

OK I admit I'm going a little photo crazy, but that's what thepublic is demanding. Did I mention that a really liked this band? Here's their website http://www.thegrates.com/

Airborne Redux - Photos!

2005-11-03T21:32:00.000-05:00

Salvaging a photo of Airborne

OK, so I've found the energy to talk about Airborne. They were cool, both the lead MC and the DJ would work together on the drum machine and turntables to produce some great beats. The problem however was that neither one was a vocal talent. Don't get me wrong, they have some skills, but they need a knock out MC to take them over the top. Still it was impresive to see these two artists produce the sound that they did.

I Also Have An Opinion in the FLESH.

2005-11-03T21:31:00.000-05:00

Here's your favorite blogger at The Go! Team show in desperate need of a razor. And yes, I'm 27 and still can't grow sideburns.

Here's AB

2005-11-03T21:30:00.000-05:00

Yes, that's a pen up AB's nose.

Here's the best man at my wedding getting craz-ahy at The Go! Team show. He has a closet ink huffing problem.

Photo-Extravaganza!

2005-11-03T13:00:00.000-05:00

Scroll down for photos of last night's Go! Team show at Webster Hall. This a new segment titled "I'm Bad At Photography." I hope to make this a monthly segment. If anyone has any good band suggestions I'm open to them. They just need to be playing in NYC.

More photos to come later today, including a photo that almost made me snarf vomit out my nose when I saw it this morning.

Go! Team Photos - Webster Hall w/ Airborn & The Grates

2005-11-03T09:14:00.002-05:00

The Go! Team - Webster Hall - 11/2/05 - Photo

This photo here, this is a bad photo. As you scroll down the photos will get marginally better. I kind of posted these in reverse order so the weakest photos are the first you see. Enjoy.

Go! Team Photos - Webster Hall w/ Airborn & The Grates

2005-11-03T09:14:00.001-05:00

The Go! Team - Webster Hall - 11/2/05 - Photos

If you can't tell, those tiny people are the Go! Team.

Go! Team Photos - Webster Hall w/ Airborn & The Grates

2005-11-03T09:14:00.000-05:00

The Go! Team - Webster Hall - 11/2/05 - Photo

If you squint really really hard, you may be able to make out this photo of the Go! Team.

Go! Team Photos - Webster Hall w/ Airborn & The Grates

2005-11-03T09:13:00.001-05:00

The Go! Team - Webster Hall - 11/2/05 - Photo

Another gem, Annie Libowitz better watch her fucking back.

Go! Team Photos - Webster Hall w/ Airborn & The Grates

2005-11-03T09:13:00.000-05:00

The Go! Team - Webster Hall - 11/2/05 - Photo

I guess this is a good place to comment on the lead singer. She was good, had a ton of engery and basically had to carry the whole performance herself (more on this in my review later today or tomorrow). She's pretty nice on the eyes also. Too bad I don't really have any photographic evidence of this despite the fact I took about 65 pictures.

Go! Team Photos - Webster Hall w/ Airborn & The Grates

2005-11-03T09:12:00.001-05:00

The Go! Team - Webster Hall - 11/2/05 - Photo

I'm actually pleased with this shot. Let me know what you think.

Go! Team Photos - Webster Hall w/ Airborn & The Grates

2005-11-03T09:12:00.000-05:00

The Go! Team - Webster Hall - 11/2/05 - Photo

I wish I knew what her name is so I can caption it, but I haven't figured it out yet. I've listened to their album about 50 times in the last month and still know absolutely nothing about them.

Here's the official Go! Team site http://www.thegoteam.co.uk/flash/GoKids.html

They also made the "Short List" for the Nationwide Mercury Prize in the UK. Here's their site http://www.nationwidemercurys.com/