30 December 2009
Three Greats
It's 1983. "Thriller" is one year old, but "Purple Rain" has yet to be released. A very young looking Michael Jackson is spotted by an aging yet energetic James Brown and shyly appears on stage. In addition to doing the now famed moonwalk, he pays homage to the older man by performing some flawless James Brown moves.
After a very short but nonetheless exciting performance, Jackson informs Brown of Prince's presence at the concert. Though Prince has released a few successful albums by now, his popularity has not begun to challenge Jackson's. It seems that Brown doesn't even know who he is at this time.
Though the two young stars have similarly funky attire, their performances and personalities couldn't be more different. Michael is a pure virtuoso, yet doesn't seem like he knows quite what to do. Prince, on the other hand, completely steals the show. Though he is a very good singer and no slouch at the guitar, he does almost nothing besides being strange and doing a few stage tricks. Furthermore, in contrast to Michael, he seems to love stealing the spot-light from James Brown. That thing at the end where he pulls the stage light down gets me every time. If it's not intentional, there's also no indication of regret or apology. Though you can't see James' face as he walks toward the commotion, I bet he's pissed.
25 December 2009
24 December 2009
Merry Christmas
This is my first Toronto Christmas. I am spending the night at the residence of one Ms Clark. In the morning we shall proceed to Kitchener to join my family. What are you doing?
23 December 2009
Like Tetris, But Harder
Did any of you love Block-Out when you were kids? Probably not, but I loved it. It's 3d tetris. I swear this game is how I gained a spatial sense.
21 December 2009
15 December 2009
Funny Murder Photograph Alteration
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