Bookmarks

Today, kids, we are going to explore the exciting world of bookmarks. Not the rad cardboard ones you used to have (back when you read real books and the internet was just a gleam in Al Gore's eye) but the newfangled ones that let you go back to the same place on the internet that you went before! Ain't technology grand?

I have been bookmarking funny stuff for a couple weeks and now I lay out a tasty sampler for your enjoyment.


1. Clive Owen Speaks
A random iTunes search yielded something totally frickin bizarre. First off, who knew Clive Owen even has a podcast? Quick link over to the website and... woah. Really, this is like fifth-level genius. I truly have no idea if this is him or someone punking and honestly: That is the best part. (That or "My Chest!")

2. Peeps!
Okay, so Peeps are totally disgusting to eat. Once I watched a show on Food Network on how they are made and that was totally fascinating but I hope to avoid eating them at pretty much any cost. Once every five years, maybe. But I digress. The Washington Post ran an inspired contest using Peeps and it turned out to pretty much kick ass. Plus, anytime you can get a group of people to make dioramas, I am so there!

3. Bitchin' videos by Feist and The Shins
I loved Feist when I saw her with Kings of Convenience a couple years back but I felt like her album was way over-produced after seeing how good she was low-fi. Then I watched this video and fell in love with Feist again. Good to be back. Also included is the video for The Shins "Australia". My love for The Shins runs deep, only encouraged by the fact that they are now a Portland band.

4. Christopher Eccleston Fans Only
As with The Shins, my love for Christoper Eccleston runs deep. He also tops my own personal "Freebie Five" (don't tell the boyfriend) in spite of the fact that he's sort of odd looking. He is in a video for a band called Kloot and the song's okay but the video is... well, okay, the video is uncomfortable. It is a slow zoom in on only his face for the duration but I'm telling you, those last 30 seconds are totally worth waiting for. Makes my day every single time. Sigh.

5. Can't Wait for July
A new movie and the final book?!? Can my heart stand it? I still get a little choked up when I think about Dumbledore. Don't get me started. The trailer for the movie got my heart racing faster than 20 minutes on the elliptical.

6. Funny Song About Zach Braff
I mean, c'mon, we all know Scrubs is genius.