Friday Fun: "Tightrope"

This could be one of the strangest music videos I have seen. However, there are many things to love about it:

1. The shoes - They are like the "saddle shoes" I had growing up, only way better.
2. Her hair - I wish I could try it.
3. The dancing - Impressive and unique.
4. The music - Fun and catchy.

What do you think?

April Fool's Day Online

April Fool's Day is an interesting day to be online. Forget about the date, and you could accidentally share your gullibility on social media. Some sites have gotten quite creative this year. Here are a few of my favorites so far:

YouTube:


PicMonkey:


TOMS and Uber:


ThinkGeek:


Don't be fooled. These videos are all jokes. What April Fool's jokes have you encountered today?

Friday Fun: I Can't Handle the Cuteness

So, this video isn't in English, which adds to the cuteness. Thankfully, there are subtitles. Can anyone tell me what language they are speaking?

Fried Balogna Biscuit

Sorry, did you think that was a colloquial way of swearing? It's not. It's a real thing. You can order and eat it. I, for one, am too scared to try. [No offense, Bojangle's. I really do like your food].

I laughed at this sign for weeks before finally stopping to take a picture. Now you can laugh, too. 

What's the weirdest fried food you have ever tried? C'mon, Minnesotans, you should be able to mention a few Minnesota State Fair concoctions. 

Friday Fun: Ducklings

As promised, today's Friday Fun features ducklings.

Friday Fun: "Sound of Sunshine"

Because most of us are tired of winter and need some warm sunshine. The boppy beat is an extra bonus. Happy Friday!

Friday Fun: Pranks

I used to work in a cubicle in a room full of chest-high cubicles. About twenty other people who shared my job title and description occupied the adjoining cubicles. I worked the late shift, from noon to nine p.m.

On April Fools' Day, I decided to pull a prank on my coworkers. I waited until the day shift and higher-ups had left for the day, then put a rubber band around the sprayer nozzle of our office's kitchen sink. This was a prank my family members have pulled for years, and I admit that I did not fully think through the ramifications of soaking a coworker. Chuckling to myself, I returned to my desk.

I didn't have to wait long. We soon heard a shout from the kitchen, then an angry coworker marched into the room. He was soaked. I mean, he had a good basketball-sized soaked spot in the middle of his shirt. And he wasn't happy.

He began accusing random coworkers of pulling the not-so-funny (but actually hilarious) prank. I quickly got back to work, realizing the potential consequences of my actions. Of all the people I knew, he was the person most deserving of a prank. He pranked people all the time: taping our supervisor's mouse so it wouldn't work, leaving garbage in someone's cubicle, and much, much more. If he knew I was behind the soaking, my work life would become a never-ending series of pranks.

My dinner break came at just the right time, allowing me to flee from the continuing accusations and excitedly tell my husband the story. I was never accused. Many people consider me the innocent, quiet type, and that really worked in my favor this time. Ah, sweet revenge. Minus the revenge. Ah, sweet pranks...? Anyway. It was fun.

What is the best prank you have pulled? This is the best one I have heard of lately:

Yes, Davy IS My Real Name

My name is Davy. I am female. Do you suppose those two facts could complicate my life at all?

I relate to many experiences on this list of things only people with unique names can understand (salty language warning).* Yes, extended family members spell my name wrong. Yes, mail is often addressed to "Mr.," "Davey," or "David." Yes, I automatically spell my name. Yes, I am extra careful to spell names carefully, especially on Facebook (seriously, there is no excuse there).

As a child, I had short hair...and my name was Davy. Mean kids called me a boy, which is the worst insult to a little girl. After all, boys have cooties. I was horrified.

My cousins sang the Davy Crockett song at me.

I was terrified that I would be set up with male roommates at college. Imagine my relief upon learning that my roommates were Lindsay and Melissa. Whew!

The first time my husband heard someone say a rude comment about my name, he offered to punch the guy for me [don't worry, he wouldn't have actually done it]. We were being introduced to a couple at our new church. Upon learning my name, the guy said incredulously, "What were your parents thinking?!" Yeah, never do that. Not nice. "Well, rude stranger, my parents were thinking that Davy was a cute name for a girl. They were thinking that their older daughter's name had ended up number one on the baby name list the next year and they didn't want that to happen again. They were thinking that Davy was an inspiring, godly woman in a great book. Thanks for asking." I didn't actually say all of those things, but I was thinking them.

Friday Fun: Elders React to Ylvis

Most of you have heard Ylvis' song "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)." I thought it was pretty over-the-top. This humorous video shows elders reacting to the video.



What was your reaction to the original video?

Friday Fun: Chore (Roar Parody)

The Peterson Farm Bros. have been making a name for themselves by producing creative parodies like this one. I particularly enjoy the videos because I was a farm girl, but my city husband thinks they're great, too.

My one complaint is that they turned "chore" into a verb. My grammar brain can't quite get over it. The video is still good, though. :)

Get Excited for the Olympics: 3 Fun Performances

Need some help getting excited about figure skating? I am eagerly anticipating the figure skating portion of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Here are a few performances that made me love the sport:

1. Oksana Baiul and Viktor Petrenko - They were skaters from the Ukraine soon after the USSR dissolved. Oksana's father left when she was young. She was raised by her mother and grandparents, each of whom passed away by the time she was 15. With Viktor Petrenko's help, Oksana's coach became her guardian and coached her to the Olympics, where she won gold. Oksana and Viktor performed this routine together at the exhibition.


2. Kurt Browning, Scott Hamilton, and Paul Wylie - Three of the great men's skaters from the 1990s have a footwork skate-off in this performance.

3. Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei Grinkov - A Russian married team that won Olympic gold in 1988 and 1994. Sergei would tragically have a heart attack and die on the ice in 1995.

Friday Fun: "My Smart Phone Made Me Stupid" and more by Blimey Cow

I recently came across several videos by Blimey Cow. Usually, the videos are full of truth, though a little over-the-top. This one is a little too true.

Here are a few more good ones:

• I Like You in Real Life (But Not on the Internet)
• Messy Mondays: 15 Ways Movies Think You Are Stupid
• Seven More Lies about Homeschoolers

Friday Fun: Goats

When this video first came out, I watched it at least ten times in one weekend. Goats are so weird. The yak and the sheep in the video are also weird, but do not fall into the goat category. 

I Pinned, Therefore I Can Accomplish?

You surf through a myriad of pictures, seeking the perfect one. That's it! You pin the picture onto the appropriate board, feeling a sense of accomplishment. It's perfect.

Since pinners and bloggers are normal people, a normal person such as yourself should easily be able to replicate what they have done. Right?

Not so much. I don't know who these people are, but their tasks are often impossible! To be fair, some pins have led me to success. Some point out my obvious inadequacies (chalkboard caligraphy and gourmet chefery are on that list). Others have led me to laughter as people try and fail. My favorite "fails" are the Cookie Monsters and chickadees here.

Since you probably can't identify the object in the picture,
I'll tell you: it was my attempt at a felt peach.

Today, I tried a workout. My muscles have been tense, so I recently pinned a stretch workout. Some nice easy stretches were just the ticket: relaxing, not painful. Or so I thought. While attempting to put my head on the ground while placing one foot where my head should be, I laughed out loud. That one wasn't going to happen, so on to the next.

Friday Fun: Lizards and a Kitten

Hilarious!

"Wrapped Up in Floss" and Other Misunderstandings

The blogosphere recently erupted about Christian rap. Some people are for it. Others are very against it.

We like it. My husband has a background in rap and enjoys Christian rap a lot. I appreciate it and really like many songs. The rap we listen to has more depth and rich theology than the songs played on Christian radio. 

In spite of enjoying rap, I don't naturally catch the lyrics. The resulting guesses have provided a lot of humor for my husband. Several times, I have stopped the music to ask what in the world the rapper is saying. Here are a few examples from some favorite Lecrae songs:

Confused Guess #1: "Like an eagle in a tree. Christ came and he rescued me." Say what?

Actual Lyrics: Thankfully, Lecrae was saying "Like a hero in a dream, Christ came and he rescued me." -from "Tell the World" on Gravity

My (Former) Philosophy of Sports: "Pain = No Gain"

I don't love pain.

As a young teen, I played volleyball. It became obvious early that I was not destined for volleyball greatness. You see, I had decided that sacrificing my body was not a good idea. If the options were me hit the floor or the ball hit the floor, the answer was obvious: the ball. The ball wouldn't get hurt; I probably would. As a result, I stuck to hitting and blocking. My volleyball career ended early.

Next, I joined the softball team. My family had played softball often, and I enjoyed hitting and playing outfield. The first few practices were great. One day, our coach ran us through a sliding drill. As my teammates discussed their best sliding injuries, I noticed that softball also required sacrificing my body. That was the day I moved from softball player to team manager. Scorekeeping from the bench did not involve injuries.

Friday Fun: Laughing Babies

This one never gets old.

 

Friday Fun: Runway Model Falls Twice on Runway

I do feel bad for the model, but the second fall is priceless.

Friday Fun: The NFL - A Bad Lip Reading

This video is not new, but still makes me laugh out loud. The quotes below are my favorite, but won't make sense until you watch the video. Actually, they still won't make sense. :)

"I encompass, and I eclipse."
"I'd fight for this man. He's got a frisbee!"
"An orange peanut? For me?!"