They Might Be Giants – Here Comes The Education

rich — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:33:18 +0000

My sister and I are big fans of They Might Be Giants. I`ve been a fan since I was probably 12 or 13 years old, which is a long, long time. When I asked her if she fancied the “Here Come…” CDs for Christmas, she said they`d be too childish. I`d heard a few of the songs online, and thought they were damn fine, so went ahead and found Here Come The 123s, Here Come The ABCs, and Here Comes Science in the dual CD / DVD combo and packed them neatly away. When I say “neat”, I mean “wrapped up like a fish supper”.

On Christmas day, she put on the 123s DVD for the kids, and they were mesmerised. [...]

Never Gonna Give It Up

rich — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:40:47 +0000

Rick Astley For UK Christmas Number 1?

Blimey – another webolg entry this year? It must be a very bad sign.

Anyway, after the finishing of the 2008 X Factor* it appears that the internet mobs have been invoked in an attempt to ensure Alexandra or whatever her name is (sorry – I watch one episode per year, the episode with the biggest wasters in the country attempting to dazzle Simon Cowell and his ever escalating waistline with their dreadful renditions of popular music) doesn`t make it to number 1 in the UK hit parade. They are attempting to Rickroll Mister Astley`s awful 1987 dirge to the top spot.

The who/what/where/why/when can be found on the ultimate Rickroll site.

Question is – [...]

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They Might Be Giants – Here Comes The Education

Never Gonna Give It Up