To use the sequence of letters coined in Instant Messagaing...LOL! While it's a very funny piece, it has the in-your-face (no pun intended) attitude towards people/critics who love to create controversy around cartoons.
"Good designers (and writers and artists) make trouble." - Tibor Kalman, M&Co.
As do good radio producers!
One of the reasons this is so successful is not only because it is funny and naughty, but because it is a social commentary about an issue that is now very, very visible in the media.
This is so good precisely because it is opinionated and timely.
Jonathan should take these three pieces (Terminally Blonde & The Sopranos in the West Wing) to "On the Media" - I can think of no better place to use popular media to do social commentary. Although they will probably not take "Buster and SpongeBob," it would be a great series for them to do on a regular basis - I hope Jonathan is working on a snappy title for the series and has another in the works.
Really, I don't know why OTM hasn't snatched these up already!
Also seriously consider taking to XM or Sirius. Because it’s a subscription service (like cable TV), they can often air what broadcasters cannot.
OK, so it's not suitable for air by any "reputable" public broadcaster interested in avoiding fines or protests from the more gray haired demographic. But it's funny. On the other hand, Howard Stern made a career out of making "bold" little ditties like this one. OK, so Howard Stern is a bad example when it comes to avoiding fines. But it's FUNNY. More than that, it's poignant and timely and pokes fun at the absurd situation we broadcasting grown ups seem to find ourselves in at the moment. Hey college stations! Are you out there? Maybe you morning drive time K-rocks would take a shot at this. Either way, it should be aired or, at the very least, added to a flash video animation and e-mailed all over the world. That'll teach 'em for messing with public broadcasting.
This is definitely not for children. Producer Jonathan Mitchell has created a funny and kinda sick incredibly slick piece out of the Sponge Bob shows. It's the kind of the thing you'd see on the Daily Show and I wish there were an outlet on public radio for it. Made me laugh in a disturbing "am I going insane?" kind of way. Maybe college stations would be daring enough to play this piece. Great sound and well put together. Stations if you can't air this one, check out other pieces by Mr. Mitchell. He's one of our best....
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Emon Hassan
Posted on July 16, 2005 at 04:22 PM | Permalink
Review of Buster & SpongeBob in Love
To use the sequence of letters coined in Instant Messagaing...LOL! While it's a very funny piece, it has the in-your-face (no pun intended) attitude towards people/critics who love to create controversy around cartoons.
Lu Olkowski
Posted on June 28, 2005 at 06:29 AM | Permalink
Review of Buster & SpongeBob in Love
"Good designers (and writers and artists) make trouble." - Tibor Kalman, M&Co.
As do good radio producers!
One of the reasons this is so successful is not only because it is funny and naughty, but because it is a social commentary about an issue that is now very, very visible in the media.
This is so good precisely because it is opinionated and timely.
Jonathan should take these three pieces (Terminally Blonde & The Sopranos in the West Wing) to "On the Media" - I can think of no better place to use popular media to do social commentary. Although they will probably not take "Buster and SpongeBob," it would be a great series for them to do on a regular basis - I hope Jonathan is working on a snappy title for the series and has another in the works.
Really, I don't know why OTM hasn't snatched these up already!
Also seriously consider taking to XM or Sirius. Because it’s a subscription service (like cable TV), they can often air what broadcasters cannot.
Jonathan Groubert
Posted on February 23, 2005 at 09:48 AM | Permalink
Buster & Sponge Bob Do the Nasty
OK, so it's not suitable for air by any "reputable" public broadcaster interested in avoiding fines or protests from the more gray haired demographic. But it's funny. On the other hand, Howard Stern made a career out of making "bold" little ditties like this one. OK, so Howard Stern is a bad example when it comes to avoiding fines. But it's FUNNY. More than that, it's poignant and timely and pokes fun at the absurd situation we broadcasting grown ups seem to find ourselves in at the moment. Hey college stations! Are you out there? Maybe you morning drive time K-rocks would take a shot at this. Either way, it should be aired or, at the very least, added to a flash video animation and e-mailed all over the world. That'll teach 'em for messing with public broadcasting.
Dmae Lo Roberts
Posted on February 18, 2005 at 03:06 PM | Permalink
Review of Buster & Spongebob In Love
This is definitely not for children. Producer Jonathan Mitchell has created a funny and kinda sick incredibly slick piece out of the Sponge Bob shows. It's the kind of the thing you'd see on the Daily Show and I wish there were an outlet on public radio for it. Made me laugh in a disturbing "am I going insane?" kind of way. Maybe college stations would be daring enough to play this piece. Great sound and well put together. Stations if you can't air this one, check out other pieces by Mr. Mitchell. He's one of our best....