Grammy and Emmy Award nominee Randy Rainbow takes aim at truth-challenged out Rep. George Santos (R-NY) in his latest parody video, “Life’s a F***ing Fantasy for Santos.” Continue reading “Randy Rainbow Skewers George Santos “Life’s A F***ing Fantasy For Santos””
Randy Rainbow Skewers Kevin McCarthy With ‘Les Miz’ Parody
Randy Rainbow in ‘Speaker of the House’
Randy Rainbow Skewers ‘Thoughts And Prayers’ Response To Gun Violence
Randy Rainbow parodies an A Chorus Line hit into ‘Thoughts and Prayers’
Randy Rainbow Takes On Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Law “GAY!”
Randy Rainbow is back with an all new song parody – a satirical take on “Shy” from the 1959 Broadway musical, Once Upon a Mattress, but Rainbow’s version shifts the topic to Florida’s new Don’t Say Gay law as he proudly sings “GAY!” as many times as he can. Continue reading “Randy Rainbow Takes On Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Law “GAY!””
Randy Rainbow Parody Takes On QAnon Rep. MTG
Randy Rainbow skewers woefully under-skilled Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene & Lauren Boebert with his latest parody, “Gurl, You’re a Karen,” a twist on “Dentist” from the hit musical Little Shop of Horrors. Continue reading “Randy Rainbow Parody Takes On QAnon Rep. MTG”
News Round-Up: August 13, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • USA Today: The Loudoun County School Board in Virginia voted 7-2 on a policy that allows transgender student-athletes to play on teams that align on their gender identity and to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity. It also requires teachers and staff to call students by their chosen names and pronouns. Continue reading “News Round-Up: August 13, 2021”
Randy Rainbow Parody: ‘Clang, Clang, Clang Went Josh Hawley’
Randy Rainbow starts our week out on the right track with his parody of Judy Garland’s iconic “The Trolley Song” from the 1944 classic film Meet Me in St. Louis. In Rainbow’s version, “Clang, Clang, Clang Went Josh Hawley,” the artist skewers current GOP members of Congress including Hawley, Lindsey Graham, Matt Gaetz, Ted Cruz and more.
Clang, clang, clang went Josh Hawley Yap, yap, yap went Ted Cruz Crap, crap, crap went McCarthy Cause his party continued to lose…
Hump Day Brain Break: ‘John Smith Fitness’
Tom Berklund in parody video ‘John Smith Fitness’ (screen capture)Sometimes, when I need a mid-day brain break, I fire up Instagram for a few minutes to scroll past some InstaHunks for a momentary man-candy distraction.
You know the accounts: woofy workout guys paired with some casual commentary of aspirational uplift. And yes, positivity is a good thing in these wild and crazy times. But, I can admit – every now and then – some of the motivational messaging can seem a bit by-the-book. Still pretty but perhaps a bit ponderous.
A trio of funny guys collaborated on a short video that takes a playful poke at those accounts complete with faux ‘inspirational’ messaging.
“Two roads diverged in a wood…one of them goes to the gym.” “Just recite my wisdoms, and the muscles will follow.” In the clip, New York City actor Tom Berklund plays ‘John Smith’ of John Smith Fitness, who’s ready to pump you up. 
“This isn’t a scam – I’m not selling sex, I’m selling motivation. So buy my motivation today.”
“I’ll start your program easy with a daily running regimen of only six miles a day,” says our hunky fitness guru. “Just a little jog to get the blood pumping.”
“Because at John Smith Fitness, it’s inside that counts – because inside the skin is muscle. So, muscles are the insides we’re talking about here.”
The comic short was conceived and directed by Eric Blume, a former writer/director at Comedy Central who’s created tons of commercials and narrative projects.
New York City actor and writer David Morton (Upright Citizens Brigade) penned the script, and the buff Berklund is an experienced Broadway actor (Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, The Addams Family).
The creative team offers a cheeky disclaimer that “one of the three of them went to the gym extensively to make this little project happen.” Wonder which one…?
Hit the play button for a bit of Hump Day distraction. Warning: some slightly NSFW content.
Randy Rainbow’s Latest Parody Takes Aim At ‘Ted And Lindsey’
For those who thought Donald Trump’s exit from the White House might leave Randy Rainbow without any further inspiration… Based on “Kansas City” from the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, OKLAHOMA!, the satirical genius offers his version of the song taking aim at Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). As always, the parody lyrics are totes clever:
Everyone loves to hate on Ted and Lindsey Their problem isn’t popularity You’d think they’d be ashamed of the shenanigans they try But never Cancun Cruz or Lady G
Happy Monday, folks!
Parody: Randy Rainbow ‘Mr. Biden (Bring My Vaccine)’
Randy Rainbow drops his first Biden parody video with his take on the classic “Mr. Sandman.” But in this iteration, Randy is getting randy to get his vaccination:
Mr. Biden – bring my vaccine Keep me protected from COVID-19 Tell me the trick to how I might earn a Fix of that magic Pfizer or Moderna
Our musical hero also has a bit of ‘Trump PTSD’ to cope with along the way, but let’s face it – who doesn’t? Hit the play button and enjoy. Happy Tuesday!