Today on the veg - Blazing Saddles

- Have you heard? The Supreme Court just turned back the calendar on racial desegregation.
- Can you claim copyright infringement on a salad? Two New York restaurants go head to head.
- Speaking of eating...a whole lotta ziti is going down this weekend on Mulberry St. in Little Italy.
- Your name's Robin, and you're trying to score. You'd think Batman would make a good wingman.
- And Lewis Black gives his views on Conservapedia, Fox News and The Rupert Murdoch Journal.

I know exactly how he feels.

I didn't think this was possible, but I may like John from Cincinnati more than I liked Deadwood, and that's saying a whole bunch.

(warning...lots of spoilers)

That's the copy on this Brazillian print campaign for Fit Light Yogurt.

Wonder what the Dove folks would say about it?

Today on the veg - Shopping Network Fun (this makes up for yesterday)

Today on the veg - Lego versions

I'm really into Top Chef this season. Loved season one, skipped season two, but I'm back for season three. And combined with MythBusters, Rescue Me and Ghost Hunters, it's enough to give my DVR a panic attack every Wednesday afternoon.

Anyway...anyone else watching the Chef this season? I've got some thoughts on the subject and I want to share, because I'm a blogger and thats what we do.

1) Howie rocks. He came up in the bottom three twice, and rebounded to take episode three. A true underdog makes good story.
2) You know those comfort food classics that all the chefs were cringing at...I could eat every single one three times a day (including the tuna casserole). Restaurant critic is not a job title in my future.
3) Hung's a dick. (pun intended)
4) Dale used instant mashed potatoes, and they didn't rag on him for it...awesome. As long as it tastes good, what the hell.
5) The second Micah told the four judges You Americans love to put ketchup on everything...she was history

- If a Vice President is subpoenaed in the forest, er...White House, but no one cares, does it comply?
- You know Mike Rowe? Yeh, Dirty Jobs Mike Rowe. Well, before scrubbing toilets, he worked on QVC.
- Two words: Clark...Griswold. Mitt Romney once strapped his dog's carrier (with dog) to the car roof.
- Empty pockets, put contents on scanner, put face on scanner, scan. The Face Your Pockets project.
- And newsflash...the Splasher (aka self-important, annoyingly verbose douchebag) has been revealed.

- Steve Colbert weighs in on the Dick Cheney's not part of the executive branch debate.
- Chris Benoit isn't the first untimely death in the world of the WWE. Here's a look back.
- This montage of scenes with the President should explain why I'm a huge Family Guy fan.
- Have you seen the O'Reilly clip where he gets owned by a sixteen year old...instant classic.
- And yesterday Medusa was on Hardball, and Elizabeth Edwards called in to join the fun.

Today on the veg - Conan sketches

- Top 20 movie insults...good list. I'd add: You guys swing like Helen Keller at a pinata party.
- Did you read about the first annual Wiimbledon, held in Brooklyn. Check out video here.
- Part time job opportunity alert...iPhones are coming, and some people can't wait in line.
- The moron who sued his dry cleaner for 54 million over a pair of lost pants...well, he lost.
- And if you're a student and you want to carry this banner at a parade...well, just don't.

Today on the veg - The 1080

- Hey, a guide to Hollywoods hottest cougars. Now where have I seen a list like that before?
- Excuse me...what was the date of the 9/11 attacks? This is either really funny or very scary.
- A list of the five biggest pricks in Congress should've included Sen. Daniel Inhofe, but it's close.
- Christie Whitman slams Giuliani for blocking her efforts to protect ground zero workers...ouch.
- And there was a running theme concerning the not so welcome future at the mermaid parade.

Today on the veg - Cheerleader spills

- I've seen dozens of links to the swear jar video, and didn't click, until now.
- There is now a fourth branch of government, and its name is Dick Cheney.
- There's a cheese eating contest in Brooklyn. Do I need to say anything else?
- Shephard Fairey (of Obey Giant fame) has gallery show...gets splashed.
- And I probably should never have kids, because I think this is pretty cool.

Today on the veg - The man in the back said everyone attack and it turned into the Ballroom Blitz

A graffiti artist named Blu has painted his version of the evolution of man, including a not so great interpretation of the future.

Click here and then click on the image to enlarge...pretty cool.

- Kobe being traded to the Knicks...I can't think of many things in life that would make me happier.
- Appearing now on MySpace, you can add 4 minute episodes of What's Happening to your page.
- His name is Billy, and he's the video game player of the century. But now Steve wants his title.
- Here's a fun one...a list of classic flicks and all the stars who were originally cast for the leads.
- And recently Steve Carell made a triumphant return to the Daily Show to promote Evan Almighty.

Lemme repeat that for ya. BOB SCHIEFFER...IS IN...A BAND.

Bob Schieffer's Honky Tonk tour is brought to you by Cameron Manheim frozen yogurt...because life's full of all sorts of little curveballs. (that wasn't really necessary, was it?)

From the man who brought us Britney's birth canal, comes The Paris Hilton Autopsy.

What's the over/under on Lohan Deconstructed?

Pardon me, do you have the new Secret clinical strength deodoarant? You know, the one they've tested on Appalachian day laborers and mob informants.

While you're at it, hubby needs some flomax and the Trojans snug-fit sampler.

Today on the veg - It's the Scrubs Song & Dance Hour

If they offer it to her, Rosie says she sure would accept the offer?

What do you think?

And who's got a good Barker story?

Ever gone to see the Price is Right in person? Tell us about it. Or send us a photo. If we get a few, we'll post them all together.

Almost perfect.

- Hillary, Giuliani, and soon...Michael Bloomberg. Which New Yorker would make the best President.
- And now, the ten best moments from 30 Rock. If you don't watch this show, you need to click here.
- 50 DVDs every film fan should own. A good list to read if you make a list of classic movie monolgues.
- My bathroom has the ocean in it...and I'm made of gingerbread...I can turn invisible. Meet Penelope.
- And I think I'm officially over the Sopranos...Hillary makes a video spoof to announce her new song.

Today on the veg - Spaceballs

No kidding...look.

Via Gothamist.

Today on the veg - face plants

(this is gonna hurt)

(for the ad folks in the room)

Via Neatorama.

- Ok, which genius forgot to lock the door on the time capsule? Goodness...don't you hate when that happens?
- Superheroes...they'll take the top spot almost every time. Fantastic Four brought in 57 million this weekend.
- If I told you what you what New York firemen really thought of Rudy Guiliani, you might be a little surprised.
- Got a MySpace page, but don't know how to breathe any life into the boring layout? You need Love My Flash.
- And Michael Moore on Letterman discussing the state of the health care system and desk chair maintenance.

So last weekend I'm watching that new HBO show, John from Cincinnati, but only half paying attention, as I was still reeling from the Sopranos blackout ending.

Hey, Rebecca DeMornay...wow, still pretty hot. So the angry surfer guy's her dad. Angry guy's got a son, too...a heroin addict son. That mean's he's Rebecca's brother. Now she's talking to a kid. Oh, heroin addict son is the kid's dad...messed up family. Wait...heroin addict just called Rebecca mom. So, she's married to angry surfer guy. That means Rebecca DeMornay is playing a...a grandmother?!? FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK...LANA FROM RISKY BUSINESS IS A GRANDMOTHER...I"M OFFICIALLY ANCIENT!!!

HBO's got alot of nerve. How the hell am I supposed to stay in denial about my age when Lana's a grandmother. Have to admit, though. She still looks great. And come to think of it, I've been noticing alot of older women recently. It started when I began slowing the DVR down to watch the BowFlex chick...thought that was just a phase. But maybe not. Maybe all the progress made in the fields of sports fitness and cosmetic surgery have combined to make chicks hotter longer. If that's true, I think I'm for it.

But just to make sure, I better make a list of other hot older women...not necessarily grandmothers, but all as old as Ms. DeMornay, which means they could PLAY grandmothers. And while I'm at it, I better make a list of therapists in my neighborhood, because I may need a good shrink after I'm done. Then again, what do I care? None of you people know me. For all you know, my real name's Ashton. On to number ten...

Today on the veg - Alternate Sopranos endings

Recently, I read an article on great monologues in movie history. Like most lists I read, my first step was to check out which monologues made the list. Only then could I decide if the writer had earned the time it would take to read what they had to say about each entry. It's a tactic that usually works for me, although this time, not so much. As reading in the introduction that the list was based on movies of the past 15 years would've saved me all that time thinking the writer was on crack for leaving out so many great ones.

But as I was thinking of all the great monologues not included, I realized I had several favorites...almost enough for my own list. My selection criteria...pretty simple. After a good monologue, you have to feel like you've just seen something pretty amazing. The dialogue and the actor's delivery work together to make the speech something you'll remember for years to come. That's how I chose the following ten.

Please note...in similar fashion to the list I read, some of my selections include dialogue from another actor on screen, which would disqualify them from being pure monologues. But for the most part, it's just the one person talking. And besides, these are my favorites, not yours. So stop being such a stickler for details, and enjoy.

- First the good news...district attorney Mike Nifong has been disbarred because of the Duke case.
- And now the bad...your neighbor in the suburbs with the really good weed, the cops are on to him.
- Would you want to live next door to american artist/filmmaker, Julian Schnabel? How about now?
- Trouble remembering your own phone number? Well have you tried spelling a word with the numbers?
- And did you know the photographer who caught Paris crying had taken another famous crying shot.

funny dude.

Today on the veg - Doogie

Pool table plus stereo plus tv plus dvd player plus bar.

The Executive.

- Wanna see a deleted scene from the 40 Year Old Virgin? Why not, what else you gonna do on a Saturday.
- From disco dancer to urban cowboy to junkie hitman to overweight middle-aged woman...sounds right.
- One of those lists that makes you ask yourself where you went wrong in life. It's the Forbes Celebrity 100.
- You know I generally operate at the maturity level of an eleven year old, right? No...well then, click here.
- And Jon Stewart asks Angelina the question we've been waiting for...Can a Burka contain your hotness?

Mercury Lounge, Max Fish, Arlene's Grocery...all very cool places to see live music in New York, and all rendered in 3D in the beta version of Virtual Lower East Side. Basically, if Second Life were just a few blocks long, and had lots of good music playing...that's what this seems to be.

The site says they're at capacity now, so you can't download the whole program. But it's still cool to check out some of the hangouts that have made rhis neighborhood so great for so many years. Take a look.

...he's definitely not shy about speaking his mind.

Gov. Schwarzenegger tells room full of Hispanic journalists immigrants should avoid Spanish-language media.

- The Affordable Art Fair is back in town. Because after reading this blog, you could use a little class.
- Never thought I'd see Sean Connery and Louie Anderson on the same list. Must be logo lookalikes.
- Squirrel rampage brought on by mating season. We call this story a comedy writer's wet dream.
- We have a pond and a pool. The pond would be good for you. Seeing as how you're a cow, and all.
- And from Spiderman, Hulk and the X-Men to Paris and Nicky. It's Stan Lee's take on the Hilton girls.

- You know that Comedy Central show, L'il Bush? Check out who they got for the voice of Rumsfeld.
- Remember the Bob Barker eBay microphone aucton? Any guesses on the amount of the highest bid?
- Pop quiz...How many times is Mel Gibson listed on greatest movie torture scenes of all time? 1? 2? 3?
- So they loaded up the truck, and they moved to NYC...Manhattan, that is. We're getting Farm Aid.
- And I think I may have some form of brain damage, because I laughed at this Cialis parody...alot.

You thought The Sopranos finale was something? Watch this bit all the way to the end.

(now pardon me while I rush to the emergency room)

Via GMask.

Mr. Wizard, Don Herbert passed away yesterday of bone cancer. He was 89.

I remember watching his show, and then trying the experiments at home. He was a cool guy. Like, Mr. Rogers cool.

Would I enjoy working at a place like this?

- I wonder what it would look like if the Sopranos finale got the Six Feet Under finale treatment.
- Lewis Black on Google street view. Sophisticated mapping technology or creepy stalking tool.
- Any Paul Giamatti fans out there? Well you're gonna like a new flick where he goes all psycho.
- The bunnies are back. This time it's John McClane vs. Hans in a cotton tail version of Die Hard.
- And if Star Robot Chicken Wars is as good as the old aluminum falcon bit, it's gonna be great.

Which represents best use of Dont Stop Believin'?

Series finale mania isn't a new thing here at YesBut. We've been covering our favorite tv shows since we started, and we'll probably keep it up until our very last post. (Don't believe me...check back here in three years for our 100 day countdown to Lost: The Final Chapter)

Anyway, back in August of 2005, to coincide with the Six Feet Under finale (which was awesome) we posted a look at some of the most memorable series endings of all time. Seems like a good time to dust it off and post it again...enjoy.

(even if no one else misses me talking about them)

- I really like these Quote/Unquote Bookends. A lot of fun, and they'd look very cool on any shelf. Also a great gift idea.

- The Abduction Lamp pays tribute to every UFO-gazing, alien-meeting slob whose ever had an anal probe and lived to tell about it. Wouldn't get it for myself, but it would probably be cool in a kid's room...next to the Millenium Falcon.

- And the Sword Cabinet picks up where the voodoo knife guy left off. Inspired by the classic magician's cabinet, not sure if I'd buy this one either, but it made me smile.

What did everyone think of the ending?

(Like it or not, I bet it's not what you were expecting.)

- Til death, or insane divorce settlement, do you part. It's the Forbes top ten most expensive divorces.
- For some reason, I'm really into trailers recently. Here's another one...1408. Actually looks pretty good.
- Saturday's SNL was a repeat of the best episode of the season. Check out Alec Baldwin with Tony Bennett.
- How does someone not address the Pope the correct way? Well, if there's anyone who could screw it up...
- And if you didn't see 60 Minutes, you missed as interview with a really extraordinary CEO...Barry Diller.

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Which would you rather see?

Today on the veg - The Sopranos

- As horse racing upsets go, it was big. Then again, you shouldn't bet against Chad Johnson.
- Soon, the Hiltons hit ABC. Only they're named the Darlings, and they have Dirty Sexy Money.
- Now pay attention...this is how you act when pulled over for driving a golf cart while drinking.
- You watch a fight on the floor of the Alabama Senate, and you think...Alabama has a Senate?
- And Amy Sedaris stoppped by the Letterman show last week. A really entertaining interview.

Today on the veg - Sports Fights

- The inventor of Cheez Whiz has died of a heart attack. But wait...he was 91. Get me some triscuits.
- Paying kids for high test scores. What do you think...for or against? I know I would've tried harder.
- This December, Will Smith is the last man on earth. Can he fight vampires as well as he tied up traffic?
- How about another one. Denzel is a badass heroin dealer and Russell Crowe's the cop trying to stop him.
- And you can almost feel the fingernails digging in. John Daly get attacked by wife...shoots 4 over par.

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Which is creepier?

Today on the veg - horse racing carnage

- She finally got out, but they keep pulling her back in. Not so fast, Paris. The judge wants to see you again.
- Yesbutters...there's one of those blogger meetup things on the Upper West tomorrow. Anyone interested?
- 14 logo lookalikes. Hulk Hogan with the Minnesota Viking. Robert Wagner with the Oakland Raider...nice.
- Never got into the Speed Racer thing. And I know I won't be going to see the flick, but the car's pretty cool.
- And he won't be dropping any more Plinko chips for a while, but you can still take a little piece of Bob home.

vs.

Who's handier to have around the house?

Today on the veg - Muppet foolishness

- Know how the guys dropped their guns after hey hit Bobby Baccala? Was that smart?
- Sure, Jenna Elfman might be pregnant, but she can still school your weak ass, bitch.
- New York's getting another Gehry to add to the IAC Building and the Brooklyn arena.
- Here's one complaint they didn't think they'd get. New Olympics logo causes seizures.
- And check out what's it's like to be a cat for one day, via CatCam. This is pretty cool.

Today on the veg - Jackass

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What's scarier?

- We'll start with 20 great Price is Right videos. Ending with, of course, the bouncing t-shirts.
- Shopping at Diesel? Buying tickets to the Warped Tour? You need the Midlife Crisis retreat.
- What do you do after drowning to save everyone on that island? You rob graves, of course.
- Check out the original animation that led to one of the greatest movies ever...Office Space.
- And you'd think someone at the BBC news would've heard of a certain internet phenomenon.

Today on the veg - It's Pie in the Face Day

Today on the veg - Interspecies nookie

(I wanted to come back with a bang)

Jack liked it, though.

Next to Tony whacking Chris, Blue Comet may have been the best episode of the season.

Now with the entire crew going to the mattresses, how's the whole thing gonna end?

- Death-obsessed artist Damien Hirst is at it again. If you haven't seen his blinged-out skull, take a look.
- The House season ended last week with the entire staff leaving him. If you don't watch House...start.
- You can't fool YesBut readers...Hogzilla now joins Sasquatch and LonelyGirl in the bullshit hall of fame.
- Can't visit the creation museum? No problem. Watch a couple episodes of the Flintstones...same thing.
- And witness the face of a world record holder. Joey Chestnut eats 59 1/2 hotdogs, Tempe goes wild.

...but this is still friggin' hilarious.

Nice one, Boston.

Yesterday, actually. But who's counting.

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What's more useful?

Soldier does Will Ferrell doing Harry Carey.