Have Fun, Get Fit, All While Learning Engrish!

The last post was so centered around me and my likes, that I would like to spend this post talking about you, faithful readers, and your weight. . . and your multilingual education. What if I told you that there was a quick and easy way to learn English while getting fit and having fun?

"But, The Former 786," you say, "I already speak English. If I didn't, I wouldn't be a faithful reader of Slice of Fried Gold."

Huh. Good point there. . . .

Anyway, here are a few videos to help you learn English. I have seen these before, but, alert reader, Shelly has brought them to my attention once again. Below are some clips from the Japanese TV show 英会話体操 Zuiikin’ English (or, for you non-Japanese speakers out there, Eikaiwa Taisō Zuiikin' English).

This program aired originally in the early 1990s and it only had 24 episodes? Why, you ask? Well, it could be because all the viewers killed themselves after watching too many of these endlessly repetitive and redundant lessons - which is why I'm only posting three here. Trust me, it's for your safety.

Here's the first one, it's a simple lesson, but I think we can all learn from it. Thanks, Shelly!



Author's Note: I have no idea what that 2nd robber was wearing on his face - or what purpose it serves.

Here's the second one, that is sure to help your love life.



And here's the coupe-de-ville - the one that put these girls on the map (at least for me). Enjoy, please!



So. There you go. There are many clips of the different lessons from this TV show on YouTube, though I advise only watching one or two at a time - for your health. I don't want to be responsible for you getting all fit and English-y on me.

Huh. Look at that. Even though this post started out about you, it ended about me again. . .oh well.

Isn't narcissistic egocentrism what blogging is all about, anyway? I think so.

Stay on Balance. . .Stay on Balance. . .

Commander Drury: Smart, you appear to be in pretty good shape, do you work out?
Maxwell Smart: I jog one hundred miles every day! Would you believe it? One hundred miles!
Commander Drury: I find that hard to believe.
Maxwell Smart: Would you believe fifty?
Commander Drury: No.
Maxwell Smart: How about two push ups and a deep breath?

Like Maxwell Smart, I don't exercise as much as I should. It could be because I don't like the way I look in gym clothes, it could because I don't like to sweat, but I think it's probably because I haven't encountered an exercise routine that I found to be fulfilling or enjoyable.

UNTIL NOW!

A writer named Meredith, over at i09.com has come up with a yoga routine that I can fully support: Star Wars Yoga!

Just follow along with the poses below and you'll be fit as a Fambaa in no time:








You can see the rest of the Star Wars Yoga moves at i09.com. As much as I like this list, however, I am a little shocked that there were no Jedi-themed yoga positions, nor was there ANY pun on the similarities between the word "yoga" and a certain little puppet voiced by Frank Oz. All too easy? Maybe. But come on!

Oh well.

May the flexibility be with you!

A Suggestion for Saturday Night Live

This video was originally shown to me by Andrea and I wanted to post it immediately on Slice of Fried Gold, but she had posted it on her blog that same day! And I couldn't be a complete copycat. . . . so I waited 4 days.

I originally thought this bad exercise video was a SNL skit starring Kristen Wiig. I, personally, think that she is one of the most the most talented comedians on Saturday Night Live right now. I've even posted a video starring her on this blog because I found her character insanely hilarious - she has a number of great characters on Saturday Night Live. I've seen her in a couple of different television shows, but I really think that Kristen Wiig would do great in a starring role in television or in movies. Her supportive role in Ghost Town was one of the highlights of that film.

Anyway, enough Wiig worship, what I'm trying to say, SNL, is that you guys should do a skit just like this real exercise video and put Kristen Wiig in the starring role. Just let her ramble on like this lady and the skit will write itself.

And for those of you who aren't writers for Saturday Night Live, you can just enjoy the hilarity that is Move Your Boogie Body and maybe, just maybe, get a work-out yourself.

Enjoy!



UPDATE: Kendo sent me some interesting statistics (click here), showing how Kristen Wiig is not only one of the most talented cast members of SNL, but she's also the most busy.

Mid-week Stretching Break

Just a reminder for you to stay fit and flexible!



Thanks, Kenneth!