Dr. Horrible Mocks TV & Internet Video on Emmy’s
Neil Patrick Harris, of Dr. Horrible Singalong Blog, used his place on the Emmy’s to mock himself, mainstream media and Internet video. Via Pete Cashmore on Mashable via Steve Garfield.
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Neil Patrick Harris is one funny gay.
We’re getting into their heads.
I love Dr. Horrible and I am so glad it got a shout-out at the Emmys.
The bit was very clever.
BTW, I emailed you something interesting today, Kevin, I just can’t remember what it was right now. But I am sure it was fascinating.
honestly, it’s a race to see a video on the tubes these days before it’s removed or made private.
is it time to get a life?
@4 Kinda like Nalts’ guaranteed laugh and stupid Friday videos?