Since the Pats aren’t in the Superbowl this year I guess we will keep a close eye on this year crop of commercials. Over the years the Superbowl has made memories that will last forever, made simple ideas into those of legend, and that is only during commercial breaks. Over the years some of the most famous Superbowl commercials come from Pepsi. Pepsi has used bears turning the YMCA into P E P S I, Britney Spears’s assets, and The Night at the Roxy head bob.

The latest trend is making a ridiculous commercial that will never make it onto the Superbowl broadcast. Instead making it for internet use and call it “banned” because it was too risky is some way. Here are some examples…

Banned Commercials - Airborne: Mickey Rooney's Banned Ad | Viral | SPIKE.com

 

GoDaddy.com - Basic Instinct (Banned) | Super Bowl Ads | SPIKE.com

 

PETA's Banned Super Bowl Commercial | Viral | SPIKE.com

Man, why did I just buy a website? …..and for some reason I’m never eating meat again…. weird huh?

Go Cardinals

 

 

 

Bruce Springsteen will be performing during the Superbowl halftime show this Sunday.
Any guess on what 3 or 4 songs the Boss will play at halftime?

My guesses are
1.Working on A Dream (his new song)
2.Born To Run
3.Glory Days
I am guessing you won’t see something like this during his performance…

That is not the only music surrounding the Superbowl, Jennifer Hudson will be singing the National Anthem (I can see you running to set your DVR right now). Before we actually get to the big game tonight is the yearly Pepsi Smash concert featuring Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, and Lifehouse which airs  on VH1 starting at 8pm. So that’s all the music performances in a nutshell.  

What if you could pick the acts that play all these events around the Superbowl? Who would you pick? 

 

 

As you are reading this it’s snowing cats and dogs outside. Now I can’t help but remember the storm on December 13th 2007. Everyone seems to have a horror story from that day. I remember during the storm I was working a promotion in Burlington, MA. I left the promotion at 1pm and took 95 to Boston and what happened on that highway was the stuff of legend. There were cars driving sideways to get off of exits, cars running out of gas in the middle line, and people actually abandoning their cars and walking. Needless to say it took me 8 hours to get back. Another story on that day is Radio 929’s  Music Director Paul Jarvis (or as I refer to him as Peanut Butter and Jarvis) was driving home and his back windshield smashed randomly and he drove over 2 hour in a snow globe! We all have our stories don’t be shy lets us know your snow story horrors… its therapeutic…  

I don’t see today being a repeat of that mess, instead I see a lot of people staying home and most schools being closed. I am sure parks statewide will be full of kids and some very mature adults sledding (I’m jealous) but be careful on those sleds you don’t want something like this to happen....

Now thoughts on warmer and drier days this coming “Super” Sunday local band “Welcome to Florida’ will have there Studio 929 performance played. Tune in each and every Sunday 8am-noon.

 

 

Last week, there were Lost viewing parties (I hosted one of them) second only to Inaugural viewing parties!  TV had a big week!
But let's talking about what you might have Lost, and found (or not)
I saw a story on CNN about a Phoenix woman who LOST her 7 karat diamond ring - dropping it in a toilet at a restaurant. The ring, valued at $78,000 was LOST!  It may not surprise you that the restaurant told the woman that there was nothing they could do.  WHAT????  The woman insisted on doing everything possible, and following 8 hours of plumbing magic (and a complete gutting of the rest room), the ring was recovered.  Amazing!

Who needs a 7k diamond ring?  Beyonce maybe?  We hope the plumber got a nice bonus from the bling lady!

 

Radio 929’s Program Director Dana Marshall has a story that goes along with the theme of lost:

 

 

Brings to mind losing my Dolce & Gabbana's eye glasses at a hip Boston restaurant last year.  It was just minutes after walking out of the restaurant that I realized I'd left the beauties behind.  It was my first time spending nearly $500 on a pair of glasses....but hey, they were good lookin'.  
I approached the hostess, who in turn approached the waiter.  No glasses. I asked them to check again as I knew they had to be there somewhere. I even started looking suspiciously at the people who were sitting at adjacent tables. Did they look guilty?  Not sure.....hmmm.
I checked with all managers and called numerous times.  I even returned to the restaurant a couple of times to see if a waiter might be looking particularly styling'?   Nope.  Dolce & Gabbana's......  LOST, and not Found.  Freakin' bummer.  Not as lucky as the bling lady!   
 
All this talk of LOST items may seem frivolous and foolish. I have to say I am pretty jealous of the bling lady (for plenty of reasons!).  Some honest, good Samaritan got her bling back.  I, on the other hand, am now wearing non-bling glasses.  Boring.  

What's your LOST story?

 

 

With the Boston  forecast highs and lows for this week looking like a Sox score; everyone is looking for a way to stay warm. Some obvious things that come to mind? Roaring fire, car starters, hot chocolate with a shot of whatever! and there is always the choice of someone to sleep with! Everywhere you go, peope are saying 'brrr, it's cold'!  Yep, It's January in New England - HELLO?  

This past weekend we kicked off our Rock n’ Ride ski tour at Waterville Valley, and the wind chill was sub zero at one point - but that didn't deter a lot of people from layering up and heading to the lifts!  A sign at one lift displayed the current temperature - 1 degree.  In an effort to make everyone feel better, they added that it was 28 degrees in Florida!  It didn't make anyone feel better.   

Great skiing if you could withstand wind and temps. Solution?  APRES SKI!  with Radio 929 Rock and Ride winners - The Help.  In the true spirit of 'the show must go on' - they made their gig despite flipping their car on the way up. Fortunately - no damage to guitar hands, instruments, or vehicles!      

Which brings me to this pressing question re: staying warm. Have you ordered a SNUGGIE?????????  The best way to describe th e latest infomercial craze is  to say  they look the hospital gown you wear; you know the one with no back side shielding.  But for couch potatoes everywhere, it's a dream come true. You can read, eat, scratch, poke, etc, while donning this cozy and soft blanket/garment.  Why didn't I think of that?  Now instead of showing you the basic infomercial I thought this spoof is more fitting.....

Now hurry and order to stay warm this winter because I am sure they are flying off the shelves. I can picture you now looking like a cult leader from your couch... with a sweet book light I know you were dying for.  How are you staying warm?  

 

 

This weekend get that leftover shoveling out of the way, take your girlfriend to a movie and dinner, get the manroom ready because next Sunday is the Superbowl (just incase you didn’t know that already). This years halftime entertainment is ‘The Boss” Bruce Springsteen. What will you be watching during halftime?

In years past the usually 25-35 minute halftime break consisted of various entertainment from different sources.

Remember the Bud Bowl? While it was not always aired during halftime it was always seen in some point of a Bud Commercial. The Bud Bowl always mimics the Superbowl in score and how the game was decided.

Animal Planet ‘s Puppy Bowl? Really? Who is watching this? I don’t even think dog lovers could sit and watch this crap for more then 2 minutes, here you take a shot

Sadly there will be another during this years halftime.

WWE Wrestling. One year the WWE (WWF at the time) held an empty arena match during halftime of the Superbowl and the rating actually did well. This was when wrestling was at the height of its fame. This was the only time there was an event like this.


And last but not least is the Lingerie Bowl. What a genius idea get a bunch of models put them in “next to nothing” and have them play football. I have never actually watched this and I am assuming most people haven’t but everyone knows and has heard about it. Here is just a small preview of what you could be watching


So if you could watch any of these during this coming Superbowl halftime what would you choose? …please don’t say Puppy Bowl

 

Everyone knows MacGyver- your friendly secret agent that uses wits over guns! Now maybe you don’t have all 7 seasons in your DVD collection… yes there were 7 seasons! (I didn’t know that either.) Now what’s with all this MacGyver talk you ask? Tomorrow is actor Richard Dean Anderson birthday and he played the infamous character that has taken on a new fame since the turn of the century, an internet sensation, with many website dedicated to his “pulling a rabbits out of a hat” tricks from the show.

The now Pop Iconic has not only become an internet craze, but also is used in everyday conversation!
Ex 1: “I had to pull a MacGyver today so my girlfriend wouldn't find out I cheated.”
Ex 2: Guy 1: I'm telling you I can pick the lock
          Guy 2: You broke the hanger off in the door, way to go MacGyver!!
Ex 3: “The gate broke so I macgyvered it with a coathanger”
Ex 4: People are now even calling a pocket knife a “MacGyver”. 
Ex 5: …You get the point

So, What have you MacGyvered lately?

Happy Birthday Richard Dean Anderson!
P.S. - Take that Chuck Norris.

 

 

Since the calendar turned to 2009, television has been a good friend to you, don’t you think? Think about this, last years writer strike only gave about 8 new episodes at this point favorite shows … unless you’re a big American Idol fan because it would take a cataclysmic event to stop that show…... or Paula Abdul.  Fan favorite 24 didn’t even get one episode in .. (as Jack Bauer would say…. Damnit!) That is in the past and now my DVR is loaded with shows like 24, Nip/Tuck, Chuck, Scrubs, CSI, and yes…. American Idol. Tonight marks the date that I have had circled on my calendar since November … LOST returns with a 3 hour event tonight.

LOST, one of the most talked about shows in recent history, comes back for its 5^th season and there are answers on the horizon. If you’re as big a LOST fan as I am you have been anticipating this day like a child waiting for Christmas. Here are a few things the producers have told us to expect this season:

 

Season 5 will have at least 16 episodesClaire will not be in this season, but will return for the final season

The Oceanic Six will attempt to get back to the island, but others must go with them…

We will learn about Danielle Rousseau’s past

We will see at least 6 dead characters return

At least one character will be killed this season

We will learn the fate of those on the freighter that exploded in the finale

Locke will not be in the first handful of episodes

OOOO and most important many mysteries will finally be revealed…

 

Take that list with a grain of salt because the producers of this show are as mysterious as the show itself.

 

LOST has always used music intelligently in the show. Mama Cass’s “Make Your Own Kind of Music” in the season 2 premiere when we learned what was in the mysterious hatch.

Petula Clark’s “Downtown” in season 3 premiere in the scene where we saw the plane crash…

They also used Radio 929 favorite Nirvana’s “Scentless Apprentice” when we learned about the flash forwards

Now heading into season 5 they are using music to  promote the show using The Fray’s “You Found Me”

We are just a few hours away from seeing what I am sure will be water cooler talk for the next week.

 Namaste

 

January 20th, 2009.  President Barack Obama was sworn in.  Over 2 million people were on hand to hear the first words from a new American President.  A few days ago, celebrities and performers came to Washington for the first ever Inaugural concert that featured among others, Bono and the boys.  More about U2 in just a moment....but first, here's a performance that wasn't part of the weekend concert:

Now back to U2.  Bono talked about Barack Obama fullfilling the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the dreams of 4 poor (well, not so poor) Irish boys from Dublin.  Bono went on to acknowledge the rest of the world, calling this election a European dream, Chinese dream, Israel dream, and a Palestinian dream.  Then the band broke into 'City of Blinding Lights'; the song Obama used during his campaign.  Moving stuff.

 

U2's new album, "No Line On The Horizon" comes out March 3rd.  Just released this week, " Get On Your Boots", now playing on Radio 929.  The song flashes a little taste of U2's 1999 "Pop" album,  featuring  those essential U2 lyrics like: 

 

"sexy boots
get on your boots, yeah"

Yep, real lyrics. See?  "Pop".  But fear not.  Other lyrics led to a sigh of relief....

"Get On Your Boots" has some political undertones, but that's my opinion.  Listen to the song yourself and give me your thoughts.    

 

 

This subject is hot - again!  Studies apparently show the brain is less engaged when we talk on our phones while driving, even if hands free. We knew that. Texting;even more dangerous.  We knew that. Now, lawmakers are threatening to outlaw/ban use while driving. I see a few issues with the law in my future! 

Not advocating use of phones/email/texting while driving, but I do it.  Equally as distracting?  Eating, drinking hot coffee, changing CDs, reading mapquest directions, listening to the hot voice on GPS, putting on makeup, looking at a gaggle of geese flying by.....well, you get the idea.  Do you think the guy in the semi who’s checking out the babe in the Honda on route 1 is not distracted?  Yea, lawmakers and scientists have their hands full.