i <3 virgin america

Back in September, I flew up to San Fran on Virgin America, and it was one of the best flying experiences I'd had. I thought the brand had done an amazing job of standing apart from all other airlines in every way, from their check-in kiosks (very futuristic, sleek and colorful) to their in-flight personal screens (choose your game, tv show, movie... i played Mahjong the entire flight). The thing I loved most was the safety instruction video, which was so tongue-in-cheek, making fun of the safety rules and explanations (something along the lines of, "for the .4% of you who have never put on a seatbelt before and/or don't know how, here's how to buckle). I was laughing throughout.

I got my mail yesterday, and one of the envelopes poking out of the pile said, "Important stuff about your account." I said to myself, whatever this is, it's gotta be a joke. I pull the whole thing out and what do you know, it was a Virgin America mailing (re: my Elevate account). And it all made sense. And I loved them even more.

*by Andre Jordan: http://www.andrejordan.co.uk/

All the single ladies...

So we've all witnessed the hype surrounding Beyonce's Single Ladies video; I myself have shared its glory with a number of friends, and watched it a number of times more. I can't help but laugh every time a friend impersonates, or attempts to, one of the j-setting-inspired moves... though I haven't yet attempted any myself. I've also watched a number of fan versions, from a little girl (sad) to a gay man (awesome, seriously) to three voluptuous women (messy but whole-hearted). I came across this on Videogum and liked it enough to share, though I wish there was morning dancing with the guys, and less complaining by Beyonce.

Wacked out over Wii

So... I know that the Wii is pretty awesome, (so much so that my sister is planning on saving aaaalllll her xmas money so she can buy one!) but this video is absolutely ridiculous.

50 kids happy to get a Nintendo Wii for Christmas - watch more gamer videos

I'm both in flat out awe and disgusted at the same time; my awe comes from the fact that Nintendo was able to able to develop a product that sparks this much joy (and, let's be honest, some craziness) within children. The disgust comes from the fact that this much joy (and some craziness) is sparked by a video game system. Who am I to judge, though? I mean, that's basically the product of what I do for a living.

I guess I'll try to look at the bright side focus on the joy these kids feel and will feel until they get bored of the Wii after a few months.... just kidding.