Cribs, Trump, Pepsi Man

August 8, 2023 Lehan Edirisinghe

50 Cent and MTV Cribs kicked off a nostalgia spiral. A Trump Letterman clip and PlayStation memories landed as early-hero worship and late-night awe

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Remembering Number Six, the E-7A Wedgetail

5:45 a.m.

Oops

Forgot Number 6!

--The E-7A Wedgetail--

Multiple* Banditos!

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Crash Bandicoot 3’s “Under Pressure” Level

8:15 p.m. (c)

Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped - Level 2: Under Pressure (Crystal/Gem Get)

https://youtu.be/LK_tGOh3jcI

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Good Charlotte, School Performances and Supporting Talent

8:45 p.m.

I liked Good Charlotte. When growing up. I remember in my high school, Colombo International School. Manuk Wijeratne, was talented, he sang Green Day, on stage, he's pretty good. I celebrate and support talent or enthusiasts. I think Neshantha Jayamaha, or someone, he sang Good Charlotte's I just wanna live or something. No, he sang Boys and Girls, which is a good song. I also like River.

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Good Charlotte, Neshantha and an Old Show Memory

9:00 p.m.

I think Neshantha was Jehan De Alwis' friend or something

I liked Girls and Boys, the Good Charlotte song

I think when I was very small, I liked the show "Will He Score?"

It had an animation like this I think, I can't remember, don't care

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Mariah Carey Saying “Touch My Body”

9:00 p.m. (b)

Mariah Carey :

Touch my body

The image is a frame from a YouTube video titled "The History and Fakery of MTV CRIBS | Looking Back," featured on the channel Media Pastimes. The scene captures a casual interaction between two individuals at a doorway. The man on the left, identified as 50 Cent, is standing at the threshold, holding the door open and smiling. He is wearing a black jersey with the number "5" prominently displayed, and his cap is tilted to the side, adding a relaxed vibe to his appearance.
The individual on the right, whose back is facing the camera, is engaged in conversation with 50 Cent. He is wearing a dark sweater adorned with a graphic print, a large chain, and a hat. The setting is indoors, with the doorway leading into what seems to be a spacious and well-lit interior, possibly a luxurious home—a fitting backdrop for a show like "MTV CRIBS," known for showcasing celebrity homes. The lighting is warm, enhancing the welcoming atmosphere of the scene. The video frame is part of a retrospective analysis of the show, exploring its history and elements of "fakery" associated with it.
- Title: "The History and Fakery of MTV CRIBS | Looking Back"
- Channel / profile: "Media Pastimes"
- Site / app: "YouTube"

Quoting 50 Cent’s “Candy Shop”

9:00 p.m. (c)

50 Cent :

I'ma take you to da candy shop

The image is a video frame from a YouTube video titled "Donald Trump on Letterman, 1986-87." It captures a moment from a television interview on the "Letterman" show. The setting is an indoor television studio, featuring a holiday theme with decorations like a Christmas tree and garlands visible in the background.
Donald Trump is seated to the left, wearing a dark suit and tie, engaged in conversation with the host, who is David Letterman. Letterman is on the right side of the frame, dressed in a light gray suit with a striped tie, gesturing with his hand as he speaks to Trump. Both are seated around a small round table, typical of a late-night talk show setup, with a microphone visible on the table.
The lighting is warm and typical of a studio, focused on the interaction between the two men. The mood seems conversational and light, evident from their engaged postures and expressions. There are subtitles at the bottom of the frame, capturing the dialogue: "would a billion you're worth a billion dollars perhaps perhaps perhaps."
- Title: "Donald Trump on Letterman, 1986-87"
- Site / app: "YouTube"
- Captions / subtitles: "would a billion you're worth a billion dollars perhaps perhaps perhaps"

Growing Up Admiring Trump on The Apprentice

9:15 p.m.

I liked Trump growing up. He was a personal hero. I would watch The Apprentice on Art TV, in local TV. He was always a very cool guy.

The image depicts an outdoor scene with two individuals engaged in conversation. One person, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a denim shirt, stands in front of a brightly painted yellow building. His expression appears thoughtful as he addresses the other person. The building has a corrugated metal overhang, casting a shadow over the scene, suggesting a sunny day. A poster with text and pricing is visible on the left, indicating a commercial setting, possibly a diner or small restaurant. The background shows a street with a few vehicles and trees, providing an urban or suburban context. The subtitle at the bottom reads, "I expect life is PlayStation and MTV Cribs and big butts," adding a touch of humor and modern cultural reference to the dialogue. The overall mood is casual, with a focus on everyday life and interactions.
- Captions / subtitles: "I expect life is PlayStation and MTV Cribs and big butts,"

Loving Pepsiman on Sony PlayStation

11:30 p.m. (b)

Omg

I loved Pepsi Man on my Sony Playstation

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Taylor Swift’s “Paris”

Wednesday, August 9th.

12:00 a.m.

Taylor Swift - Paris (Official Lyric Video)

https://youtu.be/ySZGZrcqvr4

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