Monday, February 28, 2011

Disney's Donald Duck WWll ... Tax Propaganda

Funded and approved by the US Department of Treasury in 1943, this Disney featurette was to encourage every good American to do his "duty" and pay his taxes, which, at this time, were at an all time high. Those who do not wish to pay or don't pay it gladly are depicted as friends of Hitler and enemies of liberty and democracy.

Contrary to what has been stated on other posts of this film, it was never "banned" by anyone. Not only was it approved by the Treasury Secretary, it received an Academy Award nomination for "Best Documentary Feature." Even President Roosevelt himself had a hand in approving Donald Duck as the main character.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Hugh Laurie: the British accent vs the American

The fantastically talented Hugh Laurie paid a house call to Ellen, and they played an exciting game of American slang versus English slang -- and the game was bloody brilliant!

Saturday, February 05, 2011

The Flintstones: On The Rocks - "A Natural Redhead?!"

This is the opening scene and credits from the Hanna-Barbera cult classic The Flintstones: On The Rocks where Fred and Wilma discuss their marital problems with a professional. This hilarious made-for-television movie premiered on Cartoon Network on November 3, 2001 and was co-directed by Chris Savino and David Smith. The film is notable for being William Hanna's last project, Joseph Barbera's last Flintstones-related project and the last Flintstones production to date. Never to broadcast again since 2001 and never released for home video The Flintstones: On The Rocks is truly a rare and very sought after film.

Friday, February 04, 2011

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Qwiki - The Information Experience -

One of the best new websites I´ve seen/used in class - http://www.qwiki.com/ - perfect to practice your English Listening. Search for Anything you want -

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Male Restroom Etiquette

All men of the world can find common ground in these simple rules of "evacuation" etiquette. This is always funny to use in a conversation class . I´ve used it many times and the discussion in class was outstanding.... hehehehehhehe....we´ve always laughed our guts out. :)


Sunday, January 23, 2011

Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-A-Long - Jail Break-In

Ricochet Rabbit (voiced by Don Messick) worked as a sheriff in a Western setting called Hoop 'n' Holler. Ricochet, true to his name, would bounce off all the walls yelling "bing-bing-bing!" His deputy Droop-A-Long Coyote (voiced by Mel Blanc) was never able to be as "jumpy" and would end up crashing through a window, or some similar accident except on one occasion when Ricochet and Drop-A-Long were running away from a bear. Unfortunately for both of them, the bear also managed to bounce off.

In addition to his speed, Ricochet was known for using trick bullets against his opponents (for example, a bullet that would stop in mid-flight and hover while striking the bad guy with an impossibly oversized mallet or drawing a target on his nose and punching the target, or exploding after inside bigger compartments of the bullet).

Ricochet Rabbit's catchphrase consisted of three quick bings; "bing, bing, BING!", followed by him referring to himself in the third person; "Ricochet Rabbit!"

Kate Nash - Nicest Thing (Animation)