Ryan Kanno: The diary of an Enginerd in Hawaii

Last night, my parents, Michelle, Kar, her sister and I checked out a local play @ the Kumu Kahua Theatre in downtown. Being an enginerd, I like to get out from the basement where “they” hide me and keep tabs on what the local art community is producing.

“Living Pidgin” by Lee Tonouchi is an eclectic array of Tonouchi’s essays, short stories, and poetry - delivered via hilarious short-skits (and I stress hilarious) all centered around the Pidgin language. The play was a little longer than expected - ~2.5 hours in length, but I swear I laughed the entire time. Since I know how locals think, this play is definitely worth every last penny of the $16 admission price (or $12 if you get a Credit Back card). For those of you with children - be warned, some vulgar language makes an appearance or two throughout the play.

I definitely recommend every local (and non-local for that matter) to see it - as it appealed to everyone ranging from 18 to 60+. Most definitely the hardest laugh I’ve had in months. So with that said, this play definitely gets the Kanno seal of approval.

Two thumbs up and a super boocuzlidat good time!

Having watched the hype spread across the Internet, I figured I’d have to experience the top grossing box office movie myself.

After all, I wouldn’t want anyone to be execute.

Not having watched many of Sacha Baron Cohen’s past creations such as Ali G, I didn’t have high expectations for Borat!: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.

After watching the movie, I must admit, Sacha Baron Cohen is a comedic genius. His satirical “mokumentary” draws from all aspects of what makes our country unique… from feminism to gay parade participants to politicians to inner-city youths; his portrayal of a naive foreigner is pure comedy.

Definitely, two thumbs up and a damn sexy-time.

So with that said, I leave you with a hilarious clip I found on youtube,

a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller…

I wish I was a King of Myspace!

“25-8 I check the Myspace!“