Snookie Stackhouse NSFW

Mixing the two most ridiculous/popular shows on television, "True Blood" and "Jersey Shore," Jake Wilson offers up his newest creation "Snookie Stackhouse." This video was freaking hysterical to shoot and Jenn Cody is officially my new icon. I do have to warn you, much like both of the shows being parodied here, this video is pretty much incredibly offensive and definitely not safe for work. You've been warned!!

Andrew's Blog Playlist of the Month: August Mixtape

First off, I apologize for never posting a July playlist. With all the hustle and bustle of moving back to New York I've been a little slow on updating my blog. So I guess that means this month's mixtape should be TWICE as great! As always, if the songs aren't available on itunes, I've provided links to download them.

1) "Relief (R. Kelly Cover)" -- Sam Amidon
2) "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)" -- Arcade Fire
3) "Superfast Jellyfish" -- Gorillaz
4) "The Hypnotist" -- Sonny and the Sunsets
5) "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" -- Owen Pallett
6) "Turnpike Ghost" -- Steel Train
7) "Tonight, Tonight" -- Passion Pit
8) "World Sick" -- Broken Social Scene
9) "Boy" -- Ra Ra Riot
10) "New New" -- Rai Knight
11) "Plastic Slides" -- Winter Gloves
12) "Rabbit" -- Mura Mura
13) "Take This Night" -- Trophy Wife
14) "Kind of Spain" -- The Tallest Man on Earth
d15) "Sun of a Gun" -- Oh Lan
16) "Free Translator" -- The Books

7-year-olds performing RENT????

Well this is sure to cause a stir! I've heard of controversy over high school productions of RENT but an ELEMENTARY SCHOOL production, now that's something! While I was a little comfortable and verrrry giggly watching this video, I really thought about it and I guess I don't have a problem with kids performing such heavy material. I'm assuming the drug and sex references were lifted out of this version and while matters like AIDS and homosexuality are often viewed as provocative, I don't think it's wrong to expose kids to such themes. Have we arrived at a time where drag queens and lesbians can be considered the norm alongside orphans and princesses? I'm not sure I can quite answer that, but there's no doubt about it, these pint sized rockers definitely look like they're having fun. What do you guys think?

(thanks to Andy Mientus for the tip)