Friday, May. 15, 2009

Codpieces & Banjos: Some YouTube vids speak for themselves

People are envious of my job. I get to sit around and play on the Internet all day and get paid for it. This includes browsing the latest YouTube videos that people send me.

I like to search for happenings that occur nearby. And here's one particular video that local Nerdcore rapper Beefy discovered. I don't really know if he went looking for it considering the headline included the word "codpiece" in it. It's obvious that the term "codpiece" gets attention — which is part of the plan.

My boss, Prince Eric, sent me a link to 80's R&B group Cameo's music video for Word Up where the lead singer wore a codpiece. It's basically a chastity belt with no lock, I guess. But the fact that their lower region looks like a Ken Barbie doll creeps me out on a major level.

Still, the sight of an Asian codpiece-wearing banjo-playing guy was walking around the Tri-Cities struck my interest, along with almost 600 other viewers already. This guy with a furry codpiece and raccoon tail, walks down Badger Mountain in Richland, playing the banjo. This couple video taping on the trail sees him point to the a sign that tells them to keep on the trail. I don't think this guy was with the Friends of Badger Mountain.

First off, the man has great hair. Up until I was 12, I had hair that length and sported the pigtails in a similar fashion. Still, a grown man with pig tails is a bit unusual. I couldn't help but wonder what he would look like if they were braided pig tails...

A while later, another video appeared. The codpiece banjo man had struck again! This time, he was on the cable bridge in Pasco. I work down the street from the bridge...

Who knew when another video would pop up?

Well, the banjo man was sighted at Preston Premium Wines. A chick sampling wines for bridal party spots him in the vineyards. She runs after him. (Maybe she secretly wanted to run away with him?) Alas, he disappears after strutting behind a giant barrel.

So apparently this banjo man has the power of invisibility. You'd think he'd use that skill all the time considering the way he's dressed. Who knows, he could be a scientist at PNNL or intern just enjoying some down time.

So for your Viral Video this week, I use this entry to promote you, Mr. Codpiece Banjo Man. Your mission — although it might not be endorsed or approved — to bring giggles to folks around town, giggles in the work place or some "WTF?" from viewers has attracted attention. Who knows where it will lead...

(Some folks might recognize Mr. Codpiece Banjo Man, but he usually prefers to be on the other side of the viewfinder.)