This time,
John Hodgman introduces you.
(It’ll be just like Soviet Russia.)

This is a good idea, and you will act on it.

(that is all)

http://comic-con.org/wc
http://videogameslive.com
http://www.gdconf.com/

I’ll be wearing my zombie Spider-Man t-shirt is seat #404 (file not found!).

I can’t wait!

Actually he’s fine on that score in S.F.; as he said at the last GAMH show, “it’s about Southern California and has nothing to do with you,” which got a big cheer. Many people from out-of-state do not realize that Norcal despises So. Cal and bashing Hell A. is sure to be met with hearty approval ’round these parts. They steal our water, fuck up our state politics, embrace one dumb-ass fad after another and are generally an embarrassment. (No offense to JoCo’s L.A. fans! I kid because I love!)

Also that song has a killer hook.

No argument. We cannot help it that we rock. It’s just this thing we do.

I’m so there.

What about SEATTLE?

Why do the audiences in San Fran-Freakin’-Cisco get the nod?

You know Seattle will give you what you need including, perhaps, Comrade Mix-A-Lot. We have eccentric cyber-billionaires here too, ya know.

Okay, nice weather, Silicon Valley, beaches, fancy city, sure, San Francisco rocks but you know Seattle would come through for you.

Come see us if California decides to go all LAME on you. We’re not the type of people to hold a grudge.

Sounds like the place will be pretty packed, no pressure or anything.

You’re gonna have a contest to design the sleeve for the DVD packaging?

That’s awesome!

I’m gonna work on my submission now!

This was going to be my first time seeing JC! I shall go slit my wrists now. Remember kids, down the block, not across the street!

I just visited a friend in Roswell (a town that embraces its freakishness with glee, I must say), and she had one of these in her office (which is more amusing when you know she’s a minister and she shoots this thing across her church office). I found them in the spectacular tourist crap shop on the road to Santa Fe. The craphound brain took over (it’s just a milimeter from the lizard brain, after all) and I bought two.

Can it be possible that you don’t have a flying screaming monkey already? And if you do, you could have a synchronized flying screaming monkey effect! (Okay, that’s a lie. I don’t think these would synchronize well. They’re random monkeys.) Say the word, and there’s a flying screaming monkey with your name on it.

(buys tickets)

See you there!

And people, let’s dial back the pirate business during JoCo’s set this time, m’kay?

If you are not aware of their shenanigans and generally perfect temperament, please peruse http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_Band

I hope that someone contacts you about this from the current management, as I think it would really be a great match. And this is coming from a former member of the staff.

I can’t wait. I’m still scheming to get down there from Portland. You really know who your real friends are . . .

as for ideas, you should contact somebody who has a monkey that works in movies. Could happen… and it would be required to wear a hat. A top hat.

And you should play I Feel Fantastic double-time!!!! Urm, good luck with that one, but it sounded great on Media Player…

You may not want to get *too* nutso with your show. Tossing in a bunch of elements you’ve never really rehearsed with may mean the DVD will have to be one big long blooper reel.

As for the live video one.

I recall the Beastie Boys did an experiment where they gave people in the crowd video cameras and told them to just record. Then they compiled everything into one, and released it under the title “Awesome; I F***ing Shot That!”. Maybe you can do something similar? (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awesome%3B_I_Fuckin%27_Shot_That%21 or the official site, http://www.beastieboysmovie.com/)

Also, for fire-breathing machinery you could try to contact somebody at The Crucible in Oakland. They’ve become a staple at the Maker Faire with their flame-throwing fire truck and they do a lot of other neat stuff with fire.

- a depressed pizza delivery guy, morosely delivering pizza to a few members of the audience
- a monkey wearing thick glasses and a tie
- a series of QRios dancing some kind of kabuki dance
- a jet pack
- fireworks
- John Hodgman

Come to NYC next time you’re making one!

Hey! I’m a Marching band DIRECTOR! I would be absolutely glad to have my high school marching band play in your concert….

Only one minor problem…. We live in Michigan. But if you could arrange transportation, food and lodging…. well - it’s a deal!

let me know

http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/01/12/a-cappella-assault/

I’m REALLY looking forward to buying the DVD and hopefully CD when finished - wish I could make the show!