Singing in ASL
Sometimes I look for songs to “listen” to on YouTube if I forget a part of a song I’m singing in my head or something. In a recent search I happened across this fabulous woman who performs songs in ASL — something I’ve seen before, but usually it’s more of a “translation”, not really capturing as much of the rhythm visually as this woman. The real treats are the duets she does with others! Here’s a few, and you can find more in the “related content” links.
The original song I was looking for, “Baby It’s Cold Outside”:
Another duet, done side-by-side. Note how both follow their respective “voices” to represent the slightly “off” rhythm of this duet:
A pop song:
Yes, China IS strong, and also great
This was one of the funniest Onion articles I’ve seen in a while:
According to all sources, the People’s Republic of China is strong. The nation is united, the military unmatched, the economy vibrant, and the people ever joyful.
Similarly correct sources verified that China has always been triumphant.
In other news, the Chinese government is fair, all-knowing, and wise, propelled by the strength of two billion loyal hands, all pulling together as one under the Great Celestial Bureaucracy high above.
Experts all agreed that there can be no question of this claim, as this claim is the truth.
As of press time, the brute and inexpressive English language could not convey the full magnificence of China, nor its excellence in every arena, nor the protective warmth of the red sun that shines forever on its borders, nor the innumerable glories of its Great Leaders.
New reports also indicate that China will grow stronger yet.
The article ends with the Chinese character for fish (鱼), part of the Onion’s equally hilarious “takeover” by the Chinese company Yu Wan Mei: Amalgamated Fisheries and Polymer Injection Corp. Their website is precious.
Human rainstorm
Intro = so awesome. I also like the remainder, but I realize that not everyone shares my fascination and deep love of a cappella. (Cue dreamy sigh.)
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (in other words, something completely unrelated to politics)
So the primaries and election campaigns went on FOREVER, and while I’m totally excited for President-Elect Obama’s presidency, I’m a little politicaled-out, if you know what I mean.
So, here’s something completely unrelated to politics and just about everything else: Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly, has created a web-exclusive 3-act musical called Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. This musical is about Dr. Horrible (Neil Patrick Harris, a.k.a. Doogie Howser), a nerdy up-in-coming super villain who also happens to be smitten with a woman he sees exclusively at the laundromat. His nemesis: Captain Hammer (played by the fabulous Nathan Fillion, a.k.a. Malcom to any Firefly fans).
It’s 45 minutes of pure joy and hilarity — except for the sad parts. Watch it (for free) here.
