So, there's this show called Yo Gabba Gabba, in case you haven't heard. It's for kids (but I know adults without kids who watch it). We recently got to be guests on the show. We were all very quickly in awe of both the show and the people who make it.
June watched from the side while we played "No One Wants to Be Left Out" in front of a green screen. (I call this June's "little old man angle")
Here are some reasons why I have decided working at Yo Gabba Gabba is my new dream job.
1. People who don't want to grow up but still have to get jobs can pretend they are kids all day while doing something unusual and artistic (and fun!).
2. People ride bikes and skateboards around the set all day.
3. I was served grilled peanut butter and jelly and banana sandwiches while I was there. By the reaction I got, I realized this is a regular occurance.
4. I heard Mondays are "Mustache Mondays" and everyone, you guessed it, wears a mustache.
5. You can wear crazy costumes even if you aren't one of the actors because they have a costume room and they share well.
6. Everyone there is friendly and nice.
7. You can bring your kids to work with you. There are always kids around. (It's a kids show, duh)
8. The music on the show is really good. Lots of people running the show are or used to be in bands. In fact, you can meet some of your favorite bands on the set quite often. (ie. Ladytron was there the day before us and The Shins did a recent episode as well)
9. You meet people like Julia who gave me 3 homemade baby gifts from her line Geela (which pretty much rules)
10. DJ Lance Rock really is that smiley in person. (June was fascinated by him)
11. Muno (despite the comments many people make about his.um...shape, you really can't take your eyes off of him and his one big eye) He's the big tall red monster in case you don't know whom I'm referring to.
12. Did I mention the set yet? It's like walking around in a Dr. Seuss book while hanging out with Willy Wonka, only better.
13. Im not sure if all childrens shows have the same mood going on all day. But, it cheered everyone in our crew up, even June.
14. It's a bizarre show in a lot of ways. And well, I think that's a good thing.
15. I could go on, but just watch the show because that could be the best thing about getting a job there, the end product, each episode is creative, unusual and refreshing. It's only been on the air for one season but I bet it'll be running for a while.
16. DJ Lance Rock has been known to join bands on stage at L.A. area shows.
17. When I found out the show has been nominated for an EMMY I told DJ Lance that the show will probably start getting big bands instead of little indie acts. He assured me that the show is very committed to quality and the whole point of the show is having the music and people they want around.
Wishing we were monsters.
Thanks Yo Gabba Gabba! We'll be watching.