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Or are they? Since the spot premiered online yesterday, a number of bloggers with videography experience have cried foul, claiming the spot looks like a composite editing job--which, if correct, would mean that Laurie Coleman was not even present when it was shot, but was taped in a remote location and later added to the master shot. (For years, Laurie Coleman has spent much of her time in Los Angeles, where she pursued careers in modeling and acting before making her entrepreneurial debut earlier this year with the introduction of Blo'N'Go, which is not a lobbying firm but a hair dryer with grooming attachments.)
I knew the spot was a fake the moment I saw Norm without the President attached to his hip.
meh. what's next - someone gonna come up with exclusive breaking news that they used make up and lighting too? what that's not their house? holy shit, that fruit was placed there specifically for the shoot?!
WHAT! ELECTION ADS AND THE PEOPLE THAT ARE IN THEM ARE COMPLETE FAKES!? My mind is blown.
I don't think Minnesota Independent published the sotry to generate outrage, but because they thought it was funny. As did I.
so coleman is comically bad. i think we've pretty much got daily affirmation of that.
if only there was anyone else worth voting for.
That does look wierd! What's even crazier is that the audio made his voice sound like he's from out east somewhere. "I'm Nohrm Coleman and I pahked mahy cah at Hahvahrd yahrd."
Weird...
levin: lulz
Yep, looks greenscreeny for sure. Not a big deal but kinda funny.
Actually it would be pretty easy to superimpose somebody else over Laurie.
Don't make Blo'N'Go joke,Don't make Blo'N'Go joke,Don't make Blo'N'Go joke,Don't make Blo'N'Go joke,Don't make Blo'N'Go joke
I hear they only come together when paid.
Actually it would be pretty easy to superimpose somebody else over Laurie
@Chuck - please let it be me.
Actually it would be pretty easy to superimpose somebody else over Laurie.
That's what he said!
Don't make Blo'N'Go joke,Don't make Blo'N'Go joke,Don't make Blo'N'Go joke,Don't make Blo'N'Go joke,Don't make Blo'N'Go joke
That pretty much sums up their relationship.
Actually it would be pretty easy to superimpose somebody else over Laurie.
That's what he said!
Dammit, Bob, no! That's not how it goes.
I'm pretty sure they superimposed that sweater on Laurie as well. She usually dresses like this.
Dammit, Bob, no! That's not how it goes.
That's what he said!
God DAMN it.
I was wondering when someone was going to do that.
I'm guessing rickroll?
You'll have to click the link to find out.
It could be a photo of maz, sans pants.
Either way, you lose.
"Left a good job in the city....."
I'm guessing rickroll?
Jeez-o, internet people are strange creatures.
You just got Rickrolled.. Beeeaaatttcccchhh!!!
So, what, I'm supposed to pretend to be upset? Or what?
I'm too old to figure out this shite.
And while we're at it, can someone explain to me why everyone tosses this "meme" term around so much, as though it actually means something?
when you see a youtube link in the comments here and it doesn't have a NSFW or SFW; pretty good odds your getting rolled on.
So, what, I'm supposed to pretend to be upset? Or what?
No Art, you're supposed to pretend Norm isn't actually gay.
What are you, Andy Rooney?
Who, by the way, is a very funny meme in and of himself.
Actually it would be pretty easy to superimpose somebody else over Laurie.
That's what he said!
Dammit, Bob, no! That's not how it goes.
That's what he said!
God DAMN it.
That's what he said!
Portrait of a meme, as a young man.
Before the eybrows took over..
Arthappy: It actually does mean something. The term was coined by Richard Dawkins in his book The Selfish Gene to describe how ideas and concepts propagate. He noted some interesting similarities with the natural world; some ideas are more infectious than others, others are self-protecting by excluding other ideas that might otherwise "compete".
Is it ironic that the tagline is "Norm Coleman: Bringing People Together"?
and all the cool kids use it way to fuckin much
Actually it would be pretty easy to superimpose somebody else over Laurie.
That's what he said!
Dammit, Bob, no! That's not how it goes.
That's what he said!
God DAMN it.
That's what he said!
It's a good scrabble word.
Next thing you are gonna tell me is that that green Hulk guy jumping around the screen isn't real either.
What is? Goddamit or meme?
and all the cool kids use it way to fuckin much
Same gets said about Teucer's mom.
Meme.
Arthappy: It actually does mean something. The term was coined by Richard Dawkins in his book The Selfish Gene to describe how ideas and concepts propagate. He noted some interesting similarities with the natural world; some ideas are more infectious than others, others are self-protecting by excluding other ideas that might otherwise "compete".
I actually understand the reference. What I don't understand is why anyone other than a grad student would bother to use the term.
Because it's useful for explaining why nonsense becomes incredibly popular online.
Although nobody needs to explain this to me. It's just hilarious. (NOT RickRoll.)
It's a good scrabble word.
What is? Goddamit or meme?
Meme.
Mind you, goddamit is a pretty good word - what the hell? where did dude weather come from?
Many foolishly subscribe to the notion that memes are harmless detritus of social interactions on the internet. What they fail to realize is that these "harmless" memes are willfully propagated by powers far greater than most recognize.
It has been supposed that many of these phenomenon are well choreographed sociologic experiments designed to create a generation of complacent weak minded youth who question nothing and are easily placated by photographs of cuddly creatures with dim-witted captions.
Good luck with that whole stopping-the-tide thing there, Canute.
The question is: Do you read 'the Selfish Gene' or listen to 'the Selfish Jean?'
Ooh, Teucer drops some Emperor of the North science.
They block I can haz cheeseburger at work!
Hulk Sad!
Wasn't Canute a Viking or a Saxon or something?
Viking king of England and Denmark, and Norway, and of some of Sweden.
Oh yes! I remember now! We did this at school when I was 9 years old or something like that.
Yeah. Fourth year for me, in 1998, in Bath. They were obsessed with those freaking Vikings.
Hang on, when you say bath, you could be talking about: Bath, Illinois; Bath, Indiana; Bath, Maine; Bath, Michigan; Bath, New Hampshire; Bath (town), New York; Bath, North Carolina; Bath, Ohio; Bath, Pennsylvania; Bath, South Carolina; Bath, South Dakota; Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia; Bath, Somerset, UK; Bath, New Brunswick, Canada or Bath, Ontario, Canada. Which one?
Because it's useful for explaining why nonsense becomes incredibly popular online.
If by "incredibly popular" you mean "a rather stupid passing fad that no one will remember past two turns of the planet," then you would have my agreement.
Oh yes, save us from "fads", "crazes" and "ephemera" and instead concentrate on the eternal vérités such as the art of Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons.
If only more people would at least try to focus on things that I know to be important, then the world would be a far greater place.
Oh yes, save us from "fads", "crazes" and "ephemera" and instead concentrate on the eternal vérités such as the art of Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons.
Wow, struck a nerve with Teucer. Certainly not trying to save anyone from anything, excepting perhaps myself. Didn't know you gave so much stock to your internet life...
This to came to mind: "Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked. -Warren Buffet
And that from a guy in Omaha.
I don't need an outgoing tide to know that Max is naked.
Eh, I can't resist pointing out particularly long and awkwardly placed sticks. Surely that can't be comfortable for you?
This could be interesting...
I wish I had your optimism, Phoenix. It would be nice.
Eh, I can't resist pointing out particularly long and awkwardly placed sticks. Surely that can't be comfortable for you?
Nicely played, oh player with sticks!
Bath, in the West Country of England.
Sorry, now I'm going to creep off to another post. Hopefully.
Wait, how about engaging in another conversation (on this page unfortunately)?
So you studied in England too?
I lived there for a year when I was ten. I wouldn't say I studied, though.
Went to the Blo'N'Go official site. You can't even click thru on the product. So I'd say Laurie had better, oh, look into a Jimmy John's franchise or maybe learn to drive a schoolbus.
Sorry, now I'm going to creep off to another post. Hopefully.
Wait, how about engaging in another conversation (on this page unfortunately)?
That probably didnt make sense, sorry.
I think Nick and Laura home alone has a greater potential for (unintended) comedy.
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