Drunk history
Have you seen Drunk History on YouTube?
It's hilarious.
The video's producers have someone tell a historic tale (like Ben Franklin flying the kite) while inebriated and film it.
Then they have name brand actors like Jack Black act out the narration.
They made three videos: this one, this one and this one.
Definitely check them out.
Warning -- there is some profanity in the videos.
(The photo -- the only one I could find of Ben Franklin with the kite -- is a hand-carved figurine made by John and Gloria Broniak of Carnegie, PA)
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
derek waters is from Towson, local genius!
Posted by: jo | March 18, 2008 1:19 PM
Thanks, Sam. Your insight on Baltimore's after-hours scene is second to none.
Posted by: D | March 18, 2008 1:47 PM
Derek Waters had a hand in these? (They don't let me watch videos in my cube.)
Posted by: JTK | March 18, 2008 4:17 PM
Watched these last night. Funny stuff. Jack Black's Ben Franklin really captures the historical gravitas.
I grew up with Derek Waters - he's hilarious and very good-hearted. I wish nothing but the best for him!
Posted by: JTK | March 19, 2008 8:33 AM
I did too! Love him! He is doing great in CA!
Posted by: jo | March 21, 2008 7:37 PM
I don't remember any jo's in the old neighborhood!
Posted by: JTK | March 22, 2008 4:12 PM