Sarah Palin, of course. But it might be because of…

 

Looks interesting. Sort of a 3D platform-builder game.

 

 

Day 1 sets w/ 60 secs rest time… epic failed

Day 1 (9/30)	Goal	Actual
SET 1	16	16
SET 2	18	18
SET 3	14	13
SET 4	14	3
SET 5	19	-

 

Re-do of Day 1 sets w/ 3 mins of rest time… much better

Day 1 (10/3)	Goal	Actual
SET 1	16	16
SET 2	18	18
SET 3	14	18
SET 4	14	14
SET 5	19	19

 

Day 2 (10/6)	Goal	Actual
SET 1	17	17
SET 2	19	19
SET 3	15	15
SET 4	15	15
SET 5	20 (at least)	20

Day 3 (10/11) 20 secs rest	Goal	Actual
SET 1	18	18
SET 2	20	20
SET 3	16	16
SET 4	16	4
SET 5	21 (at least)	FAILED! Waited too long maybe

OK, it’s really an ad, but I actually rewound and watched it again. No, I’m not looking for a phone, but I like their ad format. This has much potential to other stuff… Hmmm…

 

Is it even possible to do 100 push ups in a row? I never thought so. Until I heard about hundredspushups.com. They promise to train you to do it within 6 weeks or sooner.

 

So, what you’d do is to take the initial test. Since I could do 24 in a row, that places me at rank # 3, that is week # 3 on the 6 weeks schedule.

So, this is my week 3 schedule based on the initial test. I’ll see if this program has staying power :)

Indie Faye, Freddy Man, whatever... How did the sub-prime mortgage crisis happen? This American Life did a pretty good episode on it, entitled “The Giant Pool of Money.” Surf over their site for the transcript, or just listen here. Needless to say, there were lots of scoundrels involved.

I recently saw the debut of Microsoft’s new $300 millions ad campaign to counter those “I’m a Mac ads”, and I have to say, I’m confused. I’d always thought that Bill would make a great pitchman, like what Dave Thomas did for Wendy’s. Although, Bill had a reputation, over the years, of being a tyrant, his public image seems to be that of a lovable nerd.

So, here’s ad # 1

 

After watching it, I thought it felt disjointed. Perhaps it’ll make more sense as part of a series. Although, that’s never something you’d want to say for a debut to anything. But what I noticed was Bills quick, short lines. I fired up Excel and plopped in the transcript.

Bill had 1.9 words per line. That’s autism territory.

Come on ad people, let Bill talk.

 

Spkr	Line	Count		JS	BG
JS	Shoe Circus, quality shoes at discount prices. Why pay more? Bill Gates?	12	# of lines	16	10
BG	Jerry Seinfeld?	2	# of words	155	19
JS	Churro?	1	# words / line	9.7	1.9
BG	I'm good.	2
BG	The left one's a little tight	6
XSG	They'll stretch	2
JS	You sure they’ll stretch?	4
JS	Is that your toe?	4
BG	No	1
JS	What is it?	3
BG	Leather.	1
JS	These are Conquistadors, they run very tight. You get the other one. You know what I do? I wear them in the shower. Ever wear clothes in the shower, Bill?	30
BG	Never	1
JS	You're dressed, and you're clean. Open the door, go about your business.	12
JS	He's a 10	3
XSG	10	1
JS	See how that feels	4
BG	Better	1
JS	That's a 10	3
XW	Is the The Conquistador?	4
JS	Guess what, Bill. You're a 10.	6
XM	They run very tight	4
XSG	Are you a Shoe Circus Clown Club member?	8
BG	Platinum	1
JS	What do you get with that card?	7
BG	Big-top points	2
JS	Aahh	1
JS	You know, I imagine, over the years, you mind-meld your magnum Jupiter brain with those other Saturn-ring brains of Microsoft.	22
BG	I have.	2
JS	Just wondering, are they ever going to come out with something that'll make our computers moist and chewy like cakes so that we can eat them while we're working? If it's yes, give me a signal. Adjust your shorts.	39
JS	Oh, I knew it.	4

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This viewer requires MS Silverlight plug-in. It was surprisingly easy (relatively) to make.