Weekend Bonus Video – Pack of Lies

by Brent on February 23, 2008

in Random

Happy Weekend everyone.

Sometimes my thoughts descend upon me with such speed and persistance that I have no time to write them out.

That is when I dig through my son’s room for a camera, tripod, and technical assistance, set the lights just right and try to keep a straight face while I pour out my soul, hoping it doesn’t stain anything or throw off the delicate pH balance required for proper net neutrality.

This is one of those times.

http://www.vimeo.com/741649

You heard the man, get busy blogging or commenting or overthrowing fungus republics, or whatever it is that you do. And be sure to return next week to see the beginning of what promises to be a poorly researched and shoddily fabricated multi-part series on economic recovery.

You know Dan Rather will.

{ 40 comments… read them below or add one }

Titania February 23, 2008 at 6:52 pm

Good thing I watched this on Saturday, otherwise I would be feeling sooooo guilty. Not!

I enjoy your blog and will stop by when I can.

Keep up the great job.

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Creechman February 23, 2008 at 7:39 pm

I saw that movie, Mr. Jim Carrey.

The girl with the bracelet…..find HER Truman.

I don’t know who she was, but she was hot.

Of course, hard to leave Laura Linney, you cad, as if she were lying over the entire life of an honest marriage.

Best friend – liar too.

Takes a falling theatrical light, crashing onto pavement, for you to reconsider bathroom mirror soliloquies.

Speaking of cam tripods, I just got mine from Aiptek. It is about six inches long (yes, 3 ways) and sorta holds the cam. YouTube watch out.

Pssst….. Truman. Your world is really a bubble and broadcast 24/7… sorry to bust it.

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don February 23, 2008 at 8:52 pm

Oh..
Oh my God.

That was THE most important video experience in Cinematographic History.

It touched me. In so many ways. I..I..
Suddenly it ALL MADE SENSE! I’ve squandered so much time, done so little with my life!

Kissed so few women, scaled so few peaks, drank so little beer.

God forgive me for the time I’ve wasted.

Opps. Time for dinner, catch you later.

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Chris non-C February 24, 2008 at 12:38 am

Ok, Ok, I’m going…. Don’t be so pushy!

You have a point, though. Those bugs aren’t going to eat themselves. I also have to go show those Army dudes how to make a fire with a packet of Splenda and a couple sticks. (HAH! Top that Bear Grylls.)

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Alex L February 24, 2008 at 2:06 am

Well I dont know about anyone else, but no, I dont have anything better to do… I dont know if that makes me sad or just a really dedicated Comma fan.

(Side note, I had some trouble viewing this a short time ago, its fine now, but previously the video didnt load and then there was nothing below it, even when I’d open the comments link nothing. But as I said its fine now so the problem is obviously gone… or its just regrouping for the secondary offensive.)

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Sally February 24, 2008 at 2:10 am

Has anyone ever told you that you can come across a little bossy?

Just thought I might mention that. Just incase you didn’t know.

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LOBO February 24, 2008 at 8:36 am

It’s like the Zapruder film, ‘cept you can tap your foot to it!

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LadyTerri February 24, 2008 at 9:24 am

There are plenty of things I should be doing..but man I just want to be lazy today!! Ok I am going to do the laundry, thanks for…for giving me that extra shove in the right direction! :)

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Lord Likely February 24, 2008 at 11:00 pm

Luckily, the only thing I had planned for today was ‘Pretend Brent is in the Room Talking To Me’, so I think I can now cross that off of my list. HOORAY!

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Chris non-C February 25, 2008 at 7:40 pm

Have you noticed that the youtube videos that your vabloggg is being compared to is “An Idiot Juggling” and “Eating Moldy Pasties”. You have come so far! sniffle, sniffle…… I’m so proud.

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Catherine February 25, 2008 at 11:20 pm

I tried to view the video and it says that it’s no longer available??

Can you please make it available because I would LOVE to see it!!

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Kali February 27, 2008 at 1:14 pm

Have you submitted to film festivals yet? I’m pretty well connected.

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Debbie February 27, 2008 at 1:54 pm

Well crap! I do not have speakers on my computer at work so I can only imagine what Brent is saying. Hmmmmm…

(BTW I’ve been sick with the stomach flu for the last 5 days! My e-mail is also down…it has a virus as well I guess.)

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Cabinets Los Angeles February 28, 2008 at 9:36 pm

Oh, OK, I wondered what happened to the economy here!
(I thought I came home to the wrong country)When I left gasoline was 19 cents a gallon
Tommy

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Brent March 1, 2008 at 2:44 am

Okay, I switched to Vimeo and I like it much better. I was reluctant at first, but then I saw founder Dalas Verdugo commenting on John Hodgman’s blog. I knew right then it was a sign.

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Brent February 24, 2008 at 9:37 am

That’s not guilt, that’s motivation. Just hold on to it until Monday and your work will never know what hit it.

That is if you have applied the work blindfold correctly.

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Brent February 24, 2008 at 9:39 am

Smite me, Oh mighty smiter!!!

Ooops, wrong movie, I do get them all confused.

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Brent February 24, 2008 at 9:42 am

Personal motivation, just one of the many services offered by the Ominous Comma.

Now join me in a rousing chorus of Climb Every Mountain.

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Brent February 24, 2008 at 9:45 am

Actually, the bugs might eat themselves, which would only make them fatter and disgusting appetizing.

Even in the wilderness remember to polish your career skills. With every helping of beetles you distribute be sure to ask, “Would you like worms with that?”

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Lynn February 25, 2008 at 11:38 am

I believe Brent calls it “encouraging.”

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Brent February 24, 2008 at 10:02 am

Of course for a man of your dedication, this cannot presentation cannot be taken too literally.

In your case let’s define the term “work” to mean “further delving into the blessed mystery of Commaness.”

Now that we’ve got straightened out, get to it.

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Brent February 24, 2008 at 10:03 am

I’m not being bossy, I’m injecting meaning into people’s lives.

Clearly a thankless task.

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Lynn February 25, 2008 at 11:43 am

The first definition in my dictionary for bossy is “marked by swelling or roundness.” Brent, I think this Sally person just called you fat. Let’s get a second opinion. Anyone from Mississippi think that Brent is fat?

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Brent February 24, 2008 at 10:05 am

Direction, motivation, intimidation, it’s all part of the package.

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Brent February 24, 2008 at 2:35 pm

I don’t know about that. I’ve always thought it was more like the blurry sasquatch footage.

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Lynn February 25, 2008 at 11:37 am

I thought you hated that movie.

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Lynn February 25, 2008 at 11:39 am

Brent used a double negative. Hee Hee.

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Lynn February 25, 2008 at 11:44 am

Typical “lord” work.

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Brent February 25, 2008 at 12:30 pm

You mock my type impediment? You are colder than I ever imagined.

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Brent February 25, 2008 at 12:46 pm

I do, but my willingness to sing it with my readers is what we in the Motivational Video Blogging profession refer to as dedication.

And occasionally as poor taste.

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Chris non-C February 25, 2008 at 6:29 pm

I’m not too fond of worms. They are all jiggly when they go down. But the Army is not known for its good taste, they’ll eat anything.

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Chris non-C February 25, 2008 at 6:31 pm

I have to take meaning in pill form. The injections always give me a rash.

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Sally February 25, 2008 at 9:37 pm

I’m not from Mississippi, but I think Brent is phat.

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Brent February 25, 2008 at 11:53 pm

It’s back up over here. I am very sorry for all the trouble I’ve had with this video. I am thinking of switching to vimeo for my video hosting. You tube just isn’t doing it.

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Mississippian February 27, 2008 at 1:58 pm

Way phat!!!! And he looks good in that blue shirt. Swoon…

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Brent February 28, 2008 at 12:34 pm

I am in exalted company, that is for sure.

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Brent February 28, 2008 at 12:39 pm

You didn’t miss much, I was just telling everyone that we would not continue the blog until Debbie returns from her illness.

There were only a couple of death threats, so overall people took it well.

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Brent February 28, 2008 at 12:45 pm

Do you have some reference to verify your great connections? Perhaps a note for your orthopedic specialist?

As for the festivals, Cannes turned me down, but I’ve got a team in place at Sundance to make sure I get a surprise screening.

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Debbie February 28, 2008 at 3:03 pm

Awwwwww…

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Sally February 28, 2008 at 8:32 pm

Totally fur sure

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