As long as there is an Internet, stupid stunts will occasionally go viral. Remember planking ? Icing ? They flare up, they go away, little harm is done. The Ice Bucket Challenge, however, is different, because it’s not going away . The challenge started in July , at least in its present incarnation, but it wasn’t until Aug. 13 that the ALS Association put out its first press release about the phenomenon.
As American institutions go, Saturday Night Live is kind of like Harvard: singular in name-brand recognition, mythologized to death, and coveted by an unending stream of hungry young people looking to score a big break. It’s a launchpad for comedic stars, sure, but it’s also a destination of its own. For a young performer, getting past the pearly gates of SNL — no matter what happens next — signals an arrival of the highest order. Or does it?
Take away the guitar, add a slug. What do you get? Slug Solos, of course!
On this day 45 years ago, Steven Paul Smith AKA Elliott Smith was born. While he died in October 2003, his music and legacy will continue to live on as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the late 90s. If fact, you can hear a lot of his influence in music today from The Decemberists, Conor Oberst, and Iron & Wine. While there are many great Elliott Smith songs out there, here are six that everyone should know.
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T.J. Miller was a recent guest on the morning talk show ‘Morning Blend’ where he showed off his amazing spit take talents. Here’s the results:
