Amy Sedaris crafts things
January 17, 2011 10:23 AM Subscribe
Amy Sedaris has a YouTube channel where she demonstrates how to craft objects from her new book Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People. So far she's made hot dogs on a rake, potato ships, a donut bird feeder, a Thanksgiving centerpiece, pompoms and a rabbit treat called Dynamite Stixx.
Ugh, she comes very close to Sarah Silverman in the "least funny" category.
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2011 [5 favorites]
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2011 [5 favorites]
I love Amy Sedaris with all of my heart. She's fantastic.
posted by ColdChef at 10:34 AM on January 17, 2011 [10 favorites]
posted by ColdChef at 10:34 AM on January 17, 2011 [10 favorites]
Ugh, she comes very close to Sarah Silverman in the "least funny" category.
Really? REALLY? Really? Wow. I suppose everyone's entitled to their opinion, but...really?
posted by ColdChef at 10:37 AM on January 17, 2011 [25 favorites]
Really? REALLY? Really? Wow. I suppose everyone's entitled to their opinion, but...really?
posted by ColdChef at 10:37 AM on January 17, 2011 [25 favorites]
In case someone hasn't seen it - Amy Sedaris runs circles around Martha Stewart.
posted by The Whelk at 10:40 AM on January 17, 2011 [4 favorites]
posted by The Whelk at 10:40 AM on January 17, 2011 [4 favorites]
Ugh, she comes very close to Sarah Silverman in the "least funny" category.
You mean down at the bottom of that list, right?
That said, this is far from her best work.
posted by Sys Rq at 10:41 AM on January 17, 2011
You mean down at the bottom of that list, right?
That said, this is far from her best work.
posted by Sys Rq at 10:41 AM on January 17, 2011
I can't believe the number of Amazon readers who thought she was going to actually teach them something about crafts. It's touching, in a way.
But this isn't as funny as Regretsy. April Winchell is much funnier, I think.
posted by Ideefixe at 10:41 AM on January 17, 2011
But this isn't as funny as Regretsy. April Winchell is much funnier, I think.
posted by Ideefixe at 10:41 AM on January 17, 2011
Tears rolling down my face at the "hot dogs on a rake". The thing about Amy Sedaris is that she skirts so close to reality, you wonder "is she doing this on purpose?".
Folks, she is doing this on purpose. The camera shot on the guys crotch as she massages the hot dogs onto a rake...How in the hell she keeps a straight face I have no idea.
posted by Xoebe at 10:42 AM on January 17, 2011 [2 favorites]
Folks, she is doing this on purpose. The camera shot on the guys crotch as she massages the hot dogs onto a rake...How in the hell she keeps a straight face I have no idea.
posted by Xoebe at 10:42 AM on January 17, 2011 [2 favorites]
I love Amy Sedaris. I don't generally find her laugh-out-loud funny, but she always tickles me for some reason.
I DID laugh out loud at the glue bottles in the Potato Ships video. That happens to me every single time I need craft glue.
posted by Serene Empress Dork at 10:43 AM on January 17, 2011
I DID laugh out loud at the glue bottles in the Potato Ships video. That happens to me every single time I need craft glue.
posted by Serene Empress Dork at 10:43 AM on January 17, 2011
I can't believe the number of Amazon readers who thought she was going to actually teach them something about crafts.
I bet that there are all kinds of actual crafts in there, just like "I Like You" has some great recipes and useful entertaining tips amongst all the crazy shit. In fact, come to my house and I'll make Amy's "blue balls" for you. Delicious little blue cheese nut-covered spheres of excellence.
Yes, no visitor ever leaves my house without blue balls. It's my guarantee.
posted by padraigin at 10:47 AM on January 17, 2011 [7 favorites]
I bet that there are all kinds of actual crafts in there, just like "I Like You" has some great recipes and useful entertaining tips amongst all the crazy shit. In fact, come to my house and I'll make Amy's "blue balls" for you. Delicious little blue cheese nut-covered spheres of excellence.
Yes, no visitor ever leaves my house without blue balls. It's my guarantee.
posted by padraigin at 10:47 AM on January 17, 2011 [7 favorites]
In case someone hasn't seen it - Amy Sedaris runs circles around Martha Stewart.
If you can find the un-edited version, she quizzes Martha on her jailtime and it's fantastic, because it really sets Martha on edge.
posted by ColdChef at 10:48 AM on January 17, 2011
If you can find the un-edited version, she quizzes Martha on her jailtime and it's fantastic, because it really sets Martha on edge.
posted by ColdChef at 10:48 AM on January 17, 2011
This book is the funniest thing in my house when I'm not home.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:51 AM on January 17, 2011 [5 favorites]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:51 AM on January 17, 2011 [5 favorites]
Oh my christ, potato ships has me helpless with laughter....I can't even get annoyed at those of you who don't find her funny. I feel so sad for you. Bwahahahaha.....
posted by tristeza at 11:06 AM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by tristeza at 11:06 AM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
Not the same one, but here's a full Martha Stewart appearance: Part 1, Part 2.
posted by yellowbinder at 11:17 AM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by yellowbinder at 11:17 AM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
there are some amazing crafts to do in that book. all break long i spent making felt carrot, apple, orange and penguin pins for my friends. that book has a hilarious section how to safely craft really high and how to have amazing sex afterward.
posted by cwukmir at 11:21 AM on January 17, 2011
posted by cwukmir at 11:21 AM on January 17, 2011
I bet that there are all kinds of actual crafts in there, just like "I Like You" has some great recipes and useful entertaining tips amongst all the crazy shit.
There are indeed. It's that tension between "that's hilarious!" and "wait, is that supposed to be hilarious?" that I love.
In the new book, the list of common crafting accidents had me on the floor:
Sawdust fires
Pinecone lodged in throat
Decoupage fatigue blackout
Dried flower fungal infections
Seed sensitivity
Hanged from a yarn noose
Feather asphyxia
Vaginal bleeding
posted by schoolgirl report at 11:23 AM on January 17, 2011 [2 favorites]
There are indeed. It's that tension between "that's hilarious!" and "wait, is that supposed to be hilarious?" that I love.
In the new book, the list of common crafting accidents had me on the floor:
Sawdust fires
Pinecone lodged in throat
Decoupage fatigue blackout
Dried flower fungal infections
Seed sensitivity
Hanged from a yarn noose
Feather asphyxia
Vaginal bleeding
posted by schoolgirl report at 11:23 AM on January 17, 2011 [2 favorites]
That hot dogs on a rake video made me very uncomfortable.
You mean cause you were laughing and getting oddly horny? Me too!
posted by helmutdog at 11:29 AM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
You mean cause you were laughing and getting oddly horny? Me too!
posted by helmutdog at 11:29 AM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
For context: roomthreeseventeen also hates Zach Galifianakis, Jane Lynch, and Lady GaGa.
Maybe you should do a post about the several people who you find mildly entertaining?
posted by hermitosis at 11:35 AM on January 17, 2011 [11 favorites]
Maybe you should do a post about the several people who you find mildly entertaining?
posted by hermitosis at 11:35 AM on January 17, 2011 [11 favorites]
That is painfully funny.
posted by From Bklyn at 11:38 AM on January 17, 2011
posted by From Bklyn at 11:38 AM on January 17, 2011
Is that Todd Oldham helping her off to the side?
I love Amy; she's my favorite Sedaris.
posted by bluefly at 11:42 AM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
I love Amy; she's my favorite Sedaris.
posted by bluefly at 11:42 AM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
We all can manage with stubby things.
As an owner of two storebought pompon makers, I am deeply impressed with the sheer number of unique pompons that litter the pages of her book.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 11:53 AM on January 17, 2011
As an owner of two storebought pompon makers, I am deeply impressed with the sheer number of unique pompons that litter the pages of her book.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 11:53 AM on January 17, 2011
And then, to replace the doughnut, you simply... make a brand new one!
posted by trip and a half at 11:56 AM on January 17, 2011
posted by trip and a half at 11:56 AM on January 17, 2011
Potato Ships is the hardest I've laughed in ages. I'm almost afraid to check the other links for fear that they won't match the hilarity.
She was also on the Colbert Report last month, it's always great seeing those two together.
posted by sambosambo at 11:59 AM on January 17, 2011
She was also on the Colbert Report last month, it's always great seeing those two together.
posted by sambosambo at 11:59 AM on January 17, 2011
I think her absolute best work is her multiple visits to the David Letterman show. (Check Youtube, there's tons of them). Her mind is a miraculous thing and Dave is very good at getting it to run free in a sort of comedy jazz. He also seems bewitched by her, which adds to the fun.
posted by Bookhouse at 12:05 PM on January 17, 2011 [6 favorites]
posted by Bookhouse at 12:05 PM on January 17, 2011 [6 favorites]
Actually, rabbits really do like things like her Dynamite Stixx (just don't paint them).
This is her bunny Dusty.
posted by tommasz at 1:15 PM on January 17, 2011
This is her bunny Dusty.
posted by tommasz at 1:15 PM on January 17, 2011
Amy Sedaris once asked a bunch of us for pricing advice when we were all selling at a craft show in NYC. She's hilarious even when she's not trying to be.
posted by bitter-girl.com at 1:30 PM on January 17, 2011
posted by bitter-girl.com at 1:30 PM on January 17, 2011
Amy Sedaris fun fact: Occasionally works as a waitress at Mary's Fish Camp in the West Village. (which is why I begged ThePinkSuperhero to take me to eat there--sadly, no Amy)
posted by ColdChef at 1:35 PM on January 17, 2011
posted by ColdChef at 1:35 PM on January 17, 2011
THAT'S THE MUSIC that I was trying to find a while back. What's that called/where can I find more?
posted by ctmf at 2:13 PM on January 17, 2011
posted by ctmf at 2:13 PM on January 17, 2011
Full on shaking tears of laughter. Thank you.
posted by gorgor_balabala at 3:06 PM on January 17, 2011
posted by gorgor_balabala at 3:06 PM on January 17, 2011
Seriously - DO NOT MISS Amy Sedaris making "Candle Salad" on Bravo TV's "What What Happens Live".
I don't wanna say anymore so as not to spoil the fun for anyone who doesn't yet know what "Candle Salad" is. It must be seen to be believed!
posted by dnash at 3:48 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
I don't wanna say anymore so as not to spoil the fun for anyone who doesn't yet know what "Candle Salad" is. It must be seen to be believed!
posted by dnash at 3:48 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
Oh man, Amy Sedaris' nutballs are FANTASTIC. Yum.
This book is also awesome. I laughed. I cringed. I made some stuff. I laughed some more. I'm so excited that she's got a youtube channel. Seriously, it's like Christmas again. Also, I just like seeing Paul Dinello's face. I don't know why (OK, maybe it's because the image of him trying to be a real artist in Strangers with Candy cracks me up every single time I think of it.)
posted by julen at 3:54 PM on January 17, 2011
This book is also awesome. I laughed. I cringed. I made some stuff. I laughed some more. I'm so excited that she's got a youtube channel. Seriously, it's like Christmas again. Also, I just like seeing Paul Dinello's face. I don't know why (OK, maybe it's because the image of him trying to be a real artist in Strangers with Candy cracks me up every single time I think of it.)
posted by julen at 3:54 PM on January 17, 2011
Holy shit, candle salad is a real thing? The things you come up with when you're a housewife in a patriarchal, sexually-repressed society.
posted by Kattullus at 4:05 PM on January 17, 2011 [3 favorites]
posted by Kattullus at 4:05 PM on January 17, 2011 [3 favorites]
I just try to imagine the amount of Pink Squirrels and Seconals that led to just a thing being widespread.
posted by The Whelk at 4:32 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by The Whelk at 4:32 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
The Whelk: "I just try to imagine the amount of Pink Squirrels and Seconals that led to just a thing being widespread"
Oh honey, that was the era of aspics, peanut butter and tuna fish appetizers for cocktail parties, and people who drank Harvey's on purpose. The water supply had to have been spiked, it's the only thing that makes sense. Someone did a whole website of these sorts of recipes...and it was on mefi, but I'm having no luck finding it.
posted by dejah420 at 7:19 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
Oh honey, that was the era of aspics, peanut butter and tuna fish appetizers for cocktail parties, and people who drank Harvey's on purpose. The water supply had to have been spiked, it's the only thing that makes sense. Someone did a whole website of these sorts of recipes...and it was on mefi, but I'm having no luck finding it.
posted by dejah420 at 7:19 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
Are you thinking of the Weight Watchers recipe cards, dejah420?
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 7:34 PM on January 17, 2011
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 7:34 PM on January 17, 2011
The main link in that post redirects to a 404, so here's the new link.
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 7:36 PM on January 17, 2011 [3 favorites]
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 7:36 PM on January 17, 2011 [3 favorites]
Wow. Yikes.
Was it the calorie count of those Weight Watchers recipes that was supposed to help people lose weight, or did they know that just looking at any of those pictures would be enough to put anyone off the very concept of eating?
posted by Sys Rq at 7:59 PM on January 17, 2011
Was it the calorie count of those Weight Watchers recipes that was supposed to help people lose weight, or did they know that just looking at any of those pictures would be enough to put anyone off the very concept of eating?
posted by Sys Rq at 7:59 PM on January 17, 2011
This is one of those moments when I feel so painfully not of this world. All these people I know think she's hilarious. People I didn't expect. It's one of those "I've entered a bizarre parallel universe feelings." I don't find her funny in the least. It's like I've suddenly become a German who's just gotten off the plane to attend a comedy show in London.
posted by waterandrock at 8:13 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by waterandrock at 8:13 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
I just made some dynamite stixx for my rabbit and he came over and sniffed them a little then went back to sitting directly on the junk mail envelope that fell off my desk yesterday. No accounting for taste I guess.
posted by rmless at 8:15 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by rmless at 8:15 PM on January 17, 2011 [1 favorite]
Sys Rq, if you liked those Weight Watchers cards you might like this too:
20 Unholy Recipes: Dishes So Awful We Had to Make Them
Personally, I like the "crown roast" made of Spam and marmalade, aka Meat-Henge.
"This crown roast tells your family, "I had ten minutes and five dollars to waste on you people. Eat up." It tastes like...hell, does it even matter? It's Treet covered with orange marmalade and baked. It tastes exactly like you think it would taste.
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 8:36 PM on January 17, 2011 [5 favorites]
20 Unholy Recipes: Dishes So Awful We Had to Make Them
Personally, I like the "crown roast" made of Spam and marmalade, aka Meat-Henge.
"This crown roast tells your family, "I had ten minutes and five dollars to waste on you people. Eat up." It tastes like...hell, does it even matter? It's Treet covered with orange marmalade and baked. It tastes exactly like you think it would taste.
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 8:36 PM on January 17, 2011 [5 favorites]
It would be a boring world if we all liked the same things. I happen to love Amy Sedaris. If you don't, that's okay. My favorites are Amy on David Letterman. They have chemistry. Funny chemistry. But, that's just me. If you don't like it, okey, dokey. Candle Salad. Hahahahaha.
posted by wv kay in ga at 9:46 PM on January 17, 2011
posted by wv kay in ga at 9:46 PM on January 17, 2011
hurdy gurdy girl: "Are you thinking of the Weight Watchers recipe cards, dejah420"
Ok, no...but dayum, those are fabulous! It was, however, the other link in that fpp, The Gallery of Regrettable Foods. That's the one I was trying to remember. So, double win! Yay!
posted by dejah420 at 7:05 AM on January 18, 2011
Ok, no...but dayum, those are fabulous! It was, however, the other link in that fpp, The Gallery of Regrettable Foods. That's the one I was trying to remember. So, double win! Yay!
posted by dejah420 at 7:05 AM on January 18, 2011
I love Amy but somehow this particular book feels more like it's laughing at middle america, rather than with it.
posted by chairface at 11:06 AM on January 18, 2011
posted by chairface at 11:06 AM on January 18, 2011
I think the central joke has more to do with the obscenity of the publishing industry targeting $35 books at people on a tight budget in order to cash in on the latest trend: Unemployment.
posted by Sys Rq at 11:22 AM on January 18, 2011
posted by Sys Rq at 11:22 AM on January 18, 2011
you can make your own craft book with old paper plates and floss!
posted by The Whelk at 11:43 AM on January 18, 2011
posted by The Whelk at 11:43 AM on January 18, 2011
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