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09/24/2007
Hot Wet Vomit Action on Live Swedish TV
On Swedish TV, the show must go on, even if you're blowing chunks. Late night television presenter Eva Nazemson was hosting a phone-in game show on Sweden's TV4 Plus when a bad patch of menstrual cramps got her hurling.
Ever the professional, Nazemson stepped off camera ever-so-briefly and then returned, not only explaining herself but finishing the call she had taken before the nausea hit. Unfortunately, the guy's answer was wrong, but at least he got to be part of Swedish television history.
This article gives Nazemson's plucky perspective on the whole affair. Something to keep in mind -- while the longest extended version of the video we found runs only about a minute and a half, the lovely-even-after-vomit Eva stayed on the air for two hours after the initial spewage.
If this had been American TV, they'd have cut to commercial and had Kelly Ripa halfway home in a limo by the time Mrs. Butterworth's syrup hit the plate. Those Swedes have a hell of a work ethic.
08/08/2007
Amber Bashes Jews, and Other Highlights from "Big Brother"
This summer brings us the -- egads -- eighth US season of reality hit Big Brother. And now there's more BB than ever, because in addition to three shows a week, and 24/7 live feeds online, there's now uncensored late-night footage airing every night on Showtime Too. Lucky us, because this season's Habitrail boasts a bumper crop of hamsters, sure to amuse and/or repulse just about anyone.
Normally, Amber spends most of her crying. And crying. And crying. But in our featured clip, she takes a break from the waterworks and offers up her enlightened views on the Chosen People -- at least until pal Jameka mentions maybe that's not the smartest thing to do on camera. Jameka's had some noteworthy moments herself, particularly when she expressed her belief in the degree to which the Lord involves himself in BB. (It's about a minute in.) Turns out He already has the winner all preordained, and Jameka's just along for the ride. (Some viewers sent Jameka a response to this argument.)
It's a classy bunch, especially with Dick and his many attacks on his robot nemesis, Jen. (Though Jen can come unhinged, too. You just have to take a bad picture of her.) There's also "America's Player" Eric, to whom you definitely do not want to tell a secret -- at least not one you want kept. There are others, too -- poor underfed Danielle, squeaky-voiced Prairie Dawn wannabe Jessica, big dumb Zach, gay-hater Kail and her gay friend Dustin. But frankly, there are only so many of these clips I can bear to watch.
And in a very short while, one of these people will be $500,000 richer. Ah, America. Ain't it grand.
