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Today is Memorial Day here in the United States. In theory, we're supposed to take the day off and remember our veterans...or is that Veteran's Day? Anyway, I had to go to work so I'm going to need some cheering up. Check out these sites for a good laugh:

Fenslerfilm - I don't know what's going on here, but this site has some hilarious mock PSAs based on the old G.I. Joe cartoon. In case you've forgotten (or never saw the show), every episode ended with a message to the kids at home. Helpful hints, like what to do if a fire breaks out, or what to do if your friend falls on thin ice. They always finished with the line: "Now you know, and knowing is half the battle." Fenslerfilm has dubbed and edited them for comedic purposes. They are pretty short so download them all. Trust me.

Japander (Japan + pander) - You've probably heard that lots of celebrities go to Japan to make commercials. It was basis for a decent movie last year. Many of these actors/singers/models don't do commercials in the United States for whatever reason, but Japan is another story. Obviously, these ads are only designated to be seen in Japan, but this site lets us get in on the fun. And I mean fun, because some of these ads are positively bizarre and therefore hysterical. I'm sure you'll find a favorite; mine are Nicolas Cage's pachinko ads and anything featuring the governor of California.

Labels: comedic insanity, Japan