Know that line? No? Well, you should!!! Name the movie in comments if you can! But first, here's an oldie, but one of my favorites. Hope to do more with it soon:
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Dr. Shroud Episodes
New Dr. Shroud episodes coming along nicely, though starting to feel like the Guns N Roses album:
Monday, April 21, 2008
Redefining Words
I was reading Wired magazine and saw this site called The Big Word Project. At first, I thought "Great! Another knockoff of the Million Dollar Website", but then I thought how cool the idea was.
The way it works is that users can redefine words with a link to their website at a dollar a letter. For example, "corn" may be bought for 4 dollars (see the math involved?) and would link to an interested party who makes corn products. Or not----maybe someone simply likes the word "corn" and wants to fork out the cash to make it his or her own. After all, who DOESN'T like corn???
After visiting the site, it got me thinking about words I too would like to redefine---hell, I know a LOT of words that need fixin'! Some that came to mind: president, religion, peace, suffering, hate, pope. But being a relatively simple (or superficial) person, I opted for something a little more "me" and a little less deep. So, here is what my 7 dollars bought:
Maybe soon it'll be as easy to redefine some other things in this world.
The way it works is that users can redefine words with a link to their website at a dollar a letter. For example, "corn" may be bought for 4 dollars (see the math involved?) and would link to an interested party who makes corn products. Or not----maybe someone simply likes the word "corn" and wants to fork out the cash to make it his or her own. After all, who DOESN'T like corn???
After visiting the site, it got me thinking about words I too would like to redefine---hell, I know a LOT of words that need fixin'! Some that came to mind: president, religion, peace, suffering, hate, pope. But being a relatively simple (or superficial) person, I opted for something a little more "me" and a little less deep. So, here is what my 7 dollars bought:
Maybe soon it'll be as easy to redefine some other things in this world.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
NJ Biz Article
EarWorm was featured in this week's NJ Biz newspaper. Here's the article.
I think it came out great, but I think I might have sounded a bit resistant to the idea, when in fact I am supportive of ALL content working. My point was that the carriers will always find a way to make money, even if they have to appease the masses with the IDEA of being open source, open development or whatever.
The fact is that the sort of gatekeeper mentality is what makes money (look at tv). They can find a way for it work, but they have to first find a balance between quality, access and price. You can provide viewers with "free" content, but if you are going to charge for the "good stuff" in the back room, it has to be priced accordingly. I don't think anyone can argue with that.
Don't get me wrong, I love YouTube....I'm just not sure how much longer viewers will tolerate watching our next door neighbor blow spaghetti out of his nose.
Kind of reminds me of when everyone had a "home page" on Angelfire or Geocities. AngelWHAT? GeoWHO?
Exactly.
I think it came out great, but I think I might have sounded a bit resistant to the idea, when in fact I am supportive of ALL content working. My point was that the carriers will always find a way to make money, even if they have to appease the masses with the IDEA of being open source, open development or whatever.
The fact is that the sort of gatekeeper mentality is what makes money (look at tv). They can find a way for it work, but they have to first find a balance between quality, access and price. You can provide viewers with "free" content, but if you are going to charge for the "good stuff" in the back room, it has to be priced accordingly. I don't think anyone can argue with that.
Don't get me wrong, I love YouTube....I'm just not sure how much longer viewers will tolerate watching our next door neighbor blow spaghetti out of his nose.
Kind of reminds me of when everyone had a "home page" on Angelfire or Geocities. AngelWHAT? GeoWHO?
Exactly.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Mobile Monday Report
So, as I mentioned in my earlier post, I had gone to Mobile Mondays for the first time in NYC. This week's topic was Mobile Video and its future. Can't remember what the exact title was, but you get the idea.
Anyway, my trip there was pretty exciting as I sat at the entrance of the Lincoln Tunnel for nearly an hour. Yes, an hour. Apparently, the powers-that-be thought that 2 lanes would be overkill, so they narrowed it to one during rush hour. Genius at work.
With 15 minutes to spare, I raced up 8th Ave and found parking, running like a complete nerd to the Samsung Center where it was held. When I asked the police officer out front where "10 Columbus Blvd" was, he replied "Columbus BLVD??", perplexed by the "blvd" part apparently. I then corrected myself: "no, CIRCLE." He held up his index finger and put on a shit eating grin, pointing to the giant building in front of me.
"That's the Samsung Experience Center?", I asked.
This is where it gets funny.
"You see those big letters where it reads SAMSUNG?", he said, smirking as if he was a guest on Leno.
"I guess not", I replied and walked off.
Of COURSE I hadn't seen the letters on the inside far back of the building behind the multiple layers of glass---I wasn't standing there in front of the building doing NOTHING. All. Day.
Jackass.
Anyway, got into the building, sat down and was right on time. There were about maybe 50 people there and I couldn't believe it was FREE! The place was decked out in tech stuff of all sorts with the people to match.
They had some great guests from both the digital and tv worlds---a mix of tech and content people. After some speakers spoke about their companies (Qik, Ringleader), there was a panel with a moderator, Lubna, who had some great questions, but none of which sparked any debate. The panelists were all in agreement on most things.
The big topic for me was content. I became a little concerned when panelists kept mentioning that mobile ads should be 30 seconds to a minute long and that long form content (20 minutes) is the future! 30 seconds for an ad??? And where are you watching a full 20 minutes on your phone?
Later on at the bar, I was talking to some people about this and they backed up their story with some studies saying that people are watching content from their homes---okay, that I understand---but long form content---in their homes? Isn't that what TV is for?
Despite their "studies", I still disagree. Mobile content is all about context---on the bus, waiting for a friend, yes even at home. But even this mobile head has to admit---I watch it most at home when I'm waiting for coffee to brew. No long form here.
Right before I left, a reporter (JP) from NJBiz.com had asked me a few questions. I'll be in their paper Monday and I hope I got the answers right!
All in all, a great night. I'll be back for more.
Anyway, my trip there was pretty exciting as I sat at the entrance of the Lincoln Tunnel for nearly an hour. Yes, an hour. Apparently, the powers-that-be thought that 2 lanes would be overkill, so they narrowed it to one during rush hour. Genius at work.
With 15 minutes to spare, I raced up 8th Ave and found parking, running like a complete nerd to the Samsung Center where it was held. When I asked the police officer out front where "10 Columbus Blvd" was, he replied "Columbus BLVD??", perplexed by the "blvd" part apparently. I then corrected myself: "no, CIRCLE." He held up his index finger and put on a shit eating grin, pointing to the giant building in front of me.
"That's the Samsung Experience Center?", I asked.
This is where it gets funny.
"You see those big letters where it reads SAMSUNG?", he said, smirking as if he was a guest on Leno.
"I guess not", I replied and walked off.
Of COURSE I hadn't seen the letters on the inside far back of the building behind the multiple layers of glass---I wasn't standing there in front of the building doing NOTHING. All. Day.
Jackass.
Anyway, got into the building, sat down and was right on time. There were about maybe 50 people there and I couldn't believe it was FREE! The place was decked out in tech stuff of all sorts with the people to match.
They had some great guests from both the digital and tv worlds---a mix of tech and content people. After some speakers spoke about their companies (Qik, Ringleader), there was a panel with a moderator, Lubna, who had some great questions, but none of which sparked any debate. The panelists were all in agreement on most things.
The big topic for me was content. I became a little concerned when panelists kept mentioning that mobile ads should be 30 seconds to a minute long and that long form content (20 minutes) is the future! 30 seconds for an ad??? And where are you watching a full 20 minutes on your phone?
Later on at the bar, I was talking to some people about this and they backed up their story with some studies saying that people are watching content from their homes---okay, that I understand---but long form content---in their homes? Isn't that what TV is for?
Despite their "studies", I still disagree. Mobile content is all about context---on the bus, waiting for a friend, yes even at home. But even this mobile head has to admit---I watch it most at home when I'm waiting for coffee to brew. No long form here.
Right before I left, a reporter (JP) from NJBiz.com had asked me a few questions. I'll be in their paper Monday and I hope I got the answers right!
All in all, a great night. I'll be back for more.
Friday, March 21, 2008
EarWorm World Headquarters
I know you've been anxiously waiting to see the secret walls of EarWorm Media! Well lucky you, your wait is officially over. I managed to take some time and snap a few pictures with my cell phone of our bare walls, spanking new sign and creepy artifacts! Here is a small window into our world with more to surely follow---hmm...maybe a picture of some people?
The new sign as it overlooks Bridge St. in the town of Milford, NJ for all to see. There was a predecessor to this one which was WAY too small, about 33" (ever see "Spinal Tap"?). It blew down. Seriously. Hey, black minivan, get out of the way!!
The "guest area". This is where people come and eat lunch, read books and go to the bathroom. I should mention that the bathroom is off to the right. And I'm not sure who the people are.
This is where the magic happens. By "magic", I mean a lot of looking out the window, mainly gazing lovingly at the new sign. **sigh**
Clowny the cast iron bank. Also looking at the sign. And possibly planning to kill me.
The new sign as it overlooks Bridge St. in the town of Milford, NJ for all to see. There was a predecessor to this one which was WAY too small, about 33" (ever see "Spinal Tap"?). It blew down. Seriously. Hey, black minivan, get out of the way!! The "guest area". This is where people come and eat lunch, read books and go to the bathroom. I should mention that the bathroom is off to the right. And I'm not sure who the people are. This is where the magic happens. By "magic", I mean a lot of looking out the window, mainly gazing lovingly at the new sign. **sigh**Clowny the cast iron bank. Also looking at the sign. And possibly planning to kill me. To be continued....
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