Holding Up The Mirror And Laughing
Posted on March 30, 2011 | By Patty Pino | No Comments
It’s a thin line between comedy and tragedy. A thin, beautiful line that, when watching Portlandia, makes me wince while laughing hysterically.
Yes, I was hit on by the body fully-pierced-with-safety-pins guy at the Jim Rose Circus Side Show. No, I didn’t go there. Yes, I considered Clown College after high school. No, I didn’t go there. Yes, I’m strangely attracted to things with birds on them. Yes, I found the crazy Harajuku fashion in Japan all glittery and fascinating. Yes, I have declared things “Over” and, most sadly, have probably been a catalyst for things being over, too.
We love Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein and Jonathan Krisel for their absurd and brilliant creation, and we secretly loath them for reminding us of our sometimes lame ways.
~pp
TSF25: Happy Crow, Happy Crow Again – NOW ONLINE
Posted on March 23, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments
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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 25: Happy Crow, Happy Crow Again
Episode 25: Tune in to hear concepts for the breakfast of champions, checklist ideas for an improved life, remembrances of a perceived past, and music of the actual past. Positivity,
psychology, and psychodelia infuse every corner of this conversational slackcast.
Meandering Rant: “A Guide to Everyday Happiness” by Rob
- The Slacker Factor Everyday Happiness Checklist
- 1000 Awesome Things
- Fast Company Article, “The Corporate Pursuit of Happiness”
- Jimmy Kimmel’s Handsome Men’s Club Video
Book Report: Déjà vu, as discussed with Patty
Music Segment: The Black Crowes, presented by Christian
Slackcast loungewear and mugish stuff at: http://www.cafepress.com/TheSlackerFactorSwag.
Check Who’s Listening: Ryan Keough’s Japanaid
Posted on March 15, 2011 | By Patty Pino | 2 Comments
Who’s wishing he could be a megapower and patch up the unfortunate situation in Japan? Ryan Keough, that’s who. When he’s not saving the world or creating his web-based talk show, he’s listening to our little, mortal podcast. Thank you, Ryan Keough, from all of us who know you are a superhero-in-disguise.
On a serious note, please click here to donate to help the Japan relief effort. Our positive thoughts and prayers go to our friends, currently in Japan, who are safe but continue to deal with difficult days. Stay strong and healthy.
TSF24: Hot Glitter – NOW ONLINE
Posted on March 3, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments
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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 24: Hot Glitter
Episode 24: Get yourself all warm and toasty as we discuss things being overworked, over-outsourced, and over-the-top. Yes, this episode is warm, glittery, snack-worthy, flexible, networky, and filled with typical slactacular goodness, including a hot song from Glitter Mini 9. Rosebud, anyone?
Meandering Rant: ““Corporate Warming” by Christian
Book Report: Cool Stuff we think is hot – Near Field Communications, Flexible Flyers, and Sriracha
Music Segment: Glitter Mini 9, presented by Patty
Slackcast loungewear and mugish stuff at: http://www.cafepress.com/TheSlackerFactorSwag.
Try not to look…
Posted on March 2, 2011 | By Christian | 1 Comment
Train wreck alert!
I’m embarrassed to admit this. I really am. But… I’m on the drug too. The Charlie Sheen drug.
The Charlie Sheen slow-motion train wreck has captured my attention and I’m not exactly sure why. I don’t watch his TV show, feel no connection at all, and really don’t think he is an especially talented actor. Certainly not the caliber of his father. Perhaps its the anticipation of what he may say next. Or maybe its waiting to see who comes out next to support him. Thank God for friends like Mel Gibson. A real stand up guy who obviously has Charlie’s best interest in mind. It just adds to the freak show. Maybe Lindsey will step up for Charlie too?
No, for me I think it’s more the astonishment. The astonishment that Charlie Sheen, is a famous actor, and ultimately just a person like you and me (but with a lot more money), yet no one can help him. Scenarios like this happen every day to non-famous people and often end in tragedy. The Charlie Sheen tragedy is being played out on every tabloid and news media with what seems to be hourly updates and no one can seem to help.
I really don’t want to sound like a “bleeding heart” but this all says to me that there is something wrong with the system if this can happen every day and more often than not ends in tragedy. Read more
