Weekend Linky Love

Gotta clear out the links, so some of these may be old--but if you haven't seen them, they're new to you, right?

• You may have seen this around Christmastime. I thought it was kinda clever. Watch it all the way through.
• Background stories on Muppet characters.
• The second member of the band Korn to become a believer. Cool.
• Lousy creationist arguments. Hey, at least they're not as bad as the banana video.
• This is a fascinating idea. Kiva is an organization that makes micro-loans to businesspeople in developing countries.
• J. D. Fortune, the winner of "Rock Star: INXS" and newest frontman for the gr`oup, claimed that the members of INXS left him stranded and homeless at a Hong Kong airport. Now that the band has refuted it, JD is changing his tune.
• Seriously, have you listened to the new U2 album? It's really good.
• If you've never heard of Jeff Dunham, he's a hilarious ventriloquist, and certainly one of my favorite comedians. Here's a taste. (Some language, FYI.)
• Steven Page is leaving Barenaked Ladies? That's a bummer.
• A couple of weeks old, but still makes me laugh--a Schoolhouse Rock-themed take on the Porkulus Bill.
• New Harry Potter trailer!
• New Wolverine trailer!!!
• GameDaily presents the 25 worst comic-book video games.
• 100 TV and movie themes in less than 10 minutes.
• Company!
• Kermit covers Talking Heads.
• From Manders: Heh. Yes, yes we are.
• I'm celebrating Record Store Day. Who's with me?
• The end of BSG. Time to say goodbye.
• Looks like we're waiting a bit longer for Thor, Cap, and the Avengers.
• Song of the day: A trippy cover of Madonna's "Borderline" by the one and only Flaming Lips.
• A great photo spread from Vanity Fair featuring comedic actors and filmmakers.

And finally, an incredibly moving poem: