Wednesday, May 03, 2006
John Hodgman is a PC
posted by RICK : 3:03 AM
The new Apple ads are funny. They are funny because of reasons three. First, they feature two characters playing the roles of "PC" and "Mac" and oh is it funny to watch them converse. Second and third would have to be the two actors Justin Long (Mr. Warren Cheswich from "Ed") and John Hodgman (now seen on The Daily Show as their "Resident Expert"). We all know why people love Justin Long-- because he nailed Britney Spears in that "Crossroads" movie (I hear, as I haven't actually seen the film. Though if I'm not mistaken John Goodman plays "the warden"), but why-oh-why should any of us care about John Hodgman? The answer, will not surprise you.
It's 'cause he's real, real funny.
He recently published a faux-almanac called "Areas of My Expertise" which I picked up a week or so back and find quite delightful. It's a collection of mostly made-up facts covering topics as broad as "how to write a story" to "700 hobo names" and myriad topics in between. It should also be noted that his Daily Show segments are a high point in a show that is otherwise coasting (the real fun begins at 11:30).
So yeah, check him out if the spirit moves you-- or if you want something to read at Barnes and Nobel while sipping on your Iced Mocha.
The new Apple ads are funny. They are funny because of reasons three. First, they feature two characters playing the roles of "PC" and "Mac" and oh is it funny to watch them converse. Second and third would have to be the two actors Justin Long (Mr. Warren Cheswich from "Ed") and John Hodgman (now seen on The Daily Show as their "Resident Expert"). We all know why people love Justin Long-- because he nailed Britney Spears in that "Crossroads" movie (I hear, as I haven't actually seen the film. Though if I'm not mistaken John Goodman plays "the warden"), but why-oh-why should any of us care about John Hodgman? The answer, will not surprise you.It's 'cause he's real, real funny.
He recently published a faux-almanac called "Areas of My Expertise" which I picked up a week or so back and find quite delightful. It's a collection of mostly made-up facts covering topics as broad as "how to write a story" to "700 hobo names" and myriad topics in between. It should also be noted that his Daily Show segments are a high point in a show that is otherwise coasting (the real fun begins at 11:30).
So yeah, check him out if the spirit moves you-- or if you want something to read at Barnes and Nobel while sipping on your Iced Mocha.
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