funny Christmas videos by Straight No Chaser

I just realized there are no videos here of Straight No Chaser.  I’m not sure how that happened, since these are funny and really well-done.

I know these aren’t new, but if you haven’t heard/seen them, you should check it out.  Even if you have seen these already, they’re worth seeing again.  FYI, the group is putting out new music, but here are their two classic Christmas songs.

First is “The Christmas Can-Can (Animated Version)”.  Someone made a video to go with the funny lyrics.

If you haven’t seen them perform it live, it’s amusing, too, and you can watch it on YouTube here: Straight No Chaser – The Christmas Can-Can (With A Special Greeting).

Lastly, here’s “The 12 Days of Christmas”, as only Straight No Chaser can sing it.

FYI, if you’re wondering what “can-can” refers to, it’s a high-energy and physically demanding dance.  The tune used is from Jacques Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld.  (Yes, I had to look that up.  I knew it was an old song, but didn’t know the actual name of it.)

an unusual research study

Earlier today I was switching channels on the TV and heard something unexpected.  Apparently some research group is looking for people to participate in an induced constipation study.  I just saw the end of the commercial, so I didn’t hear what the compensation was (if it was mentioned), but it would have to be a lot.  Actually, I’m not sure you can put a price on being regular.

I don’t know what it feels like to be constipated, but I figure it would be quite bad after a while.  And using experimental drugs to get there just seems like a really bad idea.  I don’t even want to know what the potential side-effects of that are…  Besides, shouldn’t the drugs be fixing constipation, not causing it?

That whole scenario just sounds wrong.  I hope it’s not some scheme of the Important Evil Genius trying to rule the tri-state area with constipation… it sounds like some lame plan he’d make up.

Is this reasonable?

The other day I was eating lunch at Larry’s Pizza, as I’m apt to do, and a waitress walked by with a “Fat Larry’s Supreme” pizza.  Right after that, the manager walked out, and I wanted to ask him if he was Fat Larry…

I told this to a few friends, and one guy replied, “I think that’s the sort of question you have to expect as the manager of a restaurant.”  I guess I should’ve asked him then…  maybe next time…  🙂

bacon croutons

As you know, bacon makes almost everything better.  And for most guys, salads need quite a bit of improving.  ThinkGeek.com has just what you need (again): Bacon Flavored Croutons.  Here’s an excerpt from the site:

Bacon Croutons – Salads just got cool

Bacon Croutons are about to change the salad game. Remember the revelation you had when you realized that salads could be a vehicle for ranch dressing? You’re about to have a similar life-changing experience. And don’t limit yourself to salad! Bacon Croutons are great on soup, crushed up on top of baked macaroni and cheese, as breading for fried chicken, and of course, used in your favorite Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. Bacon on, friends!

Now, you may be thinking this is truly awesome, and, taste-test pending, just might be, but before the hype gets too big, there was a statement at the bottom of the page that might make you say hmm…

Weirdly enough, these are vegetarian.

That is a source of skepticism, for me.  Veggie bacon just sounds… unnatural.  But if they actually taste anything close like bacon, it would have to help salads (when I have to eat one).  So I’d still like to try them, just to know.  When I do, expect a review on this blog.