Of Giants and Kids

When it comes to music, there are two kinds of people--those who get They Might Be Giants and those who don't. Me?  I get them.  More than that, I love them.  I've been a fan for years.  So has the little guy, it seems:



My newest all-time favorite TMBG songs is this one:



It's kind of funny how all of their songs have a way of turning into my all-time favorite TMBG song!  I played that one for Keith, and he looked at me like I'd lost my mind.  Maybe it isn't the best thing to show someone first thing on a Saturday morning?

One of  the things I appreciate about the band is their versatility.  Not everyone can make a kids album that not only doesn't drive adults screaming from the room, but also scores so well with the regular adult fan base that several of the songs become featured at many concerts?  I've seen them perform this one a few times:



Isn't that catchy?  I wanna go to West Xylophone for vacation!

Now, try to get this little ditty out of your head:



And, now that I've provided the soundtrack for your day, I'll take my leave.

Send the children from the room!

It's the British swear words song!  (And despite what you're thinking, it's not a Monty Python thing at all.)



Don't you just love the enthusiasm she opens up with as she blurts out "Bollocks!"  This is one that tickles me to death and if I play it too much more, I'm going to wind up humming it to myself at inopportune moments.

By the way, "Bloody Hell!" has been a favorite expression of mine for years!

Evolution is an ongoing process...

So here is the next step in this particular process.



Apparently, the hairy guy will evolve into Sandra Bullock!  And one of my favorite Muppet sketched ever lives on!

By the way, don't you just love the way she interacts with the Muppets?  So cool.  So natural.  Not every Muppet guest star handles it that well.

Friday Fun!