Sorry, it's a bit late, but Merry Christmas

December 29, 2006 12:49 PM

Do They Know It's Christmas? (MP3) The 1984 plea for Ethiopian famine aid, as performed by the cast of The Venture Bros. Also, Monarch & Dr. Girlfriend cover David Bowie and Bing Crosby(MP3).
posted by XQUZYPHYR (14 comments total)

You're totally reminding me of Sixteen Candles and spiky hairdos, dude.
posted by DenOfSizer at 12:54 PM on December 29, 2006

This is awesome, but sadly too late for my annual Christmas mix. Maybe next year.
posted by ColdChef at 12:59 PM on December 29, 2006

I'm with ColdChef. This is getting archived for next year. Hopefully I'll still be watching it a year from now.

My only complaint is that some parts get jumbled up with characters singing the lines somewhat delayed. I assume thats because the voice actors do multiple characters and they had to be recorded seperately.

Bing.
Crosby.
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 1:08 PM on December 29, 2006

This is cool, thanks!
posted by drezdn at 1:09 PM on December 29, 2006

Thanks so much for posting this little slice of what I happen to think is one of the sharpest, wittiest shows on television. Go Team Venture!
posted by adamgreenfield at 1:28 PM on December 29, 2006

Now if we could get Samson and The Monarch's two henchmen doing Silver Bells, we'd be all set.
posted by notmydesk at 1:42 PM on December 29, 2006

It's not late. Their are 12 days of Christmas, starting on Christmas. So it's still Christmas. Merry Christmas!!!
posted by Heminator at 2:05 PM on December 29, 2006 [1 favorite]

this is so adorable--and what a testament to the wonderful voice actors and how distinct each character is even without visuals. thanks!
posted by amberglow at 2:13 PM on December 29, 2006

(Dr. Girlfriend has to be one of the best characters ever!) : >
posted by amberglow at 2:13 PM on December 29, 2006

I want Dr. Girlfriend to join the Roches in singing "Winter Wonderland."

Also, that needed more Underbheit.

Remember, being out of your box is a privilege, not a right.
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 2:32 PM on December 29, 2006

Brock Samson, conspicusously absent? otherwise, this is teh awesomeness.
posted by killy willy at 3:22 PM on December 29, 2006

I just want to say that it's not too late to deck the halls with bowels of Venture.
posted by Eddie Mars at 3:43 PM on December 29, 2006

dont forget brock's awesome workout song. Revv Me Up
posted by Dreamghost at 5:40 PM on December 29, 2006

Added to my Venture audio collection. Awesome link.

(Also have Revv Me Up and the phone calls from prison...)
posted by Samizdata at 2:24 AM on December 30, 2006