POLITICAL MUSIC VIDEO OF THE DAY SO FAR
Here are some swinging Japanese rock-'n'-roll hep cats getting down and funky for Obama. If there is a comparable hepcat Japanese video for McCain, we will be happy to post it. (As of now, we don't know which candidate has the support of Kikkoman.)
(Thanks to Dan Traylor)
This story in the Chicago Trib goes along with this concept.
Posted by: Not My Usual Alias | October 28, 2008 at 09:31 AM
It's a travelog.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obama,_Fukui
Which reminds me (not to get political but) the whole Obama juggernaut reminds me a little too much of the Twilight Zone's famous "To Serve Man" episode, only it's "To Serve Obama."
"I've completed the translation -- don't get on the ship - It's a travelog!!"
Too late.
Posted by: SW | October 28, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Wow!
What else can I say but "Wow!" Enthusiasm for the Democratic candidate married to the unstoppable, infectious fun of J-Pop. Who could ask for anything more?
I particularly like the group hug.
Posted by: Ol' Chumbucket | October 28, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Change you can bereave in?
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | October 28, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Wow! That Japanese comedian's impression is impeccable.
Posted by: Katie in FL | October 28, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Woah! Too early and not enough coffee for THIS!
Posted by: Siouxie | October 28, 2008 at 10:08 AM
I'm voting for change: Dave Barry for Prez!
(and yes, I still have my bumper sticker proudly displayed on my car. Thanks, Judi)
Posted by: Meditrina | October 28, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Wow. I made it almost 2/3 of the way through before I had to make it stop.
*ponders Mr. gjd at a Japanese karaoke bar this evening*
Posted by: gjd | October 28, 2008 at 10:26 AM
SW - wasn't that "cookbook" or am I missing something?
Posted by: pogo | October 28, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Oh gjd! If you only made it 2/3 of the way through, you might have missed the mock slow-motion fight and group hug reconciliation. You owe it to yourself to see that part.
Posted by: Ol' Chumbucket | October 28, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Well, that did the trick. Now I know who I am voting for!
Posted by: The Last Undecided Voter in America | October 28, 2008 at 11:39 AM
why does that guy have a dolphin on his head? what is it's porpoise?
Posted by: crossgirl | October 28, 2008 at 11:45 AM
If anyone has made it to the end, and can assure me that a Godzilla foot comes down on them all in the last 10 seconds, then I will watch that to the end.
Otherwise, no.
Okay, I'd settle for them all being roasted by radioactive Godzilla fire breath. But that's my final offer. And if there is even one survivor, the deal's off.
Posted by: padraig | October 28, 2008 at 11:54 AM
That was, yeah!
Posted by: Margaritaville | October 28, 2008 at 12:03 PM
I thought the drummer was especially engaged with the message.
Posted by: Cheesewiz | October 28, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Aaand now I'm ready to start drinking again.
Posted by: circuit7 | October 28, 2008 at 02:40 PM
We're filming a music video at my house this Saturday. Really. My worst fear is that it show up on Dave's blog to be mocked. I could probably handle almost anything else.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | October 28, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Dammit! Now I'm singing it.
Posted by: Leetie | October 28, 2008 at 05:39 PM
Hey, Chumbucket, LTNS! Hope the move went okay, and we were cheering for ya on "Jeopardy!" (If I ever make the cut for that show, I hope I can count on you for some pointers...)
Posted by: WriterDude | October 28, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Annie, I know I'm not the only one looking forward to that blog entry.
Posted by: WriterDude | October 28, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Meaning the one you're going to write... right?
Posted by: WriterDude | October 28, 2008 at 05:50 PM
*pencils in blog-mockin' for Saturday*
;P
Posted by: Cat R | October 28, 2008 at 06:29 PM
Annie-Where Killed The Patio Cover
Posted by: SW | October 28, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Holy crap! What drugs are THEY taking? (I want some!) Brrrrraaappppp! *oh excuse me*
Posted by: eilbeback | October 29, 2008 at 07:37 PM