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One of my friends calls NYE in NYC, "Amateur Hour" - truckloads of tourists, bridge and tunnel revelers and kids all looking to have the "perfect" evening, but more often than not, ending up vomiting on their fake bag on the curb on 14th street.

So on this evening of noisemakers and silly glasses and champagne and counting, just remember: drink lots of water and take a few Advil when you get home. And now - NYE traditions from around the world!

Spain - They eat 12 grapes at midnight. (it's all they can physically eat after the copious amounts of Rioja they have consumed)

Japan - At midnight on Dec. 31, Buddhist temples strike their gongs 108 times, in a effort to expel 108 types of human weakness. (you don't try this one in NYC unless you want your neighbors to seriously hate you)

The Netherlands - The Dutch burn bonfires of Christmas trees on the street and launch fireworks. The fires are meant to purge the old and welcome the new. (again - probably not great to do in a studio apartment)

Greece - A silver or gold coin is baked inside a cake. Whoever finds the coin in their piece of cake will be especially lucky during the coming year. (especially if you define lucky as making an emergency dental appointment)

Sri Lanka - People begin the New Year by taking a ceremonial bath on the last day of the old year. ( I actually do this every day?)

To you and yours, I hope you have a lovely New Year!

And if you are watching "Unforgettable" on CBS on January 10th, I may be appearing as an "Alumni" at a frat party.

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As we head into this lovely time of year where grown adults fight over plastic toys, people overcompensate for their shortcomings as human beings by buying loved ones extravagant gifts, and others hang weeds above their doors in an attempt to trick people into lip lock, I'd like to remind everyone, everywhere, that when they say it's the "season of giving": they're definitely not talking about STD's. Also, take a little advice from my family. You undoubtedly don't need anymore crap - so stick to these simple rules for gifts: Don't give it unless the recipient can eat it, drink it, or burn it. And remember: french hens, turtle doves and partridges are all delicious in an orange demi glaze. Merry Happy!!]]> http://bradaldous.com/news.html#134 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Director - Writer - Actor - Comedian - BRAD ALDOUS - Daily Brad http://bradaldous.com/news.html#133
Yesterday I had the pleasure of auditioning to be the voice of a television channel that makes the lion's share of their money off 4 foul mouthed cartoons from Colorado and a news show that most of my friends follow and trust more than CNN. Strange that, but true. It's always nice to audition for something that you actually respect. As one of the smartest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, Chuck Jones, once said: "No one in the history of man and woman has ever died of laughter."

This weekend I am directing a music video in Williamsburg. It's for a mad talented hip hop artist and rapper named Pete Miser. And when I say I am chomping at the bit for our shoot, I am not fibbing. This guy has more talent in one finger than about half of the music scene out there, and pretty soon, everyone will know that. I'm just happy to get to play with people of this caliber.

Have a fantastic weekend, stay cool, and check out www.petemiser.com]]> http://bradaldous.com/news.html#133 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Director - Writer - Actor - Comedian - BRAD ALDOUS - Daily Brad http://bradaldous.com/news.html#132 http://bradaldous.com/news.html#132 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Director - Writer - Actor - Comedian - BRAD ALDOUS - Daily Brad http://bradaldous.com/news.html#131 http://bradaldous.com/news.html#131 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Director - Writer - Actor - Comedian - BRAD ALDOUS - Daily Brad http://bradaldous.com/news.html#130 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeZMTOSeHVw

Cinematography by Ben Zimbric www.fuzzymonstermedia.com
Editing/Color Correction by Gavin @ Merge Creative
www.MergeCreativeMedia.com

Swing dancing by the amazing Nathan Bugh
http://nathanbugh.blogspot.com/
and the amazing Evita Arce!
www.evitaarce.blogspot.com

as well as a whole host of friends!
Dan, Donna, Brian, Adam, Preston, Andrea, Tyler, Marca, Thea, Eric, Leah, Amber, random strangers...thank you all!

you are all awesome! B]]> http://bradaldous.com/news.html#130 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Director - Writer - Actor - Comedian - BRAD ALDOUS - Daily Brad http://bradaldous.com/news.html#129
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Enjoy responsibly! And Increase your knowingness!!]]> http://bradaldous.com/news.html#129 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Director - Writer - Actor - Comedian - BRAD ALDOUS - Daily Brad http://bradaldous.com/news.html#127
2) Miley Cyrus is comfortable with her body. It's just that America isn't. Also, she has a weird nose.

3) Toy Story 3 scored big at the box office this week, raking in just short of a Bajillion dollars, proving once again that there is money to be made from movies conceived while under the influence of marijuana.

4) A group of seventh-graders in California has discovered a mysterious cave on Mars, proving once again that if you want something done right, you have to delegate it to pre-pubescent gamers.

5) Amanda Bynes has retired from acting. Up next for her? A hip hop documentary directed by Casey Affleck.

6) The vuvuzela has officially become more annoying than people whistling.

7) And finally, Vanessa Carlton came out this week as a bi-sexual, following Anna Paquin in a move that only works for women.]]> http://bradaldous.com/news.html#127 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Director - Writer - Actor - Comedian - BRAD ALDOUS - Daily Brad http://bradaldous.com/news.html#126
But when we are trying to get more americans interested, a TIE is just not gonna cut it. Joe American public likes things clear. Winners and Losers. Ties - in the immortal words of an old friend who shall remain nameless, "were invented by a mamby pamby mama's boy who couldn't win."

Also, for the record, would it hurt you to have cheerleaders?

I'm just sayin.]]> http://bradaldous.com/news.html#126 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Director - Writer - Actor - Comedian - BRAD ALDOUS - Daily Brad http://bradaldous.com/news.html#125
"No administration in America's history would, I think, ever have considered such a step that we just found out President Obama is supporting today," she proclaimed. "It's kind of like getting out there on a playground, a bunch of kids, getting ready to fight, and one of the kids saying, 'Go ahead, punch me in the face, and I'm not going to retaliate. Go ahead and do what you want to with me.

I don't even know where to start. First off - it's just a bad analogy. Is America the one asking to be punched in the face? Cause it seems to me that since we have enough weapons to blow up the earth 50 times over, we're actually the biggest kid on the playground. Here's a better analogy. It's kind of like getting out there on the campaign circuit, a bunch of politicians ready to debate, and one of them who wears glasses and used to be a soccer mom saying, "I'm less intelligent, less experienced, yet because I sound "folksy" and all of the NRA want to DO me, I'm important!"

I think that Miss Palin should stick to TV - after all, she fits perfectly between Judge Judy and Tyra Banks. (apologies to Judge Judy and Tyra Banks, both of whom I would endorse for president before Sarah Palin).]]> http://bradaldous.com/news.html#125 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Director - Writer - Actor - Comedian - BRAD ALDOUS - Daily Brad