This precise time and right hereAre not going anywhereI’ve had enough of new todaysFor once I’d like to go another wayI speak my last words and then remember it may never endAll that I’ve won I have lostEach passing moment cuts me offWell, I don’t like to waste a chance but they’re overflowingWhat I don’t do will get done by somebodyWhen I was five I saw some plants ungrowingWhether seen forwards or back they’d keep goingThey’d keep goingIf the seasons which change were all stillIt’s so easy ... Read Full Story

It’s finally here! No, not Christmas silly, #1 on Edgar Apollo’s Christmas Special Countdown! We’ve come a long way but now it’s time for me to reveal my all time favorite Christmas Special in the world. The #1 Christmas Special is...... A Garfield Christmas!I don’t know how many people have seen it, but dammit this thing should be played every year, side by side with Charlie Brown. It’s that good! Where to begin? Well I guess at the beginning. The special opens with Garfield dreaming that he... Read Full Story

Hey everyone, Merry Christmas Eve to y'all. Do you know how hard it is for me to be bloggin' right now when there is a Man Vs. Wild marathon on tv? If you’ve read my blog, you know how much I love Bear Grylls. But I’m willing to forgo that love right now for another man. The #2 pick on our beloved countdown is.... A Charlie Brown Christmas!I'm sure you are thinking, "Whoa whoa whoa, why isn't Charlie Brown #1?", right? Well, Mr. Brown is pretty much the champion all ... Read Full Story

Whoa ho ho, I’m not stopping so it’s time for #3 on Edgar Apollo's Christmas Special Countdown. Did I ever tell you how much I love Christmas music? How I think most of the traditional Christmas songs are legitimate pieces of art and qualify as some of the most beautiful music ever? Well it’s true and if you are like me then this is your lucky day because coming in at #3 on the countdown is Will Vinton’s (christmas carol filled) A Claymation Christmas Celebration!Man that’s a mouthful. Wa... Read Full Story

Hey all my holiday friends, I’m back with Edgar Apollo's Christmas Special Countdown and we are all the way at #4 already! How's it going so far? Are these Christmas specials(#7, #6, #5) brightening up your days as we approach the big one? I hope so because I'm definitely having a ball watching all of them again. Anyway back to the show. My loyal readers know that I’m a big fan of the Muppets, so to them it should be no surprise that the #4 entry is A Muppet Family Christmas!I don... Read Full Story

Okay, storytelling time is over, back to the Christmas Special Countdown. This one should come as no surprise as it's probably one of the most beautifully animated and most beloved Christmas Specials ever. So at #5 on the Countdown we have Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!Well what can I say about The Grinch that hasn't been said before? Obviously I have a thing for the surreal as I mentioned in #7 and #6 and Dr. Seuss definitely brought some Surrealism to the masses with... Read Full Story

Now, the other day, my brother and I happened upon my mother's copy of Project Runway Season 2, which had been taken out from the library months ago. And immediately we became attached to the lovable and talented Andrae Gonzalo. In particular, we are fond of his flamboyant style of opening doors. See the video clip below and skip to about 20 seconds in for an example.So obviously my brother had to try this out in the real world and a trip to the local bookstore for some last minute holida... Read Full Story

Hey remember in the last Christmas Special Countdown post when I talked about how surreal Doug was? Well I think he just got served because coming in at #6 on this countdown is the ultimate in fucked up shit that is masqueraded as children’s programming, it’s Pee Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special!If you ever watched the show or the movie, you know that pretty much anything goes for Mr. Herman and very little makes sense and this special is certainly no exception. I mean Pee Wee and Magic John... Read Full Story

Hey there we’re back with another entry in Edgar Apollo’s Christmas Special Countdown. This one is very dear to my heart and actually worked it’s way up the charts after I viewed it again because I forgot how good it was. Coming in at #7 on Edgar Apollo’s Christmas Special Countdown is:Doug’s Christmas Story!I haven’t seen this special, let alone any episode of Doug, in years, so maybe that’s why I’m so excited by it, but damn man, this one rocks. There’s just something about Doug that makes... Read Full Story

Bet you didn’t believe me when I said fast and furious huh? Well boo-ya, this is the time of year when you have to believe so check it out, we’re at #8 on Edgar Apollo’s Christmas Special Countdown. People who know me know that I am a sucker for funny voices. And this cartoon has some of the best voice acting I think I’ve ever heard in animation. I’m serious, it’s that good. #8 on Edgar Apollo’s Christmas Special Countdown is The Rugrats Santa Experience!Chucky Finster? Tommy Pickles? Phil an... Read Full Story