After an exhaustive study conducted in a laboratory by a team of experts--ok, a 15 minute study conducted with an old Vibe magazine by a couple Recess editors on rotating trips to the can--we've discovered that the old adage is true: art does imitate life. In fact, nothing seems to be as fresh and unique as it once was. From political figures and movie stars to American Idols and Play-doh, we've seen it all before. Consider these double doses of the same psychosis.
LARA CROFT vs. JOHN ASHCROFT
Both are gun-crazy bitches who shoot anyone with a foreign accent. And both look simply exquisite in a tanktop and hot pants...mmm....
COREY HAIM vs. SADDAM HUSSEIN
Both have inexplicably disappeared from the face of the earth, thereby avoiding the punishment that will surely come for their crimes against humanity. Anybody remember Fast Getaway II? Snowboard Academy? And let's not forget the only slightly less annoying sidekicks who are bound to get theirs as well--Corey Feldman and Uday.
RUBEN STUDDARD vs. A REUBEN SANDWICH
Both are meaty American favorites whose insides are oozing with sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing.
CLAY AIKEN vs. CLAYMATION
Both are awkwardly shaped, funny-looking, yet mildly entertaining cartoon characters who you just can't help giggling at. Aiken's current album features back-up vocals from Davey, Goliath and Gromit. I guess Wallace was a Ruben fan.
28 DAYS vs. 28 DAYS LATER
Both are horrifically frightening tales that made countless unfortunate movie-goers flee screaming from the theater. Sandra Bullock, flesh-eating zombies, eh...po-TAY-to, po-TAH-to.
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