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[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

It's weird hearing Patton Oswalt talk passionately about cooking and not swear.

I bet.
For me, I guess it was backwards. I had never heard of Oswalt before Ratatouille. I love that he has a twisted sense of humor like me.

[BDBopper]

It must be the end of the year cause it is time for another JibJab Year in Review Video. This year's video is set to "The Maple Leaf Rag" and is another classic. What I really like about JibJab is that they do these things from the ideological center and make fun of everybody.

[flippyshark]

Watching this did remind me of the rather amazing "behind the scenes" doc on the Phantom Menace DVD, from which several clips were presented. One that he briefly shows but does not mention anything about - Lucas is seen auditioning a few boys for the part of Anakin, and it's finally down to two, Jake Lloyd and another young man who is noticeably much, much better. We see the historic moment when George makes his unfortunate casting decision, and, as I recall, someone, possibly Rick Berman, asks him is he's sure, and he sort of hesitates and then says, basically, "I've got a good feeling about this kid." Ay-yi-yi.

The YouTube video does present what was by far the most fascinating moment of the documentary, in which we see Lucas and Co. after screening a rough cut, and it's clear that even George recognizes that the movie is less than great. He immediately begins to talk himself out of trying to fix it and makes with the justifications, but it's obvious that he's aware of at least some of the many many flaws, and so is his creative team. This doc was far more interesting than the film itself.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by flippyshark

This doc was far more interesting than the film itself.

Having never rented nor purchased the DVD I had no idea this doc existed...and I can't believe it made it onto the DVD with all the fracture marks intact.

Full disclosure - I never rented or bought the thing because I saw it in the theater 6 times. I'm a bit ashamed to admit it was due to the saber duels and podrace, and that I was really stoked to have a new SW film. The Empire already has my money...

I still love the saber duels even though I totally grok what the review said about them being pointless, especially in comparison to the OT duels. In my defense, I didn't even enjoy the duels in the 2nd and 3rd episodes...

[Ghoulish Delight]

A pretty good birthday for this guy.

Pretty good. I mean, it's not like he got the $500 for getting the exact $ amount on the item up for bids, nor did he get both showcases by being with $1000 on his bid. But I guess a scooter, 2 cars, and $26,000 isn't too bad.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I love that they mentioned the three wolves howling at the moon.

I haven't watched a JibJab video in a long time - the quality is spectacular!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Green screen grandmas

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Green screen grandmas

LOL, for realz.

Can you believe the PVC pipe they gave them to hold?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Jet Pack for Chris

Blues Cat for Lisa

[CoasterMatt]

a GREAT example of why you should always wear safety goggles in a factory environment. (Might not be safe for the squeamish, but pretty funny for sick people like me)