MetaFilter posts tagged with Countdown

Zoinks for the memories

ericbop — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:26:58 -0800

Casey Kasem, the voice of Shaggy and Robin, and possibly the most prominent Lebanese American vegan in broadcast history, has called it quits from all manner of countdowns. Keep reaching for the stars, Casey, and we'll try not to piss you off.

Maher and Feather

Christ, what an asshole — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:57:43 -0800

Bill Maher's criticism of Obama? Be more like Bush. ...And just like Lindsey [Lohan], we see your name in the paper a lot, but we're kind of wondering when you're actually going to do something. Follow up of his statements with Keith Olbermann. ...But where's the beef? And it's easy to make speeches; what's hard to do is stand up against corporations. Corporations and their incredible strength are what have ruined this country so far, and this president -- we thought -- might be the one to stand up to them. I'm losing hope. I still have audacity, but my hope is fading.

Analysis: People all over the world love counting!

aftermarketradio — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:48:24 -0800

Video blog of people's reactions around the world to the 2008 CNN presidential countdown.

I just blue myself

supercres — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:04:07 -0800

In great news for all fans of the dearly departed sitcom Arrested Development, Jason Bateman appeared on his friend's show, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, and confirmed that an Arrested movie is being worked out. (MSNBC video link. He talks about Hancock for a bit first; good stuff starts at 4:16.) And another special guest is there to share the announcement... Says Bateman: "It's in the works; the grownups are trying to work out the numbers. David [Cross] is very expensive now but we're trying to work some sort of a back-end position that he's comfortable with."

Radiohead...MARCH WA X ? (or, your time is up)

edverb — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:12:55 -0800

RadioheadLP7.com Dead Air Space contains teasers and outtakes. Thom Yorke offers assurances. Wikipedia summarizes the cryptic messages, the history of the project and the speculation.

Interactive British Game Shows at wedigtv

milquetoast — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:44:38 -0800

Are you a fan of Channel 4's venerable game show Countdown, but never had the chance to play? Check out this well-made Flash version. It's just one of the classic British game shows made interactive at wedigtv.com, which also features The Price is Right, Family Fortunes, and Blockbusters. Caution: Heavy Flash video, commercial breaks, and some of the UI takes a bit of practice. Via.

What, no Styx?!

hellbient — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:47:31 -0800

Cockeyed Absurdist - jonmc's 300 most favorite songs and why, including Iron Maiden, The Exciters, Neil Young (as a greaser), Captain Beefheart, Hanson, and of course, The Dictators.

Disenthralling America

digaman — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:25:58 -0800

Keith Olbermann's Edward R. Murrow^* moment: A Textbook Definition of Cowardice. MSNBC's host excoriates Bush, FOX News host Chris Wallace, and the media for its response to former president Clinton's "tantrum" [still being discussed here]. Note: Don't just read the transcript. Watch the video, because Olbermann's use of visuals adds greatly to the power of his presentation. No matter which side of the red/blue-state divide you're on, students of politics and media will be reviewing this clip for years to come as a little cultural watershed -- if only a consummate example of "Democrat" anger^TM.

bison — Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:03:28 -0800

Even if it didn't just plain old look neat [*large graphic*] the Clock of the Long Now is an awesome idea.

luke — Fri, 11 Feb 2000 12:49:15 -0800

827 days never seemed so long.

honkzilla — Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:45:47 -0800

The Death Clock No one knows when they're going to die -- until now! Thanks to the web, you can visit The Death Clock, put in some data about yourself and see what day, assuming you survive the apocalypse later this year, you'll bite the big one on! Fun!