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Paul Blart: Inauguration Cop

Conor Lastowka — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:48:44 +0000

Though my family and friends back home may be partaking in the inauguration festivities, they will miss out on the true way the event should be watched: on Hulu with a “Sponsored by Paul Blart: Mall Cop” tag onscreen at all times.

Go Gingerballs!

Conor Lastowka — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:12:31 +0000

How come nobody told me that Flight of the Conchords manager Murray was now working as a correspondent for MSNBC?!

Murray, on his way to a band meeting

MSNBC analyst Chuck Todd calls a press conference to deny that he ever managed Flight of the Conchords

Murray at the New Zealand consulate, settling a dispute with Brett and Jemaine

MSNBC analyst Chuck Todd unwinds off camera by chewing on a piece of straw

MSNBC analyst Chuck Todd’s avatar on the “CNN Sucks” forum

This hereby fulfills your yearly requirement of “attention paid to MSNBC”

What is Patriotism?

Conor Lastowka — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:00:22 +0000

CNN.com offers up an article exploring the question “What is Patriotism?” Despite the seemingly random timing of such an article, it fits in perfectly with our latest short, “Patriotism.” CNN provides quotes from a wide variety of anonymous users who provide online names such as Llambo, caligirl and hellcat, who all attempt to define what Bob Crane defined years ago when he narrated the “Patriotism” short:

RiffTrax strongly advises against image searching Bob Crane

“Patriotism is being proud of whatever you are and whatever you do” says Crane, thereby settling the issue forever. Do your research, CNN! Bob Crane has already set this definition in stone: Patriotism = blind, unceasing, narcissistic pride.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be dancing around the room in cowboy boots to Loudon Wainwright III’s “Bicentennial” while eating a peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich, very proud of my patriotic acts. Happy 4th!

Why The Heck Am I the Only One Who Catches These Things?!

Kevin Murphy — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:43:31 +0000

I’m sure we’ve all heard about the kerfuffle caused by former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan’s memoir about his tenure in the West Wing. Well perhaps the Administration should take a closer look at who it is they’re actually hiring next time!

Sure, now you make the connection.

By the way, I’m available to the Executive as a Special Consultant for Ferreting Out Celebrity Ringers In Office. I’ll need to be highly paid. Thank you.