Youtube Gems of 2007

In the spirit of retrospective looks back on the year, here are some memorable youtube videos I came across this year. And because of my very spotty memory, by “this year” I mostly mean “whatever I remember from the last 4 months or so.” Without further ado, I bring to you my top 6 personal youtube favorites of 2007! In random order! Woooooo! I…don’t know what we’re yelling about! Loud Noises!!

1) You think your wedding day was/will be stressful? Watch this and count your blessings:

2) You think you know what “androgynous” means? Give it some more thought after watching this (you have to watch at least to the 1 minute mark):

3) I never knew birds had such rhythm. Perfectly synchronized foot/leg swinging and stomping. This bird is a natural. His/Her infectious dancing spreads in a matter of seconds to the bird at the left of the screen in the background.

4) Ever wonder why some white chicks (or any young girl…or guy) flash up gang signs whenever a camera is within sight? This next guy pondered that same question — and wrote a song about it. (oh…watch for the coffee mug. it basically pushes the video to awesomeness level.)

5) I love nerds who love sports. (So yes, I love myself.) Paul Brogan artfully remixes Fergilicious, Mims’ “This Is Why I’m Hot,” and Nelly Furtado to make some great comments on the state of the NBA.

6) This next video is one I used to watch at least once everyday to make me smile. Now I watch it every week. At least. “Baby juggah” “Blood-duh” “Not funny!”

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I know I’m forgetting at least 17 other ones. So if you happen to know any more, please let me know. I cannot let the year wind down without giving those other videos some recognition.

Songs of the Day (follow links to download page):

Spoon – “I Turn My Camera On”
Okkervil River – “Our Life Is Not a Movie or Maybe”

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Dentists Are Good People

If you haven’t been to the dentist lately (as in over a year), please make an appointment! I hadn’t been to the dentist in years and I recently went (no health insurance…yeah, maybe I should move to Canada). FIVE cavities! THREE which may need ROOT CANALS and crowns! I also need an implant to replace one of my molars sometime in the future because I swallowed the temporary tooth that was in there. (I see in my stats that many readers are coming here from google searches of “swallowing temporary tooth.” For those who are worried about the effects of doing that: It’s okay, your digestive system will scoot it on through and it will come out the other side. Mine was big and had metal hooks and everything…and I’m still alive! But for all I know, it might still be inside me. j/k j/k…you’re fine. But please check with a physician anyway. I did. I actually called 911 too. Yeah, I’m a bit of a nerd.)

Yeah…my teeth aren’t too strong to begin with. The dentist said that they are actually relatively brittle, so they are really susceptible to cavities, even with brushing, flossing (I admit, maybe I don’t do this as much), and the mild-formula, king-size, twin-pack orange Listerine I get from Costco. My candy/soda intake was not really closely monitored during the time my “adult teeth” were growing in. (Blame it on the parents… “They fuck you up, your mum and dad.”)

I went today to fill in the last of the FIVE cavities. We’re “waiting and seeing” for the root canal worthy ones — they have this white, pasty temporary filling on them. On the drive back home, I was testing out my new bite while my mouth was still pretty numb, I think I bit my tongue three times in a row before realizing what I was doing. I’m pretty sure it will be painful once the anesthesia wears off. I’m also pretty sure it was indeed the vague taste of blood I tasted….

All this could’ve been prevented with regular visits every six months or so to the dentist…except for me swallowing my temporary tooth…there was nothing I could’ve done about that. It’s certainly taking a big chunk out of my checking account.

“There’s blood in my mouth cuz I’ve been biting my tongue…” (the rest doesn’t really apply…but it’s a great song)
Rilo Kiley – “Portions for Foxes”

And another one of my favorites from them:
Rilo Kiley – “The Execution of All Things”

Oh alright, here’s one more — from their pop-y new album:
Rilo Kiley – “Breakin’ Up”

Now run along and attend their concert or something =)
And go to the dentist!

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