Friday, April 9, 2010

Barenaked Ladies - If I had a million dollars


NOTES

Kraft Dinner, also known as KD or Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinner, is a prepackaged, boxed type of macaroni and cheese that requires minimal preparation by the consumer.

The term chesterfield is a North American term equivalent to couch or sofa. The use of the term 'chesterfield' has been found to be widespread among older Canadians, but is quickly vanishing from Canadian English. In the United Kingdom it refers to a particular style of sofa featuring a low rolled back and deep buttoning.

An ottoman is a piece of furniture consisting of a padded, upholstered seat or bench having neither back nor arms, often used as a stool or footstool, or in some cases as an improvised coffee table. An ottoman can also be known as a footstool, tuffet, hassock or pouffe.

The Plymouth Reliant (or Reliant K) was manufactured by the Chrysler Corporation. Though technically a compact car, the Reliant's had a spacious interior and could accommodate six-passengers.

Joseph Carey Merrick (5 August 1862 – 11 April 1890) was an Englishman who became known as "The Elephant Man" because of his physical appearance caused by a congenital disorder. A number of sources incorrectlygive his name as John Merrick. In the 80s there were rumours that Michael Jackson offered a lot of money for Elephant Man's bones.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

This hour has 22 minutes - Canine Whisperer

The Canine Whisperer with Cesar Millan (Shaun Majumder) assessed the nature of Transport Minister John Baird's (Mark Critch) aggression. Also with Fiona (Cathy Jones) and Liberal MP (Geri Hall).

Tim Minchin - I'm not perfect

Tim Minchin: This is a song about that feeling I think we all get sometimes when you feel you're the smallest doll in a babushka doll. (in the picture).


Saturday, April 3, 2010

Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns are typically eaten on Good Friday and during Lent. Stories abound about the origins of the Hot Cross Bun. Yet, the common thread throughout is the symbolism of the "cross" of icing which adorns the bun itself. The bread may represent communion and the spices those used in Jesus's entombment.


Give Up Yer Aul Sins- Death of Jesus

Based on the original recordings taken by Peig Cunningham in Dublin schoolrooms from the 1960's, this film dramatises the event as a TV crew arrive to record the children and we are treated to the story of the death of Jesus told as only children can. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short at the 2001 Oscars.


Friday, April 2, 2010

Monty Phyton: Almost the truth about The Life of Brian

The Python Gang reflects on their misinterpreted and controversially banned film, The Life of Brian.

Monty Python - Always look on the bright side of life

‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ was originally featured in the 1979 Python film The Life of Brian. The song takes place at the very end of the film when Brian, played by Graham Chapman, is being crucified for involvement in a kidnap plot. A character on a nearby cross, Mr Frisbee III, played by Eric Idle, attempts to cheer up Brian by singing this song, a manifestation of the British custom of keeping a 'stiff upper lip' during a crisis. Soon, the other people being crucified join in singing and whistling. The film then fades to the music.

Chanted on football terraces, featured in numerous TV montages of disgraced celebrities and even sung at funerals, ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ has been voted the U.K.’s favourite comedy song.

Cheer up, Brian, you know what they say...