This cat is just too cute. Its tango with the yogurt boxes reminds me of when I try to put a tubetop on.

By now I'm sure most of you have seen the CPDRC (Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines) inmates do their Thriller dance, but if not, here's a refresher:

Next time I think they should make them do an entire re-enactment of the High School Musical trilogy.

Ok, this one really excites me. It's one thing to have to buy a bridesmaid's dress or rent a tuxedo - it takes things to a whole other level when you will take the time to rehearse a dance routine and be sober enough at the reception to make it through the entire song.

Someone with a lot of time on their hands and much more brain power than I have came up with this truly amazing Thriller video done completely with Legos. This is truly a masterpiece.

I mean....Wow. It's like Thriller on crack wrapped in naan and dipped in a masala sauce. Delicious.

I couldn't do this without including a little nom nom . We're doin it for the children anyway right? So, there were plenty of kid videos to choose from but this little girl is my favorite so far. Why? Because she reminds me of a very young Lindsay Lohan (it's the red hair). Also, she's wearing an "Incredibles" costume during her routine. But mostly, she has sweet moves and is singing along. I would totally babysit her for free as long as she taught me the dance moves.

So, part of me wants to party with this grandma. Anyone who says something like, "I'm gonna shoot him in his toodles" seems pretty awesome in my book. At the same time, I don't think I'd want to accept any of the old candy or gum she's probably got in a Ziploc baggy in her purse.

Way before Leslie and the LY's, there were the Gold Pants Dancers. I'm fairly certain Shakira found some inspiration for "Hips Don't Lie" after watching this video. I know it has inspired me to shake what my momma gave me. I'm totes going to look for a black leotard (because it's more slimming) to wear under some of those gold spandex tonight.

Lucky for me, but unlucky for the members of Loquat, their opening act's car broke down in Wisconsin and the two bands were sharing equipment - which made soundcheck impossible but gave me more time to ask questions. Of course, with Halloween coming up I needed to know what at least some of the members are dressing as.

The opening band, The Greycoats, pulled up in a brand new Jeep just as we exited the Loquat RV. Fifteen minutes later they took the stage and didn't leave it until about 4 songs too late. It isn't to say that they were bad - they were actually on the upper end of decent. Esthetically it was as though Chad Michael Murray was leading a band also made up of an Amish dude on keyboards, a reggae-loving hippie with an Oberlin degree on bass and a geek-chic tech guy who is known for mix tapes on drums. So that was fun to stare at - but I didn't need to listen to their entire album and b-sides.

By the time Kylee and the boys took the stage I had just a little time to stay for the show before hitting the road. Unfortunately, since there was no time for a soundcheck it took a little while before the levels were arranged correctly - still, the band came through and put on a nice show. Some of their fans/friends from California had even flown in for the show and danced and sang along to all of Loquat's songs. I was pretty bummed that I didn't get to stay for the entire show (or have a few cocktails with the band) but I'll be sure to check them out the next time they come through town.

Don't forget their album, "Secrets of the Sea", is available now.

It was a cold rainy night in Chicago when I made the trek to catch Loquat's gig at the Hideout in Chicago. While I've heard both of the band's full-length albums I've never been able to see them live since they tend to stay close to their roots in San Francisco. The anticipation was great and my nervousness couldn't be quelled by a shot of whiskey. Luckily, although not to my surprise, the entire band was fun to be around. As we entered their tour RV the vibe was immediately familial.

Kylee (vocals/guitar), Anthony (bass), Ryan (keyboards), Earl (guitar) and Chris (drums/backing vocals) sat down and answered some questions - some the answers to which were even surprising to each other.

Here is part 1 of the Chubby Jones Pop Up Interview with Loquat.

Man, this brings me back to my Breakin' days. I think Obama and McCain should get together at least once to take on Miley and Mandy.

Workout videos are really only good for two things - either making you feel bad about yourself (Carmen Electra Cardio Striptease DVD I am looking at you) or to make you laugh your fat ass off at.

Here are some videos to make you do the latter:

His forearm muscles are much bigger than mine as well.

This has apparently been around for a while but it's my first time seeing it. I have to say, the editing was so seamless I almost coughed up my sesame tofu and rice all over my computer.

You probably think this song is about you, don't you, don't you.

I'm available to babysit this kid anytime, as long as I don't have to actually cook the lobsters.

This is simple mindless fun, but damn it makes me laugh.

This video is fantastic. A Rivers Cuomo look-alike is alone in his college library in the early morning hours and decides to tap into his inner Elvis Costello. It's a one-person Breakfast Club headed by Napoleon Dynamite.

Thanks Videogum

Thank you Funny or Die for almost always bringing the funny. This time they provide the very literal lyrics to A-Ha's classic music video, "Take On Me".

I would love to see them to this to some other classics. Maybe Michael Jackson's "Beat It" or Salt n' Peppa's "Push It".

It's The Red Balloon meets Abbey Road meets Wicked Game and I have to say, I really like Loquat's video for "Harder Hit". Your thoughts?

Ok, so when I was maybe five years old I had a gigantic crush on Mr. T. There were many reasons to find him so attractive - the mohawk, the bling, the overalls, the way he said "I pity the fool"....oh I could just go on. I totally thought I was going to marry him and had planned out the ceremony as such:

We would walk down the aisle (me probably in overalls and my pink "Thriller" shirt underneath and him in a black tuxedo), go through the regular vows and instead of doing the whole "you may kiss the bride" deal - he would rip his velcro tuxedo off as if his clothes were the same as a Barbie doll's and pick me up to whisk me away to the dance floor. These were my aspirations as a young girl - now you can see where I was mentally.

Not too much has changed since those good old days. In fact, after seeing this old video of him rapping - I might try to track down his number.

If you can make it through this entire video without wanting to punch yourself in the throat, you're a better person than I. Either way, it's good "WTF" fun.

Gold teeth? Check!
Gun holding? Check!
Running? Check!
Shout out to California? Check!
Shower scene? Unfortunately, check!

I've got a few questions for Reh Dogg that I'd like answered so if anyone knows how to get a hold of him, send me a note. He can even email the answers back to me.

1. What exactly is the shower scene supposed to mean in this video? Is your character facing an existential dilemma? Which of your homies had to hold the camera while shooting the shower scenes?

2. Is it hard for someone who is tone deaf to be a rapper?

3. Where do you get your inspiration? And who are all of your extras?

4. Are you a big fan of John Waters? The Drunken Man II video seems to have a shout out to the egg lady in Pink Flamingos. (Warning, NSFW or for younger viewers/listeners).

5. Are you contractually obligated to have your shirt off in all of your videos or was that an artistic decision on your part?

Please send answers and a copy of your cd to thatssochubby@gmail.com

You have no clue how much I wanted Sarah Palin to tell Katie Couric she's gotten all of her information from the Huntin' and Shootin' and Skinnin' magazine or Highlights. Man, I used to love me some Highlights - my favorite was always the hidden images section where you had to find things in the bigger picture! Maybe that's where all those weapons of mass destruction went!

I've been working on other things in the pop culture spectrum today so please forgive my lack of posts. I did, however, run to Walgreens to pick up some Halloween candy, a bucket to put it in and some orange lights to put up around my cube. I then proceeded to get my mouth stuck together (like literally couldn't move it) due to a candy incident. I'm hoping the same thing doesn't happen to this little French girl who shares my love for hiding while eating things we aren't supposed to have.

Since it's Friday, we can all use a break from using our brain cells. If you're a Harry Potter and/or The Office fan, I think you'll find this pretty friggin funny. Enjoy:

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As a sophomore in high school I got way into David Letterman. I got stranded in New Jersey with an ear infection and had to stay at an unknown cousin's house for a week before my ear didn't make the doctor shriek in horror (literally that's what happened, an that's not a good sign). That entire week I had no curfew and a whole box of Kudos with my name on it, so you better believe I let my eyes get glossed over with light of the set. The top ten lists were my faves but then it started to get old. After I found Adult Swim I gave up on all other late-night TV anyway.

After last night's airing of The Late Show I may have to reconsider. John McCain was supposed to be a guest on the show and called Dave personally to cancel. He said he had to leave immediately to go help with our economy. Maybe he can start by selling some of his homes to help feed some of our poor people. Just a suggestion. Dave seemed to understand until he thought about it and something smelled fishy like an open can of tuna laying on the sidewalk in July. Turns out, John McCain ended up ditching Dave to be interviewed by Katie Couric. Is he not smart enough to know that Dave (and then all of us) would find out?

Something about this whole thing just made David Letterman a whole lot sexier. Maybe McCain was just doing one of those Stupid Human Tricks.

This poor lady only had her husband to keep her company at the dinner table (wait...that's a bad thing?) so she trained her cat to eat with them. They don't just casually dine - the cat dish isn't simply placed on the table. No, this cat eats only the best meals and uses a fork to get it into its mouth. When it's time to eat Asian food it eats with chopsticks. So, basically this cat has better table manners than I do. Still, I could put away a burrito better than that feline any day.

I couldn't just let yesterday's post stand alone. Here's the trailer for Paris Hilton's new show. Apparently part of being her new bff is just doing whatever it is she tells you to do. She has missed her calling as a dominatrix.

I've been hearing/reading all of the hype on the band My Morning Jacket for a long time now but never took the chance to listen to them until recently. I'm sure it wouldn't surprise you to learn I'm kind of judgmental and may or may not have been called a "b-word" more than once. The reason I didn't check out their music is really because I didn't like a picture of them that I saw on the cover of (I believe) CMJ a really long time ago. They looked like some long-haired hippies who probably hadn't showered since 1997 - not my jam. Of course, this has nothing to do with their musicality - which I have thankfully been able to experience. Check out their video for "Touch Me I'm Going to Scream" and delight in both a delicious bass line and some impressive visual artistry.

Also, check out this picture of My Morning Jacket's frontman Jim James performing at the Sasquatch festival. If I had known he rocked some hot moon boots I would've gotten into these guys a whole lot earlier.

This is my warning to the Verizon Wireless people and their team of spies: If you EVER follow me I will kung fu chop you all in the knees.

xoxo,
Chubby

I am going to make this required viewing before and after every meal I ingest from now on.

Regardless of whether or not this Weezer song, "Pork and Beans" is any good (and it really isn't), the video is awesome - as per usual. Rivers Cuomo and the rest of the boys may as well have gotten their lyrics by reading the road signs down Route 66. In fact, those lyrics may have made more sense. What Weezer lacks in originality and lyricism, they completely make up for in their music videos (almost) every time.

"Pork and Beans" is packed with YouTube all-stars. See if you can spot all of them (I'm not sure I can).

We've got the Numa Numa kid.

Kevin Federline and Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Chocolate Rain, which just completely creeps me out.

Miss Teen USA contestant from South Carolina and such as. And US Americans. The Iraq.

Chris Cocker crying about Britney and proving that it's really hard to look attractive while crying.

Daft Punk Hands - which actually shows talent.

Daft Punkers take 2 - this time with full (and really nice) bodies.

The dramatic hamster - which I REALLY think is a gerbil. That thing is too big to be a hamster (unless it is a panty hamster).

The afro ninja - good lord that looks like it hurts.

It's not every day that you think a Star Wars kid could take down an afro ninja...but today is no ordinary day.

Kelly Shoes which is a catchier tune than "Pork and Beans".

The Diet Coke and Mentos experiment.

Tron singing "If You Were Gay" - I missed this one the first time around. Glad to know he's not a homophobe though.

Another gay cartoon remix featuring a G.I. Joe character. He looks a lot like most of the men who were around for the IML convention last week.

The evolution of dance. WOW he gets a lot of air on his worm That sounds kinky.

Some dude breaking the Guiness World Record for wearing the most shirts at one time. He should've gotten another world record for not changing his facial expression for four hours.

What's better than gay cartoons? Gay UNICORN cartoons from Planet Unicorn.

This just made me pee my pants three times over.

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Russian chess champion Garry Kasparov was giving a speech when all of a sudden it was interrupted by a flying wang. Checkmate!

New York City's Lever House has been home to some compelling works of contemporary art for almost ten years. In an interview with the folks at Cool Hunting, curator Richard Marshall talks about the pieces that make people stop and stare.

So this morning I woke up extra early after having been out late covering the Entertainment Weekly red carpet event with a lot of beautiful skinny people. Let me tell you, there is nothing that makes you feel fatter than going to one of those...until maybe tonight when I'm at the finale party for America's Next Top Model. I can't wait to stick out like a big ass short pink elephant in the room.

Anywho, I made my way to Brooklyn and had my very own interview with Kimberly Rae Miller from Elastic Waist's The Daily Special. My chins are numerous and mighty (note to self, make sure the camera films from above next time) but it was a hella good time for being there so early.

So here's the deal, I am wondering what the hell I've been doing all these years of my life. In almost 30 years I haven't accomplished that which The Tiny Masters of Tomorrow have. The brother/sister duo of Ivan and Ada are only 13 and 11 years old respectively, and already have an album out. But wait, there's more. These tiny masters have gotten some huge names to work with them: Kimya Dawson (you may know her from the Juno soundtrack or if you're more of a music nerd you may know her from her solo gig and her Moldy Peaches days), and the amazing talents of Karen O and Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. They've done an impressive job honing their sound and creating something more professional than something cutesy that you'd find on America's Got Talent. In fact, they would totally Hassle the Hoff. The only problem I have with the group is their video for Hologram World. The kick back to the Beastie Boy's "Fight For Your Right" video meets Night of the Living Dead, meets dress-up party for the Pitchfork Music Festival needs to end. They even got Karen O to out-hipster herself. The song though, is pretty slammin.

Ok, this is some of the illest b-boying I have seen since I spent an entire day watching America's Best Dance Crew. I'm talkin' hot like kimchee. Amanda Bynes and Brittany Snow make appearances, and I only have to deal with Miley Cyrus for about two seconds (if that) which is all I can handle. LINDSAY MUTHA EFFIN LOHAN! Adam Sandler? Say WHAT! Wait, wait, I said WAIT FOR IT!!! DIANA ROSS!!!!!!!! Too much sickness in one lil video.

I'm thinking Wilford should be touring Lollapalooza, Pitchfork and Coachella with the likes of JUSTICE, Simian Mobile Disco and Girl Talk.

So Hot.

I've heard of Math Rock before, but this dude went all out...enjoy this slice of pi.

Ok seriously, this is about to get played out...but for some reason I'm not over it yet. In fact, any time I need to say "no" all I can do is hear La Pequeña saying, "No no no" in her froggy, booze-laden voice. She's got new outfits in this video, and is even missing an outfit altogether. She reminds me of some of the girls I see every year at the Pride Parade with that electrical tape.

If any of you are lucky enough to be in New York between April 2nd and 8th, check out the New York Underground Film Festival. Their official site says that it is the final festival, which makes me incredibly sad, especially since I won't be able to get there. Apparently there is a changing of the guards and some restructuring going on, so it will still have some NYUFF blood pumping through the new veins.

One of the more interesting events to check out will be Tube Time! - a game show where contestants battle it out by showing their favorite weird viral videos. It's kind of a strange concept, winning based on something you didn't create yourself; you just managed to somehow stumble upon the best library of clips.

I just tried to do a search for a fun clip...but couldn't find one worthy of posting (which is most likely why I was not invited to be on the game show). I did find this video though for a Hispanic dance contest show (I think Fame):

I can't help but think they stole their moves from the hottest girl group of the late 80's -

So please, someone go - tell us how it was. Pass along a list of the winners.

Bjork's video for Wanderlust is one of the most gorgeous works of art I've seen in a long time. While it is far from being one of my favorite songs, the video evokes such wonderful childhood memories of Max, the little boy from Where the Wild Things Are. It's as if the book was combined with Michele Gondry's film technique and thrown into a pool of Bjork's creative genius.

Another of my favorite videos (and songs) of all time, the gorgeous All is Full of Love: