So. I had a *lovely* time last weekend, swing dancing in Edinburgh
with loads of brilliant people.
However, over the weekend I referred to, and made comparison
with a variety of things, to be met with blank stares. So HERE are either a) a
selection of random things which are hopefully entertaining or interesting or
b) that thing I was talking about so now you understand/know a bit more.
Gangnam Style!
I was planning to Gangnam up my lindy a bit this weekend for
comedy value. If you don’t know what this means – look here.
Gangnam Style, by Psy is number 1 in the charts of many countries and is a kinda K-Pop pastiche on people from the area called Gangnam.
Gangnam Style, by Psy is number 1 in the charts of many countries and is a kinda K-Pop pastiche on people from the area called Gangnam.
“"Gangnam is a territory in Seoul,
Korea. I describe it as
noble at the daytime and going crazy at the night time. I compare ladies to the
territory. So — noble at the daytime, going crazy at the night time — and the
lyric says I am the right guy for the lady who is like that." Psy.
Btw Oppa means kind of big brother/father/dad. So a mix between the colloquial
“Brother” and the Jazz “Daddy” I think.
The Video is well known for being quite funny but I think is
funnier for those familiar with Korean TV etc as it features loads of cameos by
celebs. E.g. the guy in the lift is a TV comedian doing his “signature pelvic
thrusts”.
Who knows.
Who knows.
The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre
Do what they say on the tin. Have a look at these vids.
Hopefully they will brighten your day. I have had the honour of seeing the
Socks live in Harrogate a couple of years ago :D
Maximilian I
So. Henry VIII was Maximilian I’s (1459-1519, Holy Roman
Emperor) biggest fan. He loved him greatly.
Maximilian was apparently his own biggest fan, so they would get on very well.
He was so enamoured with himself, apparently, that he made
himself armours modelled on himself, with his own face on the helmet with
massive rams horns and strange little prince-nez, and gave them to some of the
kings of Europe, including Henry VIII. I am imagining
Henry to be OMG SO EXCITED at this TO DIE
FOR amazing gift from his hero, but today it is really very creepy to look
at. Not to mention astonishingly
arrogant to a modern observer.
It is so striking it is used as the logo for the Royal
Armouries in Leeds where you can go and see it for real.
Here is a pic.
And if you follow the link below you can see a video of a
curator showing you it. Weird eh? But also amazing, and it gives us such an
interesting insight
There was some more stuff too but I have entirely forgotten
them. If anyone wants to prod me towards any of them please do!
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