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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.
SNL Cold Open Takes On Giuliani’s ‘Star Witness’
The SNL cold open couldn’t resist taking on the media moment of the week: Rudy Giuliani’s seemingly drunk ‘star witness’ during a Michigan State Senate hearing. In the skit, Rudy Giuliani (Kate McKinnon) is trying to make an argument to prove widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. He presents former Dominion Systems staffer Melissa Carone (Cecily Strong): “I swear to tell my whole story, and nothing but my story so help me Gob.” Asked to present what she witnessed, Strong’s Carone replied, “Excuse me, maybe try losing the attitude first. Just like you lost all those Trump ballots.” “Did you check every poll? Did you talk to all the dead people? Excuse me. I have been threatened. My kids have been threatened. My kids have threatened me, and I’ve threatened them right back. … I’m not lying. I signed an After David.” After other ‘witnesses,’ Carone returns: “Excuse me we are all here under oath. If you want to talk about random. I voted for Trump yet Biden won? Hmm? Maybe a little bit too random. You aren’t even going to admit that Dominion cheated.” Asked how the voting machine company ‘cheated,’ Strong’s Carone answers, “Well, for starters they cheated me out of my cheesy bread.” “I think you’re confusing Dominion with Dominos,” says a lawmaker. “Either way, my vote took longer than 30 minutes so it’s supposed to be free,” Strong’s Carone snaps back.
Daily Dance: Spoof Of Fosse’s ‘Rich Man’s Frug’ In Quarantine Life
Give your brain a mid-day break and enjoy this spoof of Broadway genius Bob Fosse’s “Rich Man’s Frug” from Sweet Charity. Taking iconic movements from the first section of the dance number – “The Aloof” – old and new Fosse dancers offer their vision of daily life in quarantine. Being a Fosse dancer and having tackled “Rich Man’s Frug,” I think this is pretty fun.
So you can see the dance references, here’s the BRILLIANT original choreography from the 1969 film version of the musical starring Shirley MacLaine.
Spoof: The movie “Beaches” in less than four minutes
Micah McCain reenacts the 1980’s hit film: Beaches.
In this day and age, who has time to sit down and watch an entire film? This is the Cliff Notes version.
If this makes you nostalgic, you can rent the movie on iTunes and enjoy the fabulosity that is Beaches anytime.
Channing Tatum spoofs Van Damme VOLVO ad
Channing Tatum recently filmed a spoof of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s epic split ad for Volvo while on the set of 22 Jump Street, the upcoming film sequel to 21 Jump Street.
The spoof features Channing in character as undercover cop Greg Jenko standing on top of two food carts while being pushed along by crew members.
(via LaughingSquid)
Video: Funny parody of “Gravity”
Great spoof on the Sandra Bullock/George Clooney movie “Gravity.”
My favorite line: “Anything we buy is just going to break anyway…”
SNL spoofs Fox & Friends on Jason Collins coming out
SNL mocked Fox News’ attempts to downplay the significance of NBA center Jason Collins’ coming out last night in a FOX & Friends skit that opened the show:
“Can we please stop calling him a hero.”
“Yeah, exactly. Since when does telling your embarrassing personal secrets make you a hero? I prefer Asian ladies. I’m a hero!”
“I use prescription deodorant on my entire body. Give me a medal!”