Archive for the ‘Entertainment’
The Only Member of ZZ Top That Doesn’t Have a Beard is Frank Beard
Today I found out the only member of ZZ Top that doesn’t have a beard is Frank Beard. Beard is the drummer for ZZ Top and former band member of the Cellar Dwellers, The Hustlers, The Warlocks, and American Blues. ZZ Top was originally formed in 1969, in Houston Texas. The band, with the original [...]
Why Short Movie Advertisement Clips are Called “Trailers”
Today I found out why short movie advertisement clips are called “trailers”, even though they are typically shown before the movie. It turns out, the first movie trailers occurred not at the beginning of the films, as they do today, but rather at the end of the films. They were called “trailers” because the advertisements would be spliced [...]
The Person Who Did the Voice of Yoda Also Did the Voice of Miss Piggy and the Cookie Monster
Today I found out the person who did the voice and puppeteer work for Jedi Master Yoda also did the same for Miss Piggy and the Cookie Monster. The man was Frank Oz and not only did he do the voice of Yoda and most of the puppetry work, he is also responsible for quite [...]
The Iconic “Live Long and Prosper” Hand Gesture Was Originally a Jewish Sign
Today I found out the iconic “live long and prosper” hand gesture was originally a Jewish sign. The hand gesture itself is a slight modification of the Hebrew gesture forming the letter “Shin”, which represents the name “Shaddai” meaning “Almighty” (God). This gesture is still used today by orthodox Jews of the Kohanim, which are [...]
Why Soap Operas Are Called Soap Operas
Today I found out why soap operas are called soap operas. This all started out in the 1920′s; a simpler time where Jazz was swell; the soviet union was in its infancy; Robbert Goddard became the first rocket man; and the world only existed in black and white. In this bustling time, radio was the [...]
Uncle Phil From ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Was Shredder
Today I found out the actor who played Uncle Phil in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was also the voice of Shredder in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cartoon series. *mind blown* Bonus Factoids: Uncle Phil, also occasionally known as James Avery in the real world, was also the voice of James Rhodes in the [...]
NASA Uses the Movie Armageddon in Their Management Training Program
Today I found out that NASA uses the 1998 film, Armageddon, in their management training program. It turns out, to absolutely no one’s surprise, that this is not because it’s an incredibly well thought out movie in how to stop an asteroid from hitting the earth… No, they use it because it contains over 168 [...]
Jack Nicholson’s Supposed Sister was Actually His Mother
Today I found out that the woman Jack Nicholson thought was his sister for a good portion of his life, turned out to be his mother. In 1974, Jack Nicholson’s movie Chinatown was opening in theaters; Time Magazine then chose to do a cover story on Nicholson. Someone working at Time Magazine called Jack up [...]
Twilight Was Rejected Fourteen Times Before Being Accepted
Today I found out Twilight was rejected by fourteen publishers before finally getting published. In other news, fourteen out of fifteen publishing houses have quality standards on works they accept. Though of course, in this case at least, having no literary standards seems to have paid off for lucky number fifteen. So good on ya [...]
Toad is Flipping Us Off in Super Mario Bros
Today I found out Toad is flipping us all off in Super Mario Bros. As if the cloud/bushes thing wasn’t enough, now this! It’s all been a lie! ENHANCE! ENHANCE!
