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May the 4th Episode Always Be With Us

Today is May 4th. Hmmm, that seems like a special day for fans of a certain science-fiction, quintessential good v. evil saga…

Ah, yes! May the 4th Be With You!

This incredibly clever take on a specific month and day of the year is a wonderful annual reminder of the boundless creativity of movie fans. The dedication to celebrate a beloved (to put it mildly) multi-faceted universe that debuted way back in 1977 with Episode IV is impressive and inspiring. Star Wars movies (excluding Episodes I-III), for instance, are as powerful a cultural force as, well, the force. The characters and worlds in a galaxy far, far away combine for a (surreal in so many senses) cultural phenomenon.

And the editing team at The Tonight Show took May the 4th Be With You to an entirely new level of awesomeness.

Funny cinematic mixtape that is.

Princess of Pop (Culture)?

Her dad was the “King of Pop” and Wendy’s does serve pop (or soda) at their restaurants…

Paris Jackson is the daughter of the late Michael Jackson. He wrote some songs, danced a little and wore a red leather jacket. Anyways, Paris has understandably stayed away from the spotlight for most of her life. Most of all immediately following the death of her father. But now she seems to be stepping out into the public arena through acting, modeling…

and maybe singing?

While Paris Jackson recently admitted to Jimmy Fallon that she writes songs in private, there doesn’t seem to be any burning desire for her to step onto the biggest musical stage. However, if a certain fast food chain was savvy and paying close attention, they would get Ms. Jackson’s agent on the phone ASAP and collaborate with her on a potential commercial and viral marketing campaign.

Just human nature to put two and two together.

You Will Leap in Awe

Magician David Blaine has a new trick called, “The Human Aquarium.”

Wait…what!?

Yes, you read that correctly. Famed street magician David Blaine and freak of nature (we presume he’s from Earth) was recently on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to promote his new TV special with Hollywood celebrities (aired tonight) and he sufficiently stunned the host, members of his house band The Roots and the studio audience with a couple routine card tricks.

Well, routine by David Blaine’s standards.

However, Mr. Blaine saved his greatest trick for last. Just when you think you understand your surroundings or life in general, it’s always refreshing to realize the limitless surprises this world has to offer.

This is one of those surprises.

All I can say is that Kermit the Frog needs to up his game. I’m not so sure that just singing will cut it anymore.

The ONLY Good PC

Tonight, there’s definitely something in the air…

There are certain songs, from various decades, that genuinely transport us to a place that elevates the moment beyond the constraints of reality. A sublime trance, if you will. Phil Collins, the masterful singer/songwriter, gave the Tonight Show’s viewers such an experience.

Oh Lord.

“In the Air Tonight” is one of those songs you listen to on a long car ride alone at night, driving whilst peeking up at the stars, reflecting. With the weather officially in fall mode (chilly with rain), this song and performance feels rather therapeutic and, yes, perfect.

Just like Questlove’s triumphant drumming moment.