Johnny Cupcakes x Elf “Big Kid Buddy” T-Shirt

Earlier this week Johnny Cupcakes a new batch of holiday themed t-shirts, including this epic design which is unofficially based on Will Ferrell’s hit 2003 film Elf (yes The Blot totally made that up)! The “Big Kid Elf”, which The Blot likes to call the “Big Kid Buddy”, features Johnny Cupcakes’ mascot Big Kid dressed up as the film’s titular character. Amazing, right!?! I especially like that JC printed this festive Christmas design on a true green tee.

The “Big Kid Elf” t-shirt by Johnny Cupcakes is currently available for $36 in sizes S-XXXL through the Johnny Cupcakes online store. Happy Holidays!

Buddy the Elf Pop! Holidays Vinyl Figure by Funko

It’s December, which means the holiday season is upon us! For Christmas 2012, Funko has release a huge crop of Pop! Holidays vinyl figures to put everyone’s toy collections in the holiday spirit. First up is Buddy the Elf, a Pop version of Will Ferrell from the hit 2003 comedy Elf! The Blot freaking loves this film, and how can you pass up adding Will Ferrell to your Pop collection?

Buddy the Elf Elf the Movie Pop! Holidays Vinyl Figure by Funko features one point of articulation, stands 3.75” tall, and comes packaged in a full color displayable window box. Buddy the Elf is already in stores everywhere, but you can also order this funny little elf from Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each here.

The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien Premieres Tonight

Tonight Conan O’Brien takes over the hosting duties of NBC’s The Tonight Show, the third longest running television program now in its 54th season. Conan is only the show’s fifth host ever, and he has some pretty big shoes to fill considering The Tonight Show has been hosted by four true legends in the television industry: Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson and Jay Leno.

I had a buddy ask me why I didn’t mention that last Friday was Jay Leno’s final show, and I think part of the reason was because Leno’s not going anywhere. It’s not like when Carson retired and he was never heard from again. With Leno just basically moving time slots (he’ll be hosting an all new show airing five days a week at 10/9c on NBC in the fall), his leaving of The Tonight Show has lost much of its luster. It’s really too bad his departure from The Tonight Show hasn't gotten more publicity, because as host for the past 17 years he has dominated the ratings and the competition. Oh well…Leno’s out and Conan’s in.

The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien debuts tonight, Monday, June 1st, on NBC at 11:35/10:35c. Conan’s first guest will be Land of the Lost’s Will Ferrell and first musical guest will be Pearl Jam.

Pearl Jam Announced As The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien’s First Musical Guest

The Blot got pretty excited when this announcement hit the newswire yesterday! According to multiple sources, including PearlJam.com, Pearl Jam has been “scheduled to appear as the inaugural musical guest for the June 1, 2009 premiere of The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.” (link) Also of note is the fact that the songs PJ will be performing on The Tonight Show June 1st will come from their upcoming studio album!


After 14 seasons as host of Late Night, Conan will be taking over The Tonight Show from Jay Leno on Monday, June 1st on NBC at 11:35/10:35c. Will Ferrell is scheduled to be the first guest on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien that very same evening.

Land of the Lost Teaser Movie Poster

The Blot hates remakes…end of story. They typically bring nothing to the table and many times hurt the legacy of the original material. I really just don’t understand where all the creativity in Hollywood has gone. With that being said, I’m kind of excited about Will Ferrell’s upcoming remake of Sid and Marty Krofft’s classic children’s television show Land of the Lost.


Why you might ask would The Blot be excited about this remake? Because unlike so many other properties, Ferrell’s unique brand of comedy was made for the Krofft’s kooky/trippy 70’s style. Plus, I love that the movie appears to be staying true to the original Land of the Lost by giving its non-human characters that classic clunky Krofft look, latex rubber suits and all. Now if only we can get a big budget remake of H.R. Pufnstuf!

Land of the Lost stars Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, Danny R. McBride and Jorma Taccone, and is Directed by Brad Silberling. It will debut in theaters on June 5, 2009.

Semi-Pro - Putting The Funk Into The Dunk

If the two Super Bowl XLII ads for the new Will Ferrell comedy Semi-Pro got you as excited for the movie’s February 29th release as it did The Blot, then you have to check out the movie’s retro basketball card themed promo movie posters. The movie looks very funny and these posters show the movie’s cast, Ferrell, Woody Harrelson and Outkast’s Andre Benjamin, in their 70’s ABA-era best. I’ve also included Semi-Pro’s trailer below.