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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Delta!Bravo Myspace Interview...Brad's Answers

Ok, now check out Brad's answers....these toally made me laugh. And don't forget to head over to their Myspace page by clicking the little smiley face -----> (: And show them tons of love!

1.who inspired you guys? i am inspired from everything haha but i picked up a guitar because of blink 182 and new found glory. pretty much in love with drive thru records
2.how did you all meet? me and joss actually kinda new eachother from a previous band. i played with em and then left and then he joined really close to when i left. the other guys i didnt know but joss was in a band called the promise hold with em
3.what is the nicest thing a fan has ever done for you? i would say made us cookies before the show haha. but we havent played alot of shows so there isnt too much to compare too..although someone did redo there page to look exactly like our myspace which is pretty legit ;)
4.when you go up on stage for a show, what's going on in your mind? i always have butterflies and feel like im gonna puke haha. but then i plug in and do a few jump arounds before we start and then its all adrenaline
5.so, what made you name the band Delta!Bravo? i joined the band after they had already came up with it so i never had a say. but if i hated it im sure i would have said so
6.where did you have your first live preformance? as in delta!bravo we played the hawthorne theater. now my first show ever live was a barn in the midle of the woods haha
7.if you could work with any producer/artist who would it be and why? mark hoppus. i dont think i have to explain why. everything he touches turns to gold
8.what made you want to start a band? just the love of music but once you get a dose of the stage its addictiing. its the craziest feeling hearing lyrics you wrote sung back. ideas in your head that you just found some way to get out into a song and then people knowing them and singing along. totally mind blowing
9.besides playing your music, do any of you have other jobs? i just go to school full time and thats about all i have time for now
10.what's it like running recording the industry?..jons question haha
11.what's the biggest venue you've ever played?hawthorne theater but hopefully soon itll change to crystal ballroom
12.what was your first instrument? i played violin in like 5th grade if that counts. other than that bass and guitar in 8th
13.so since you guys want to be the first intergallactic dance pop band, how are going to achieve that? :)well first we have to be able to afford a space ship but once that happens we will just blast our tunes thru satellites in space
14.If you could be any mythical creature, what would you want to be? i know tom would say unicorn haha but im not sure what id want to be
15.once you guys make it big, how are you going to spend your first check? im gonna buy all the gear i need and then if anything left over i have no clue haha. probably wont have much left over
16.what record label would you most want to be signed on? i would say decaydance or fueled by ramen
17.This is really stupid, but my friends insist that I ask you, I say kool-aid, the first thing you think of is?.... um dane cook and "ohh yaa.."
18.and finally, when a fan tells you how much they appreciate your music what's the first thing that you want to tell them?its always hard to know what to say cuz its kinda that weird feelin, like i said it falls into that feeling of when you hear lyrics sung back from the crowd. but i usually just am humble and tell em how much it means to hear that about music i wrote. and if i could id hug em all haha

Delta!Bravo Myspace Interview...Jon's Answers

Hola blog readers! Ok, so here are Jon's answers to the questions that I sent to Delta!Bravo... Check it out and DFTBA!!

2. Jon and Joss met through work. Jon was teaching preschool and Joss's wife got a job at the school. We met through her. Then Joss joined the band "The Promise Hold" with Tom. Jon later joined as the 2nd drummer. After the breakup Joss had the idea to start Delta!Bravo. He called Tom and Jon to join in. We found Brad through classifieds. And Kelly works with Joss.
4. "I hope I don't drop a stick."-Jon
9. Jon(Preschool Teacher / Head Producer for Recording the Industry)
10. Actually the band only records at Recording the Industry. RTI is a separate organization. It was started by Jon who wanted to create a recording package for bands (Demo, Merch, Web Design, etc) at low cost. Before joining the band, Delta!Bravo was going to be the first customers of Jon. Recently, Tom has joined RTI as co producer and head of public relations.
12. Jon(I've played guitar since I was 6)
15. Jon(Buy better equipment for personal and studio use).
16. Jon(Recording the Industry :)
17. Not so kool-aid

Delta!Bravo Myspace Interview Questions

Hello my beautiful blog readers! It's been a while since I've updated I know, so please don't kill me! But I do have something for you guys! Here are the questions that you need to read, before you read the answers that I've gotten from some of the Delta!Bravo guys...Check it out and DFTBA!

1.who inspired you guys?
2.how did you all meet?
3.what is the nicest thing a fan has ever done for you?
4.when you go up on stage for a show, what's going on in your mind?
5.so, what made you name the band Delta!Bravo?
6.where did you have your first live preformance?
7.if you could work with any producer/artist who would it be and why?
8.what made you want to start a band?
9.besides playing your music, do any of you have other jobs?
10.what's it like running recording the industry?
11.what's the biggest venue you've ever played?
12.what was your first instrument?
13.so since you guys want to be the first intergallactic dance pop band, how are going to achieve that? :)
14.If you could be any mythical creature, what would you want to be?
15.once you guys make it big, how are you going to spend your first check?
16.what record label would you most want to be signed on?
17.This is really stupid, but my friends insist that I ask you, I say kool-aid, the first thing you think of is?....
18.and finally, when a fan tells you how much they appreciate your music what's the first thing that you want to tell them?

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Unicorns and Sparkles...How Much Awesomer Can It Get?


Woooo! Ok so I am officially in love with this website cornify.com They are all about rainbows and unicorns. Oh and of course sparkles and happiness, which everyone loves. So check out their website and check out this awesome picture of the lovely and delicious Robert Pattinson that I cornified. (and for those of you who didn't know...Narnia is actually in Rob's hair, true story)

Friday, July 24, 2009

Major Congrats Are In Store...





Ok, so I told you guys about my awesome friend/not cousin even though I call him that, Martin Valencia! Well I need to give him a totally awesome amazing congratulations because his video review of Cornify.com was posted on their Twitter and their official website!! Way to go Martin! Here's the video for you to check out, and be sure to go show him love over on his youtube channel...DFTBA!!!

New Clips of 'New Moon' Released At Comic-Con...



OMG! Twilight Nation this clip, which was released at Comic-Con features Taylor Lautner, YES! Taylor Lautner...wait for it... Shirtless! I almost had a heart attack when I saw this. By the way, it's the motorcycle riding scene!!!! Warning:Please advise those that ARE NOT fans of Twilight to leave the room or cover their ears, because I promise you that this is gonna cause some MAJOR fangirling!!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Why Are All Of Us Nerds So Awesome? Check Out This Video And Find Out!

So everyone that REALLY knows me, knows that I love me some Vlogbrothers a.k.a. John and Hank Green.Who,in fact, inspired the naming of this blog! So, listen to what John has to say about why nerds are so awesome, and why 'nerd' isn't even an insult!

Ok Twilight Nation Are You Ready??

Prepare yourselves Twilighters, I fainted when I heard this....The New Moon website has released TONS of new pictures,videos,and even SOUND CLIPS from The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Ok Twilighters BREATHE! You can download wallpapers, read qoutes from the movie, and even see NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN shots of the cast.To check them out click the link http://newmoonthemovie.com Until next time...DFTBA!!

Wanna Smell Like Amy Winehouse?...

Anybody?...No? Well, if you change your mind, Amy Crackhouse is rumored to be creating a fragrance, that "smells just like her". Eau De Marijuana? Eau De Cocaine? Or Eau De Heroine? Who knows if she can't pick one of these scents, maybe she can create a whole entire line of fragrances! Won't that be a great Christmas gift to give to your family druggie?Because you know we all have one! So what do you think readers? Will her fragrances sell or will they tank? Until next time...DFTBA!!

Jon Gosselin's New Girlfriend...


Honestly I can't even comprehend how this man has so many girlfriends. It's crazy! Jon has ditched his former girlfriend Hailey Glassman for 26 year-old STAR Magazine reporter Kate Major. Now we all know that Hailey was a druggie, but guess what!! So is Kate Major! She just recently got OUT of rehab. Wow Jon you are bringing home some good step-moms for your kids aren't you? Kate stated that she went to do an interview with Jon and claims, "I don't know what happened, I just fell for him." Really Kate! A man that's 6 years older that you, who's balding, and thinks he's 16 years-old still, is attractive? Oh, but I forgot crack makes you think all crazy, just look what it did to Hailey! My opinion: If Jon wants to have all of these different women, then he should become a pimp...it'll even help him pay the child support we all know Kate Gosselin's gonna ask for. Until next time...DFTBA!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

In Need Of Some New Awesome Youtube Videos?

So, are you guys getting tired of watching keyboard cat and FRED all day long? Ok so maybe not FREd but yeah Keyboard Cat does get boring. My totally awesome friend/cousin Martin Valencia a.k.a MyloMartin (http://youtube.com/mylomartin) makes these amazingly hilarious Youtube videos. Check out his videos titled Cornify!!, I'm on an urban boat, 51 thing I found in my room, RE:Will you go to the dance with me?, and Live from:The Real Beach! So again that url is http://youtube.com/mylomartin. Check him out!Until next time...DFTBA!!

What's Wrong With The Disney Girls?


I was texting my friend Jessica when she told me that a good topic to discuss with you guys would be, Disney skanks. Now I honestly do not like the girls on the Disney Channel whatsoever. Well it’s really just Miley, Demi, and Selena. I’ll start with Miley, ahh what can I say about Miley. Oh I know! It seems like now every time she does a photo shoot she’d rather do it without clothing. Really Miley? You’re 16 and you already want to be a Playboy model? What’s wrong with you? I mean besides your irritating voice, laugh, Oh and when you try to speak Miley, you never make sense! I sleep in class sometimes and even I can sound like I “learneded a lot” while I was in school. Oh and Miley when you Tweet, you really shouldn’t say that you’re on the toilet, it just makes you look like an even bigger idiot! And Demi, my only beef with you is that you’re going down Miley’s hoe-like path and wanting to date 20 year-old men. You are 16 hun! You can barely drive, and you wanna date an adult? UGH! Selena…I just hate you because you &qout’dated’&qout Taylor Lautner (a.k.a my future husband haha). So now I want to hear from YOU readers! Let me know what you think of the “Disney Skanks.” Do you like them, hate them? Leave a comment and let me know! Until next time…DFTBA!! (By the way check out my friend Jessica's blog http://jessiesep.blogspot.com/)

Taco Bell Dog Passes Away..

I’m very sad to say that, Gidget, a.k.a the Taco Bell Chihuahua recently passed away on Tuesday. At 15 years old, the cute and adorable little dog died of a stroke. Sue Chipperton, Gidget’s trainer stated “She made so many people happy.” And that you did Gidget!

Michael Jackson's Death. "Manslaughter"?




So this morning I told you about how officials were raiding the office of Dr. Conrad Murray a.k.a. Michael Jackson’s live in doctor. Well now police believe that this time they have solids leads, and that MJ’s tragic death was actually murder. No one has yet to say whether or not Dr. Murray is a suspect.

Prepare To Be Dazzled...
















Yes Twilight Nation, that is the lovely and delicious Robert Pattinson!! US Weekly released these outtakes from his photo shoot with Rolling Stone. I don't really get the point of why he's wet, but who cares! He still looks beautiful...Keep it up R-Pattz!!...DFTBA!!

World of Warcraft To Be Made Into A Movie?


Yes that is right all you gaming nerds World of Warcraft will be made into a movie! It's said that producers from The Dark Knight and Spiderman director Sam Raimi are working on the movie. Why they’d make a movie based on this game, who knows. I’d like to know how they’re gonna pull this off. I’m sure that tons of 30-something year-old men are jumping up and down in front of their computers in their mom’s basement freaking out about this! Until next time…DFTBA!

Is Tobey Maguire THAT Desperate For Work?


So, I hear that Sam Raimi director of all of the horrible Spiderman Movies (except for the 3rd it was particularly entertaining) is working on an equally as terrible Spiderman 4. Really Toby Maguire, can you not find work anywhere else? The world doesn't need 4 Spiderman movies. We were perfectly fine with one! Like seriously what does Toby even do when he isn't making a Spiderman movie? Is he just at home on his mom's couch watching cartoons or does he work at a Mcdonalds? Who knows and honestly who cares! Personally I think that Spiderman 4 deserves to tank in the box office but we all know that won't happen, beacause the super amazing nerds of the world won't let it! (Sorry nerds I still love you though!) Until next time...DFTBA!

Comic-Con 2009 Update...

Ok, please do not be mad at me for writing about Comic-Con! I'm just a geek and I totally love Comic-Con and I think that it's the awesomest thing EVER! So tonight is preview night for Comic-Con 2009, meaning that a few lucky people who shelled out the extra cash, will get to go inside the San-Diego convention center and look at what vendors and exhibits will be there. Now the big hype surrounding Comic-Con is....THE NEW MOON PANEL!! Last year the Twilight Panel, where the cast, Stephenie Meyer, and the director answered questions, was crazy insane.Freakish little 12 year old girls who wouldn't shut up so that you could hear the cast speak, got to ask the stars questions. And of course many of these retards pulled the "R-Pattz will you marry me?" stunt which surprisingly got irritating after the 5th girl asked that.Really Twilight Nation, no! Never ask that question, I love me some R-Pattz too but you just make yourself look like an idiot when you ask him to marry you in front of like 10,000 people.Just shut your face and ask him a simple question like, "Rob, why do you only shower when the studio you're working for tells you to?" By the way I'm not trying to rude when I say that, it's the truth, but who cares that's one of the reasons I love Rob! Until next time...DFTBA!!

MJ's Doctor's Office Being Raided RIGHT NOW!




News just broke out that officials are raiding the office of Dr.Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's live-in doctor. 24 DEA agents, Los Angeles police detectives, and Houston officers, dressed in raid outfits, showed up with search warrants and entered the property. I'll be sure to keep you posted with any new details that come up...DFTBA!!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Hailey Glassman Is Hitting That Bong




Inside Edition recently aquired pictures of Jon Gosselin's new girlfriend Hailey Glassman....wait for it....SMOKING OUT OF A BONG! Why is that NOT surprising? Maybe this is the reason she finds him so &qout'attractive'&qout.Kate Gosselin good thinking banning that pothead from seeing your kids!!

Hailey Glassman Gushes Over Jon Gosselin


So little miss Hailey Glassman a.k.a. the gold digging homewrecker who's now dating Jon Gosselin has recently come out and talked a little bit about their &qout"love"&qout. Even though America knows that Hailey is just in it for the fame. Anyways, Hailey recently stated that she "admired Jon" and that "he was so strong." Seriously Hailey I know that weed and crack can mess with your brain, but how 'strong' can a chubby, 32 year-old, balding asain man be? Honey you need to put down your crack pipe and look at that man again! Because there is no way that man is strong, and there is NO WAY that he has any appeal whatsoever.She also said that her parents "think of Jon as part of the family." Well once Jon 'The Cradle Snatcher' Gosselin breaks her heart, her parents will think different.Who will Jon's next girlfriend be? My guess:Dakota Fanning you better watch out!! Until next time...DFTBA!!

Taylor Lautner Goes Shirtless For 'New Moon' Promo


OMG! This is totally and completely drool-worthy! This picture just leaked onto the web shows Taylor Lautner baring his chest for a 'New Moon' promo. A+ for you Taylor! Those Abs are looking mighty fine! Haha Sometimes I think that it should be illegal for that boy to wear a shirt!! Agree? Let me know! Until next time...DFTBA!

New "New Moon" Still Released!


Everyone that I'm friends with knows that the Twilight Saga is one of my obsessions. So when I saw this picture I just thought "UGH!! Why can't that be ME??!!" The picture shows Jacob and Bella (aka Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart) in a very compromising embrace, which again makes me want to punch K-Stew in the face and take her place next to Taylor Lautner. And for those of you fellow Twi-Hards or Twilighters, whatever you prefer to be called, there are only 121 days until The Twilight Saga:New Moon is released. Until next time...DFTBA!!

Lady Gaga's Fashion Mishaps


We all know that Lady Gaga has a very insane sense of style, but when she showed up to an interview in Germany dressed in a poncho made of Kermit the Frog dolls that was it for me! This chick is obviously crazy. She even had the matching headband! I love Lady Gaga but something needs to be done about her clothing!

Chris 'Woman Beater" Brown Apologizes

Yesterday Chris Brown released a video statement in which he apologized to all of his fans and asked for their forgiveness. He stated that he "wanted to make a public apology earlier." However he also said that he was 'advised by his lawyers not to.' I know as well as any other person who stays updated on current events that Chris Brown grew up in a home where there was domestic violence. But I don't think that should serve as an excuse. When you BEAT your significant other you shouldn't be giving excuses you should just shut up and accept the consequences that come with your retarded actions. Now they're saying that he could possibly get 4 years in prison, but let's face it...he's a celebrity! My guess: He'll get about 2 months in prison, then he'll get either house arrest, probation, or community service. Do you agree, or have a different opinion? Let me know and leave a comment!! Until Next Time...DFTBA.

To watch Chris Brown's video apology click the link:http://perezhilton.com/tv/index.php?ptvid=48179165d45f0

Harry Potter Actor Gets Community Service

Well, it just goes to show you that when you're an actor, or even a singer, that you can get away with ANYTHING. Recently Jamie Waylett who plays Hogwarts' school bully Vincent Crabbe was busted for growing 10 marijuana plants in his mothers house. Now in London the sentence for growing marijuana is 14 years in prison, but because this dude is a &quot"celebrity"&quot he got off with 120 hours of community service. now if a random guy off the street were to get caught growing pot then he'd probably get the 14 years in prison. So listen up all you thugs, pimps, and hustlers of America; become famous and maybe you can get away with the crimes that you're commiting too!! Until next time...DFTBA!

Twitter...The Stalker's Network

Obviously everyone knows what Twitter is. However, if you don't then where have been? Are you living under a rock? But seriously, Twitter is the perfect network for stalkers! Don't get me wrong I love Twitter and I myself have a Twitter account, but most of the people that follow me don't even know who I am! So, my vote is that Twitter, just like Myspace, needs a slogan. Since Myspace is "A Place For Friends" and Facebook is, well I don't even know if Facebook has a slogan, but whatever! I think it's only fair that Twitter gets its own slogan. So I came up with two slogans that you can vote for just by leaving a comment and I'll submit it to the people over at the Twitter headquarters. So here it goes... "Twitter...The Stalker's Network" or "Twitter...A Place For Stalkers." Let me know which one is your favorite and I'll tally up the results! Until next time...DFTBA!

Miley,What's Wrong With This Girl?







Ok so everyone that knows me, knows that I can't stand Miley Cyrus. It's not that I'm a hater, believe me that's the farthest thing from what I really am. The thing is, she has all of these little girls that look up to and admire her. She's basically a major influence in tons of girl's lives, and she thinks that it's ok to try and show off her boobs in front of a freaking camera?! Are you kidding me?!! She recently did a photoshoot with ELLE Magazine and to be completley honest with you folks she looked like a hooker!! No wonder Hugh Hefner a.k.a the founder of Playboy Magazine, offered her a centerfold when she turns 18.



Jon Minus Kate Plus Eight

So, I'm a fan of the show Jon And Kate Plus Eight. But lately it seems like this next season should be called "Jon Minus Kate Plus Eight." From the looks of it Jon would rather be jet-setting across the globe with women that are 10 years younger than him,barhopping, and now it seems like he's bed-hopping too!! What's wrong with this guy?? He has eight ADORABLE children who are probably wondering where there father's always running off to, and he has the nerve to leave Kate at home with all of their kids! Recently he's been seen all over New York and even France with his girlfriend, 22 year-old Hailey Glassman. But just last night Jon was having dinner, and getting pretty close to another woman that wasn't Hailey or his former wife Kate. It was a reporter for STAR magazine, Kate Major. Yes that's right folks, this gold digger's name is also Kate. Who knows, if he has a thing for women named Kate then maybe Kate Hudson will be his next piece of arm-candy soon.
Until next time! DFTBA

Fixing The Economy, MY Way.

Since those idiots over in D.C. really have NO IDEA whatsoever on how to fix our economic crisis, I am stepping in and offering some advice. Now you may be thinking. "But you're only 15, how are YOUR ideas going to help us?" Well let me tell you something, a five year old could probably get us out of this mess faster than one of those bone-heads dressed up in their stupid monkey suits over in D.C. So, here's my 3 SIMPLE steps to fixing the economy.

  1. Stop funding those stupid programs to try and get kids healthy. Honestly if kids wanna engorge themselves with Twinkies and Ding-Dongs, LET THEM!! you're just wasting your money by posting billboards and running TV ads. Let it go! All kids want is sugar, that's NEVER going to change!
  2. Get rid of welfare. Tell those people to get off their butts and GET A JOB!!!
  3. And last but not least, cut the pay of these idiotic lawmakers because seriously,they do nothing but sit at a desk all day. They're probably all hitting up Myspace and Facebook, or Tweeting about how bored they are just playing solitare for 6 hours straight!!

Well until next time! DFTBA

California Budget Agreement Made!! Yay

So the pig-headed law makers over at the California state capitol finally made a budget agreement that is supposedly going to close the $26.3 billion deficit by cutting $15.5 billion in spending. Now, you and I both know what they're gonna cut the $15.5 billion from,education. Yes people that is right, those IDIOTS over in Sacramento are probably going to completely cut funding to schools. I mean honestly what are they gonna spend the state's money on? My guess: Schwarzenegger's steroids! Seriously a lot of people are surprised that California's in such bad shape but really, what do you expect from a former bodybuilder/actor? When the elections were going on for California governor, I think we would've been better off if the voters chose Gary Coleman. Until next time!! DFTBA

Monday, July 20, 2009

Hey Here's An Idea!!

Everyone's complaining about how America's health care sucks, and about our economic problems. Well I have an easy solution America!! Why don't we all pack up our stuff, rent a uhaul, and head on over to Canada?! Doesn't that sound great? We'd ALL get free health care then! Just imagine it...free visits to the doctor, not having to pay for prescriptions. Ahh now THAT is the good life. And for those of you who are thinking, "Why do I want to move to Canada just for free health care?" Let me answer that for you. First of all Canada isn't threatened by North Korean nuclear missiles. Second they have the world's ONLY full sized water park that's inside of a shopping mall. Now that is pretty awesome! And third, the bacon there may only be thinly sliced ham, but it tastes amazing!! Well until next time...DFTBA!!

Why Can't The Media GET OVER IT?!!!!

One month after his death, it seems that all of these shows such as ET, Inside Edition, and Extra can talk about is Michael Jackson. Honestly, I am a huge fan of MJ don’t get me wrong, but why can’t they all just shut up?!!! When Farrah Fawcett died no one even cared. And now that he’s gone everyone that used to talk smack and make jokes about Michael are upset and are acting like they really care. Honestly if you cared, then when he was alive you wouldn’t have made fun of his appearance, laughed at his way of life, or dissed his parenting skills. What really makes me sick is that people seem to think that just because Michael Jackson’s children wore masks that he was a bad father. Well you know what? There are children whose fathers beat them until they’re black and blue! From what I’ve seen Michael loved those children so much that he would’ve probably jumped in front of a bullet for those kids. What’s wrong with people these days? Don’t you know that when you truly love someone you don’t make a mockery out of them while they’re alive and go into a crazy depression once they’re dead? So to those of you who claim to be fans of Michael Jackson, ask yourself these questions. What did I do while Michael was alive? What did I do after he died?
Well until next time!!
dftba

What's wrong with California??!!!!!

As I'm sure you're all aware California is $42 billion in debt. People are getting paid with IOU's and now schools aren't getting ANY money...AT ALL!! now I don't want to seem rude, or prejudice but if the people of California would've kept Governor Gray Davis then maybe we wouldv'e been doing waayy better than we are now! I mean voting for someone who can't pronounce the name of the state that he's in charge of is CRAZY! Really California, Really?? Schwarzenegger says KELLYfornia, am I the only one who can hear that?! What's going to happen when schools can't pay for supplies, or when schools don't get money when students show up? Are they going to start making us PAY to go to public school? I don't know about all of you but I think that we need to throw Governor Schwarzenegger out on his butt and bring in current San Fransisco mayor Gavin Newsom. Hopefully he can fix the state's problems! And to all of you, DFTBA!!

Allow Me To Introduce Myself...

Hello all of you beautiful people who are taking the time to read this!! My name's Alicia...I'm pretty much your average 15 year old, trying to get through high school and figuring out who I am. I'm not the most popular person but I'm not a total loser either!! My views on life are different than most teens. I like to stay current on news so basically my commentary on current events is what I'll be posting. I'm a nerdfighter,if you don't know what that is, it's from the Vlogbrothers on Youtube...check them out! http://youtube.com/vlogbrothers Well until I post a new blog....DFTBA!! (another Vlogbrothers reference)