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7 Weddings and A…

Seth — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:54:00 +0000

There are a ton of ways I have considered finishing that phrase. Thankfully, “Funeral” is not one of them. But “Hangover,” “lmost Broke,” “nother 4-Day Work-Week,” “Missed Holiday…Again” and “Ripped Pair of Tuxedo Pants” all would have been appropriate.

This is definitely not living up to the “Plethora of Marketing Ideas” blog subtitle…unless you see something I don’t. But I know there’s a new business idea in here somewhere. I’ve had tons since the first wedding-related event I attended this year—my buddies’ joint bachelor party in Vail, CO in March. Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a single one that would be profitable. (So Web 2.0 of me.) But I’ll have time to keep thinking during my 5 more weddings (and countless surrounding events) this year.

So the two aforementioned guys with the co-bachelor party have gotten married. The weddings have been worth the cost (see above considered post title endings). I think you’ll agree after seeing one quick video from each.

Kiran and Sheetal’s Wedding in Mahwah, NJ:

Rubes and Dre’s Wedding in Washington, DC:

If you couldn’t tell, most of my friends love to dance. (And yes, there have been a few business ideas focusing (on) that passion alone.)

M&M Now In Purple

Seth — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:49:00 +0000

A few weeks back I wrote a post, ACDC like you’ve never seen before. It was about a new generation’s ACDC, the Adam Chu Dance Crew named for its leaders Adam Sevani and Jon Chu. Once again, I have pulled the ol’ bait and swizzy by getting (at least some of) your hopes up with this title. Maybe you all should have chosen differently in 1995 when you had the choice between pink, purple, and blue and voted blue in by a landslide (54% of 10 million votes). As I was saying, this M&M is not melting in your mouth or hands; it’s the M&M Cru, named for its founders Miley Cyrus and Mandy Jiroux.

Unfortunately, I never caught this teaser or the friendly reminder one week ago so I’m a couple days late (but I’m still in there before the millionth viewer). I guess it’s possible I’m not in the online dance-off’s target audience as a 26 year old guy. Either way, I was glad to see the response—even though I don’t think it comes close to the previous ACDC video—and to know that the battle isn’t over. (You need to watch until the end to see that the final round will be in-person. Details TBD.)

ACDC Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Seth — Mon, 05 May 2008 04:14:00 +0000

Honestly I can’t think of a better way to kick off a Monday than with this sick display of dancing. I have to admit (to those who don’t know already), I’m a huge fan of You Got Served and specifically David and Elgin’s crew. So you can imagine my excitement when I caught a tweet from @andrewbaron about a Dance Battle between Miley Cyrus and Jon Chu (director of Step Up: The Streets). Apparently Jon and Adam Sevani (main actor in the movie) called out Miley and Mandy (aka M&M) a couple weeks back on their video blog. M&M responded with a strong number to Madonna and JT’s 4 Minutes. Now it was on ACDC (Adam and Jon’s crew), and they took it to the next level with the help of Lindsay Lohan, Adam Sandler, Amanda Bynes and Chris Brown as well as MTV’s Best Dance Crew, JabbaWockeez.

I hope you enjoy. I know Michael K. will he enjoys dance battles as much as I do. And P.S. I want to trade places with Rob Hoffman. P.P.S. That’s Dellicious with two l’s. You have to accentuate the ‘l’.

Why I Love Facebook #4

Seth — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:06:00 +0000

Because when I checked my notifications today, I got this ego boost.

“Unsubscribe from these notifications” – yeah right. Unfortunately I’m not a lady or I’d be waiting in line to Show My Moves to J. Lo right now. And not to brag, but I’ll be at her show tonight. So there.

Inbox of Immaturity

Seth — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:07:00 +0000

I don’t think I can start this day off any other way than with this masterful mash-up, which you’ve undoubtedly seen. This one transcended lifestages and styles, so eat it up then walk it out.

Yes, you knew it. Here’s Fosse UNK. And if you recall this other version I added early this year with Teletubbies

I just stared at this dog for about 3 minutes in complete shock.

Merriam-Webster let in some new words

Warning: Explicit and Offensive Lyrics. Almost didn’t put it up, but I’m just reporting the viral stuff. Bomani Armah’s animated video, which apparenly was made for and ran on BET, called Read A Book

As Jake said, no sympathy for this guy. Having spent many nights in Adams Morgan, there’s a distinct possibility that an honest person may have taken the iPhone in order to embark on a savior’s quest, but in his drunken state it quickly became a fool’s errand.

Leave with another tight mash-up from Aki – Danger Doom The Mask

P.S. Apparently this YouTube star is the first to be signed to JT’s new record label. Wait or forward to the end when she gets a hug from some other lady – that gave me a good laugh. It may have been because it was so unexpected though, in which case I just ruined the surprise. Either way, makes me want to hit up karaoke tonight. Also, Perez Hilton will be on The View today. I don’t know why anyone would care, but I thought I’d let you know anyway.

It’s (not really) a Dance Off…

Seth — Fri, 11 May 2007 16:01:00 +0000

But as Jake put it, more of an exhibition. But either way. Thankfully I didn’t get arrested for these moves, but you still have to be careful. Ladies, this is what guys do at bachelor parties. Question answered. What happened in Vegas, in this case is not staying in Vegas.

Sambas: Not Just the Name of a Sneaker (Introduzindo Crazy Legs)

Seth — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 04:23:00 +0000

That night we went to Junior’s house and then to the Beija-Flôr show. Above is a picture of the samba school, whose colors are blue and white and whose name means kisses flower. The show took place in a theater called Claro Hall (located under a mall). Opening acts were Monobloco and MC Marcinho. Above that is Crazy Legs (thanks Jake for the nickname), doing some dancing Brazilian “funky” steps. Those paolistas (from Sao Paolo) had some moves, but were definitely not prepared for the serving that this gringo could do. If BDR had been there with the spin moves, we may have been able to change the Americano stereotype double-handedly. But in true, late night weekend fashion, we finished off the night with some slices made of palmito and calabreza in Pizzaria Guanabara. ETPO (Estimated Time of Pass Out): 5AM. DTEO (Definite Time of Eye Opening): 1PM, which was fine with me since I managed to burn my entire face within 2 hours the previous day. You could call me Porco like a Portuguese version of Lord of the Flies.