HellaFrank

Last night I went to the launch part of Barely Political’s newest video “I Like A Boy” sponsored by them and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association (IAVA). Barely Political is a LaunchSquad client and the brains behind “I Got a Crush on Obama,” “Debate ‘08” and the Romney Girls. It’s all really great stuff, I recommend you watch them if you haven’t already.

Pretty soon after getting to the party, my friend Chaya and I met Bubbles, Andre Royo, from The Wire!! Pretty good start to the night, eh? The Wire is one of my favorite shows (tied with Lost and any Cubs game, I think) and Bubs was the coolest guy, super friendly and we talked about the show and other actors. Next time you see me, I can tell you some interesting tidbits about the cast. He was with his friend Craig “muMs” Grant who has also done some cool acting and writing. And YOU KNOW I took a picture with them!

They are in a play together at the Public Theater here in New York called “A View From 151st Street” and please believe I will go see it. There are a couple of other Wire actors in it and from what they said, it sounds really great. Toward the end of the party, Andre and muMs came and found me and Chaya to say nice to meet you and goodbye — how cool is that?!?! That would have been enough for one evening, but there was still a party going on.

Almost everyone from past and present Barely Political videos was there (I didn’t see Giuliani girl) including Ben Rellis, the creator of Barely Political:

And of course, Obama Girl:

Leah Kauffman (#66), the behind the scenes singer who performed all of the songs live at the party:

… and the Romney Girls who are the sweetest nicest girls. Triplets! I think they were half Chaya’s height.

Unfortunately, Mims, (This is Why I’m Hot rapper) who is featured in the new video was nowhere to be seen.

It was a fun party, and meeting Bubs and muMs was awesome. The open bar may have had something to do with how fun it was, but I’m proud to say it didn’t get the best of me. As for my friend Chaya, I can’t say the same, but the falafel we had after in Union Square (the NY one!) had a bit of a sobering effect… I think.

The Barely Political Cast and Crew

And the lastest video

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