Cunningham Muffins Commercial - Page 5

Pirate Bill · 02-08-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

While we're on this litmus-test jaunt, will some of you watch this Murakami short film and tell me what you think?

It's very Charlie Brown, but better.

Not Afraid · 02-08-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

While we're on this litmus-test jaunt, will some of you watch this Murakami short film and tell me what you think? Warning, mildly NSFW and more than mildly creepy.

I would probably view these commercials entirely differently if it were not Japanese. Because I have both a familiarity and a fascination with Japanese Pop Culture, I can't help but be amused.

Gemini Cricket · 02-08-2008, 11:20 AM

The Inochi commercials are funny.

Alex · 02-08-2008, 11:30 AM

Completely out of context (I don't know if these are part of a larger body examining Inochi that would change how I respond), but I find them visually interesting and topically thought provoking (Inochi means life and the connection of coming alive with the onset of sexual and romantic maturity with the way it makes you feel different).

Entertaining, yes. But I wouldn't say it is funny.

LSPoorEeyorick · 02-08-2008, 11:34 AM

(I first saw it mostly out of context, too - they are playing at the Murakami exhibit in LA, and the only other reference was a sculpture of the robot in the films.)

And, you know, I don't exactly find them funny either - but I do get a bit of that "uncomfortable" chuckle that, if it kept going, might turn into genuine laughter.

Not Afraid · 02-08-2008, 11:43 AM

And completely on the side.....what is with the current fascination with cupcakes? There are competing gourmet cupcake shops popping up all over the place. Cupcakes here, cupcakes there, cupcakes everywhere!

(I'm not a bit fan of cupcakes - or cake in general - so I'm finding my disconnect with the cupcake phenomena growing.)

LSPoorEeyorick · 02-08-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

And completely on the side.....what is with the current fascination with cupcakes? There are competing gourmet cupcake shops popping up all over the place. Cupcakes here, cupcakes there, cupcakes everywhere!

(I'm not a bit fan of cupcakes - or cake in general - so I'm finding my disconnect with the cupcake phenomena growing.)

Heh, that IS completely on the side. But since I'm currently working on a short comedy film about a cupcake, I can say that I enjoy them very much because they are tasty and petite. But that cupcakes, like humor, are subjective. (I surely don't expect everyone to appreciate my noir comedy.)

Not Afraid · 02-08-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Heh, that IS completely on the side. But since I'm currently working on a short comedy film about a cupcake, I can say that I enjoy them very much because they are tasty and petite. But that cupcakes, like humor, are subjective. (I surely don't expect everyone to appreciate my noir comedy.)

I wonder if I would appreciate the humor more if the subject was tarts?

Gemini Cricket · 02-08-2008, 06:19 PM

Anyway, back onto the topic: my impending marriage to Liam Sullivan...

Here's what he looks like out of drag. Mmmmm. I'd like a muffin of that variety, please.

LSPoorEeyorick · 02-08-2008, 11:45 AM

Thank you for your thoughtful reply! I didn't mean to imply that you're a blanket-appreciator, only that I know you definitely have voiced a dislike of pop culture. I wonder if this has to do with your appreciation for subtlety more than anything. Pop culture is rarely so.

For the record, I dislike of the Jim Carrey style of humor as well - and despit Kevy's teasing, I know you have a sense of humor because we see you laugh a great deal.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Completely out of context (I don't know if these are part of a larger body examining Inochi that would change how I respond), but I find them visually interesting and topically thought provoking (Inochi means life and the connection of coming alive with the onset of sexual and romantic maturity with the way it makes you feel different). Entertaining, yes. But I wouldn't say it is funny.
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	(I first saw it mostly out of context, too - they are playing at the Murakami exhibit in LA, and the only other reference was a sculpture of the robot in the films.) And, you know, I don't exactly find them funny either - but I do get a bit of that "uncomfortable" chuckle that, if it kept going, might turn into genuine laughter.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	And completely on the side.....what is with the current fascination with cupcakes? There are competing gourmet cupcake shops popping up all over the place. Cupcakes here, cupcakes there, cupcakes everywhere! (I'm not a bit fan of cupcakes - or cake in general - so I'm finding my disconnect with the cupcake phenomena growing.)
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Anyway, back onto the topic: my impending marriage to Liam Sullivan... Here's what he looks like out of drag. Mmmmm. I'd like a muffin of that variety, please.
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02-08-2008, 11:45 AM	#10
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Thank you for your thoughtful reply! I didn't mean to imply that you're a blanket-appreciator, only that I know you definitely have voiced a dislike of pop culture. I wonder if this has to do with your appreciation for subtlety more than anything. Pop culture is rarely so. For the record, I dislike of the Jim Carrey style of humor as well - and despit Kevy's teasing, I know you have a sense of humor because we see you laugh a great deal.
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