Not a huuuge fan of Old Spice, but I just really like this ad. Just sayin’!

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Number one feeling right now: Demetri Martin is hilarious. But the dog Bruce on the show is even funnier. Watch this now if you want to laugh. Seriously. I’m just cracking up. It’s ridiculous. Best way possible of course.

On to other interesting things. LIKE THE MF’N SUPERBOWL. There are a million places holding things on campus–and they’re likely all in your events feed on Facebook therefore I am not going to say where they are. I will be watching it on my futon in my room and making everyone in my dorm wish they had earplugs/wonder if I’m injured. Equally loud people will be present, some will have accents, and one will not understand football. But that’s ok. Because the Saints are going to win. WHO DAT.

Speaking of football this kid (David Sills), who is THIRTEEN years old, is already signed to USC to play football (QB) in 2015. HE’S THAT GOOD. IS THAT EVEN ALLOWED? I DON’T UNDERSTAND. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND?

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In the wake of the tragedy in Haiti, Roses for Haiti is using the opportunity to make Valentine’s Day (which could be totes depressing), a means of helping out.

You can order roses here where they will be delivered with a personalized note anonymously to your chosen recipient(s) on Valentine’s Day. All proceeds will go to relief efforts in Haiti.

This project is sponsored by: The Seneca, Harvard Project for Sustainable Development, Harvard College Global Health & AIDS Coalition, The Pleiades Society, South Asian Mens Collective, and Kappa Kappa Gamma.

HAPA Candygrams & Lollipops:

HAPA, the Half Asian People’s Association, is also jumping on the Valentine’s Day gift bandwagon with candygrams and lollipops. The project’s website writes:

“Each candygram is $2 and includes one lollipop decorated with ribbon and a message. Additional lollipops may be added to make a lollipop bouquet for $1 each. Candygrams will be delivered between Saturday February 13th and Sunday February 14th. Online orders require that we coordinate a payment pickup place and time.”

You can order a candygram or lollipop (or both, OR MULTIPLE) either with your name attached or anonymously here.

i think, in all seriousness, people shouldn’t take themselves so seriously. this is the best time that we will have in our lives. really, the best. we’ll grow up, we’ll get jobs (hopefully, economy permitting), we’ll try to find ways to be happy, we’ll try to find people that make us happy–but right now the world is just sitting there, waiting for us to pick at it like one of those really awesome clementine oranges that are so fun to unwrap. so this is just my form of a PSA. if you’re stressed, freaked out about the future, tired of rejection, intimidated by comps–remember it’s life. we live it once. we don’t always get what we want, but if we dwell on that then there will just be more harvard fml’s to read. and yes, those are entertaining, but try not to stress yourselves out too much. go out this weekend, meet new people, do something you’ve always wanted to–we have so little time.

also, i’m still waiting for a skins party. so…someone work on that.

The Harvard Voice can collectively agree that Universal Studio’s upcoming film Wolfman is bound to be one of 2010’s biggest thriller blockbusters. Directed by Joe Johnston, and led by a stunning cast including the always charming Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving, Benicio Del Toro, and Anthony Hopkins, the film takes the viewer on a jarring quest.

Lawrence Talbot (DEL TORO), is forced to return to his family home following the disappearance of his brother where he is reunited with his estranged father (HOPKINS). Instead of merely discovering the whereabouts of his brother, Talbot becomes aware of a serious affliction that has been facing his old village–namely, that a blood-thirsty beast has been targeting the citizenry and turning the bitten into werewolves upon a full moon. A Scottish Yard inspector has even come to the village to investigate (WEAVING). In order to end the terror and save the woman Talbot has fallen for (BLUNT), he decides he must be the one to kill the beast–but he ends up being bitten himself–revealing a side of his mind and nature he did not believe to exist. Ultimately, this film is a strong action flick that is bolstered by an extremely strong and well reputed cast. It is not one to disappoint: great costumes, pulse-racing action and music, and well-written dialogue.

The premise of the story is one we are not unfamiliar with. Recent films like District 9 depicted similar metamorphoses from the human to the non-human. Some may find the storyline to be a tired one, but the ability of the film to be both a period piece and a thriller allows it to evade the science-fiction-esque quality given to many of 2009’s films that appealed to this notion of Otherness. There is something much more haunting about an irrepressible change in self–and that is what makes this film so appealing to all audiences since it is so bundled up in the collective human fear of irreparable change in body, self, and control.

Given the number of people who spend their full moon nights at Lamont, it is only appropriate that you should be the first to go see this movie–since it’s basically about you. You know you can’t deny it. We see you running around the yard with your fur and your claws. Stop eating so much ramen werewolves. Just stop it.

In honor of the film’s upcoming release, The Voice has joined up with Wolfman and is doing a giveaway of some sweet wolf items. So hot right now. Send your best werewolf pictures of your nights at Lamont to voice.lamonsterwolfman@gmail.com and maybe you can get a poster that looks like you will at 4 a.m. tonight working on your PSET. Make sure to caption your photograph or we won’t think you’re funny.

THE WOLFMAN opens nationwide February 12th

Summer music in the midst of a New England winter

Best get ready for a whole month of good music.  Don’t miss out on the shows within walking distance at Club Passim, Sanders Theatre, The Middle East, and T.T. the Bear’s.  If you’re a festival fan, you’re going to enjoy this month with lots of summer fesitval jam band regulars making stops in Boston.  Whatever you listen to, check out some music this month to warm yourself up.

2/3: Galactic, Paradise Rock Club

Galactic embodies the melting pot culture of their hometown New Orleans.  The band can’t easily be categorized as funk, jazz, jam rock, or hip hop.  Rather, the band incorporates influences from those genres and others and creates a musical style so full of energy, you won’t be able to stop dancing.

2/5: AA Bondy, T.T. the Bear’s Place

One of this blogger’s very favorites, Bondy was formerly the frontman of grunge band, Verbena.  Since their breakup, Bondy has shown his remarkable skill as an incredible folk singer-songwriter.  If you’re into dark, beautiful folk, look no further. Read the rest of this entry »

12 p.m. today in the Kirkland Senior Common Room, Dana Torres will be speaking and answering questions through the Conversations with Kirkland series. She has won twelve Olympic medals in her career, four of which are Gold. She is especially known for her popularity via a comeback at the age of 41 in the last Summer Olympics. Not only was she a new mother, but it had been eight years she since had competed in the Olympic Games.She’s also been a successful television commentator, sports correspondent, and author–with her memoir “Age is Just a Number: Achieve Your Dreams At Any Stage In Your Life.” So go to Kirkland at NOON to see this amazing athlete, woman, and inspiration speak!!

Mark your calendars for Friday, February 5th (don’t worry it’s after JT passes through the ‘bridge), at 8 p.m. at the Adams Pool Theater. The Harvard Diggers Society has put together a panel of students, much like the upcoming Harvard Things Big panel led by current professors. This event, appropriately named the Harvard Student Lecture Series requires no sign-up, ticket, or registration–you just have to show up and be the curious people that we know you are. Five students will be speaking and according to the publicity sent out via the Diggers it will be on subjects “like planes, democratic theory, television, and the origin of modern Hebrew.” For more information you can contact: harvarddiggers@gmail.com