The oceanic term “sea crest” may be defined as the pinnacle of the ocean, the highest wave, the peak of the sea. Turn on any radio or TV and you will certainly arrive quickly at an uncanny homonym, “Seacrest”, followed by the rapid realization that “sea crest” and “Seacrest” are also synonyms in terms of pinnacle, height and being at the top.
Yes, I am talking about “the” Ryan Seacrest, who has quickly been elevated to the most recognizable, sought after entertainer of the day. The ubiquitous one is always present, whether it be hosting American Idol, E News, the Super Bowl pre-game, the Red Carpet at the Oscars, Rockin’ the New Year or his weekly “top 40” radio gig. He is riding a tidal wave of success and is at the peak crest of his profession.
Love him or hate him, this modern day Dick Clark with the wide smile may be of small stature but he has enormous talent, juggling his many assignments seemingly with ease. He consistently shines weekly on his American Idol appearances, effortlessly managing the flow of a live show with it’s many personalities, egos, and inexperienced stage performers. He especially holds his own with the judges, particularly with his frequent banter with the pesky Simon Cowell. In whatever he does, the man comes off as knowledgeable, smooth and entertaining.
After actor Gary Busey infamously stormed Seacrest on the Red Carpet while interviewing Jennifer Garner he offered the following explanation the next day on Ryan’s radio show:
“And then you captured me. You are to me, when you’re working, an innocent champion of honesty. Your heart has a way to embrace the truth in your delivery without looking like you are reading a script. Everything looks spontaneous. What spontaneity is — spontaneity comes from an invisible idea that is there before the creation began. And you have that naturally, so I just wanted to pay you a compliment.”
Well said Mr. Busey, even with a killer hangover. I just do not have a feeling that the rest of the world shares mine and Busey’s feelings. Perhaps it is Seacrest’s sexual ambiguity that make people afraid to show their true feelings, perhaps it’s just his over-exposure or perhaps it’s just plain jealousy. I wouldn’t say that I share Busey’s deep “man crush” but to steal a quote from the famous Nagafooki, “There are over 6 billion people alive today. Out of all of those I consider Ryan my friend”.
QABFLO Out!…… but I would like you to share your personal comments on the new King of All Media…
Maryt4905 said
“Barry OUT”-of the closet??? It’s official, my husband is gay…
qabflo said
When Larry King was asked who his successor should be he responded Seacrest. The man has been married dozens of times, so I would say there are other non-gay fans.
nagafooki said
Gary should put out a relaxation CD of his ramblings.
72 minutes of Gary Busey set to new age atmospheric music.
That would be awesome!
I don’t know if Ryan is the new King of Media. Definitely a prince or princess. John Tesh is pretty fabulous. That Daily show guy John Stewart is a big deal too. He did the Oscars which Ryan has not. The fact that Stewart is a flaming liberal has nothing to do with that assignment it I am sure since all he has done is host a Comedy Central Show and “write” a book.
You know the more I think about it John Tesh is really really fabulous.
Maryt4905 said
First, yeah I know of NO gay men who have ever been married, so that solves that age old equation
Rock Hudson + “beard”/ wife = straight..case closed.
Second, Larry King was picking his successor, like Johnney Carson picked leno, not making cyber-love to a man….apples and oranges my friend.
Nagafooki..you are right “on Target”
Does anyone else think I use “” ’s too much?? Talk amongst yourselves…
qabflo said
I lost respect for Tesh after he gave up his purity to Connie Sellecca a couple of years ago
alli said
while I cant comment on John Tesh as he is not of my generation, I can say that Gary Busey is made of awesome. i dont think we will ever know why he sucked on jennifer garners neck but we’ll let it slide because I think this makes up for it….
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/a1117b3d1e
I suggest definitely watching around the 3 minute mark.
rockbill said
Who is “Connie Sellecca” and of what gender?
I have talked amongst myself and have decided that quotation “marks” may be used liberally in this type of forum. (So I hope Connie is a liberal).
Since there has not yet been a Simpsons reference in Barry on Buffalo (even on the top 5 lists), I will mention Chief Wiggim’s tendency to make quotation marks in the air with his fingers. As when he asked the citizens of Springfield, “Do you expect me to ‘police’ this whole town?” or something to that effect. This is bad form and should be discouraged.
Kudos to all bloggers, blogguests, and commenters for an entertaining and enlightening site. Only wish it had debuted during the writer’s strike!
Nagafooki said
Here is a simple explanation of how Nagafooki sometimes uses quotation marks:
John Stewart “wrote” a book.
Also,
Gary Busey is made of 100% pure organic awesome.
John Tesh is 75% fabulous.
Ryan Seacrest is 1% sincere.
Gary’s time is coming. He is the real deal.
Seaumus McGuiggan said
“why” “does” “nagafooki” “talk” “in” “3rd” “person”???
do i use ” ” ’s too much?
nagafooki said
nagafooki thinks you use the quotations too much.