I recently discovered a new pair of funny girls named Milana Vayntrub and Stevie Nelson. They run the Youtube channel called Live Prude Girls which features the 2 of them sitting on a couch interviewing a guest, usually a fellow Youtuber or someone from tv or movies. Their style can be described as awkward, aimed to make the guest feel uncomfortable as they tag team back and forth asking personal or controversial questions. The girls compliment each other wonderfully as Milana plays the cute naive girl and Stevie plays the privileged no nonsense deadpan style.
Here is an example where they interview comedic Youtuber Kassem G:
In this one, they interview Bob Odenkirk from Breaking Bad:
One last quick clip from their 2nd channel LivePrudeGirls2:
This is the 4th blog article here featuring funny girls. If you liked this one, be sure to check out the others here, here, and here.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Best Reddit Subreddits to Subscribe to
The Basics:
/r/Pics and /r/Videos are 2 huge subreddits which are pretty self explanatory. Images and videos are some of the staples on the internet and these 2 groups will help you find the new submissions that are popular and will probably end up being talked about among friends and end up on the news later that week.
/r/News - Pretty self explanatory. Good for staying informed on what is going on in the world.
/r/BestOf - A recap of some of the best contributions to Reddit each day.
Funny:
/r/Funny is another huge group that is a recommended if you enjoy a quick laugh. It mostly consists of funny pictures found on the internet.
/r/ContagiousLaughter. Laughter is contagious and this subreddit is proof of that. Check out the top submissions and you are sure to be cracking up in no time.
/r/FirstWorldProblems. A fun take on the types of problems those who are privileged and seem to have it all encounter in their daily lives.
/r/MadeMeSmile - Not so much funny, but things that are sure to brighten your day.
Interesting:
/r/MildlyInteresting. Like the title says, these post are about things spotted that are mildly interesting and more times than not, actually very interesting.
/r/DoesAnybodyElse. A place where people post about their unique quirks and find out if anyone else is the same way. A fun place to discover how different or how much the same we all are.
/r/AskReddit . Have a question or need some quick advice? AskReddit is another huge subreddit where you can ask the community anything and get answers from other users.
/r/iAmA is a place where people state who they are or what they do and then they answer questions that are submitted. These can be very interesting depending on who is hosting them. Often it is famous people or people who have interesting jobs or experiences.
/r/DataIsBeautiful Educational and interesting stats, charts, maps, and surveys.
/r/IRLEasterEggs Pictures of interesting things found creatively placed in unexpected locations.
Helpful / Educational:
/r/LifeProTips and /r/YouShouldKnow will give you advice on how to live better. They provide tips that will make things easier and improve your life in ways you never expected.
/r/TodayILearned. People learn interesting facts and things everyday. This is the place to share and read about them.
/r/NoStupidQuestions A lot like /r/AskReddit.
/r/Frugal is a great place to learn about how to stretch those dollars and make the most of your earnings. In times like these, everyone can use some tips on how to save money.
/r/WhatIsThisThing. Have you found something but you have no idea what it is or what it is for? This sub-reddit is for you!
Entertainment:
/r/Documentaries is a great place to find some of the best documentary films on the web. Sort by popularity to find the best ones and discuss them with other users in the comments section.
/r/NetflixBestOf Recommendations and discussions for the best shows and movies on Netflix.
/r/ListenToThis is a good place to find new music that is not popular yet. Do you know of a great band or artist that has not made it big yet? Share their music here.
Other:
/r/UpliftingNews/ - Positive news stories that are inspirational and make you feel good! A nice change of pace from what you usually see covered on the news.
/r/JusticePorn. Do you like when bad people get what they deserve? This one is the place where justice is served.
/r/Travel Some of the best pictures from travel destinations around the world.
/r/Technology. Stay up to date with the newest technology related news and discussion with this one.
/r/CrazyIdeas. They are not actually crazy, in fact, the ideas posted here are some of the most amazing ones you will find and will make you ask yourself, "Why didn't I think of that?"
/r/TIFU Stories people share about times when they messed up.
/r/InternetIsBeautiful/ - Random interesting websites that you probably have never seen or heard about before.
For a big list of subreddits sorted by subscribers and popularity, check out Reddit List.
Also check out our Funniest Stories on Reddit Post!
Do you know of some good subreddits that are not on this list? Share them below in the comments section.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Thoughts on Having Kids
I'm around the age where it is
acceptable to get married and have kids, but I have choose not to do
either of these things. There are a few reasons why I would not want
to have kids. One reasons is the enormous responsibility. Another
is the unpredictability of what your child will be like. And the
third reason is that life is too hard and just not good enough. I'll
explain all of these reasons in detail below.
Having a kid is a big responsibility in
terms of commitment and time, not to mention the financial aspect of
it. When you have a child, you are pretty much saying that you are
going to take care of this child and be a parent to him or her for at
least the next 18 years. That is a long time! You are responsible
to provide for them and make sure they have a good life as they grow
up. Taking care of yourself is hard enough, but throw in another
person and you are working twice as hard.
There is so much uncertainty when
having a child. You don't know if it is going to be a boy or a girl.
You don't know how he or she is going to turn out. You don't really
know how it will affect your life if it is your first child. People
assume their child will be born healthy, but many babies are born
with medical problems or disabilities. As mentioned before, life is
hard enough even when you don't have any significant problems to
overcome, but throw in a mental or physical disability and it makes
it much more difficult. You are really taking a chance and rolling
the dice when you decide to have a child. You hope for the best, but
you never know what you are going to get.
The last reason for not having kids is
the fact that life is too hard and not good enough. This is a
depressing reason but there are so many bad things and negativity in
the world that it would be unfair to bring someone into it and
subject them to these things. I realize this may be a controversial
reason and there can be a lot of discussion about it. I think the
world needs to be a better place to live and the living situation
needs to be very good before deciding to bring a child into the
world.
What about the flip side? One might
ask, "Haven't you ever seen a baby and wished you had one of
your own"? This has not happened often, but I have worked with
young children in the past and it has made me consider this question.
In moments like that, I have thought about what it would be like to
raise a child of my own, but all things considered, I still would
decide against it. I would be more willing to help someone else
raise a child by assisting with babysitting. This would provide a
similar experience without all the pressure and commitment of having
your own child.
What are your thoughts on weather or
not to have kids? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Best Youtube Channels of 2013
1. Laina the Overly Attached Girlfriend (wzr0713)
You probably recognize her from the Overlay Attached Girlfriend meme which is a screen cap of her face from one of her videos. Laina has risen from this fame and created a great new Youtube channel. She is very funny and smart, traits that come across in her videos which range from vlogs, to parodies, to fan challenges. Here is one where she goes to the red carpet at the American Music Awards to try to find Justin Beiber.
2. Vitaly Pranks (VitalyzdTv)
Vitaly is one of the bravest pranksters out there who is known for pushing the envelope and creating "R Rated" pranks. He does the kind of stuff that makes people want to beat him up before he reveals that it is all just a joke. Sometimes people are a good sport about it and other times things get out of hand. If you like edgy prank videos, be sure to check out this channel. In this one, he goes around to guys saying, "Do you even lift?" implying that they need to work out.
3. Jia Jiang - Rejection Therapy (DukieAjah)
Jia Jiang is on a quest to create 100 videos featuring the concept of Rejection Therapy. This means he goes around and asks people requests that are unusual or weird and most likely going to get rejected. Jia films each situation and records the outcome. Many times his odd requests are granted and he gets to experience something special. On this day, he goes to Costco and asks to speak on the intercom system which leads to an unexpected result.
4. Roman Atwood Pranks (RomanAtwood)
Like Vitaly, Roman Atwood and company are another great prank group to check out. These guys come up with some of the best ideas that are always funny and elicit hilarious reactions from the unsuspecting targets. In this one, they use a play on words to tell people they have a bee on them.
5. Badge of Shame - Joe Goes (BadgeofShame)
Joe from Badge of Shame goes around to conventions and different events to interview people in attendance. His questions are funny and awkward which make them very enjoyable to watch as he interacts with the general public. Here is one where he visits Japan to interview the people and learn about the culture.
6. RossCreations
Ross from the RossCreations channel is one talented dude. He does physical stunts, acrobatics, and does some of the most daring pranks you will see on Youtube. If you like Vitaly's style, you will love this channel. Here is one of his stunt/prank videos with a baseball theme.
7. Reggie Watts
One of my favorite artists and performers Reggie Watts now has his own Youtube channel and it is about time. This guy is such an interesting character with endless amounts of talent. It's great to see him with his own platform to share it. Here is the first video in a series he is doing about how music can effect people.
8. Live Prude Girls
Milana and Stevie from the Live Prude Girls are some of the funniest girls on Youtube right now. They make original sketch videos but are most famous for their awkward interview type videos where they invite guests to their house and ask them questions. Here is one where they interview fellow Youtuber Kassem G.
9. Flula
I'm still not sure what to make of Flula Borg from the Flula channel. He is a German now living in the US who makes music related videos and videos reflecting on American idioms and phrases. At first I didn't know what was real and what was fake. All I know know is that Flula is smart, talented, and very funny. He reminds me of Ali G, who is one of my all time favorites. In this one, he discusses the term "party pooper".
10. Whatever
Rounding out the top ten Youtube channels of 2013 is the Whatever channel. They do the hidden camera style pranks and social experiments like some of the other channels mentioned above. This video is actually an extended clip from one of there videos called Staring at People. Andrea finally met her match in this one.
If you liked these, check out the Best Youtube Channels of 2012
or the Best Youtube Channels of 2014.
You probably recognize her from the Overlay Attached Girlfriend meme which is a screen cap of her face from one of her videos. Laina has risen from this fame and created a great new Youtube channel. She is very funny and smart, traits that come across in her videos which range from vlogs, to parodies, to fan challenges. Here is one where she goes to the red carpet at the American Music Awards to try to find Justin Beiber.
2. Vitaly Pranks (VitalyzdTv)
Vitaly is one of the bravest pranksters out there who is known for pushing the envelope and creating "R Rated" pranks. He does the kind of stuff that makes people want to beat him up before he reveals that it is all just a joke. Sometimes people are a good sport about it and other times things get out of hand. If you like edgy prank videos, be sure to check out this channel. In this one, he goes around to guys saying, "Do you even lift?" implying that they need to work out.
3. Jia Jiang - Rejection Therapy (DukieAjah)
Jia Jiang is on a quest to create 100 videos featuring the concept of Rejection Therapy. This means he goes around and asks people requests that are unusual or weird and most likely going to get rejected. Jia films each situation and records the outcome. Many times his odd requests are granted and he gets to experience something special. On this day, he goes to Costco and asks to speak on the intercom system which leads to an unexpected result.
4. Roman Atwood Pranks (RomanAtwood)
Like Vitaly, Roman Atwood and company are another great prank group to check out. These guys come up with some of the best ideas that are always funny and elicit hilarious reactions from the unsuspecting targets. In this one, they use a play on words to tell people they have a bee on them.
5. Badge of Shame - Joe Goes (BadgeofShame)
Joe from Badge of Shame goes around to conventions and different events to interview people in attendance. His questions are funny and awkward which make them very enjoyable to watch as he interacts with the general public. Here is one where he visits Japan to interview the people and learn about the culture.
6. RossCreations
Ross from the RossCreations channel is one talented dude. He does physical stunts, acrobatics, and does some of the most daring pranks you will see on Youtube. If you like Vitaly's style, you will love this channel. Here is one of his stunt/prank videos with a baseball theme.
7. Reggie Watts
One of my favorite artists and performers Reggie Watts now has his own Youtube channel and it is about time. This guy is such an interesting character with endless amounts of talent. It's great to see him with his own platform to share it. Here is the first video in a series he is doing about how music can effect people.
8. Live Prude Girls
Milana and Stevie from the Live Prude Girls are some of the funniest girls on Youtube right now. They make original sketch videos but are most famous for their awkward interview type videos where they invite guests to their house and ask them questions. Here is one where they interview fellow Youtuber Kassem G.
9. Flula
I'm still not sure what to make of Flula Borg from the Flula channel. He is a German now living in the US who makes music related videos and videos reflecting on American idioms and phrases. At first I didn't know what was real and what was fake. All I know know is that Flula is smart, talented, and very funny. He reminds me of Ali G, who is one of my all time favorites. In this one, he discusses the term "party pooper".
10. Whatever
Rounding out the top ten Youtube channels of 2013 is the Whatever channel. They do the hidden camera style pranks and social experiments like some of the other channels mentioned above. This video is actually an extended clip from one of there videos called Staring at People. Andrea finally met her match in this one.
If you liked these, check out the Best Youtube Channels of 2012
or the Best Youtube Channels of 2014.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Sambazon Juice Review
They have many varieties but I decided to go with the strawberry banana. It's 100% juice and omega 3 6 and 9. According to the date, the shelf life is about 2 months which is not bad. As for the price, I would never pay $3.50 for a single serving of juice. I wish these fresh juice smoothies for more affordable. The cheapest ones are like $2.50.
So how did it taste? Very good! It was like a cross between a juice and a smoothie. Not heavy like a smoothie, but fuller than a juice. It had a fresh taste to it and had a banana flavor mixed with berry. There was a little bit of a grit to the texture, but that is to be expected from a blend like this.
Overall I was very pleased with the product. Unfortunately, the cost is out of my price range so the only time I would get it again would be another free promotion or a big discount.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
New Funny Girls - Angela Trimbur and Wendy McColm
With comedy traditionally being considered a male dominated genre, it's always nice to find funny, creative women excelling in this area. I recently discovered a couple of talented girls on Youtube named Anglea Trimbur and Wendy McColm. I found Angela through Kyle's channel (check him out too, he is hilarious). She performed a song as "Juli Diamond" called Club North Pole. I thought it was great so I did some research and found her channel. Here is one of her videos where she and her friends have a thing for young guys... really young guys.
After checking out some of Angela's videos, I found Wendy McColm. She also has a channel and has written, directed, and acted in many videos. She makes odd videos with a quirky sense of humor that will either leave you laughing or asking yourself, "What did I just watch?" Here is one where she pays tribute to the Back To The Future series.
Here is one more channel to check out that features both of these ladies as well as a few more funny women, it's called These Girls. It again has an off beat sense of humor that your will either love or hate. In this video, they are at a party and they see a guy they like named Dave.
If you liked these videos be sure to check out their channels for a lot more entertaining videos.
After checking out some of Angela's videos, I found Wendy McColm. She also has a channel and has written, directed, and acted in many videos. She makes odd videos with a quirky sense of humor that will either leave you laughing or asking yourself, "What did I just watch?" Here is one where she pays tribute to the Back To The Future series.
Here is one more channel to check out that features both of these ladies as well as a few more funny women, it's called These Girls. It again has an off beat sense of humor that your will either love or hate. In this video, they are at a party and they see a guy they like named Dave.
If you liked these videos be sure to check out their channels for a lot more entertaining videos.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
10 Best Songs of 2012
It is time to recap the best songs of 2012. For this list, there are only a few rules including: No super popular songs that everyone has heard, no artist repeats, and although most of the songs are from this year, some may have been released in a previous year. Here are Connected Isolation's top 10 songs of 2012:
1. Ricki Lee - Raining Diamonds
The number 1 song this year is Raining Diamonds by Australian singer songwriter Ricki Lee. It boggles my mind as to why this song did not get extremely popular. It has all the ingredients of a perfect pop song. Also check out the live version she did of this song on X-Factor.
2. Reggie Watts - Fuck Shit Stack
Reggie Watts may be one of the most talented and innovative acts in the music scene today. He makes songs on the fly using his voice, looping machines, and synthesizers. His live performances are hilarious and will leave you in awe. Here is one of his more popular songs called Fuck Shit Stack.
3. G-Eazy - Lost in Translation
G-Eazy has a knack for picking some of the best samples to use in his songs and this one is no exception as he samples the song PonPonPon by Japanese pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The chorus is fun and catchy and the beat and lyrics are excellent as what we have come to expect from G-Eazy. If you like this, check out his recent mixtapes available for free download.
4. Die Antwoord - Baby's On Fire
They may be number 4 on this list, but Die Antwoord is the artist of the year. No other act is as interesting, different, and genre redefining as these guys. Every song and video they put out will captivate your interest whether you like it or not. To learn more about them and hear more of their songs, check out the profile feature here.
5. Flight of the Conchords - Feel Inside
It's been a while since FOTC have put out some new music, but this year they released a special song for charity called Feel Inside. They actually got the lyrics by interviewing a bunch of kids to help get suggestions for the song. Then with collaboration of a bunch of artists, the final product was created and it turned out remarkably well. It's funny, heartwarming, and powerful all rolled into one. Here is the extended version to show how they came up with the song (song starts at 5:05).
6. Icona Pop - I Love It
Here is a catchy synth pop song by the Swedish lady duo of Icona Pop. This one will be stuck in your head before one listen. The lyrics are fun to sing along with and the music is great for dance parties.
7. Gregory and the Hawk - Blind and Unwise
Slowing down a bit for this next one from GATH. Meridith aka Gregory and the Hawk has one of the most beautiful voices around and she shows it here in the song Blind and Unwise from her latest album.
8. The Naked and Famous - Young Blood (White Sea Remix)
This New Zealand band has gained some attention with their hit song Young Blood. This remix starts off with some angelic singing and slowly builds into a grungy yet delicate electo pop song. White Sea, who is a female, which is rare in the business of remixing and music production, does a fantastic job with the vocal editing and arrangement.
9. Adrian Lux - Fire (R3hab Remix)
If there is an epic dance song on the list, this is it. This remix of Adrian Lux's Fire has some of the most intense sounds I have heard. The chorus synths just crash with force you can feel. Coupled with some nice vocals make this a great song for the clubs or anywhere for that matter.
10. Twin Atlantic - Make a Beast of Myself
Wrapping up the 10 best songs of the year is Twin Atlantic with the song Make a Beast of Myself. With electronic pop dominating the list, this rock song brings some needed diversity. This Scottish band has hit with this passionate song. The video is great too as it tells a story in slow motion.
Did you find a new song you like here? What was your favorite song of 2012? Leave it in the comments below.
To see last year's list of the 10 best songs of 2011 go here.
Also check out the 10 Best Songs of 2013.
1. Ricki Lee - Raining Diamonds
The number 1 song this year is Raining Diamonds by Australian singer songwriter Ricki Lee. It boggles my mind as to why this song did not get extremely popular. It has all the ingredients of a perfect pop song. Also check out the live version she did of this song on X-Factor.
2. Reggie Watts - Fuck Shit Stack
Reggie Watts may be one of the most talented and innovative acts in the music scene today. He makes songs on the fly using his voice, looping machines, and synthesizers. His live performances are hilarious and will leave you in awe. Here is one of his more popular songs called Fuck Shit Stack.
3. G-Eazy - Lost in Translation
G-Eazy has a knack for picking some of the best samples to use in his songs and this one is no exception as he samples the song PonPonPon by Japanese pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The chorus is fun and catchy and the beat and lyrics are excellent as what we have come to expect from G-Eazy. If you like this, check out his recent mixtapes available for free download.
4. Die Antwoord - Baby's On Fire
They may be number 4 on this list, but Die Antwoord is the artist of the year. No other act is as interesting, different, and genre redefining as these guys. Every song and video they put out will captivate your interest whether you like it or not. To learn more about them and hear more of their songs, check out the profile feature here.
5. Flight of the Conchords - Feel Inside
It's been a while since FOTC have put out some new music, but this year they released a special song for charity called Feel Inside. They actually got the lyrics by interviewing a bunch of kids to help get suggestions for the song. Then with collaboration of a bunch of artists, the final product was created and it turned out remarkably well. It's funny, heartwarming, and powerful all rolled into one. Here is the extended version to show how they came up with the song (song starts at 5:05).
6. Icona Pop - I Love It
Here is a catchy synth pop song by the Swedish lady duo of Icona Pop. This one will be stuck in your head before one listen. The lyrics are fun to sing along with and the music is great for dance parties.
7. Gregory and the Hawk - Blind and Unwise
Slowing down a bit for this next one from GATH. Meridith aka Gregory and the Hawk has one of the most beautiful voices around and she shows it here in the song Blind and Unwise from her latest album.
8. The Naked and Famous - Young Blood (White Sea Remix)
This New Zealand band has gained some attention with their hit song Young Blood. This remix starts off with some angelic singing and slowly builds into a grungy yet delicate electo pop song. White Sea, who is a female, which is rare in the business of remixing and music production, does a fantastic job with the vocal editing and arrangement.
9. Adrian Lux - Fire (R3hab Remix)
If there is an epic dance song on the list, this is it. This remix of Adrian Lux's Fire has some of the most intense sounds I have heard. The chorus synths just crash with force you can feel. Coupled with some nice vocals make this a great song for the clubs or anywhere for that matter.
10. Twin Atlantic - Make a Beast of Myself
Wrapping up the 10 best songs of the year is Twin Atlantic with the song Make a Beast of Myself. With electronic pop dominating the list, this rock song brings some needed diversity. This Scottish band has hit with this passionate song. The video is great too as it tells a story in slow motion.
Did you find a new song you like here? What was your favorite song of 2012? Leave it in the comments below.
To see last year's list of the 10 best songs of 2011 go here.
Also check out the 10 Best Songs of 2013.
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