Entries from January 2008

January 31, 2008

Killing Time

Gawker.com posted a list (that includes video clips) of their 25 best Super Bowl commercials. Here is the list, with my comments in RED.
25. Sprint > Crime Deterrent Phone Top 25? Not so sure about that…
24. Budweiser > Clydesdales Brilliant.
23. Pepsi > Diet Pepsi Truck Carson Daly? Really? This commercial would have been so [...]

January 31, 2008

Fallen & Not Getting Up

It’s too bad Rudy didn’t borrow a Lifealert from one of his dozens of supporters in sunny Florida. The former NY mayor who ran a ridiculously short-sighted campaign is out for good. And now he won’t stop kissing McCain’s ass. I truly hope that he doesn’t end up as McCain’s running-mate.
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January 31, 2008

The Tide is Changing

Today John Edwards dropped out of the Democratic Race leaving it a neck and neck fight for next Tuesday. Here are my thoughts, as originally posted on my friend Ryan’s blog:

As someone who has been an Obama supporter from the beginning, I find the momentum leading into next Tuesday inspiring and exciting.In the Gallup polls [...]

January 31, 2008

Idol Thoughts

American Idol is still on its audition episodes, but I have already found a favorite. His name is David Cook and he auditioned at the Omaha taping. I have high hopes for this kid. Bonus points to David for singing Livin’ on a Prayer.
On another AI note, the Miami audition show was a snooze fest. [...]

January 31, 2008

Election Pop Art

Shepard Fairey has been an influential force in the pop art world for over 15 years. He has now released a limited edition poster in support of Barack Obama. As you can see, its not your traditional campaign poster. I think it represents a key tenant of Obama’s campaign; the desire to move beyond [...]