Posted in September 2009

No “Laughing” Matter: Is David Bowie Behind Argentina’s Gnome Pandemic?

David the Gnome

It seems that the world community has lost interest in Argentina’s gnome infestation. Not me! I have written my senator a letter with some forcefully underlined words. Apathy in Argentina is inexcusable.

For those of you still unaware of the current panic gripping (with little hands) our friends to the south. Here is the evidence of three sightings:

“You know what I think’s creepier?” said Aaron Neber when reached for comment. “The videos of maids that pick up cameras and accidentally film themselves.” He continued, “They are just as short and jarring, and you know that shit’s real.”

“What’s this have to do with David Bowie?? you ask. Right now I only have my suspicions, but Mr. Bowie has been strangely absent from the public eye for a few years. If he wasn’t up to something nefarious he’d have a degrading and exploitive reality show on VH1 or Bravo right now. What’s he hiding? How are we supposed to trivialize his inspiring and admirable career if he won’t subject himself to public humiliation by way of cable syndication?

I propose the theory that he does have a reality show in the works. It’s something between “Punk’d” and “Ghost Hunters.” Bowie uses his other worldly connections to convince gnomes to pull pranks on Argentinean teenagers. We know he’s worked with gnomes before:

David Bowie – The Laughing Gnome

It’s pretty obvious when you really think about it. The problem is that, once released, you can’t control gnomes, and they (unlike goblins) aren’t suspectible to Dance Magic. If we can’t stop the gnoming in Argentina, we’ll be seeing a lot more youtube videos like these. Write your senators.

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Alien vs. Predator: The Musical – Update: Poetry and Predators

Poet Predator

First off, an addendum to the argument for the cultural necessity of Alien vs. Predator: The Musical as proposed in Alien vs. Predator: Gender Politics.

At least two poems have been featured prominently enough entitled Alien vs. Predator to be considered as having literary merit.

The more widely known and, perhaps undeservedly, applauded is by Michael Robbins and can be found in The New Yorker. This poem tends to draw nothing from its title but novelty and kitsch to jazz up a relatively unexceptional poem.

The other poem is by Christopher Monks and can be found on the McSweeney’s online. A poem, though smaller in scope, more interestingly plays with the spectrum of conflict and competition. I prefer this poem since tries to engage with the rich energy of the rich energy of the Alien vis-à-vis Predator franchise rather than selfishly try to capitalize on it.

IN FILM NEWS: Variety reports that some Nimrod is now set to direct the upcoming Predators set for release in 2010. “If it can live up to AnaconDAS, I’m all for it,” said Aaron Neber when reached for comment. He continued, “Technically it’s Anacondas: Search for the Blood Orchid, but colloquially known as Anacondas.”

Nimrod Atal is the director of the upcoming Armored, and the Luke Wilson vehicle Vacancy. I haven’t seen Vacancy but it’s a hotel horror film so I’m guessing it goes like this. Robert Rodriguez, director of The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D, and The Faculty, will be the producer and will help write the screenplay.

What’s this mean for AVP:TM fans out there? Basically the band is breaking up. Not unlike when George Michael left Wham, but this isn’t over, far from it. The “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” reunion tour can still happen. Predator will come back, licking his badly rendered, CGI wounds. This to we shall overcome.

Also, this is fun.

An Update UPDATE: Looks like Alien is also considering going solo. This is good, now it’s more like when Outcast put out separate albums.

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