Jon Stewart is retiring from The Daily Show after 16 years. I will have more to say on Stewart, his evolvement and what the future holds for news programs.
I do want to point out something. Why is it that Jon Stewart and Brian Williams get the attention for their news coverage? While someone more important is not given the rightful respect needed? I am speaking of course about Bill Maher. You see, Williams is a storyteller. Stewart does not take matters seriously. Maher makes people think.
In short, Jon Stewart is no Bill Maher. Then again, both of them were not Robin Williams in Man Of The Year. I will explain more as soon as can be.
Talk to you all later,
Robert
PS. Thanks, love, kindness and appreciation for all the birthday wishes I have received in the past 24 hours. It is very pleasing and humbling to know the care others have.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Nightly News
When I think of all the lies that I have heard over the years:
"We did not trade arms for hostages in Iran"
"Global Warming is a fraud for a carbon tax"
"Kennedy died from a shot by a lone gunman"
"We had no idea about Pearl Harbor"
"The Maine was sunk by the Spanish"
"The Holocaust did not occur"
"Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait"
"Saddam Hussein is using WMDs from a large stockpile"
"The Gulf of Tonkin justified Vietnam"
"There are no truths to conspiracies"
"Drugs are not addictive"
"We are a legitimate business"
"The news is unbiased"
"The Federal Reserve is a government branch"
"All men are created equal"
"Watergate was a third-rate burglary"
"Osama Bin Laden did 911"
"Ronald Reagan was a great leader"
"Clarence Thomas is the most qualified for the Supreme Court"
"Bill Cosby is America's Dad"
"I did not kill my child"
"He/she was asking for it"
"I do not have a problem"
Et cetera, ad infinitum, ad nauseum
Brian Williams' tales of his life are not worth criticizing. Williams, like many, are simply a by-product of a culture that lies to itself. Because you see, people believe a lie than a truth when it is in their interests.
So I ask you, what is the bigger lie: Brian Williams or the wars of the last 14 years? Find the answer, and you will find the truth.
Feel free to comment and post your thoughts. I strongly encourage it.
Talk to you tomorrow,
Robert
"We did not trade arms for hostages in Iran"
"Global Warming is a fraud for a carbon tax"
"Kennedy died from a shot by a lone gunman"
"We had no idea about Pearl Harbor"
"The Maine was sunk by the Spanish"
"The Holocaust did not occur"
"Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait"
"Saddam Hussein is using WMDs from a large stockpile"
"The Gulf of Tonkin justified Vietnam"
"There are no truths to conspiracies"
"Drugs are not addictive"
"We are a legitimate business"
"The news is unbiased"
"The Federal Reserve is a government branch"
"All men are created equal"
"Watergate was a third-rate burglary"
"Osama Bin Laden did 911"
"Ronald Reagan was a great leader"
"Clarence Thomas is the most qualified for the Supreme Court"
"Bill Cosby is America's Dad"
"I did not kill my child"
"He/she was asking for it"
"I do not have a problem"
Et cetera, ad infinitum, ad nauseum
Brian Williams' tales of his life are not worth criticizing. Williams, like many, are simply a by-product of a culture that lies to itself. Because you see, people believe a lie than a truth when it is in their interests.
So I ask you, what is the bigger lie: Brian Williams or the wars of the last 14 years? Find the answer, and you will find the truth.
Feel free to comment and post your thoughts. I strongly encourage it.
Talk to you tomorrow,
Robert
Channel Awesome forgetting to be Awesome (Part 4)
As I mentioned before, the five short films that made up The Uncanny Valley were amongst the best work Channel Awesome had done. Each had a theme about the drawbacks of living and dealing in an online world.
One of them, produced and co created by Phelan Porteous, was a humorous look at cats overtaking the web and most political governments as, I believe, a form of blowback from exploitation of their foibles and tricks in viral videos.
Brad Jones had done what would turn out to be a pilot for a series of his that resembled the actions of Michel Gondry's underrated gem Be Kind Rewind. I rather liked it, Jones' warped humor being of interest.
Mike Jeavons of Shameful Sequels, Informercialism and That Sock, had a very funny and yet awkward video regarding what can go wrong with online dating. In this case, Jeavons has a blind date set for him. It turns out to be Mathew Buck, of all people. Hilarity ensues.
Doug Walker, along with Rob Walker and Brian Heinz, managed to create Dragonbored, This might be Doug's most original and best work outside of the Nostalgia Critic. What would happen if your video game avatar came to life and was a better person than you, the gamer? This question is answered quite conclusively in Dragonbored. I think it is best summed up with a line given that sounds chhesy, but really is not.
Man losing everything due to playing games: You ruined my life!
Doug Walker's character: No. I lived it!
Each one of the four was quite funny. It was the fifth and final part of The Uncanny Valley that may have caused some more problems with the brass at the website.
The last one on internet etiquette involved Mat Williams and Holly Christine Brown bringing forth a serious dissertation on the issues of dealing with fans, trolls, and other travelers on the world wide web. Allison Pregler, Lewis Lovhaug, and others were interviewed where they spoke important truths that would usually not be permissible on the website. In the end, Welshy and Holly more or less told viewers to consider the fact that web reviewers, indeed, have lives and other ideas for living a securely financial life.
While there was no objection to any of the short films; the leadership at Channel Awesome might not have been too pleased with the Williams/Brown collaboration that, for me, should be required viewing for any person willing to put themselves online. As a result, more departures came forth.
Welshy pretty much decided to retire from doing web reviewing. He did however finish with one last collaboration with Julian Diaz (Sad Panda), who himself decided to focus on his YouTube account and his native French Language videos. Yet while the Sad Panda Q&A guys managed to leave somewhat on their own terms; the same could not be said for Holly. Days after having undergone a successful surgical procedure for a long standing medical condition, Holly Christine Brown was summarily terminated from the website by primarily Mike Michaud and Rob Walker. This did not and does not sit well with the long term fan base.
And yet, that was only a prelude of what was to come. The point of demarcation was January 23, 2014. It was on that day Channel Awesome changed permanently. Justin Carmical, nearly 43 and in financial difficulty, locked himself in his bathroom. Though his wife and others begged for him to come out, Carmical took out a gun he owned and killed himself. I became aware of this some two days later, while reading Brad Jones' Twitter feed. Subsequently, within moments many Channel Awesome people past and present went to pay respects to him, his wife Jennifer, the Carmical extended family, and others.
This ended a lot of things Channel Awesome had been doing up to that point. It ended the anniversary specials, many of the interlocking storylines, You Can Play This, along with far too much to even mention. I think it also became the onus for the Walker brothers and Michaud to practically remake the website to fit their ideas.
In the last year alone, those who either left or were dismissed from Channel Awesome in the post JewWario era have included:
Mike "Birdman" Dodd, Hope Chapman (jesu otaku), Andrew Dickman, Lupa/Allison Pregler, Phelous/Phelan Porteous, Kyle Kallgren, Lindsay Ellis, just about anyone affiliated with Phelous' website, and pretty much anyone affiliated with Chez Apocalypse; Lindsay Ellis' own web hosting platform. That latter section also includes Paw (Paul Schuler), Nella and Elisa, and Todd In The Shadows. Fortunately, the recent Chez Apocalypse departures were made on their own terms., with the exception of Kallgren. In that case, Kyle, along with Dickman, Lupa and Phelous were summarily dismissed last month in a terse statement. That has since revealed through Tumblr accounts and other posts the lack of communication and transparency in finances that have gone on through Channel Awesome.
It does not help that the site is starting to become more comedy sketch oriented as opposed to telling a good story and bring forth a fair analysis of a movie or series and such. Many that still are part of the website like Linkara, Bennett the Sage, and Brad Jones have not been affected in this change of attitude. However, you do see that in other reviewers like Rap Critic, Eddie Rodriguez, Some Jerk With A Camera (the guy that reviews theme parks), and others; comedy is the name of the game. Whether this is a direct reflection of the Walkers' original works, including even Doug's commentary on movies that unintentionally could border on humor, remains to be seen.
Oh, yes; one other big change. That Guy With The Glasses no longer exists. Both the website and the character. Here is how it ended. Admittedly, it is rather clever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-nac6uFUD0
So, it is now Channel Awesome. Starring Doug Walker, and created by Doug Walker. Produced by Doug Walker. Edited by Doug Walker. Written by Doug Walker and Rob Walker. Did I mention this is Doug Walker's site? Well, Doug and Rob Walker host this Doug Walker site. There are others, but you are just here for Doug Walker, right?
Hopefully, the talent searches and pilots will pay off and be shown to all. For myself, any producer could be found on YouTube, Disney/Maker/Blip, or their own websites and blogs. I pretty much check out Channel Awesome to see the new Leon Thomas piece, and if the Walkers have anything interesting in mind. Apart from that; it just has become in a way what Cinemassacre has been for a long time; a website devoted to one web producer mostly.
What will happen next to the website and the Walkers and Michaud's relationship with other producers is entirely and only in their hands. In short, I think individuality has taken hold with web series and reviewers. Obviously, this was learned the most difficult way with Justin Carmical's death. The aftermath is not one we had sought; yet here it is.
Well, that finishes my look at Channel Awesome. Perhaps in another time I will make a video on another like minded web series analysis. Thank you all again for viewing these posts.
By the way, the title refers to a catch phrase and motto the Vlog Brothers use at the end of their videos and collaborations. That would be Hank Green and John Green, both writers of considerable acclaim; John having written The Fault In Our Stars. The motto is "don't forget to be awesome." Channel Awesome has seemingly lost that credo, even if they never adopted it.
Talk to you all again soon,
Robert
PS. Creedence Clearwater Revival were Never nominated for a Grammy. That is how much relevance in awards the Grammys are. The performances are good, though.
One of them, produced and co created by Phelan Porteous, was a humorous look at cats overtaking the web and most political governments as, I believe, a form of blowback from exploitation of their foibles and tricks in viral videos.
Brad Jones had done what would turn out to be a pilot for a series of his that resembled the actions of Michel Gondry's underrated gem Be Kind Rewind. I rather liked it, Jones' warped humor being of interest.
Mike Jeavons of Shameful Sequels, Informercialism and That Sock, had a very funny and yet awkward video regarding what can go wrong with online dating. In this case, Jeavons has a blind date set for him. It turns out to be Mathew Buck, of all people. Hilarity ensues.
Doug Walker, along with Rob Walker and Brian Heinz, managed to create Dragonbored, This might be Doug's most original and best work outside of the Nostalgia Critic. What would happen if your video game avatar came to life and was a better person than you, the gamer? This question is answered quite conclusively in Dragonbored. I think it is best summed up with a line given that sounds chhesy, but really is not.
Man losing everything due to playing games: You ruined my life!
Doug Walker's character: No. I lived it!
Each one of the four was quite funny. It was the fifth and final part of The Uncanny Valley that may have caused some more problems with the brass at the website.
The last one on internet etiquette involved Mat Williams and Holly Christine Brown bringing forth a serious dissertation on the issues of dealing with fans, trolls, and other travelers on the world wide web. Allison Pregler, Lewis Lovhaug, and others were interviewed where they spoke important truths that would usually not be permissible on the website. In the end, Welshy and Holly more or less told viewers to consider the fact that web reviewers, indeed, have lives and other ideas for living a securely financial life.
While there was no objection to any of the short films; the leadership at Channel Awesome might not have been too pleased with the Williams/Brown collaboration that, for me, should be required viewing for any person willing to put themselves online. As a result, more departures came forth.
Welshy pretty much decided to retire from doing web reviewing. He did however finish with one last collaboration with Julian Diaz (Sad Panda), who himself decided to focus on his YouTube account and his native French Language videos. Yet while the Sad Panda Q&A guys managed to leave somewhat on their own terms; the same could not be said for Holly. Days after having undergone a successful surgical procedure for a long standing medical condition, Holly Christine Brown was summarily terminated from the website by primarily Mike Michaud and Rob Walker. This did not and does not sit well with the long term fan base.
And yet, that was only a prelude of what was to come. The point of demarcation was January 23, 2014. It was on that day Channel Awesome changed permanently. Justin Carmical, nearly 43 and in financial difficulty, locked himself in his bathroom. Though his wife and others begged for him to come out, Carmical took out a gun he owned and killed himself. I became aware of this some two days later, while reading Brad Jones' Twitter feed. Subsequently, within moments many Channel Awesome people past and present went to pay respects to him, his wife Jennifer, the Carmical extended family, and others.
This ended a lot of things Channel Awesome had been doing up to that point. It ended the anniversary specials, many of the interlocking storylines, You Can Play This, along with far too much to even mention. I think it also became the onus for the Walker brothers and Michaud to practically remake the website to fit their ideas.
In the last year alone, those who either left or were dismissed from Channel Awesome in the post JewWario era have included:
Mike "Birdman" Dodd, Hope Chapman (jesu otaku), Andrew Dickman, Lupa/Allison Pregler, Phelous/Phelan Porteous, Kyle Kallgren, Lindsay Ellis, just about anyone affiliated with Phelous' website, and pretty much anyone affiliated with Chez Apocalypse; Lindsay Ellis' own web hosting platform. That latter section also includes Paw (Paul Schuler), Nella and Elisa, and Todd In The Shadows. Fortunately, the recent Chez Apocalypse departures were made on their own terms., with the exception of Kallgren. In that case, Kyle, along with Dickman, Lupa and Phelous were summarily dismissed last month in a terse statement. That has since revealed through Tumblr accounts and other posts the lack of communication and transparency in finances that have gone on through Channel Awesome.
It does not help that the site is starting to become more comedy sketch oriented as opposed to telling a good story and bring forth a fair analysis of a movie or series and such. Many that still are part of the website like Linkara, Bennett the Sage, and Brad Jones have not been affected in this change of attitude. However, you do see that in other reviewers like Rap Critic, Eddie Rodriguez, Some Jerk With A Camera (the guy that reviews theme parks), and others; comedy is the name of the game. Whether this is a direct reflection of the Walkers' original works, including even Doug's commentary on movies that unintentionally could border on humor, remains to be seen.
Oh, yes; one other big change. That Guy With The Glasses no longer exists. Both the website and the character. Here is how it ended. Admittedly, it is rather clever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-nac6uFUD0
So, it is now Channel Awesome. Starring Doug Walker, and created by Doug Walker. Produced by Doug Walker. Edited by Doug Walker. Written by Doug Walker and Rob Walker. Did I mention this is Doug Walker's site? Well, Doug and Rob Walker host this Doug Walker site. There are others, but you are just here for Doug Walker, right?
Hopefully, the talent searches and pilots will pay off and be shown to all. For myself, any producer could be found on YouTube, Disney/Maker/Blip, or their own websites and blogs. I pretty much check out Channel Awesome to see the new Leon Thomas piece, and if the Walkers have anything interesting in mind. Apart from that; it just has become in a way what Cinemassacre has been for a long time; a website devoted to one web producer mostly.
What will happen next to the website and the Walkers and Michaud's relationship with other producers is entirely and only in their hands. In short, I think individuality has taken hold with web series and reviewers. Obviously, this was learned the most difficult way with Justin Carmical's death. The aftermath is not one we had sought; yet here it is.
Well, that finishes my look at Channel Awesome. Perhaps in another time I will make a video on another like minded web series analysis. Thank you all again for viewing these posts.
By the way, the title refers to a catch phrase and motto the Vlog Brothers use at the end of their videos and collaborations. That would be Hank Green and John Green, both writers of considerable acclaim; John having written The Fault In Our Stars. The motto is "don't forget to be awesome." Channel Awesome has seemingly lost that credo, even if they never adopted it.
Talk to you all again soon,
Robert
PS. Creedence Clearwater Revival were Never nominated for a Grammy. That is how much relevance in awards the Grammys are. The performances are good, though.
Friday, February 6, 2015
A bit of a note
Well, I just was about to complete my Channel Awesome dissertation when suddenly I accidentally pressed the backspace key.
I am terribly sorry for the problems to have arrived. The fourth and I hope final post on Channel Awesome will come fairly soon. In the meantime, here is a picture I think sums up my abject blundering.
Cheers,
Robert
I am terribly sorry for the problems to have arrived. The fourth and I hope final post on Channel Awesome will come fairly soon. In the meantime, here is a picture I think sums up my abject blundering.
Cheers,
Robert
Thursday, February 5, 2015
An update
Hello all!
I am considering adding a Twitter account, along with adding photos on Instagram and posting videos on YouTube. The latter idea is quite intriguing, as indicated in my ongoing look at the problems now facing Channel Awesome. Do any of you have some suggestions on how to come across in these other forms of social media? Please feel free to comment to bring forth any ideas that I may be able to incorporate for future endeavors.
I will next post my conclusion, I hope, on Channel Awesome and its changes. I suppose this is a trait I have been known to use; ask me what time it is, get a lesson on how to build a watch. Just wanted to have all of you get an update from me and a chance to interact with me. Thank you again for your support. Let us keep the conversation going.
Tune in tomorrow, not same blog time but same blog channel:),
Robert
I am considering adding a Twitter account, along with adding photos on Instagram and posting videos on YouTube. The latter idea is quite intriguing, as indicated in my ongoing look at the problems now facing Channel Awesome. Do any of you have some suggestions on how to come across in these other forms of social media? Please feel free to comment to bring forth any ideas that I may be able to incorporate for future endeavors.
I will next post my conclusion, I hope, on Channel Awesome and its changes. I suppose this is a trait I have been known to use; ask me what time it is, get a lesson on how to build a watch. Just wanted to have all of you get an update from me and a chance to interact with me. Thank you again for your support. Let us keep the conversation going.
Tune in tomorrow, not same blog time but same blog channel:),
Robert
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Channel Awesome forgetting to be Awesome (Part 3)
In late September 2012, followers of Channel Awesome, myself included, witnessed a movie from the site by Doug Walker which would forever alter the perception of Walker's characters and the site at large. That movie, To Boldly Flee, did in fact become Doug and Rob Walker's equivalent of The Search for Spock. It also, in retrospect, was their Return of the Jedi, their Akira, their Battlefield Earth (including Noah Antwiler as Terl!), and I would also add their Unforgiven. That last movie referenced may not seem much plot wise; yet similar to the Clint Eastwood film which had Eastwood say goodbye to the Western, To Boldly Flee was Doug Walker saying goodbye to the Nostalgia Critic. It also was a goodbye to Ma-Ti, Terl, General Zod (Walker again), and though unintentional Luke Mochrie.
Well, it was supposed to be the Nostalgia Critic's goodbye. Only plans did not turn out as was thought. The last four months of 2012 had the Walker Brothers focus their resources and creativity on Demo Reel. In short, Demo Reel felt like a long term program with an intricate storyline and as much pathos as there was humor. Many were expecting this chapter in Channel Awesome to be even more interesting than what had come before.
Only, Demo Reel was not that great. It had a promising setup, and indeed given time might have seen improvements. The reaction by the fans, however, was pretty certain. It was a disappointment; not to mention in some regard an insult to many that followed the TGWTG people. During that time, more producers started to leave their Channel Awesome affiliation to go out on their own.
Thomas Hanley and pretty much the entirety of the Game Heroes, Mickey Paradis (8-bit Mickey) included, retired the name and web hosting of their program. Some matters of this was due to the team starting their own families. What also occurred were financial disagreements in how funding and ad revenue would be given for the gamer section of the website, aptly named Blistered Thumbs. Within a year, Blistered Thumbs would cease its web hosting activity.
Luke Mochrie, as mentioned above, stopped posting videos after To Boldly Flee was released. This was more for personal and career opportunities than anything else.
Sarah Wilson (PushingUpRoses) decided to begin hosting her own series on YouTube and other websites. Once again, lack of communication on the part of the website leaders and financial concerns were reasons for the decision to leave.
And yes, at that time Justin Carmical decided to end his affiliation with the website. JewWario continued to release reviews, gameplay, and collaborations up until days before his death. More on that later.
So, knowing Demo Reel was in need of improvement, and knowing a fanbase was feeling alienated, what was done to remedy the situation? Re-tool the show? Add newer material and/or crossovers? The answer, we found, occurred in January 2013. In a short film released, Doug Walker as Doug Walker merges himself with the Nostalgia Critic. In the process, the Demo Reel characters are found to be imagined or in the case of Donnie (Walker), the Nostalgia Critic in purgatory.
In short, the Walkers returned to their old standby. With a new set, added subplots and sketches, actors leftover from Demo Reel and other Channel Awesome works, and an emphasis on commentary and recent movies, the Nostalgia Critic returned. Yet, for about a year or so, many episodes either made fun of the fan base for not liking Demo Reel; turning likable characters into complete wankers, making Santa Christ a hated figure, and feeling like it became a duty and not an interest on the part of Doug and Rob.
Maybe you could never kill the Nostalgia Critic. Yet, to me it seemed a ham fisted move on the part of Channel Awesome to make these changes. From that point forward, the emphasis of the website would be on Doug Walker and perhaps a select few producers; also the never ending search for talent, Patreon campaigns for the Walkers but discouraged for other producers; nearly most of Doug's characters turning against their audience, a continued process of shooting the same pilots over and over; and perhaps most importantly: forgetting to give equal share to the long standing talent on the site.
It also became clear that no criticism of the site's business would be taken in jest. This would lead to a series of short films for their fifth anniversary, compiled as The Uncanny Valley. These films are amongst the best made by the site. Yet, the ramifications of the films themselves would prove prophetic for what was to come for the site and for many of its now former producers.
I thought this would go only for 3 posts. Yet, a fourth post will be given soon to hopefully conclude my now tract on Channel Awesome. Thank you though for following me on this. As always, feel free to comment.
Talk to you later on,
Robert
Well, it was supposed to be the Nostalgia Critic's goodbye. Only plans did not turn out as was thought. The last four months of 2012 had the Walker Brothers focus their resources and creativity on Demo Reel. In short, Demo Reel felt like a long term program with an intricate storyline and as much pathos as there was humor. Many were expecting this chapter in Channel Awesome to be even more interesting than what had come before.
Only, Demo Reel was not that great. It had a promising setup, and indeed given time might have seen improvements. The reaction by the fans, however, was pretty certain. It was a disappointment; not to mention in some regard an insult to many that followed the TGWTG people. During that time, more producers started to leave their Channel Awesome affiliation to go out on their own.
Thomas Hanley and pretty much the entirety of the Game Heroes, Mickey Paradis (8-bit Mickey) included, retired the name and web hosting of their program. Some matters of this was due to the team starting their own families. What also occurred were financial disagreements in how funding and ad revenue would be given for the gamer section of the website, aptly named Blistered Thumbs. Within a year, Blistered Thumbs would cease its web hosting activity.
Luke Mochrie, as mentioned above, stopped posting videos after To Boldly Flee was released. This was more for personal and career opportunities than anything else.
Sarah Wilson (PushingUpRoses) decided to begin hosting her own series on YouTube and other websites. Once again, lack of communication on the part of the website leaders and financial concerns were reasons for the decision to leave.
And yes, at that time Justin Carmical decided to end his affiliation with the website. JewWario continued to release reviews, gameplay, and collaborations up until days before his death. More on that later.
So, knowing Demo Reel was in need of improvement, and knowing a fanbase was feeling alienated, what was done to remedy the situation? Re-tool the show? Add newer material and/or crossovers? The answer, we found, occurred in January 2013. In a short film released, Doug Walker as Doug Walker merges himself with the Nostalgia Critic. In the process, the Demo Reel characters are found to be imagined or in the case of Donnie (Walker), the Nostalgia Critic in purgatory.
In short, the Walkers returned to their old standby. With a new set, added subplots and sketches, actors leftover from Demo Reel and other Channel Awesome works, and an emphasis on commentary and recent movies, the Nostalgia Critic returned. Yet, for about a year or so, many episodes either made fun of the fan base for not liking Demo Reel; turning likable characters into complete wankers, making Santa Christ a hated figure, and feeling like it became a duty and not an interest on the part of Doug and Rob.
Maybe you could never kill the Nostalgia Critic. Yet, to me it seemed a ham fisted move on the part of Channel Awesome to make these changes. From that point forward, the emphasis of the website would be on Doug Walker and perhaps a select few producers; also the never ending search for talent, Patreon campaigns for the Walkers but discouraged for other producers; nearly most of Doug's characters turning against their audience, a continued process of shooting the same pilots over and over; and perhaps most importantly: forgetting to give equal share to the long standing talent on the site.
It also became clear that no criticism of the site's business would be taken in jest. This would lead to a series of short films for their fifth anniversary, compiled as The Uncanny Valley. These films are amongst the best made by the site. Yet, the ramifications of the films themselves would prove prophetic for what was to come for the site and for many of its now former producers.
I thought this would go only for 3 posts. Yet, a fourth post will be given soon to hopefully conclude my now tract on Channel Awesome. Thank you though for following me on this. As always, feel free to comment.
Talk to you later on,
Robert
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Live blogging Super Bowl 49
Join me as you watch Super Bowl 49 while I every so often make comments during said game and it televised broadcast.
NBC is showing starters on both offense and defense for both Patriots and Seahawks. Also the Special Teams players, which almost never happens.
Crazy Train for the Pats; Bittersweet Symphony for the Hawks. How appropriate.
My apologies for missing most of everything before kickoff. Now, though, on to the first half.
Patriots have the ball, and may throughout much of the night.
Both teams will need to throw the ball as much as possible. Since the maxim to follow is defense wins championships, the forward pass will be needed.
First punt of the night. Let us hope this does not turn into a blowout, again.
This also should be a game with some interceptions, if needed.
Marshawn Lynch got sacked twice before a first down. Now the Seahawks punt.
And it is a fair catch.
Darn interesting BMW commercial. I had no idea this was possible for retired newspeople to make an ad this interesting.
If it's 3rd down, it is time to throw the ball. For both teams.
Except when it is 3rd and one, I suppose.
Bill Belicheik is wearing a blue hoodie. Just in case you wanted to know.
First interception of the night. And it is the Seahawks defense.
I am liking these new visors the players are wearing.
First period over. The score, as is said in association football, is nil-all. Not good. Although I have always wondered what it would be like if there is overtime in the Super Bowl.
I do not think Carnival Cruises entirely understood President John F. Kennedy's speech using the sea as a metaphor. This may not help Carnival as they attempt to end their reputation for trips gone awry.
Pete Carroll is wearing a blue long sleeve shirt, in case you are wondering.
Not a great throw from Russell Wilson.
Patriots have got the ball again. Maybe these have been Inflated tonight for both teams.
What is the deal with beer commercials and dogs? And would it have killed Anheiser Busch to actually get the license to use The Proclaimers' own recording of I'm Gonna Be?
Another Terminator movie? Why?
Good 3rd down play from Tom Brady right there.
First Touchdown of the night. And it is Brady to Brandon Lavell. It is now 7-0 Patriots.
Furious 7 seems interesting. I do wonder what will become of Paul Walker's character.
First QB sack of the night against Wilson. Not a good sign.
The long throws tonight are not working as of yet.
Julian Edelman is quite a good return specialist. He reminds me of a younger Tim Brown in that respect.
Cats In The Cradle is not a heartwarming song. Nissan seems to forget the lines "my boy is just like me". Harry Chapin would not be proud.
Another punt, a result of not a good drive.
Sir Paul McCartney is in the building.
First penalty of the night. This is against the Hawks.
A good long catch for once!
Marshawn Lynch's first touchdown of the night. The score is now tied 7-all.
The first quarter is usually the fastest played. It will be the fourth quarter that will seem like an eternity.
2nd penalty on the Seahawks. Immediate first down.
First team time out of the night of 6. Believe me, both teams will use their timeouts and challenges whenever possible.
2nd Brady touchdown, this time to Rob Gronkowski. It is now Patriots 14-7.
Tom Brady now ties Joe Montana with 11 Touchdowns, tied for most in Super Bowls.
Russell Wilson cannot be stopped when he is running.
With 6 seconds to go, it will take 6 minutes to complete.
Russell Wilson touchdown to Chris Matthews, the wide receiver. It is again tied 14-all.
Thank you for watching the final run through of the dress rehearsal. Stay tuned after half time for when the Real game begins.
Thankfully, it is a close game, and will be watched to the end. At this point last year, the game was over.
And now, Pepsi presents the Pepsi Halftime Show starring Pepsi. Did we mention Pepsi sponsored this? Well, Pepsi sponsored this Pepsi event. Oh, right; here is Katy Perry.
Lenny Kravitz is making I Kissed A Girl a whole heck of a lot more interesting. I would like to hear a fuller version of that.
It must be an honor and an insult to be one of the life sized puppets on stage.
First audience participation in a Super Bowl. Why did it need to be Katy Perry starting this?
Missy Elliott is in the building. It has been a long time, has it not? Watch and learn, Katy Perry.
Please take over this halftime show, Missy. Please?
Of course the big number is Firework. It might still be Perry's most accomplished work.
Nice subtle advertising for NBC's The More You Know campaign.
Now, on to the real Super Bowl game. It is a restart, with a 14-all tie.
It is also night now in Arizona.
That was The Voice reminding us of the least important Mad Max movie.
Does a GEICO commercial ever emphasize their car insurance business? Is a football filled with air?
Seahawks carry the ball to start this half.
It is clear NBC wants the Seahawks to win this game.
Steven Hauscka kicks the ball for a 17-14 Seahawks lead.
Quite funny Sprint commercial, though obnoxious.
Bet you dollars to dollars Chris Mathews and Hardball will be linked at least once tonight. Think of the publicity, NBC.
Good first down from the Patriots.
Another interception for the Seahawks.
I told you Hardball would be mentioned.
Wilson touchdown to Doug Baldwin. It is Seahawks 24-14.
Well, I am calling it. To me, this game is now over. How will the Patriots be able to recover a 10 point deficit? In addition, I am also calling who will be MVP: Chris Matthews. Now to just watch a close game turn into another blowout.
This is also the biggest point deficit Brady has had in any Super Bowl.
You wonder if this is being scripted as a way to punish the Patriots for obvious cheating.
How many car commercials do you need?
Come back after the break for the interminably long fourth quarter.
Can it be any more obvious that many want the Hawks to win it all again? I'm not complaining. Yet I would be if a New York Team was being rooted against .
Hardball is mentioned again.
Here is a clear way to increase battery power on your smartphone. Keep it charged at all times.
Well, that was a premature prediction. Now a third Brady touchdown tonight, this one to Danny Amandola. Seahawks still lead 24-21. This now puts Tom Brady as the all time leader in Super Bowl touchdowns.
The Pats will need to get at least a field goal in order to tie, and preferably an interception to seal the deal.
I would be up for real live Pac-Man. Yet, I do not want a Bud Lite to get one.
These next 7 minutes will last 7 hours.
The tortoise just cheated the hare with a Mercedes. Not a fair idea.
Patriots got the ball back again for a chance to lead again.
Well, that was a good throw to erase a 10 yard penalty.
Brady's 4th touchdown to Julian Edelman. My prediction has been discredited without question. Patriots now lead 28-24.
The Patriots have now just lost the game. With Another odd catch.
Holy Shit! An interception for the Patriots with 20 seconds to go!
Now just to take a knee and it is all over.
This game is ending badly, and very unsportsmanlike.
And now the knee has taken place. The Patriots win 28-24. Tom Brady now joins Montana and Terry Bradshaw as QBs with four rings. Bill Belicheik now has four rings. Gronk, Edelman, Amandola etc. get their rings. And Brady can now go out on top if he wants to.
None the less, I expect the Seahawks to win a couple more Super Bowls in the next few years. They may be the team of this decade when all is said and done.
Well, thanks for reading this first live blog I did. Feel free to comment and/or use my statements in a sort of EDM piece. It might just rival Harlem Shake, or Selfie for most random statements without deep meaning.
Good night to all,
Robert
PS. The Patriots are going to get hit hard when the deflation penalties come.
NBC is showing starters on both offense and defense for both Patriots and Seahawks. Also the Special Teams players, which almost never happens.
Crazy Train for the Pats; Bittersweet Symphony for the Hawks. How appropriate.
My apologies for missing most of everything before kickoff. Now, though, on to the first half.
Patriots have the ball, and may throughout much of the night.
Both teams will need to throw the ball as much as possible. Since the maxim to follow is defense wins championships, the forward pass will be needed.
First punt of the night. Let us hope this does not turn into a blowout, again.
This also should be a game with some interceptions, if needed.
Marshawn Lynch got sacked twice before a first down. Now the Seahawks punt.
And it is a fair catch.
Darn interesting BMW commercial. I had no idea this was possible for retired newspeople to make an ad this interesting.
If it's 3rd down, it is time to throw the ball. For both teams.
Except when it is 3rd and one, I suppose.
Bill Belicheik is wearing a blue hoodie. Just in case you wanted to know.
First interception of the night. And it is the Seahawks defense.
I am liking these new visors the players are wearing.
First period over. The score, as is said in association football, is nil-all. Not good. Although I have always wondered what it would be like if there is overtime in the Super Bowl.
I do not think Carnival Cruises entirely understood President John F. Kennedy's speech using the sea as a metaphor. This may not help Carnival as they attempt to end their reputation for trips gone awry.
Pete Carroll is wearing a blue long sleeve shirt, in case you are wondering.
Not a great throw from Russell Wilson.
Patriots have got the ball again. Maybe these have been Inflated tonight for both teams.
What is the deal with beer commercials and dogs? And would it have killed Anheiser Busch to actually get the license to use The Proclaimers' own recording of I'm Gonna Be?
Another Terminator movie? Why?
Good 3rd down play from Tom Brady right there.
First Touchdown of the night. And it is Brady to Brandon Lavell. It is now 7-0 Patriots.
Furious 7 seems interesting. I do wonder what will become of Paul Walker's character.
First QB sack of the night against Wilson. Not a good sign.
The long throws tonight are not working as of yet.
Julian Edelman is quite a good return specialist. He reminds me of a younger Tim Brown in that respect.
Cats In The Cradle is not a heartwarming song. Nissan seems to forget the lines "my boy is just like me". Harry Chapin would not be proud.
Another punt, a result of not a good drive.
Sir Paul McCartney is in the building.
First penalty of the night. This is against the Hawks.
A good long catch for once!
Marshawn Lynch's first touchdown of the night. The score is now tied 7-all.
The first quarter is usually the fastest played. It will be the fourth quarter that will seem like an eternity.
2nd penalty on the Seahawks. Immediate first down.
First team time out of the night of 6. Believe me, both teams will use their timeouts and challenges whenever possible.
2nd Brady touchdown, this time to Rob Gronkowski. It is now Patriots 14-7.
Tom Brady now ties Joe Montana with 11 Touchdowns, tied for most in Super Bowls.
Russell Wilson cannot be stopped when he is running.
With 6 seconds to go, it will take 6 minutes to complete.
Russell Wilson touchdown to Chris Matthews, the wide receiver. It is again tied 14-all.
Thank you for watching the final run through of the dress rehearsal. Stay tuned after half time for when the Real game begins.
Thankfully, it is a close game, and will be watched to the end. At this point last year, the game was over.
And now, Pepsi presents the Pepsi Halftime Show starring Pepsi. Did we mention Pepsi sponsored this? Well, Pepsi sponsored this Pepsi event. Oh, right; here is Katy Perry.
Lenny Kravitz is making I Kissed A Girl a whole heck of a lot more interesting. I would like to hear a fuller version of that.
It must be an honor and an insult to be one of the life sized puppets on stage.
First audience participation in a Super Bowl. Why did it need to be Katy Perry starting this?
Missy Elliott is in the building. It has been a long time, has it not? Watch and learn, Katy Perry.
Please take over this halftime show, Missy. Please?
Of course the big number is Firework. It might still be Perry's most accomplished work.
Nice subtle advertising for NBC's The More You Know campaign.
Now, on to the real Super Bowl game. It is a restart, with a 14-all tie.
It is also night now in Arizona.
That was The Voice reminding us of the least important Mad Max movie.
Does a GEICO commercial ever emphasize their car insurance business? Is a football filled with air?
Seahawks carry the ball to start this half.
It is clear NBC wants the Seahawks to win this game.
Steven Hauscka kicks the ball for a 17-14 Seahawks lead.
Quite funny Sprint commercial, though obnoxious.
Bet you dollars to dollars Chris Mathews and Hardball will be linked at least once tonight. Think of the publicity, NBC.
Good first down from the Patriots.
Another interception for the Seahawks.
I told you Hardball would be mentioned.
Wilson touchdown to Doug Baldwin. It is Seahawks 24-14.
Well, I am calling it. To me, this game is now over. How will the Patriots be able to recover a 10 point deficit? In addition, I am also calling who will be MVP: Chris Matthews. Now to just watch a close game turn into another blowout.
This is also the biggest point deficit Brady has had in any Super Bowl.
You wonder if this is being scripted as a way to punish the Patriots for obvious cheating.
How many car commercials do you need?
Come back after the break for the interminably long fourth quarter.
Can it be any more obvious that many want the Hawks to win it all again? I'm not complaining. Yet I would be if a New York Team was being rooted against .
Hardball is mentioned again.
Here is a clear way to increase battery power on your smartphone. Keep it charged at all times.
Well, that was a premature prediction. Now a third Brady touchdown tonight, this one to Danny Amandola. Seahawks still lead 24-21. This now puts Tom Brady as the all time leader in Super Bowl touchdowns.
The Pats will need to get at least a field goal in order to tie, and preferably an interception to seal the deal.
I would be up for real live Pac-Man. Yet, I do not want a Bud Lite to get one.
These next 7 minutes will last 7 hours.
The tortoise just cheated the hare with a Mercedes. Not a fair idea.
Patriots got the ball back again for a chance to lead again.
Well, that was a good throw to erase a 10 yard penalty.
Brady's 4th touchdown to Julian Edelman. My prediction has been discredited without question. Patriots now lead 28-24.
The Patriots have now just lost the game. With Another odd catch.
Holy Shit! An interception for the Patriots with 20 seconds to go!
Now just to take a knee and it is all over.
This game is ending badly, and very unsportsmanlike.
And now the knee has taken place. The Patriots win 28-24. Tom Brady now joins Montana and Terry Bradshaw as QBs with four rings. Bill Belicheik now has four rings. Gronk, Edelman, Amandola etc. get their rings. And Brady can now go out on top if he wants to.
None the less, I expect the Seahawks to win a couple more Super Bowls in the next few years. They may be the team of this decade when all is said and done.
Well, thanks for reading this first live blog I did. Feel free to comment and/or use my statements in a sort of EDM piece. It might just rival Harlem Shake, or Selfie for most random statements without deep meaning.
Good night to all,
Robert
PS. The Patriots are going to get hit hard when the deflation penalties come.
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