Fun Day +1!

[fredericks]

I'm Number 1!

captainschlumpy and I went to a taping of The Colbert Report this afternoon. I'd been under the impression that the line would start very early (tickets are obtained in advanced but TPTB make it clear that they overbook and it's first come, first seated). However we got to the studio at around 2:30PM and they hadn't even opened or cleaned the waiting area as of yet. We didn't end up getting let into the interior waiting area (right outside of the studio) until 5:30PM, but we were given non-VIP seating numbers 1 and 2 which turned out being sort of neat. We got seats in the 3rd row, and were briefly seated behind Olympic Speed Skating Champ Shani Davis (introduced by Stephen himself; I had no idea who the dude was); however he bounced out of the show right before filming began.

Taping was fun. I expected to spazz out when Colbert made his appearance, but I surprised myself by taking it in stride. I think if I ran into Stephen, say, on the street I'd have been more in awe. As it were, I was cognizant of the fact that I was being presented with "Stephen" and Stephen Colbert, host of The Colbert Report. Even during the "out of character" Q & A that occurred right before taping Colbert came across as acting out a role, that of gracious host and Improv Star. Which, you know, true. But...*shrug*.

Prior to Colbert we saw Clash of the Titans (in 3D!). Even knowing the source material was weak I found this film to be somewhat bad (worse, I guess I should say). No goddesses to speak of, Perseus was a liability, everyone had daddy issues (I know, I know! welcome to Greek drama), and the ending was wrapped up with the world's biggest most shiny bow (and, dude, what was with the caresses between Zeus and Hades??).

Time for me to sleep, because I think my sinuses are being attacked by little elves with heated mallets. I hate feeling ill on days I'm off from work. :(

Comments

[captainschlumpy.livejournal.com]

Sorry you feel like suck!

don't forget how Zeus and Hades needed alone time to "unleash the Kracken!"

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

I keep hearing that stupid Sisqo song "Unleash the Dragon" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqm_oM0Q8Dk), but with "kraken" substituted for "dragon".

Srsly, if I was a vidder I would TOTALLY make a video featuring Zeus and Hades titled "Unleash the Kraken" with Liam Neeson dubbed in with "kraken". Because I obviously have too much free time on my hands.

[orpheus78.livejournal.com]

Seriously.

You are awesome!

Just because.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Just lucky on the occasion.

[candicelbj.livejournal.com]

I did not like that movie. AT ALL @ clash of the titans. And thats all the intelligent commentary I have on that. Did you ever see how to tame a dragon?

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Yup. It was a fun little movie. Not much story to speak of, but enjoyable.