Da'reference

Punchpunchpunchpunchmadison.

I've come to the realization that very little I say is an authentic thought.

The majority of my time speaking is composed of making references to popular culture. I'd say that about 60% of what I say is quoting or talking about something I saw on TV, imdb, or read in a blog.

For example,

"Hey so-and-so have you seen the new [insert any youtube video]? O You haven't, well it was referenced on [insert some NBC show] because [insert some SNL castmember] co-wrote it with [insert British actor].

"Have you read [insert obscure comedian's] new book? Yah, it's published by this vegan book grower that supports [insert unknown comedy club] and they're thinking of making it into a movie starring [insert big name comedian] but they're not sure who will adapt it for the screen yet."

"O Hey blah-de-blah, did you know that [insert teen celebrity] is dating [insert another teen celebtrity]? O you didn't, well aparently they are doing a reality show now on [insert either MTV or VH1], yah they met when they both were on [insert award show] but aparently he was cheating on [insert another teen celebrity]. Drama!"


This is what I do with my life, gather USELESS trivia and then assume that other people care about Miley Cyrus, MTV, and Andy Samberg as much as I do.

But I'm not the only one like this, there are more of you like me out there...so what's the appeal? Why does knowing alot about things that don't matter make us happy!?! Or does it? Are we so insecure that if we keep referencing superficial elements of the zeitgeist that we will never have to look deep into ourselves and produce a shred of authenticity???...Nawww....

How does quoting "Jizz in My pant's" with your co-workers help you bond? Why does comparing Jonas Brothers with your gal pals create comraderie? Why do strangers suddenly become best friends when one quotes something from "Rushmore" - "omigod, you like Wes Anderson too! I love him..now what is your stance on the Gaza fiasco?"

Maybe I'm just writing this because I'm killing time and re-reading old "stuff white people like" entries...(Christian Lander of SWPL has opened my eyes to my elitism and mediocrity so hard...read his blog if you want to laugh your face off then feel horribly unoriginal. )

Despite the posting of this blog, it will not stop me from making lame/annoying references to "Twilight," "30 rock," "Gossip Girl," or the Disney channel. Get excited, stay tuned, and aloha mora!

Last night I sawr a film,

Madison