Monthly Archives: September 2014

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Mike Elgan has pimped out his family for SquareSpace

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In a stunning breach of journalism ethics, Mike Elgum has effectively pimped out his family as fodder for SquareSpace ads on the TWiT network. It started on Sunday, when the orange-tinted host filled in for Leo Laporte. During the live ad read for SquareSpace, Elgum brought up his son Kevin’s wedding website. In the live read, Elgum exposed his own home address. (We will not be posting that here.) But what we will share is his son’s hot-as-hell future wife. As a direct result of Mike Elgum’s desire to sell out his own family’s privacy for a nickel, we present the beautiful Nadia, now fair game for publicity. So here she is, #TotalDrama: Feast your eyes on the luscious breasts of Kevin’s fiancé. And a big “Thank You!” goes out to Mike Elgum for putting his family out there by talking about them live on air during a paid ad segment. Nice going, buddy!

Elgum's future daughter-in-law as seen on his son's SquareSpace-powered blog.
Elgum’s future daughter-in-law as seen on his son’s SquareSpace-powered blog.
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How Low Can TWiT Ratings Go?

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As we have seen from other studies YouTube views offers a great insight into the ratings that the TWiT PR department lies to us about. This image shows a sample of the last few episodes of the weekly show TWiT:

JCD = views, Elgum = what else is on
JCD = views, Elgum = what else is on

It looks like when JCD joins the panel there is a 25-percent increase in views. When Padre or Elgum host, the viewers tune out. I know what you’re thinking, it was probably the same when Tom and the lovely and talented Sarah Lane were substitute hosts. Not exactly, see the #truth below.

Tom get over 4,000 views and obviously Sarah topped 5,000
Tom got over 4,000 views and obviously Sarah topped 5,000

So we at #Drama want to know what you think. How many views will this week’s TWiT get with Mike Elgum hosting? It was a big week with Applle news. Remember, Leo could not be happier with the new TWiT. Click the link below and make your voice count.

http://strawpoll.me/2574212

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Petaluma Market refuses to install Apple Pay machines

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Lisa Kentzell is reportedly distraught that the Petaluma Market is refusing to install Apple Pay machines at checkout. “How am I supposed to get my pervy boyfriend his soup if I can’t use my shiny gold iPhone to pay for it?” said the visibly disturbed homewrecker.

Lisa Kentzell is demanding that Leo's soup be paid only with Apple Pay.
Lisa Kentzell is demanding that Leo’s soup be purchased only with Apple Pay.

Interns have been dispatched to scour a 50-mile radius from 140 Keller St., to see where they can most efficiently supply the TWiT founder with his precious liquid lunches. #TotalDrama will stay on top of this story for further developments.

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Leo Welcomes Pirillo Baby to World With Insult

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The baby was just a few hours old but not to soon to get insulted by the magnanimous Laporte. Was it an enemies offspring? No it was the beautiful innocent daughter of good friend Chris Pirillo.

A hug from a "friend"
A hug from a “friend”

Pirillo is not as close to the #soupguzzler as Kevin Spacey, but would it hurt to say a friendly “congratz” to the curly haired first-time dad. What’s that? You don’t believes this article, no one could be that heartless. Feast your eyes on the video below:

Was Leo caught off guard in a bad moment, did he immediately correct this blunder ? He didn’t stop trolling in the chatroom:

[14:35] <~Leo> I didn't even know she was pregnant!
[14:36] <~Leo> Who was the father?
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TotalDrama is a Global Site

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When #TotalDrama.org was christened we really hoped it would grow to be a global website. Too much of the internet is U.S. centric like Tom Merritt’s shows. We wanted to be global in the vain of eLgum. If there is a flood in Thailand, #TotalDrama is going to report from Thailand.

Here now is a little progress report on the reach of #truth, A.K.A. our website, courtesy of Google-analytics. The growth in just a few short months is off-the-hook. The #drama movement is shaking our planet like the floor of the SHiThouse when Padre walks through.

Welcome Mother Russia *no Google glass or G+ was used in obtaining this data
Welcome Mother Russia! *no Google glass or G+ was used in obtaining this data

And it looks like most of the cowboys in the USA are on board except for three of the stupidest states that no one ever heard of, looking at you Indiana or Montana, or whatever is out there. Dearest Alaska; snow is no excuse to hide from the #truth.

Better late than never Louisiana
Better late than never Louisiana!
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Be careful of the iPhone 6 Plus

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Just a quick tip for those #TotalDrama fans who may be pre-ordering the biggest-size iPhone 6 Plus tonight (Midnight PST or 3 a.m. EST):

It's just too much of a risk getting the bigger iPhone 6 Plus. This fat head was never meant to be seen so large.
It’s just too much of a risk getting the bigger iPhone 6 Plus. This fat head was never meant to be seen so large.

The bigger screen will show Leo’s fat face so insanely huge, that you may suffer seizures, migraines, heart palpitations and runny stool. A safer approach would be to just pre-order the 4.7-inch “normal” iPhone 6. That way you can still have the latest Apple technology, but not risk seeing any of the TWiT content or blubbery hosts at too large a size.

Just imagine how gigantic Father Padre the Blobby Priest’s chubby cheeks would look if viewed from the larger screen. Unless you’re willing to shell out extra dough for the special Jony Ive Apple Leather Puke Bucket as an additional accessory, it’s best to stick with the more diminutive iPhone.

Good luck, and happy pre-ordering!

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Gum Sinks Lower

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The ratings continue to slide with TNT looking to fall out of the top 100 for the  first time in three and a half years. Expect some major begging during the outros this week fans!

How low can you go? We will find out.
How low can you go? We will find out.

When asked for comment, the #soupguzzler had this to say:

“We could not be happier with the job Lgum has done. He has really raised the tenor of journalism here. TNT is a deep dive into the day’s news and not that fast-paced nonsense like the old TNT. Gum has become a real professional broadcaster and I am really very, very happy.”

The interviewer then realized that soup was actually asleep and repeating these words in his nightmare.
When asked for comment the Gum said the following:

“It’s astonishing how awesome TNT is. It is really, really super good. In a sec I’ll tell you why, but first I wanna give Chickenhead a waddup. You can reach me for more comments at my favorite technology company, Starbucks, where I will drink coffee from a cup with a sensor in it. Hey, waittaminute, you’re a troll and I am out of here.”

Gum ran away fast as heck but we caught up with the CEHo who was forthright as always:

“Ratings are way up [sic] and we expect to cut some costs anyways. Look for a few editors and hosts to be on the street this holiday season. [wink] Gotta get back to spreadsheets, the board in my office with shows on it and  meetings with interns. You know I have to be out of the office today by 4:45, CEO work is hard.”

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When the mods come out to play

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There is no better way to see the true nature of the merry band of men (??) known as TWiTModSquad than late at night.

Only then do they let their flags fly, let it all out.  Troll or comic,  sarcastic prick or helpful observer.  All there to see.

Head nazi, oops mod, Dan mostly just helps out.

Here he helps our friend Lazy do the . thing

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Above you can can see Dan is ever vigilant to Lazy’s every word.

Mostly Dan thinks it’s his room, to shoo, to quiet and to hold forth on all things Dan.

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Don’t pick a nick starting wit ‘Web’. Bad juju.

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And he’s technically very savvy. Here we find the only difference between major Windows releases is the Start Menu!

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Thanks Dan!

There are even altercations between some of our favourites.

Here we have marmot the good vs ScooterX  the (bad? good? anally retentive?) Pick one.

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It is like a barrel of monkeys, ones who rarely get out and need some happy IRC chatters to correct.

Remember, late at night or early in the morning.  When the only thing on live.twit.tv are stale re-runs or Padre’s Corner. That’s the time to come on in and enjoy the fun.

Ask questions in #helpdesk. Remember to spell them right.

Tell the mods what you think of them.  Short words please, no swearing or animal sacrifices needed.

Have a good time all!