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Kansas, Revisited
Laughter is the best medicine…
especially when you have to deal with all that dust in the wind.
The Late Late Show host James Corden skipped “Carpool Karaoke” and instead teamed up with Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons for a musical homage in classic Kansas style (and then some hilarious ridiculousness). Mr. Corden, like Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, continues to prove his prowess for singing-related skits. While there are plenty of musical groups today that deserve parody, it can be quite entertaining to flashback to an era some may have forgotten for a brief moment.
And Thursday seems like an appropriate day for such a flashback.
Notice any similarities with the real Kansas music video for their hit “Dust in the Wind”?
Well played, James and Jim…well played.
Fantastic Mouthwash and Where to Find It
Is packing a suitcase for the airport a grand metaphor for life’s journey?
Perhaps.
However, what we all know for certain about packing for a flight is that it takes time, planning and readjustment after readjustment. Why isn’t my suitcase large enough? How can I fit these shoes in? Why do I pack that shirt because I never end up wearing it? The most stressful part of this activity, though, is abiding by the strict guidelines as determined by the TSA. In case you’ve forgotten, their attention to detail is measured not in pounds, but in ounces.
Maybe these restrictions on liquids and soaps is why there are so many CVS and Duane Reade stores in cities with the busiest airports? Guaranteed foot traffic after countless flights for tourists and visitors.
As demonstrated in the video below, packing a suitcase for the airport can be a fantastic, beast of a challenge.
Remember: Free mouthwash at the hotel!
J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is playing in a theater near you.
Stay Calm and Don’t Carry On
Who knew that the 1987 movie Mannequin would inspire a craze in November 2016?
The latest video trend that’s spreading across the country is a freeze-framing act called the “Mannequin Challenge.” The object of this activity is to create a scene and for the participants to stand or pose perfectly still while a video camera pans the scene to capture the moment.
One thing is certain: The “Mannequin Challenge” is substantially better than planking.
While freezing time may seem like a strange diversion from productive activities, there are elements of unity and creativity between the participants. The “Mannequin Challenge,” like social media, is proving to be a fun bridge for bringing people together in entertaining and bonding fashion. There is a feeling of being a part of something bigger through the lens of something positive and lighthearted.
Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall (Mannequin stars) have to think this is pretty co-
(Sorry, I did the “Mannequin Challenge” as I was writing the last sentence)
-ol.
P.S. Let’s flashback to the original mannequin and that unforgettable song…
Happy Monday!
It’s October 3rd, but are you ready to officially start listening to the music of the fall season?
Me neither.
Justin Timberlake, along with the smooth dance moves of his fellow Trolls movie vocal cast members, take it away with the song and music video of the summer.
Falling leaves can’t stop the feeling of a warm summer day.
Have a Dance-Worthy Week!
P.S. The Trolls movie (DreamWorks Animation) arrives in theaters on November 4th.
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