Superman

If you tried to watch the skating video and were having trouble viewing it, go back and try again. I had the setting to private in You Tube and I could see it fine but it didn't seem to be working with everyone's computer. I changed the status to public and it started working on Nicole's laptop. Go figure.

Anyway, I've been downloading Vintage Tooncast video podcasts for the boys letting them watch them on the Apple TV the past week or so. It turns out they love vintage Superman, Woody Woodpecker and Betty Boop cartoons. I've also downloaded and watched old cartoons brought to you by Chevy and the Petroleum Institute. The Chevy cartoons included versions of Cinderella where she ends up driving a new car home from the ball "A Coach for Cinderella" and one where a heroic knight has to choose between a princess and a Chevy at the end of a battle where the Chevrolet knocks down the castle. He gets both.

My favorite was the Petroleum Institutes Cartoon called "Destination Earth" where Martians come to earth and learn about the wonders of petroleum and how it's really hard to get it out of the ground but competition among oil companies makes it possible. (the oil companies fund the Petroleum Institute) They were colluding way back in the 50's for Christ sake. Here's the description from itunes.

"ChevronTexaco, ExxonMobil, BP/ARCO/Sunoco, and Shell/Royal Dutch (the American Petroleum Institute) bring you this timeless tale of American ingenuity and free markets, as interpreted by Martians."

I hope the skating video works for everyone now. It's really kind of cute.