The Fab Five

I've changed the name. "Fab Five" is more original, don'tcha think? And it's got the whole Beatles reference going on. That's just cool, there's no getting around it.

Right.

Anyway.

The Fab Five - December 2007

#5: Heroes - the season finale

This episode was awesome! For those of you who don't watch Heroes, shame on you. I know the season hasn't been exactly consistent, but hell, this finale sure made up for it. It's hard to believe the second season is already over. Damn this writer's strike! I wish they would get it together so all my favourite shows can go back into production. Okay, I'm getting off topic.

This episode had everything you could possibly hope for: excellent writing and storyline, brilliant acting, mysterious deaths, fatal explosions, time travel, apocalypse inducing viruses, attempted mind control, assholes being buried alive, floating cans of spinach, and the rebirth of a seriously bad-ass villain. In short, the episode did not disappoint.

dead sexy

#4: Coca-Cola (and other soft drinks)

I don't know what's up with me, but I suddenly have this incredible desire to drink Coke all the time. It tastes too good. I think they may have started spiking this shit with nicotine or something because, dear God, it's so GOOD. I can't find the cherry vanilla flavour anymore though; I hope it hasn't been discontinued. I nearly cried when they stopped making regular Vanilla Coke. That stuff was the bomb. My other new soda infatuation is with cream soda. Not that Fanta crap (it tastes like soapy bubble gum, ugh!), the Crush kind. It's pink, but damn if it ain't tasty.

#3: The Deep Dark Woods

This is an awesome folk band from my homeland of Saskatchewan. The lead singer and guitarist, Ryan Boldt, is a family friend of mine, and back when I was growing up on the prairies, he was almost like a big brother to me.

The Deep Dark Woods have been around for a few years now, and they have two CDs out, even if they aren't very well known. Their music is old school, but still relevant, and their lyrics are deep and really smart. You really should definitely check out some of their tunes, (my personal favourite is "Redwood Forest") which can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/deepdarkwoods or buy their CD "Hang Me Oh Hang Me". I did ;)

Ryan's on the far left

#2: Guitar Hero

In my last video we made fun of a Guitar Hero fanatic, but I wouldn't say he's entirely fictional. I really do love the game (maybe not as much as "Funkmaster14") and it's actually pretty cool. Despite what some real guitarists would have you think, there actually is quite a bit of challenge to the game (you try playing on expert difficulty), and playing the game has virtually no connection to playing an actual guitar, making the these "real" guitarists' arguments moot. Most simply, this is just a really fun music/rhythm game which just about anyone can pick up and play and have a blast with. And it has a killer soundtrack.

#1: The Christmas season

Everyone one loves the holidays. No work, good food, quality family time; it's all good (well, maybe you can strike that last one). Everyone's so happy at Christmas time. I don't know what it is, but it's weird. And I like it. Even House likes Christmas.

Oh, and how could I forget the presents. Yes, we know everyone's favourite part of Christmas is the presents. Don't even try to pretend it's not. Sure, it's baby Jesus' birthday and we're all supposed to love each other, but all you really want is that fancy new 1080p 60 inch plasma display in the window at Best Buy. Or at least I do...

Until next time --

-Funkin' out.