It’s time for another installment of “Unintentionally Funny Local Commercials”—the original LWB feature which takes a look at a local commercial that is just so bad, it’s actually funny. Today’s local commercial is for 2 Brother’s Scrap Metal, a company in New York that obviously sells scrap metal. Here’s the commercial…

The commercial starts out with an all too familiar situation: two teenage girls trying to figure what to do with their scrap metal.  What an age-old conundrum!  Man if I had a dime for every time two teenage girls struggled to figure out a way to use excess scrap metal, I’d have well… a dime!—Because this is the only time in the history of the universe, that two young girls ever had this conversation.  (more…)

It’s time for another installment of “Unintentionally Funny Local Commercials”—the original LWB feature which takes a local commercial that is just so bad, it’s actually funny. Today’s local commercial is for Mo Money Taxes. Yes. I couldn’t believe it either—there is a tax company actually called Mo Money Taxes. Amazingly, they seem to have over 250 locations all throughout the Southern United States.

I personally would never trust my taxes to a company called “Mo Money Taxes,” and this commercial does nothing to quell my fears. Check out the ad…. (more…)

We couldn’t possibly pass up one of the final opportunities to make fun of “24.” With the series finale coming up next Monday, we had to get at least one more 24 Mockery segment posted.  This might be the best edition yet, as we debate who would win in a fight between Jack Bauer and two other legendary movie stars.

John: after last night’s episode, I think we need to do an old school 24 mockery
DV: haha…I think we can sum up the episode like this…action packed? yes…. retarded?… yes.
John: haha…yes. Retarded indeed
DV :  Hasn’t anyone ever heard of Youtube?
John: yeah seriously…just upload the friggin’ evidence on youtube. That’s what I was thinking.
John: I also was thinking that I want to get Jack Bauer’s lawyer.
John: you have to assume that Jack will somehow get away with shooting secret service agents and kidnapping a former president.
DV: yes… and if armor like that is all you need to be a one man army… how come everyone in the army doesn’t wear that shit?
John: seriously. Jack Bauer was like Robo Cop yesterday…with that suit Jack Bauer is officially invincible. (more…)

When you turn on any regional network, you’re bound to see plenty of local commercials.  Due to the small budget many of these companies have, these commercials are usually pretty awful.  Whether it’s poor acting or ridiculous dialogue, these commercials can be so bad, they are actually comical.  In a new LWB feature, I’ll be mocking some local commercials.

Today’s local commercial is the Slomin’s Shield.  The Slomin’s Shield sells home security systems and has a reputation for cheesy commercials.  This recent number tops the list.

There are three “vignettes” in this commercial, with each showing what life is like without the Slomin Shield and what it’s like with it.  It is a trifecta of horrendous acting.  I’ve seen school plays with better acting than this.  Take a look and see for yourself. (more…)

There are plenty of people out there who have dreams of being a broadcaster on TV. They study broadcasting in college, they try internships and do what they can to get ahead. However, some people just aren’t cut out for television. The clips below feature some of the worst reporting ever recorded in the history of the medium. (more…)

Have you tried explaining an episode of LOST to someone who hasn’t seen the show before? It’s probably easier to explain the theory of relativity to a six-year old. Here’s a little skit I did on how difficult this task is.

Tuesday, 8:58 pm, my apartment

(Doorbell Rings)

Friend: Hey John! What’s up buddy? I thought I’d stop by and see what you were up to.
Me: Just about to watch Lost actually…You watch it?
Friend: Nah. I’ve never seen it before. I heard it was good though. I’ll check it out.
Me: Ok. Well just shut the fuck up and don’t ask any questions. I’ll explain it to you during the commercials.
Friend: Ok. No problem.

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Last night’s episode of 24 was not that bad for a change.  That doesn’t mean DV and I aren’t going to make fun of it.  Here’s our take on the latest 24 twist…

DV (12:51:06 PM): Did you see 24?
John S (12:53:10 PM): yes I did
John S (12:53:23 PM): it looked promising until the last 10 seconds
DV (12:53:45 PM): I have to admit there were times where it was interesting and fun but for the most part I kept shaking my head.
DV (12:54:05 PM): and the last 10 seconds actually made me feel better
John S (12:54:12 PM): really?
DV (12:54:16 PM): here is why (more…)

24 Mockery is back after a two-week layoff. I realize not that many people read these but I don’t care. This previous episode of 24 was so ridiculous that I just had to share the discussion I had with DV.

Before we delve into this week’s edition, I thought I’d share a glossary of terms. To clear up any confusion when reading this, consult the glossary of nicknames. Some of these appear in this week’s edition, while others have shown up in previous versions. (more…)

Here is our third installment of 24 Mockery. This time we got a little off topic, so you’ll find it entertaining even you don’t watch 24.

DV (12:13:29 PM): Hey
John S. (12:13:37 PM): hey
DV (12:13:46 PM): so for 5 minutes during 24 last night I was like… hey you know what… this actually kind of makes sense…
DV (12:14:28 PM): then the flood gates of diarrhea opened and took the episode down the toilet
DV (12:15:07 PM): it was like watching a Mets game.
DV (12:15:45 PM): they did just enough to get your interest and then put in Scott Schoeinwiess (more…)

HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm is known for making light of some the most subtle and awkward social situations. In a new series, I’ll take a memorable scene from the genius mind of Larry David and break it down even further. Today’s edition is from the season seven episode titled “The Bare Midriff.”

Take a look at the clip below.

EDITORS NOTE: Since posting this clip, it has been removed from youtube. I’ve been unable to find another clip. You’ll just have to imagine a fat girl in the clip whose belly is hanging out.

The bare midriff is a fashion faux pas that I see way too often during the warm summer months. A woman loses a few pounds and thinks she is sexy enough to flaunt her slightly-less flabby stomach. This can be a disturbing image that will send men running. Often this can be coupled with the infamous “muffin top” look to form a deadly combination. (more…)