Brilliant!

I was just reminiscing about some moments in the Television that still make me smile to this day. I thought I would share them with you:)

In no particular order.

1. About 5-8 yrs ago, I couldn't tell you exactly, I found myself bringing in the new year with MTV. The Foo Fighters were scheduled to perform right at midnight to start the year. The VJ's were in constant communication with The Foo Fighters who repeatedly mentioned a surprise. After commercials, they gave a clue. They said it would be a "200 lb. surprise". What the heck did that mean? I was eager and excited to be surprised. Midnight came and The Foo Fighters began playing "Back to Black" by AC/DC. "Awesome!" I thought. Then came the surprise. . .Out runs Jack Black on singing the lyrics to the song. It was one of the best performances I had a ever seen. I suppose I was more excited by the surprise and unexpectedness of it all. Brilliant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8R2LODo_f0

2. Tina Fey as Palin. I heard that she was going to be playing her, but I had no idea that it would be that amazing. She was perfect! That will always be a classic impression. The Katie Couric interview is one of my favorites. When she gets lost talking about health care and job creation, it is a very humble moment. I can empathize with her. It reminds me of me, in college, at midnight, trying to finish my 10 page paper the night before its due. I have put in all the info I can, but its not enough pages. So I then begin to ramble on about a topic and I try to use big words and as many words as possible, just to sound intelligent and like I am giving more of an answer then I actually am. I feel you Sarah Palin.

3. On the same note. . .Amy Poehler rapping a song about Sarah Palin when she is about 9 months pregnant. Amy gives an intense performance in such delicate condition. I will be inspired to do the same when I am a large pregnant woman. That was awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6ya39slPgs

4. Katrina changed Louisiana and made celebrities look like they care about something. In true celebrity form, they selflessly offered their celebrity to this cause with an all night telethon. There were good musical performances and A-List celebrities. My FAVORITE part of the evening was when a celebrity let his crazy slip out. Kanye West and Mike Myers were lending their help by pleading to our nation about donating money, or at least that's what they were supposed to do. . .As most of you saw, Mike Myers speaks seriously and sincerely into the camera and then its Kanye's turn. . . ."George Bush does not care about Black people." OMG. I was sitting there with my jaw dropped, thinking, "Did he just say that?" The best part was Mike Myers face when Kanye made his intelligent statement. It was brilliant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIUzLpO1kxI

5. In non-reality TV, one of my favorite moments was brought to us by a little show called FRIENDS. Of course, the last episode was monumental and so sad, It was the end end of an era! but I had no idea how it would end. Ross tells Rachel at the airport that he's in love with her before she leaves to move to Paris. She doesn't return his affections the same way and continues on to the airplane. Then this is where it gets really good. Ross gets home and listens to his messages, one of which is from Rachel. She begins to apologize for not saying more to him and in the middle of the message she realizes she is making a mistake going to Paris. You then here her arguing with a flight attendant that she needs to get off the plane. As Ross is listening, you hear yelling at the machine, " Let her off the plane!" The phone hangs up. An emotional Ross is left is saying, "Did she get off the plane?" Then you hear Rachel's voice saying, "I got off the plane." The live audience's reactions is priceless as well as many others of us who had the same gasp of relief and happiness that these two would finally be together. Because she's his Lobster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYhT6zqpXw0

6. Another memorable TV couple had to come The Office. Most people are familiar with longing of Jim and the torn Pam in their tumultuous friendship. At the end of season 4, we were left not knowing the fate of their relationship. Then in the season premiere, they interview Pam about her relationship with Jim and she insists that they are not dating. A little later, you catch Pam picking up Jim. The camera angle makes it feel like we're not suppose to seem them. Then, there it is. Jim kisses Pam in the car. I was with a bunch of girls when this memorable moment occurred. We all screamed with giddy. Awesome.

7. This is just a cute moment and more so the moment I wouldn't have the courage to, but it would race through my mind to do. Larry King was interviewing one of my favorite comics, Miss Kathy Griffin. He then asks her what she thinks about the gorgeous and yummy Anderson Cooper. She replies with, " Dreamboat!" Larry then says will intro us to Anderson. There is a split screen of Anderson and Kathy. She looks intensely into the camera and says, "I'm in love with you. Please come over to my house tonight." It was unexpected and the thing everyone wants to say but has learn to control those school girl type crushes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Seg8JO92flA

8. I remember when I saw this. I was up late one night watching Conan O'Brian with my brother. I had never been a Triumph the insult dog fan until I witnessed this. This is my FAVORITE clip of making fun of Star Wars fans. It's genius and it's classic. Someone needed to accurately portray the sad Star Wars that are unaware of the real world behind. It still makes me laugh and I know it will for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugk37TvIR8E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCtz4trJr_g&feature=related