We really have to hand it to Don Porter and the rest of the crew at the Standard-Examiner. With the newspaper's recent foray into online multimedia, these guys and gals are proving themselves to be imaginative, resourceful and downright entertaining. In an era when most of the print media remain, shall we say, stodgy, and seemingly unable (or unwilling) to adapt to the realities of a web-based media marketplace, the folks at the Std-Ex have demonstrated an encouraging propensity to experiment and innovate, and in the process have managed to produce some online material which is quite worthy of note.
For example, in April, we highlighted a hard-hitting Don Porter video editorial, for which we offered our rave review. More recently Mr. Porter gave us a heads-up on a series of online Boss Godfrey audio interview snippets, which served as the foundation for another WCF article and provocative reader discussion.
This morning we'll highlight still another notable Std-Ex online offering, a highly-humorous music video parody on a topic that's near and dear to our Weber County Forum hearts, featuring, as an added bonus, the multi-talented Don Porter on vocals.
Before we provide the link however, this morning's Don Porter commentary provides the setup.
And without further ado... the video: Stand by Your Tram:
11 comments:
Well, I was predisposed not to like it, but on Rudi's recommendation I watched it.
I thought it was great.
Mono:
I liked it too. Still chuckling. I especially liked the lightning bolt. And the police sirens near the start were a nice touch too.
With a new one every six weeks or so, this could turn into Ogden's own on-line year long "Saturday's Voyeur" --- the SL Acting Company's annual spoof of Utah politics. Hoot and a half.
You know what else is a hoot and a half, Good Old (?) Curmudgeon:
That arrogant, gondola freak, piece-'o-shit asshat you're supporting for the Leg District 10 seat is spouting off in public about his family being supportive of the biggest swindler in Utah history.
A paper with a sense of humor. What a concept, I love it. I still enjoy my daily hardcopy STD.EX. but will look for the parodys on-line. Even with the ads first, nothings free.
Thought the gunfire was a very nice touch.
Brilliant! I knew Mark Saal was a genius, but I had no idea Don Porter could sing!
Since Scott Schwebke published the Republician financial reports can we link the Democratic financials and who is contributing to the campaigns. I would like to see how much influence the mayor will have with his in-law if elected and if he has contributed in his name, thru a PAC, foundation, thru his wife.
Dan:
Now, if Porter goes on tour, what would he call his group? Can't be "The Inkblots," however appropriate that might be for a newspaper man.
"Don Porter and the Mullet Wrappers" maybe?
Some thoughts:
1. I've never liked Mark Saal - never thought he was funny at all. But this was funny.
2. It's always great to see people do something different, to try something new. Hats off to all involved.
3. I agree with Rudi, Porter's video on Leshemtown was also worthwhile.
4. I haven't seen a picture of Don Porter or Mark Saal for a long time, it appears. Gosh, when did we all get old?
6. I disagreed with the part showing skyscrapers and suggesting that was a universally-held view of progress. Stop drinking the contractor's Kool Aid.
5. What a unique place this is. To have the paper do something like this, and to have everyone get the joke. Like no other place in the whole world.
Nice job guys. You too Rudi, as always.
Danny,
Never liked Mark Saal??? What do you do for entertainment on Sundays???
Dan,
It is interesting. My father laughs at things in which I see no humor. On the other hand I laugh at things as my wife leaves the room in disgust. No offense to Saal. He's just not my thing.
Tec, go back to yesterday's thread and give me your thoughts if you feel inclined.
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