Thursday, February 18, 2010

Webcam for Writers: The Commercial

It's finally here guys! I finally completed my latest dare from Shannon in our epic doomsday --light versus dark--good versus evil--blond versus brunette--east coast versus west coast--blog war!!!

And in case you're like "What on earth is a blog war?" here's the deal. Shannon over at Ramblings of a Wannabe Scribe and I dare each other to do outrageous things back and forth on our blogs and her latest challenge to me involved taking a script I wrote and posted (a spoof on late night commercials...for writers) and making it into a real commercial.

And I've done it!!!!

And it is insane.

First of all...close ups are not my friend. Second, I can't act. And third...crap, I can't think of a third point, I just wanted to stall...so....ok....here it is.



Sergio Herrera is my hero--he made this commercial and put up with me for two nights, and somehow made this work even though his acting directions involved telling me to "Be the squirrel." You rock!

Ok challenge met!

Shannon...watch your back! I'm issuing your dare on Saturday! You've been warned!

41 comments:

  1. Ha ha! Loved it. I can't wait to see the next dare.

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  2. Okay, I'm just going to savor the EPIC-NESS of this moment (and not think of the next dare because omg I SO have it coming! AHHHHHHH!!!!!!)

    So...I've already watched it 3 times, and I can't stop laughing, and it's everything I dreamed it would be and more and omg what will you do if it goes viral on youtube and you start getting actual orders for webcam services? That would be EPIC!

    Okay...off to watch it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    (but um...WHAT are you daring me with? AHHHH!!!!)

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  3. That was awesome. Great, great spoof.

    Okay, clarification point – light vs. dark, good vs. evil---who is the evil? The blonde or brunette, the east coast or west? Let the wars begin!

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  4. Haha, "Be the squirrel!"

    This was awesome, Frankie. You're so brave! I'm anxiously looking forward to Saturday.

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  5. Let me point put, I think I know, but I just want to be sure...

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  6. OMG. Lmao, that is the funniest thing I have ever seen! It's like...writer porn.
    Oh, and we have the same computer. =P

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  7. This is just too funny and, unfortunately for me, all too realistic! *note to self: either reexamine life or never allow anyone to actually watch me write*

    Also? "Be the Squirrel" is totally going to be my new mantra.

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  8. "Come here useless paragraph--I delete you!"

    Hahahahahaha!!!!!! OMG, why do I feel the need to thank Shannon? Haha! That's awesome. And you're a fab actress. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

    Oh, what a beauty. Well done, Frankie, dear.

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  9. That was hilarious!!! I loved it! I'm sending a link to some of my non-blogging writer friends.

    I love your creativity and your bravery! You're awesome!!!

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  10. Oh, good grief! That's just... it's... bahaaahahaaahaaa!

    I mean... *snicker*

    Hahahaaa!

    I can't believe you just... I... er... Gahahaaa!

    *cough* *choke*

    It's... whoo!

    That's pretty funny. I hope to Pete you've got a great dare coming up for Shannon, 'cause she deserves it, man!

    Plus, how did you make "snippet from her wippet" sound dirty? *scrubs brain*

    (Okay, I didn't scrub my brain. That was just for appearances' sake. My brain pretty much took that in stride. It's how I roll.)

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  11. Love it! Can't wait to see your dare for Shannon. These just keep getting better and better :)

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  12. ROFL! The voice was perfect, Frankie - you nailed it! That is one of my favorite vlogs EVER!

    I especially love Shannon's comment of, "and omg what will you do if it goes viral on youtube and you start getting actual orders for webcam services?"

    Someday I will find a way to stop laughing! :-)

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  13. Fantastic! Utterly and truly stunning. Oh wait...adverbs!

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  14. LOL!!!!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!! I give you two thumbs up and three snaps in a circle. Also, I'd like the gold package. Do you accept paypal?

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  15. Too funny, you are far braver than I. The whole idea of vlogging gives me hives. :)

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  16. HAHAHA! That was excellent. You ARE the squirrel, my dear. You are the squirrel! :)

    Shannon, I fear for you.

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  17. Cannot stop laughing.. oh how I love it.. love you...just SUPREME FUNNYDOM! lol I am just blown away.

    I so look forward to all your posts... you make me smile ;o)

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  18. I would totally suscribe if this were real! xD

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  19. Absolutely hilarious! Oh your hair looked just lovely ;o)

    I want more vlogs! Man, how long did that take to do? Okay, what's next?

    *waits for Shannon's dare patiently*

    Great job!

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  20. "I delete you" bwahahahahahaha!
    This is beyond hilarious. You are the Queen of Dare. I bow to you.

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  21. Oh my gosh, that is hilarious! I loved it! I have to say you and Shannon are too cute!

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  22. Funny! You have a very cute speaking voice, btw!

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  23. Very funny. Oh, dear, that's just what we look like!

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  24. Haha that was so funny! The "I hate you manuscript, no I love you" bit was dead on.

    Can't wait to see the next dare! This blog war is fun... you know, from the sidelines :)

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  25. side-splitting laughter... seriously, that was phenom!

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  26. Oh my gosh, this was freaking hilarious. Writing has never been (dare I say it?) quite so sexy. You, dear Frankie, are a treasure.

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  27. That was hilarious - I loved it! Thanks so much for posting that. I may want to order one of those!

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  28. Frankie - you MUST come see my Friday post! Trust me! :-)

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  29. This was fantastic! And I really can't wait for the dare. It's Saturday Frankie, don't keep me in suspense!

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  30. Thank you guys for all the cool comments! I'm so glad you enjoyed...my usual MO is to respond to each comment individually, but my schedule was so crazy I'm having trouble keeping up. I'm going to try because I truly do appreciate every single comment I receive from everyone, so if you don't see a response to your post up yet, know that it's not because I haven't read it. JUst haven't gotten there yet! You guys rock!!!

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  31. Girl, when it comes time for you to make a book trailer, you're totally gonna go viral.

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  32. That video. Is. Amazing. So true, so hilarious, and very cute. (I agree with Shannon--this would be quite wonderful if it went viral.) May I have your permission to share this on my blog?

    Thank you, Frankie. Great fun.

    All best,
    AG

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  33. Livia, LOL it could be a distinct possibility.

    Agency Gatekeeper, WOOT! THANK YOU and yeha...totally post it on your blog:-)

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  34. First round of comment responses:

    Tiana, thanks and posted Shannon's dare this weekend, hope you got to see.

    Shannon, LOL...well now you already know what I've dared you to do back--good luck!

    Southpaw, well obviously Shannon is evil, not me;)

    Mariah, I AM the Squirrell, hehehe, thanks!

    Melanie, LOL and actually, it was my film makers computer...I have a lonely little lap top, without a G key.

    Rhonda, hahha scary isn't it and yes, Be the Squirell needs to be like on bumper stickers.

    Heather, thank you. That is all.

    Julie, glad you enjoyed.

    Alissa, thanks!! :-)

    Carolina, ooooh thanks! I really wish I could be an actress.

    Erin, oooh thanks and I hope your friends enjoy it too!

    Simon, hehehe...dude I don't know how I made it sound dirty...for once it's not just you.

    Marybeth, yay and hope you liked the counter-dare posted.

    Shannon O, hahahha! I don't know what will happen if it does go viral. Yikes.

    Anissa, oooh nooooo, get rid of those adverbs!!!

    Wendy, haha thanks and why yes, in fact I DO accept pay pal and credit cards and mangoes.


    Christine, thanks!

    Roni, it's really not that bad at all.

    Sarah, SQUIRRELLLLLLLLLLL!

    Angie, thank you thank you!

    Southern Princess, awwww thanks and you always make me SMILE!

    Pirate Penguin, LOL! I would too...its just one step beyond twitter.

    Erica, thanks! I conditioned it and...well I wrote the script one night in 20 minutes....and then I spent two nights "acting" in front of the camera, but really my camera guy Sergio put it all together in 2 nights. If it had been all up to me, it would have taken 2 years. Or, it would have been sideways.

    Tricia, LOL---well thanks:-)

    Nisa, thanks!

    Matthew:-) Thank you!

    Kelly, oooh really, yay! Thank you!!!

    Mary, thank you!

    Kat, hahaha that's what everyone keeps saying...but I like being in the middle:-)

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  35. OMG I totally freaking missed this. I can't stop laughing Frankie! CLASSIC :-)

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