Weezer

Why is the band Weezer so great? Well, if one listens to their music, it is quite obvious. People simply fall in love with their tunes. They are extremely catchy. But there is more to this simple rock group than meets the eye.
Weezer is one of the first bands that I ever liked. I first heard their music when I was in about 2nd grade. Their melodic melodies know no equal. Every single one of their songs is catchy and makes the listnener want to sing along. However, it is not just the music that makes Weezer so great.
Weezer is not like the typical band. They are, in a word, geeky. They don't sport the long hair, or have a known affiliation with drugs. They wear somewhat nerdy clothing, sing about funny topics for the most part, and their music videos are groundbreaking. They always have fresh, new, funny ideas. These ideas are the brainchild of the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Rivers Cuomo.
Cuomo is definately not the typical 'rocker'. He spends hours a day meditating, which he claims helps his songwriting and singing skills. He also used to be a jerk to the other members of the band, but has since changed his ways - another possible effect of the meditation. This newfound kindness has given me and thousands of other Weezer fans hope for the bands future. A good band doesn't become a great band unless it endures. All signs point to endurance for Weezer.

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Chris Farley

In my opinion, Chris Farley is the funniest man who has ever lived. He had an undeniable talent for making people laugh. But why is he so funny? Why do I enjoy his comedy so much? These are the questions which I will attempt to answer in this blog.
The first encounter I ever had with Chris Farley was the movie Tommy Boy. I first saw it probably 7 or 8 years ago, but ever since it has been one of my favorite movies. It is one of the best comedy films ever produced, without a doubt. The tandem of Chris Farley and David Spade is undeniably hillarious. They compliment each other so well. Chris Farley's strength is his physical comdey, while Spade's is his wisecracking verbal jokes. These two skills bring out the best in each other.
For years, I did not see any other films with Chris Farley in them. But when I saw Saturday Night Live's The Best of Chris Farley, I instantly knew he was my favorite actor. I have now seen every movie with him in it, my favorites being Tommy Boy and Almost Heroes.
Everyone knows Chris Farley's strength is his physical comedy. In all of his SNL skits, and each of his movies, there are many moments where Farley takes over the show with his physical antics. He is so skilled at this, a seemingly stupid joke can be made hillarious by his delivery. His physical stature compliments his style very well. Perhaps it is because his stature is not "the norm". Maybe he isn't "hygenic". Perhaps he isn't "Camera-friendly". However, few can resist to laugh when they see Farley. We feel sorry for some of his characters, and yet can't help to laugh.
Farley died in 1998. It was a very sad day. Chris loved to make people laugh. So go and watch some of his stuff. It's gold.

Ipods

Why does everyone love ipods so much? I, having recently purchased one of the new video ipods myself, wondered what it is that makes them so cool. While this may seem obvious to anyone who holds one in their hand, upon deeper exploration, it is a more advanced subject.
When you hold an ipod in your hand, you instantly know that this is a cool gadget. It may be its sleek white design, or its colorful menus, but many people instantly fall in love with this toy. What is it about listening to music that is so exciting? We hear music every day. It is impossible to avoid. Yet people spend hundreds of dollars on ipods and other mp3 players. What is wrong with listening to a portable cd player instead?
The answer is this: People are lazy. People love anything that will make it easier for them to accomplish a task. With the use of an ipod, you are not required to fumble around with disks. All your music is just right there, a click of your thumb away.
Why does adding video playback make the ipod so much cooler? Why is it so amazing to see a movie on a 3 inch screen? It's been done before. I think the answer is that people love small things. Look at all technology. Everything is getting smaller. People have a natural attraction for small things.
Because people love small and lazy things so much, a gadget that has both of these characteristics will sell like crazy. Thus it is with Apple's iPods. What are you waiting for? Go pick one up at your local retailer today.