You’re probably already familiar with Weird Al’s parody Star Wars American Pie, but you may not be aware of another version American Pie performed by Robert Lund and simply brilliant lyrics by M. Spaff Sumsion. If not, and you have any interest in Shakespearean, you must check out Shakespearean Pie. I laughed so hard that I was crying.

I found a picture of Darth Vader leading his troops into combat (see below the cut for smaller version). It seems very familiar in layout and I’m pretty sure that is a “copy” of a famous painting. Anyone know what that painting is? Read the rest of this entry »