Hijinks, Shenanigans, and Tom-Foolery
written by Tara D.
Saturday, March 02, 2002
Wednesday, February 27, 2002
The Gram-bos
Man, did you watch 'em (the Grammies)? No crazy surprises yet (not like SOY BOMB and/or The Ol' Dirty Bastard/Shawn Colvin interruption of years past). Ah, music. Today I was playin' a game in my head where I was trying to think of odd lyrics to songs that would stump people. But, where would I quiz them? Duh, here. So, here it is, folks: In honor of the Grammy Awards, here is an action-packed quiz. Some of it is easy, some of it not. Some obscure, some kick-ya-in-the-pants obvious. Whoever wins this quiz will have their name proudly displayed as the winner, the (Soy) BOMB. Are you ready? In the comments field, put if you've entered. Then, send me an e-mail at this address to let me know your answers. The person with the most correct (possible 2 points per answer, 1 per artist, 1 per title) wins. Ready?
Tara's Soy Bomb-iest Quiz:
1.it's a long way down/ it's a long way down / It's a long way down to the place where we started from Sarah Mclachlan, Ice Cream
2.The shadows play / in the shade of a man's desire Sting, Desert Rose
3.This time, this time, This time / is fine just as it is Beth Orton, Central Reservation
4.As long as she's got noise, she's fine / But I could teach her how to I learned to dance when the music's ended Dar Williams, As Cool as I Am
5.I may get pissed off sometimes / but you seem like the type to hold a grudge / in the end I just let it go Ani Difranco, Buildings and Bridges
6.Hey, what are you looking at / She was a happy girl the day that she met me Stone Temple Pilots, Sour Girl
7.I wanna celebrate / I see it shining in your eyes Neil Young, Harvest Moon
8.Forever? / For ever ever? / For EVER-ever? Outkast, Ms. Jackson
9.There's a man with a gun over there / Telling me I've got to beware Buffalo Springfield, For What It's Worth
10.Got to see everywhere I turn / Points to the fact that time is eternal KLF, 3am eternal
11....Take these broken wings and learn to fly / You were only waiting for this moment to arrive Beatles, Blackbird
12.Mirror, mirror, on the wall / Shovel chestnuts in my path ---- (same song, other lyric clue)
People think they diss my person /by stating I'm darkly packed / I know this so I point at Q-Tip / and he states, "Black is Black" De la Soul, Me Myself and I
13.At this moment / You mean every-thiiiiing Dexis Midnight Runners, Come on Eileen
14.Tell me who's your housekeeper / and what'choo keep in yo' house? Ludacris, Roll out
15. ...We'll be playin' and havin' fun / And it makes me feel so fine I can't control my brain Weezer, Island in the Sun
16.I'm invincible / I am invincible / I am invincible / as long as I'm alive John Mayer, No Such Thing
17. You know I'm such a fool for you / You've got me wrapped around your finger Cranberries, Linger
18.Farmers? (what) Farmers! (what) I'm ready (We're ready!) I think I'm gonna bomb a town (GET DOWN!) LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James), Mama Said
19.Oh, you crept up like a cloud / and you set my soul at ease /but you let your love abound / and you bring me to my knees Fiona Apple, Shadowboxer
20. And the best thing you've ever done for me/Is to help me take my life less seriously/ It's only life after all Indigo Girls, Closer to Fine
*Bonus : ...You know I ain't havin' it, Just give me some wood and I'll build you a cabinet Beastie Boys, Finger Lickin' Good
Enter now! Remember, tell me you've entered in the comments- but don't answer here, write me.
Monday, February 25, 2002
TRIPLE THREAT SMACKDOWN
When it rains, it pours. But, like, in a good way.So, after getting Comedy Sportz Thursday, I got another call from GayCo who asked me to do the LAF affair in April. They do Sketch, so I am excited to do it - there aren't tons of opportunities to do that kind of thing here - more improv than anything else. Then, on Saturday, I had a photo shoot (yes, you heard right. Don't I sound way more fab than I am?) for LAF, where I will be doing stand up for the first time in Chicago. So, with the Cleaning Ladies and Comedy Sportz in the next two months, I am going to be a comedy machine. But more importantly, I am now considered a Chicago Triple Threat. In New York, a triple threat is someone who acts, sings, and dances. In Chicago, it's one who does improv, sketch, and stand-up. I welcome those of you who wish to call me that.

