There are a whole series of these. It was hard picking a favorite to put up, they all make me laugh.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Simon Cowell Accidently Shows Human Side
This is an article about another article, written by Simon Cowell. In it Simon admits to mistakes he made in reguard to Susan Boyle. Susan suffered a bit of a meltdown after finishing second in Britains Got Talent.
Susan Boyle may have earned a pair of standing ovations this weekend, but Britain's Got Talent's head honcho and resident curmudgeon, Simon Cowell, has been humbled by the singer's fast-tracked plight.
The American Idol judge supplied Britain's Daily Mail with a lengthy editorial detailing the ways in which he failed the middle-aged songstress, and how he'll be treating the recent events as a learning experience.
"I'm the first to hold my hands up and admit I've made mistakes," he writes. "Looking back on it all, it has become clear to me that we didn't handle the situation with Susan as well as we could have."
In retrospect, however, he's not quite sure what he would change.
"To be honest, when I analyze exactly what happened, I don't know that I could have done it any differently," he says.
Several weeks after Boyle's first audition aired—and the subsequent YouTube video exploded—Cowell appeared on Oprah with the singer via satellite.
"She seemed fine with all the attention—I thought she was utterly charming and really thrilled about what happened. I thought—perhaps naively—that she was in control…I thought whatever happens, we have changed this lady's life."
It wasn't until the semifinals that Cowell began to receive calls that the 48-year-old's ability to handle the stress of newfound fame had gone south. Yet, even when he visited her just before the final, he was confident in her mental capacity.
"Even then, I didn't pick up on any unduly troubling signs," he writes. "She was nervous, yes, but no more nervous than Paul Potts had been before his live final two years previously."
When the international Internet sensation didn't win the Talent competition, the secretly sensitive Cowell felt uneasy.
"I looked over at her face and thought: 'Christ, she doesn't know how to deal with not winning.' It was a bad moment," he admits. "Afterwards, I went over and gave her a hug and tried to reassure her…we agreed that we would work together; that it wasn't the end of the road for her.
"After that, I left the studio. I remember having a drink that night and trying to relax, but still feeling a bit strange. Something just didn't feel right. And sure enough, it wasn't. No need to repeat details here—that wouldn't be fair to Susan."
The judge continues to reveal that he has spoken to Boyle's family, asking them if he and the other producers were wrong to allow her to move forward with the competition after she showed signs of stress.
"They said, unanimously, that we did the right thing," he claims.
The Brit goes on to question some of the choices regarding the overall production of the show, from allowing children participate to requiring more scrutinizing psychological screenings.
"There is no easy way of achieving fame, and no guaranteed or trusted way of dealing with it," he says. "Who has the right to ban Susan Boyle, or anyone like her, from trying to sing her way out of one life and into another?...Yes, there have been problems, but I think overall it is a positive experience for her. I'm glad we gave her this opportunity and—more importantly—I think Susan is as well."
In case you were curious, here are a few other choice words from his article we never thought we'd hear from Cowell:
• "I know I could have been kinder."
• "I don't always get it right."
• "Sometimes I go too far, I admit it."
• "A criticism that I find particularly hurtful."
• "I accept I've made mistakes along the way."
Breanne L. Heldman, eonline
Susan Boyle may have earned a pair of standing ovations this weekend, but Britain's Got Talent's head honcho and resident curmudgeon, Simon Cowell, has been humbled by the singer's fast-tracked plight.
The American Idol judge supplied Britain's Daily Mail with a lengthy editorial detailing the ways in which he failed the middle-aged songstress, and how he'll be treating the recent events as a learning experience.
"I'm the first to hold my hands up and admit I've made mistakes," he writes. "Looking back on it all, it has become clear to me that we didn't handle the situation with Susan as well as we could have."
In retrospect, however, he's not quite sure what he would change.
"To be honest, when I analyze exactly what happened, I don't know that I could have done it any differently," he says.
Several weeks after Boyle's first audition aired—and the subsequent YouTube video exploded—Cowell appeared on Oprah with the singer via satellite.
"She seemed fine with all the attention—I thought she was utterly charming and really thrilled about what happened. I thought—perhaps naively—that she was in control…I thought whatever happens, we have changed this lady's life."
It wasn't until the semifinals that Cowell began to receive calls that the 48-year-old's ability to handle the stress of newfound fame had gone south. Yet, even when he visited her just before the final, he was confident in her mental capacity.
"Even then, I didn't pick up on any unduly troubling signs," he writes. "She was nervous, yes, but no more nervous than Paul Potts had been before his live final two years previously."
When the international Internet sensation didn't win the Talent competition, the secretly sensitive Cowell felt uneasy.
"I looked over at her face and thought: 'Christ, she doesn't know how to deal with not winning.' It was a bad moment," he admits. "Afterwards, I went over and gave her a hug and tried to reassure her…we agreed that we would work together; that it wasn't the end of the road for her.
"After that, I left the studio. I remember having a drink that night and trying to relax, but still feeling a bit strange. Something just didn't feel right. And sure enough, it wasn't. No need to repeat details here—that wouldn't be fair to Susan."
The judge continues to reveal that he has spoken to Boyle's family, asking them if he and the other producers were wrong to allow her to move forward with the competition after she showed signs of stress.
"They said, unanimously, that we did the right thing," he claims.
The Brit goes on to question some of the choices regarding the overall production of the show, from allowing children participate to requiring more scrutinizing psychological screenings.
"There is no easy way of achieving fame, and no guaranteed or trusted way of dealing with it," he says. "Who has the right to ban Susan Boyle, or anyone like her, from trying to sing her way out of one life and into another?...Yes, there have been problems, but I think overall it is a positive experience for her. I'm glad we gave her this opportunity and—more importantly—I think Susan is as well."
In case you were curious, here are a few other choice words from his article we never thought we'd hear from Cowell:
• "I know I could have been kinder."
• "I don't always get it right."
• "Sometimes I go too far, I admit it."
• "A criticism that I find particularly hurtful."
• "I accept I've made mistakes along the way."
Breanne L. Heldman, eonline
Li'l Hitler
I should have tagged this one on to the last blog, but I'm a dummy. This maniac later came out and said he was acting. I don't buy it. I remember when I was like 7, my parents had to take away my nintendo for like a month because I got a little obsessed. I hope it was nothing like this. Here's another one you can file under you should have seen this by now.
He Should Get into Magic
Apparently this kids parents deleted his World of Warcraft account, I can't imagine why. He doesn't seem obsessed or anything. The funny part is what happens when he gets under the blanket. I didn't see that coming. And why does he keep going in the closet?
Cancelled WoW Account Meltdown - Watch more Funny Videos
Cancelled WoW Account Meltdown - Watch more Funny Videos
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Since it's Fathers Day
This is a movie written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait (yeah the police academy wierdo). But don't judge yet, it actually looks good. It looks like Robin Williams will play his familiar quirky uncomfortable role, but none-the-less, it's something I'll probably check out when it gets to netflix.
How to Grow a Psychopath
I have no problem with playing pranks on kids, it's natural, they are vulnerable, and fun to laugh at. But there is a blurry line where pranks become lifelong memories that lead to years of therapy. But if you happen to want your child to wet the bed well into their 20's, and torture the neighborhood kitty cats, here are a few pointers.
Step 1: Terrify them
Step 2: Humiliate and terrify them
Step 3: Decieve and terrify them
Step 1: Terrify them
Step 2: Humiliate and terrify them
Step 3: Decieve and terrify them
Being a Doctor isn't all Sunshine and Rainbows
History
The term diabetes was first coined by the ancient Greek physician Aretaeus of Cappadocia. The term is derived from the Greek word diabaínein that literally means "passing through," or "siphon," a reference to one of diabetes' major symptoms -- excessive urine production.
In 1675, English physician Thomas Willis added the word mellitus, a Latin word meaning "honey" -- a reference to the sweet taste of a diabetic person's urine. This sweet taste had been noticed in urine by the ancient Greeks, Chinese, Egyptians, and Indians. In 1776, Matthew Dobson confirmed that the sweet taste was because of an excess of a kind of sugar in the urine and blood of people with diabetes.
From Diabetes.wikia.com
Bleck! Whose idea was this? Just goes to show how unusual circumstances lead to scientific discovery. It's good to be a doctor these days, you're tongue never has to go anywhere near a patients anything (insert gynocologist joke here). Upon further research, doctors eventually began testing by seeing if ants were attracted to the urine. I bet that was a relief to the upcoming med students at the time.
The term diabetes was first coined by the ancient Greek physician Aretaeus of Cappadocia. The term is derived from the Greek word diabaínein that literally means "passing through," or "siphon," a reference to one of diabetes' major symptoms -- excessive urine production.
In 1675, English physician Thomas Willis added the word mellitus, a Latin word meaning "honey" -- a reference to the sweet taste of a diabetic person's urine. This sweet taste had been noticed in urine by the ancient Greeks, Chinese, Egyptians, and Indians. In 1776, Matthew Dobson confirmed that the sweet taste was because of an excess of a kind of sugar in the urine and blood of people with diabetes.
From Diabetes.wikia.com
Bleck! Whose idea was this? Just goes to show how unusual circumstances lead to scientific discovery. It's good to be a doctor these days, you're tongue never has to go anywhere near a patients anything (insert gynocologist joke here). Upon further research, doctors eventually began testing by seeing if ants were attracted to the urine. I bet that was a relief to the upcoming med students at the time.
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