i JUDGE you

Testing

2010-01-28T20:01:00.000-08:00

Testing one two three....

But how do I combine 2 ingredients, Disaronno!?

2009-03-05T00:13:00.000-08:00

Long time. Indeed. We're back.

So I must stop and take the time to write about the recent "Disaronno As You Like It" commercials you have most likely seen on TV.

The commercial has a young, handsome man.. teaching you how to make an alcoholic beverage with Disaronno... as you like it.

Disaronno and Milk

Start with ice. Disaronno- the original. 4 ounces of Disaronno. 2 ounces of milk. Disaronno and milk.

Shit, thanks Disaronno for that unbelievable informational commercial.

Disaronno and Cranberry juice

Start with ice. Disaronno- the original. 2 ounces of Disaronno. 4 ounces of cranberry juice.

..... I think we get the point.

$$$$$$ wasted.

you can view the commercials at www.disaronnoasyoulikeit.com
not that you need to, or should.

2008-12-13T19:27:00.001-08:00

She'll be huge.

2008-08-29T17:33:00.000-07:00

Im SUPER Pop lately, ok? I KNOW.

check check check- check it out.

Demi Lovato... who is freshly 16 can... SING. this song sounds like a singer-songwriter of the prime age of like... 25.

i actually dig it-- and yet, i have a hard time believing it's ACTUALLY her singing.

but... here's a live clip

FUCK. she's good. and pretty. i like her hair.

So yeah she's with Disney.. but she'll break away fast like Christina Aguilera. Demi makes Miley look so bad. Team Selena and Demi, y'all.

America's Got Talent? More like America's Got Sympathy

2008-08-26T21:26:00.000-07:00

So I've been watching America's Got Talent-- sparingly... jesus, it seems like it's already been on for 6 months. Tonight was the semi-finals, I believe. It's the semi-finals and yet we still see the following people...

Ronny B.-- this year's William Hung (from American Idol) He can't sing, he can't dance-- he's just funny because he has so much confidence. Shouldn't he have been eliminated by now? It's just embarrassing.

It's people like Ronny B. that make girls like Jessica Price look incredible. But- She's Not. She's a mediocre singer, and I'm not sure if she can really play guitar. At least the judges know Ronny B. is a joke. They fucking cherish this girl. A standing ovation? Are the entire audience and judges of this show DEAF?

It's become a show of sympathy. Each "contestant" has a sad sappy story about how they're broke, have cancer, their parents died, they are missing limbs, or whatever.

It's truly a shame.

Are you having fun?

2008-08-13T21:59:00.000-07:00

Take Nate Ruess from The Format, Andrew Dost from Anathallo and Jack Antonoff from Steel Train and put them together...... what do you get?

FUN.

No, seriously. That's the name of the band. "Hi we're Fun... thanks for coming to the show."

I'm sure it will get annoying in a few weeks.

Anyways. Fun. To be quite frank, this is kind of my personal dream group-- and I think other hardcore Format fans can say the same. All three bands (The Format [no longer together], Steel Train, and Anathallo) have toured together- so this combination just feels right.
An official single will be released in November, with the full length to follow in February of 2009. Fun will go on tour with Jack's Mannequin... however dates have not been released.

The boys have one demo posted on their Myspace, a song entitled "Benson Hedges" which was actually premiered during a Format show.

However, this seems to be a group that will quickly start paving its own path, and really doesn't need the assistance of name dropping.

I'm pretty excited. I needed some fun back in my life..... hehe. Sorry... but this band has asked for endless amounts of puns.

>> Download 'Benson Hedges' here

The Cher Effect & Independent Music

2008-08-13T21:43:00.000-07:00

I recently came upon a hardcore band named Dance Gavin Dance. Because of the friend who referred them to me, I gave this band a shot. Right off the bat, I noticed this band was using the "Cher effect." [ For those of you who don't know what exactly the Cher effect its, it is a computer generated program that puts your singing into key, so if you hit a B flat for example and the program is set for B major, it will raise your voice to hit a solid B. Not only does the program disgust me but it is over used by fake musicians such as Britney Spears and yes the joke you all love, "AKON."

I decided to go straight to the source of this band, Rise Records. Upon gandering at their Myspace, I realized this label is about screamo/emo/hardcore that uses the Cher effect on just about all of their bands. Maybe they figure since their bands are mainly screaming, decent fans wouldn't notice? Either way, I was disappointed in not only my friends request, but independent music in general. I remember when someone asked my good friend Mondee, why he chooses to stick to underground. His response was simply, "it's where the real music exists. No labels changing things, no fake lyrics to sell records, just solid music."

In only 3 years I don't know if he could give the same response, thanks to the industry deciding Independent is the new mainstream. So now that we know the problem, what exactly is my proposition for a fix? I propose we, the fans, take underground music back. Metal, Grunge, Hardcore, Hip Hop, Electronica, let's take it all back. Don't fall into these phony record labels attempting to bite the bullet of talent to better their chances of selling a couple hundred more records. We are letting these kids write music in their basement with more machine than talent. Whatever happened to Trustkill, Victory, Tooth and Nail? All these labels who were once about the music, have seemed to lose heart and are not only screwing the bands that they own, but their fans as well. If you see a band selling their merch directly through their website, buy it. If you see a band selling mp3's directly through their Myspace and not iTunes, pay for it. Let's cut these middle men out of the equation; believe me they will still exist. Without our help the bands will continue to suffer which in turn will disappoint the fans, and lead us to the Cher effect on a global, independent, scale!

Topics of Interest
(try googling these topics)

Cher Effect

Listen to "Breathe Carolina" for example of Cher effect

Hopesfall Vs. Trustkill (very interesting debate on independent bands vs their labels)

Atreyu Vs Victory

Andy Vs AKON

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A post by Andy.
New contributor to IJudgeYou.

When Underground Music Was At its Peak

Katee SYTYCD

2008-08-09T22:50:00.000-07:00

SYTYCD (So You Think You Can Dance) came to a close this past week.

And well to be quite honest- I barely watched it. Only because it is on at the same time as Project Runway-- and I don't have TiVo.

My sister was keeping me posted with youtube videos and I discovered the genius that is Katee.

She ended up being the top girl. Joshua (her partner later on) won the whole shabang.

This is one of my favorite performances of her and runner-up, Twitch.

The song is Mercy by Duffy. Who knew a 12 bar blues could be so fulfilling.

Here's another great performance with the top 2- a hip hop routine to Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown's 'No Air'

it's britney, bitch

2008-08-03T00:42:00.000-07:00

i decided to stay in...

well not really

anyway

Crossroads was on...

and Britney is NOT that bad of an actress. Seriously. I've seen worse movies.

So, What/Who was it?

2008-07-26T17:25:00.000-07:00

Answer:

Kill The Director by THE WOMBATS

Name That Lyric

2008-07-23T22:37:00.001-07:00

Name That Lyric
(without Googling it, you ass)

"I've met someone that makes me feel seasick
Oh what a skill to have"

Comment your answer- Artist and Song.

Anyone can comment. No account needed.

Let Down

2008-07-22T13:04:00.000-07:00

This is the first music video from She & Him, off their debut album, Volume One.
Song: Why Do You Let Me Stay Here

Not only do I hate this song, I hate the video-- and quite frankly, most of the album.

Zooey's voice would be better for a more jazz or pop sound. She has some weird folk/country vibe. The song Why Do You Let Me Stay Here? is almost... annoying to me.

She has so much potential, and I know she can do better.

Remember when she sang that song- Baby It's Cold Outside- in the shower scene of the movie "Elf?" That's what she should be doing.

If you wanna WHIP ME INTO SHAPE

2008-07-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

Datarock.

These dudes perform in red jumpsuits every show... how can you NOT love them?

Datarock performed at The Bowery Ballroom in NYC tonight to a fairly large crowd.
I've seen these guys three times now, and each show is better than the last.

Their music is electronic pop rock.. and they have to be seen LIVE in order to be fully appreciated, in my opinion. I promise you, you will leave the venue smiling.

They jump around a lot, dance, do 80s exercises on stage, and beyond that-- they love their fans.

Frederik and Ketil (shown above) walked around the show during the opener, and met with anyone who wanted to say 'hello.' They also stocked their merch table with signed copies of their debut album-- which were given out for FREE.

Check them out here. Their new album comes out February 2009.

the jonas bros share clothes

2008-07-20T20:57:00.000-07:00

oh man.

that's a pic of Kevin Jonas wearing a snazzy shirt....

which was worn by Joe Jonas in the "Burnin' Up" video.

They have a stylist-- how could they let this happen?!

The JB's brand new album A Little Bit Longer is available August 12, 2008.

HAVE YOU HEARD: Julia Nunes

2008-07-19T20:42:00.000-07:00

[So.. I'm supposed to be working on my article for the newspaper... I was going to finish it, and then post it here. But i've decided I need to be concise with this shit.]

Have You Heard?

JULIA NUNES.

Who: 19 year old YouTube Phenom. Clever.
What: Guitar, Ukulele, Melodica. Drumming on random objects
Where: NY
Link: Julia Nunes YouTube Page

I saw her randomly when I was surfing YouTube. She's been featured at least twice on the main page. She played a show at the Knitting Factory NY last weekend, and I attended. It was so incredible and I can't wait until her new CD comes out.

She's is hilarious.

And very different.

Here's some of my favorites:

IJY TRANSFORMED!

2008-07-19T20:30:00.000-07:00

I JUDGE YOU has gone from a personal blog to a mainstream blog. Writers have been hired. We will be a mostly music blog, with hints of other entertainment as well. Everthing will be original, i.e. you wont find it on the big guy's sites unless they copied us. We will post EVERY DAY. Subscribe and tell your friends.

and
Stay tuned.

Andy Rooney- you are old.

2008-06-15T16:57:00.000-07:00

So, by force, I had to tune in to the last 5 minutes of 60 minutes tonight... because the Tony's are on right after.

And there he was, 89 year old Andy Rooney. Sure he's had some funny things to say in his century of being on the air... but oy, I think it may be time to retire, don't you think? His face looks like it's literally melting off.... his upper lip dips down into the middle... and it jiggles around when he talks... along with his entire neck flap. Ewwwww. He's nasty. Take your Bengay and move to Florida, Andy.

The Tony's are on. "The Circle of Life" opening. Perfect. Whoopi is hosting.... well I could go on for days about the man with no eyebrows.

Wait.. this is at Radio City Music Hall... why aren't I there?!

Ah, NY.

I'm hungry.

You are unhappy with You.

2008-05-08T00:47:00.000-07:00

this probably went down like this:

joey (above chihuahua, female) was probably laying on the blanket at the top of the couch, like a cat. She probably fell asleep... and the blanket began to drift slowly down... thus the evolution of the hammock. Joey probably thinks she's the smartest dog in town.

- anyways-

hey what's going down?

how ya been?

i'm not really sure what to talk about today- other than the fact that i've seen, most recently, that everybody doesn't really like themselves. pretty much in general. they don't like how they look, how they talk, what they're doing. we all wish we were hotter, funnier, smarter... but where does that get us? no where.

i'm really amazed at the people who get accepted to college....

it's like high school all over again, maybe somewhat worse in some aspects.

i've learned that since i'm relatively coherent, i can get by with turning in my rough drafts-- not really re-reading anything, just doing it as fast as i can-- and i still get the same grade as when i work my ass off. Because there is no higher than an A+. so what am i striving for? personal satisfaction? i'm over it. i've got life to worry about now.

BOYS

2008-04-13T23:25:00.000-07:00

is it in the male DNA to

lie

cheat

steal

break promises

not show up

never follow through

on a daily basis... seriously.

i'm not that complicated of a girl.

yummy tasting. not yummy looking.

2008-03-08T16:51:00.000-08:00

Remember whoppers? I haven't been grocery shopping in over a month... and i happened to be wandering Walgreens and whoppers just came out with Reese's Peanut Butter Whoppers!

They look super unappetizing. Kinda like pellets of baby diarrhea... in a piss orange box. Oh well. I just finished the entire box. That's not healthy. at all. they were $1 though so I couldn't resist. And i love peanut butter. mmmmmm. Delish!

Olive Garden

2008-03-02T12:27:00.000-08:00

A lot of people have a beef with the Olive Garden. I can understand why... Besides their heavenly salad and breadsticks, the only entrees that are worthy are the chicken parm as well as their pizza. Though.. is it just me, or once you eat there your day is pretty much over?

I went there for lunch yesterday... the first time I had chosen Olive Garden for lunch versus dinner. I was starving, and craving those delicious breadsticks. So I ate a lot, but not to the point where I felt sick. Well, upon exiting the non-italian establishment, i felt 50 pounds heavier... and like I was going to die.

To top it off, I had to take a nap afterwards... 4 hours to be exact. I skipped dinner. The next morning I passed on breakfast, too.

Shirley, cancel the rest of my appointments for the day.. I'm going to the Olive Garden for Lunch!

side note

2008-03-01T22:51:00.000-08:00

The orange-corduroy pants guy wore yellow corduroy pants the other day. Success!

a day of internet

2008-02-23T15:20:00.000-08:00

I'm fucking lazy. Mostly today. I'm not sure if it's because it's downpouring... it's cold... my friends are all busy... or what. But I can't seem to focus on anything. (except wasting time)...

Online Advertisements

I don't get it.

Get your degree online! Then you'll be like this weird-ass Sim-looking dancing chick? I don't get it. There are so many of these fucking weird ads. What about the ones for anti-wrinkle creams, or acne creams... where the Before picture is obviously photoshopped. It looks like someone literally took the pencil tool and drew lines and dots on their face. Are people that stupid? I suppose so.

Can you dig it?

I like jazz. I've been skimming through the various iTunes Radio jazz stations... and the ones with DJs are.. nothing short of unusual. Jazz is cool... old jazz is cool, but why do the DJs talk like they're back in the late 6o's? Anyone? Just tell me the artist and song. Don't tell me about how it makes you "reminisce" about the days when... Or how you were THERE when the original chart was played. No one cares. Not even your own mother.

I'm tired, but I slept so much. I don't even feel like moving. What's wrong with me?

Back to scanning the internet for things that make me angry...

In the Beginning...

2008-02-21T16:04:00.001-08:00

there were douche bags. Who ruined your life. For no reason at all.

Hey. My name is unimportant. I'm an angry, stupid people-hating student at Chico State who constantly takes in everything I see on a daily basis. Thus, has brought me here. To blog. About the nonsense I see on a daily basis. Let's say daily basis one more time. Daily Basis. Let's begin.

Look Outside, Dumbfuck.

Today it was raining. Actually, yesterday was raining, too. And if you looked at the 7 day forecast- it's going rain all week. I woke up around 8 am this morning. It was raining, and really dark outside. I put on some warm clothes and rain boots and began my journey to campus. On the way, I saw multiple sorority girls with their thin cotton sweatpants (with greek letters on their ass- HOT) walking in the rain wearing t-shirts and flip-flops... Um... do you watch the news? No- what am I thinking? Well- did you even fucking look outside? No, you didn't-- and now you look like a stupid fuck and make me stereotypicalize (not a word) sorority girls even more. Well done.

Service? I'll get to you once I'm done thinking about rainbows...

I'm not from "NorCal" but is it just the culture here, where you take your time at everything? Walking... Driving... Making coffee at Tully's. Tully's in the basement of the BMU is located on a college campus. Therefore, the employees MUST know that the majority of their customers are students. Thus, students are probably stopping to get a cup 'o joe before class. So why do they take their sweet-ass time and socialize with each other in between transactions? And this isn't just Tully's, this is also the concessions stand in the bookstore. Have some consideration for your customers. They are your peers. And you're getting paid. And they have to haul their ass to class in the rain... some wearing flip flops and contracting pneumonia from the inability to look out a window. Compassion?

Your "character flaws" annoy us all.

There's nothing more amusing than watching a classmate doze off in the middle of lecture. You can't help but stare. It's like watching a movie because it's always so classic. First their eyes get heavy and start to droop... then the head bobs... then they whip their neck back up in shock. Aw, I love it. You know what else I love? Or actually hate... is when someone wears the same article of clothing every day. Sure, a sweatshirt-- maybe-- i can understand. But there's this dude in one of my classes who ALWAYS wears the same pants. It's extremely obvious--- it's not like they are denim...or black slacks... they are ORANGE CORDUROY fucking pants. To make it worse, he has a nervous habit of jumping his knees up and down... and with that corduroy rubbing against each other (he's not the slimmest of men... and the pants are probably 3 sizes too small) it makes the most OBNOXIOUS noise ever. Buy some pants. That fit. And wear them.

End.

I Judge You. So think before you step outside your home.