O.J. and Sgt. Friday in the Same Room

O.J. back in the day, before Naked Gun and double homicide, listens to Sgt. Joe Friday telling it straight.

 

BirthoftheSly

Marvels Pitch Meeting Restarts the Sun

A bit dated, but worth a peek. I love this comic and his inane writer/Hollywood exec. characters. Watch the writer sell the exec. the klunky plot in Disney's The Marvels.

 

Pitch Meeting

Pooky Park Puppets Pursue

This creepy, funny 1950s theme park parody has been around since January, but it's an interesting sample of what can be done using AI. Here are the ingredients used by Meme Dream Machine:

Script: ChatGPT

Photos: Midjourney

Video: PikaLabs, Runway 

 

Meme Dream Machine

What Does Cuteness Attract?

Often, it draws the uncute.

Jest Videos

English Ditched from CA Ballot

 

Jest Videos

Strange doings take place in a decaying state.

'Male and Pale is Stale' Leads to 'Flop Busters'

 

Dream Factory Now a Nightmare for Some

 

h/t: Ace of Spades HQ

 

 

An anonymous member of the Writers Guild of America has posted an open letter to the guild pointing out the hazards of DEI.  (A more nuanced defintion here.) Said writer posted the letter to a movie critic site called Film Threat instead of the entertainment industry press.

The letter speaks of a climate of fear smothering Hollywood as the top-down push for DEI is resulting in discrimination against white males and the hiring of writers for no other reason than the color of their skin or sexual preferences. This leads to the production of expensive 'flop busters' such as The Marvels or the latest Indiana Jones.

Sadly, animation—South Park excepted—was gobbled up by DEI years ago.

There's more in the open letter. Also, if you must watch video, check out YouTube Channel Film Threat's take on the subject. 

The clash between enforced DEI and productivity is being waged across many industries. Now Hollywood must choose between the illusion of fairness and product quality, in addition to appeasing the Chinese.

South Park best summed up the effects of DEI on creativity:

(Language Warning)

 

Joke Lol

The Dark Knight's Gloomy Day

 

Even our heroes experience time in the dumps.

John P. McCann Channel

Is Gaza The World's Largest Open Air Prison?

 What has upset some people?

Over the past two weeks in the media, I've heard any number of Palestinian boosters use the title phrase. So I made a wry remark. While the current Middle East war is bound to raise passions, was said remark especially hurtful? Give it a look. You decide. 

  

John P. McCann Channel

How Far Would You Go to Be Diverse?

 More HR mirth from comic Ryan Long.

Ryan Long

How Cool is Jennifer's Mom?

On a visit to the public library, this kid was roaming the stacks, pouring out his life to someone. Basically, he's a PSA for negligent parenting.

John P. McCann Channel

George Gascon as Doctor Evil

 After a promising start, the web channel is floundering. But nothing good will come of quitting. In the meantime, here's a video about crime in LA. 

 

John P. McCann Channel

Every Episode of The First 48

 A snapshot, that is.

Only I solve a crime in 29 seconds. Ha!

John P. McCann Channel

A Day in the Life of Me

 Or so I claim.

 

John P. McCann Channel

How Freakazoid Episodes were Made

So THAT'S how they did it.

 There was a formula back then. Follow it and you'd have something to watch . . . something strange and mystical.

John P. McCann Channel

Time Travel with John Wayne Video

John P. McCann Channel

This time, I've really gotten myself into a mess. I'm not sure exactly how, but if I don't figure it out, I'll remain trapped in an odd place.

 

AI Hjacks Health & Safety Video

John P. McCann

More from HR at Lumpkin-Krieg Int., makers of the Squeak Stopper Trench Shovel. Alas, the AI are playing a deep game and interfere with an important safety message.

 

Squeak Stopper YouTube Short

Crafted with Canva props, and elai.io AI and video features.

The advantage of these various AI video sites over iMovie is their ability to supply actors who roughly look and sound human for a fraction of the effort. So far, they seem ripe for commercial and corporate parody. But more sites are coming online all the time. What will the next year bring in the field of artificial intelligence?

The Squeak Stopper Trench Shovel

Copy AI provided the words and Synthesia supplied the video and artificial human. (I supplied the concept.) Watch the video first, then check out the other copy.ai suggestions. They needed trimming to fit the free, but meager, Synthesia space. (Check out the last one—wow!)

Our Squeak Stopper is a trench shovel with the power to kill rats, mice and other vermin. The Squeak Stopper comes in pastel colors, and has a comfortable grip so it won't slip out of hands during emergencies.

Kill rats with this safe, humane and effective method. The Squeak Stopper trench shovel is the most humane way to control your rat infestation. Made from high quality materials and tested for reliability, this shovel will not only kill rats but prevent them from coming back again. In addition, it is available in a variety of pastel colors and can be purchased in any hardware store nationwide.

For the squeamish, or those who just prefer to avoid bloodshed, a non-lethal option is available. This trench shovel has been modified to deliver rats and mice quickly and humanely. A single strike will kill the rodent instantly and with minimal suffering. Also provides excellent back support. This product is not recommended for commercial use or victims of Black Death.

More AI Fun with Copy.AI and Synthesia

 

Copy AI provided the words and Synthesia supplied the video and artificial human. (I supplied the concept.) Watch the video first, then check out the other copy.ai suggestions. They needed trimming to fit the free, but meager, Synthesia space. (Check out the last one—wow!)

Our Squeak Stopper is a trench shovel with the power to kill rats, mice and other vermin. The Squeak Stopper comes in pastel colors, and has a comfortable grip so it won't slip out of hands during emergencies.

Kill rats with this safe, humane and effective method. The Squeak Stopper trench shovel is the most humane way to control your rat infestation. Made from high quality materials and tested for reliability, this shovel will not only kill rats but prevent them from coming back again. In addition, it is available in a variety of pastel colors and can be purchased in any hardware store nationwide.

For the squeamish, or those who just prefer to avoid bloodshed, a non-lethal option is available. This trench shovel has been modified to deliver rats and mice quickly and humanely. A single strike will kill the rodent instantly and with minimal suffering. Also provides excellent back support. This product is not recommended for commercial use or victims of Black Death.

Pitch Meeting for Velma

 Comic Ryan George strikes again as he presents the pitch meeting that gave us animated Velma.

Pitch Meeting