MD134 - Touch My Body Parody feat. Lon Harris and Leah D’Emilio
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 Mahalo VLOGIdol Competition! |
Mahalo Daily finalist Leah D’Emilio and current Mahalo Daily co-host Lon Harris parody Mariah Carey’s popular music video. Also check out the leaked, behind the scenes footage!
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Mahalo VLOG Idol
Leah D’Emilio
Mariah Carey
Touch My Body by Mariah Carey
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Tags: leah d'emilio, lon harris, mahalo, mahalodaily, mariah carey, parody, touch my body
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:04 am
WOW - That seals the deal! Leah has it hands down!
She’s both Mahalo-nerdy and hot; creative, funny, smart and well-spoken.
This video was so funny, I can actually see it going viral - she was smart to use Lon in that way.
Way to go Leah!
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:07 am
Funny. Lon definitely has some cajones, showing his body like that…I have two words for Lon…wii Fit.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:09 am
I should not have watched that right before going to bed as I’m certain I will now have nightmares. Great video!
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:10 am
Absolutely hilarious! You go girl! Brilliant! Leah FTW!
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:17 am
YES! YES! YES! YES! That was fabulously executed. What a great duo!
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:22 am
This is by far the better of the 2 videos. Leah should be the new host.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:28 am
I’ve been pulling for Leah since her first appearance.
I still haven’t seen anything too make me change my mind.
The video was fun, and definitely shows that she has a silly side as well as a professional side that we’ve already seen. I just like her style and would definitely continue to watch Mahalo daily if she is the host.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:30 am
Something not really shown until now, who has the greatest chemistry with Lon. Considering he is currently one of the hosts for the show, I consider it necessary for the new host and Lon to have at least passable chemistry. This video makes you think something might be going on behind the set. Just the type of stuff that would end up in Valley Wag. Any press is good press, baby!
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:35 am
Epic video, Leah. Winner!
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:37 am
No question about it at all, Leah knocked this one out of the park. We have a definite winner. I thought Andrea’s video was pretty good, but this one is AWESOME. Wish they both could win though cause I really like Andrea too.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:40 am
LOL!!
This video sealed the deal for me. it’s Leah, FTW.
I had previously thought it would be Andrea, I must say. Especially after the gun episode. But Leah *actually succeeded* in creating a viral video!! She blows away the competition so utterly this time around that it actually reaches back in time and makes her Capoera episode better.
Oh, and the ‘Princess Leah’ hair was a nice touch. And lightsabers! Did I mention lightsabers?
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:41 am
…and we have our winner.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:46 am
By the way, Just submitted this to Digg so if you think Leah should win, go digg it up!!!
The URL is:
http://digg.com/comedy/Mahalo_Vlog_Idol_Killing_Blow_Leah_DeMillio_Strikes_Again
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:56 am
I was mostly in Andrea Rene’s side (after Sahra Atwood did not get it) to get the job, But I am now sold on Leah.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:57 am
Funnier than Andrea’s but still not super funny. I think this has more potential to be a viral video that suceedes than Andrea Rene’s does. Good luck. I do however have to note Lon is butt ugly when compared to Mariah Carey.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:57 am
That was awesome. Lon and Leah seem to make a fantastic pair.
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:01 am
Slam Dunk! Not only was that laugh-out-loud funny, but that’s the kind of material that’s going to bring new subscribers. Leah FTW!
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:09 am
Wins without doubts. Thumbs up! Actually VERY funny ;-)
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:09 am
Damn this is a better video than i originally though, i keep forcing myself to watch it again and again….Leah’s “wazzup” reminds me of Christopher Mittze-Plattze (sp) saying “Wazzup homies” in Superbad
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:14 am
All I can say is WOW. Well done!
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:25 am
NEW Opinions: Leah
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:30 am
Are you kidding me? Was this supposed to be Leah’s Viral Video? Because it seemed more like Lon’s entry to the VLOG Idol! While Andrea’s video wasn’t superb in itself, it wins hands down compared to Leah’s entry.
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:33 am
To be honest, I liked Andrea’s better. It was more tightly edited, and got to the point sooner. Too much Lon and not enough Leah in Leah’s.
That said, I still want to see Leah as host. I like her personality better, and she does seem to work better with Lon. I also get the impression that hosting Mahalo Daily is just another step up the ladder for Andrea (and she is very talented and creative), while I see more genuine enthusiasm for the job from Leah. And at the very end of Leah’s the way she handled her last few lines showed an ability to act when needed.
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:34 am
WIN!!! JUST WIN!! This is definitely the better of the two by like WAY more then a little bit!
Leah’s capoera episode was one of my favorites out of all of them. It was both professional and interesting. This shows that she can be silly and fun while keeping a good chemistry with Lon.
P.S. Lon, you have now set yourself as my FAVORITE podcast host. You can have your 20000+ twitter followers Leo. Lon has REAL CHUTZPAH!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:00 am
Just as I predicted…Leah for the win! Great job Leah. Knew that you could do it! AMAZING!
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:05 am
WOW
when i watched Jason give Andrea and Leah the task to create a viral video i really didn’t think it would be a criteria.
After watching the 2 Videos I can honestly say both are creative, funny and appealing but the second one (e.g. Leah) is so much better.
with what?
atmosphere, humor, editing
Leah - Good luck with you new job.
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:05 am
what is this shit
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:09 am
And the winner is…….LEAH D’EMILIO!
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:19 am
As I expected, this is not going to go viral. The production values are just too high to ever do that. That said, it was entertaining and, like Andrea’s, right up there with previous MD parodies.
As to which is funnier, I’d say it is a close race. I really enjoyed Andrea’s, but then Leah used a near nude Lon Harris in a fashion that I could imagine Veronica Belmont doing.
In the end, as much as Andrea’s work has changed my overall view of her, I’m going to have to give this one to Leah. I liked her from the start, and my opinion never changed. Go Leah!
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:39 am
Take note of the way Lon walks out of the room at the end….too funny. I can’t stop watching this thing!
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:48 am
Hilarious! Andrea’s video was well-executed, but Leah’s gave me genuine belly laughs. Loved it. Leah still gets my vote.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:16 am
Leah wins it for me.
It leaves me looking forward to the next episode and made me smile.
Commiserations to Andrea.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:27 am
Wow! This video is awesome! Leah should win hands down!
Lon, you need a bikini wax. LOL
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:37 am
Hilarity ensues. Great duo - Leah has to win it now.
Also, Dugg because it would be really funny if it actually went viral.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:28 am
Beautiful Talented Leah + Half Naked Lon = WIN!
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:42 am
Well done Leah, Lon and the team.
This is amazing, because I actually think it has the potential to become viral.
Look forward to you being the new host.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:49 am
Oh man..
Awesome!
That was really great.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:51 am
Leah’s viral video was a first class performance. It was funny, well produced,
and professionally done. I can’t wait to see more of Leah and Lon together again. This is what Mahalo Daily needs. See you on Mahalo Daily, Leah.
CONGRATULATIONS, you’re the winner by a landslide.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:55 am
I love Leah’s video! Leah and Lon make a great creative team.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:57 am
Oh I laughed so hard I cried. That was amusing.
These two will make excellent co-hosts.
Great formula and played to Lon’s strengths, which Andrea missed completely.
Leah wins hands-down!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:07 am
I just watched both videos a couple of times. Leah’s made me laugh the first time, no question. And it got funnier with each time. Really nicely done. Lon, someone better get your medications refilled, I’m concerned about you.
Leah is going to run away with this, and she deserves it.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:11 am
Classic. I love this girl. YOU MUST PICK HER!!!!
Also, keep Lon around forever.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:14 am
I’m still a big Andrea Rene fan, and REALLY want her to win the competition, but……..
Leah produced a hilarious video and it does kick the proverbial backside of Andrea’s.
However, I’m still thinking Andrea’s bubbly personality and energy will fit the interview-orientated style of the show a lot better than Leah’s.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:16 am
Andrea’s was good, but as with the process, Leah simply killed it.
If she isn’t the new host of Mahalo Daily, there’s no justice in this competition.
Congratulations, Leah!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:24 am
Excellent! By far the funnier of the two.
After all is said and done Leah and Andrea both did a good throughout the competition even though MANY viewers are sick of everything Andrea.
My final feeling is that they both want to be hosts for different reasons:
Andrea- Fame and celebrity
Leah- To be a great/respected host
Leah will take this show to a whole new level!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:31 am
Andrea: missed it (she can probably do much better … well tough luck)
Leah: congrats …
Is there anything more to add?
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:33 am
Well, this video keeps getting better and better each time I watch it. This vid is beautifully planed, shot, acted, edited and everything in between. I love it! Leah is really, really funny. Lon is really, really funny. These two have great chemistry and work so well together. You can just see it!! I love this vid, makes me laugh every time I watch it and I really believe it might could go viral. WINNER, hands down. Congratulations!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:38 am
I wondered how Leah would be able to work with Lon after his initial negative assesment of Leah in the early round. With each round of the competition Leah looked more appealing for the position. The inescapable power of Leah’s charisma finally capured Lon and his “last chance for input” at the Mapprentis table sealed the deal for Leah. The look of pleasure on Jasons face after Lon’s pivotal comment was telling. It was a done deal at that point.
The comment posted by Calacanis on Andrea’s viral comments page was a clever attempt to begin to let her down easy, and the salutation said it all….all the best. He has known from the beginning that Leah was the best applicant, he just wanted her to prove that she wants the job. Thanks for taking the viewers for an interesting ride.
I’ve become hooked on Mahalo. The online medium opens a whole new interactive world for us boomers. Thanks for bringing the magic of this new way of creative expression a step closer to perfection. Leah is perfect for the job!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:43 am
Leah is the real deal! Sexy, Smart, True! A little humility goes a long way!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:44 am
Lon,
I don’t how you all kept a straight face. Good job and great video.
Hey, wait a gosh darn minute I just actually listened to a whole Mariah Carey song, damn you Lon Harris!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:46 am
Leah is going to win! She is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:46 am
AWESOME! My vote started and stays with D’Emilio!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:49 am
Much better than yesterdays! It looks like Leah has it.
Veronica? Veronica who ?
:)
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:51 am
LEAH!
Welcome to Mahalo Daily.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:52 am
I rather liked this video; it had pretty good production quality, was original, and was pulled off pretty well: like a serious clone of the original but with a definite ridiculous feel to it. I liked the bit about the 56K modem in the end, too. My vote goes to Leah!
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:07 am
Mainly just Lon…
Where as Andrea’s video is mainly her - demonstrating her abilities
I think Andrea should win for this reason
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:08 am
I even like the behind the scenes footage shown on the MD YouTube site (Exclusive Behind the Scenes of “Touch Lon’s Body”). So much fun was being had by all. Makes you want to be there.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:17 am
Yeah, Leah’s video was much more creative than Andrea’s. I really like both girls, but Leah gets my vote. Great job!
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:23 am
As opposed to how I described Andrea’s video as a single-cell organism with gout, this is an airborne viral disease! Way to go Leah!
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:29 am
Well… I have to agree with the general consensus of this comment thread.
Leah (in my opinion) is the winner. Well done!!! and Lon Harris is (as always) BRILLIANT!!
Sorry Andrea… you did a great job and I wish all the best!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:34 am
I like Andrea before but this video was WAY WAY better!
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:41 am
Oh my word!!! Had me bustin’ a gut!!! Excellent vid Leah :-)
I’m thinkin’ Leah has just sealed the deal…
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:52 am
I’ll keep it short… Leah had the better video and should be the new host.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:15 am
This is the funniest video I’ve seen in a while and Leah makes a beautiful dork.
I think she has it hands down. She has shown her professional side, and now her fun, geeky side. She and Lon have great chemistry and I hope they’ll come up a lot more fun stuff for Mahalo.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:31 am
Leah had my heart from day1, this video though, wow, so over the top funny! What else to say? Good collaboration with Lon, who also had my heart from day1, folks are saying he was in the video too much… whatever… Leah is obviously very attractive and even more so by not needing to dial that side up at every chance. She is the kind of smart, funny, attractive person that I would look forward to building a relationship with (albeit watching an informative/fun video a few times a week), and subsequently building that relationship with Mahalo.
What a tough competition, all very talented and good contenders, but really, no choice in my mind.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:35 am
I loved this video!! The role reversal of the woman being the geek and the man being the sex object is very creative. Both Lon and Leah played the roles very well.
This video was much more creative and well done than Andrea’s and fits more into the whole viral theme. I would be more likely to forward this to friends than Andrea’s.
Time to end the competition and declare Leah the winner. She has all the skills to do MD justice and make it better.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:45 am
Leah has been winning this competition from Day One. In my mind, there has never been a doubt. The interviews really showed off who deserves the job for sure.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:48 am
Sorry guys this video sucked big time.
The star of the video was Lon not Leah.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:51 am
I can’t decide! Hire them both. Give the other one another show.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:59 am
It was genius of Leah to utilize Lon the way she did. Her purpose was not to be the star of the video but instead make a good video that the viewer will enjoy. Period.
She’s definitely not a “its all about me, me, me” person. When watching any type of episode the onlooker should be more focused on the subject and not the host. When we watch American Idol it’s not because of Ryan Seacrest but instead because of the subject (contestants/music/judges). A host is like a good friend that we can count on to take us on a journey, get the organized story, and adapt to the unexpected.
If Leah is not picked as the host for Mahalo she will have no problem finding another gig. It’s just a matter of time for her. At this point it is in Mahalo’s best interest to contract her now. It will greatly enhance their name and hers as they work together.
One final note- Lon was great. I would love to see him on the big screen one day!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:19 am
Where Andrea and Leah entertaining? Mildly.
Would I point my friends to this? No
Where they viral? - No
Please try again.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:20 am
I cannot stop watching and laughing at this video!
Another big difference in videos is that with Leah’s I wanted to forward it to all my family, friends, and coworkers; and so I did. Andrea’s video was good also; except forwarding it to everyone seemed like more work than the actual wanting to share it. Therefore, I didn’t.
O.K. I need to get back to work.
But…just one more time!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:32 am
I must not like viral videos because I didn’t like either video very much. They were worth a smile but I am not telling everybody I know about them. I think this has to be the hardest part of the competition. The part where everybody gets to add rude or negative comments about you. Crazy!!
I did like this video a little more but because it features Lon more and thats about it. Over all I think Andrea is a better host. Leah would be great too.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:32 am
good stuff!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:38 am
Absolutely brilliant, Leah totally deserves to win!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:45 am
We have a winner! DING DING DING DING! Leah D’Emilio, you have just won the contest to host the Mahalo Daily Webcasts, what are you going to do now?
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:53 am
I liked the eppisode; well done considering the amount of time she had to get both the idea and execution done. I definitely could see her becoming the next host!
Too bad Leah wasn’t in bikini instead of Lon though!
But then again, the video wouldn’t be that funny! ;)
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:03 am
We’re bursting with pride at your viral video. GREAT job-GREAT teamwork. It leaves you wanting to see the next episode . Good Luck,LEAH
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:04 am
I liked both videos a lot, I am really surprised at some of the negative comments on Andrea in the previous thread. I thought Leah would be the best host going in, and I didn’t see anything to change my mind. Leah has everything I’d want in a host, including a deft sense of humor shown in this video, and any woman who would throw herself at Lon on camera definitely wins bonus points in my book.
Lon was in many respects the star of this video. He has great comic timing, and is somewhat reminiscent of W.C. Fields in both his personality and physique.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:05 am
Oh please… This was way worse the the other one. First of all, who is she appealing to doing this video? I have never seen this Maraiah Carry vid ever! At least I looovvee guitar hero, and have seen many vids of that. Andrea knows her audience, Leah still categorizes us as “nerds”.
Plus, Lon dominated the WHOLE thing… Would like to see more Leah in HER final submission. I WILL stop watching this if she wins.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:13 am
LOL.. good job!
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:14 am
Ding! Ding! And the winner in the third round by KO — Leah D’Emilio!
That was hysterical Leah, Lon, and team!
I didn’t think that the viral video thing was going to work to distinguish the two candidates, but I was so wrong. Leah you rocked it.
I have a few questions:
1) How many takes did you have to do to remove laughter?
2) How many times did you have to watch that awful Mariah Carey video?
3) Who is the closet Mariah Carey fan? Fess up Lon.
I actually thought Andrea’s video was pretty good, but Leah’s was great.
I’d love to see a MD episode with outtakes and more behind the scenes footage from this video. I’d love to hear more about the creative process. How much was Leah? How much was Lon? Regardlessly, the chemistry and final product really worked. Leah is the one, clearly.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:15 am
Okay, Leah’s viral video was freaking hilarious…. Please please please please make Leah the host!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 am
Yep; it’s official. The viral video assignment was a terrible idea.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:25 am
Great Job Leah!! I think you did an amazing job, work it sista!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:31 am
Leah and Lon ROCK! Or is it grooving if it’s R&B? Either way, GO LEAH!
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I didn’t expect much, but that was HILARIOUS!!!
Brilliant abuse of Lon’s charms, Leah! Bravo!
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:03 pm
I must say Leah you have it all-the looks, the talent and my vote! Way to go!
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:14 pm
definitely lean, ftw!!! huge fan of hers from the beginning. I actually laughed out loud on this one.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:34 pm
LEAH FTW! Good luck!
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:34 pm
This showed off Leah’s producing skills perfectly. She didn’t make herself the main focus of the video just for the sake of it. She is by far the best all-rounder. Great behind the scenes and in front of the camera. She HAS to win!
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
My wife and I watched this over lunch, as we usually do with MD episodes. This was so funny, I nearly choked! I think Leah and Don are a fantastic match.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
This video was awesome. I wasn’t convinced either one was really right, but the video just won me over.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Touch my body with Lon - too funny! Which is the point right! Definitely showing off production skills and a great sense of humour! This one did it for me!
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:51 pm
This is amazing, i love it!
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Hey Lon, you want some fries with that shake?
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:56 pm
After this I’d be very surprised Leah does not win. More fun to watch than Andrea’s. More in the MD spirit. I think Leah and Ron (oops I mean Lon) will make a great team. I’ll be looking forward to the more traditional MD episodes with the Leah twist.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I can write million words, but like we say in Italy, one word says it all-perfect… FENOMENALE!!
Leah captured me from the first moment I saw her…She is The Girl…
She deserves to WIN!!!
GREAT WORK ….SEI FANTASTICA
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner, by knockout . . . . .
Leeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhh D’Emiiiiilllliiiiooooooooo!!
(and the crowd goes wild!)
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I really didn’t plan on watching Mahalo once Veronica left but if Leah wins I will continue. If the other girl wins I’ll unsubscribe from the podcast and maybe check in once in while. Re: Lon being in the video more than Leah, well at least she was willing to “share the spotlight”.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Well done Leah and Lon!! You two are an excellent team.
Kudos for sticking this long process out. You have ‘touched’ us all :-)
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Awesome! That was hilarious. Good luck Leah!
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Would I watch this repeatedly? Twice, maybe.
Would I recommend this to my friends? Meh. I can’t think of a ‘OMG, you have to see this!’ moment in it.
That being said, there was a story. I liked the fact that it wasn’t just a Leah focused video (Look at ME!). She was self, deprecating and the chemistry worked better between them.
The task was to create a viral video, not necessarily showcase themselves.
Rocketboom did a piece several months ago on what makes a viral video. I wondered if they would go that route. Neither contestant did.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:06 pm
funny!
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I don’t really liked this video. Lon is the center of attention when it should be her that should prove what she’s worth.
She doesn’t have my vote.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:20 pm
That was awesome! I had never even seen the original Mariah Carey video before and I still thought it was awesome! Lon and Leah GOT chemistry!!!
Lon, will you marry me… oops, I meant Leah, will you marry me?!?! ;)
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:21 pm
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June 3rd, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Winner Winner… Chicken Dinner!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Lon… you’re SOOO much sexier than Mariah!!!
Leah… so funny! I love that you’re not afraid to make fun of your inner geek and still look cute doing it.
Both… so much chemistry! I absolutely hate that song and I detest the original video even more. Your (new and improved) video actually had me singing along.
Good Luck Leah!
Pili
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:31 pm
This is not up there with “French Lessons” as a video but it’s got some funny ideas and shows Leah’s range. Everything she’s done has been good Mahalo-level work. Please pick her.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Thank you Leah!!!! You’ve help me more than you can imagine - with my marriage! I’ve just realized that my husband is hot like Lon and I’m even going to let him keep his Star Wars collection in the house now! You’ve changed my life!
- Gabi
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:45 pm
LON WINS! Seriously, Leah appeared in only 1/8th of the entire video. Perhaps Calacanis should hire both of these ladies – Andrea to actually HOST, and Leah to write.
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Watching T-M-B again…I saw the importance of the dynamic camera work…lens angles, dark & light shots, panning movement of those shots…etc.
Does Leah create that aspect of the video too? If so, excellent editing work…if not Leah, you had a skillful camera team working for you.
Either way…successful team work!! Thanks for the well executed parody…of an otherwise trite Mariah Carey music video. You all turned it around and made it gut busting enjoyable. Great reversals and irony:-)
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Don’t really like either of them - but I think Leah’s episode was the best. Andrea’s episode didn’t seem as well “excecuted”…
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
nice. the best parody of all is still weezer’s new pork n’ beans:
http://www.derober.com/2008/05/24/weezer-pork-n-beens-genius/
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
That was awesome. She is by far the best for Mahalo. I know Leah will be great for the ob if she keeps doing stuff like this. She has so much talent.
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Leah D’Emilio made me laugh so much with this video. My cheeks hurt from smiling. Please hire her Mahalo! I want to see more Leah D’Emilio!!!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:16 pm
WIN.
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Thank You Leah and Lon. I just got home from work and its the first time I laughed all day. I can’t wait to see more of you Leah CONGRATS!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I didn’t like Leah at first but the last two rounds have been very excellent. The capoeria episode was excellent and Lon said he riffed with her the best. That more then anything else, the compatability with the rest of the team, is important to the long-term run of a performance.
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:55 pm
What was this supposed to be? I don’t get it.
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Really Funny!! :)
At the first scene I thought that Leah was going to play Mariah, when I saw the roles changed I realize how creative she is!! :)
Way to go Leah!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
17 diggs over two days versus 246 diggs in less than a day!!! That should tell you which video satisfies the viral criteria. For all Veronica fans (like moi) who were unsure of watchin MD after she left, the awesome twosome of Leah and Lon should leave them feeling happy again. The chemistry is great and the video (and even the idea) is far better than Andrea’s.
Leah, you have my vote to hear Jason say “You’re hired”!!!
And oh, btw, its now 250 diggs already!!! Geez, this video is getting popular by the minute!
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I was a huge fan of Leah Coming into this and watched both viral videos today.
Renee wasn’t part of my top 2 going into the last leg of this race. After seeing their viral videos, I’ve got to say hire them both. Can you imagine what that one/two punch would be like. Well done by both ladies…and Lon - I never want to see that much of you physically again.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:07 pm
I have a request…
after Leah gets the job, can she leave the braces on?
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Oh MY GOD, I’m SOOOOOO torn, I love Andrea, but Leah’s viral video was one of the best videos ever to come out of Mahalo Daily. I can’t decide who I’d vote for, both women are amazing!
I thought at first Leah was a bit too propper for this, but seeing her all nerded out with glasses and that pigtail hair… damn that was good.
I remember Lon mentioning that up to this point, he had had the most fun working with Leah of all the contestants and Lon was the MAN this episode, so I’d say, whoever Lon thinks should get the job, that’s who I’d vote for. Sorry to put this on you Lon.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Seriously, Jason, you’ve got a ton of money and a pretty small staff over at Mahalo still, can’t you hire both of them? That treo of on screen talent (Lon, Leah and Andrea) would be AMAZING! You could start up a whole Mahalo News Network!
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Leah is definitely the woman for this job. I will be excited to watch my daily fix of her. Andrea? Meh. I might stick around, I might not.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:50 pm
nice
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Sexy, funny, nerdy… what else can you ask for? It was great! Go Lon… I mean Leah.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Just one more thing.
What I liked about this video was that it wasn’t all about Leah, it was about the episode. It wasn’t just shot after shot of Leah doing this and Leah doing that. Shows that she understands that she’s part of a team.
Again, not to beat the point to death, but judging by the reactions today and yesterday, I’d say the winner is pretty clear.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Whoa. TKO. Leah wins!
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Better crown Princess Leah queen of vlog idol. Lon is such a star!
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Leah wins in a land slide! No question.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:53 pm
WAAAAY better than Andrea. I was soo pulling for Andrea because she is drop dead hot and she has the potential to be articulate if she works.
But this video proves that Leah is miles ahead in creativity and much more polished.
No problem admitting when I am wrong.
Well done Leah.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:56 pm
OMG -
Leah D./Princess Leah ; Lon/Han -
I just got it.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:06 pm
This is by far the better of the two. The whole competition I was hoping for Kristina or Leah. Andrea is talented but I always get the impression that she’s acting rather than just being herself. Veronica certainly had that ‘average girl’ thing happening and so does Leah. I think she’ll settle into the job very quickly. So Jason, my vote is for Leah.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Better than Andrea’s but that’s not saying much. Right now I’m not sure I’ll stay subscribed regardless of the winner.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Love the video- newest version of touch my body! Who-Larry- Re-Us!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:48 pm
This is it! This is the one. I love this - funny, creative, good chemistry, makes it look like she’s worked for Mahalo since the beginning. I was undecided this weekend, but now I’m sold. I’d love to see Leah as the new host. We’ll see great things from her. To top it off, she’s from Ohio. I think the decision is made.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
This is a great video! I definitely think that Leah has what it takes to be the next host for Mahalo Daily. Great job Leah!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:00 pm
A nice piece of work! I love the wassup at the beginning. Really hit’n on Lon hard.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Hit “Silly” out of the park. Great editing, never slowed down. Great ending. (Lon is fearless) This is really crazy enough to watch again. I think Jason has an easy choice, Leah.
Leah’s range is great, while Andrea seems limited to the 20 something generation. I started watching with Veronica and I would definitely continue with Leah. She also seems to work well with Lon.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:24 pm
This is hiarious!(watch Mariah Carey’s video to really appreciate the creativity,humor & hard work that went into making this video. Leah definately met this challenge… and more! ShowS her skills in editing,acting,attention to detail (costumes,props,scene changes,dialogue/script wrinting etc.) Her competition’s piece was very one dimensional and not very interesting to watch. LEAH SHOULD DEFINATELY BE THE HOST OF MAHALO DAILY! Gee, maybe it does pay to be professional! CHOOSE LEAH!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:32 pm
This is great ! Very creative..fun..and wildly goofy. Editing is terrific and you can tell that Leah certainly has a comic side that can be explored further when she’s the host of Mahalo Daily ! That will happen !
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Just loved that. Leah has my vote. She is gorgeous and talented.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Just wanted to update everyone. This video was submitted to Digg.com at 1AM Central time and as of 7:30 p.m. it has 284 diggs. I think we hit the “viral” part of the competition. Let’s see Andrea Renee beat that.
And I can honestly say that if Jason and the other judges don’t pick Leah, I am unsubscribing.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:45 pm
not particular to Mariah Carey but far better than Andrea’s
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Lon and Leah, That is the funniest thing ever. So funny. LMAO all the way through. Awesome job guys.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Not impressed I felt it had the cringe factor and not very original
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Oh puuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrllllllllleeeeeeeeeaaaaaasssssseeee thats rubbish!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:05 pm
I think Andrea had the better video. I think Leah made a good effort but in the end I think Andrea’s just is more fun to watch. Please pick Andrea its the right choice! Also I like Leah with out the glasses rather then with.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I could be wrong but it seems like Leah takes a back seat to Lon. I see more of Lon in the video then I do of Leah. I thought Leah was suppose to be the main star of this? Maybe leah came up with the idea of the video but I would have liked to see her more front and center. At least Andrea took a big role in her video.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Leah is my choice… Hands Down!!! She was actually my choice from the beginning nerdy, sexy, cute, smart,and articulate. If she doesnt win i dont think ill be able to watch Mahalo anymore!!!! And big ups to Lon btw for trying to pull of those outfits I laughed thru the entire video!!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I mean… i agree with “Wat”.
What the heck is this ? Clearly i’m missing a BIG PIECE of this video. Like something that is going on MTV so much that everyone knows about it (and I don’t. hahaha).
Still, Leah looks genuine.
Somewhere i feel Andrea is a bit… untrue ? dunno the exact word to describe my feeling, but it’s somewhere around there.
My god, she has great looks, and still a bit nerdy and wacky (I mean this as a good point !)
I really wish to see more from Leah. And from Kristina too, a shame she was dropped.
WTG LEAH !
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:06 pm
I watched the original video to see the source (I think is the first time that I watch a Mariah video on YouTube) and it’s a very good version of the original.
Andrea’s video was actually funny too. Both ideas were original and funny. Still I prefer Leah over Andrea for hosting Mahalo.
Lon has been the star with no doubt and Leah’s video has been watched 6,477 times on YouTube at 10:00 p.m. ET. It seems pretty viral to me…
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:14 pm
How about 12,899 views at 10:13 pm est. and 288 diggs. Way to go Leah!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Uh-oh.. rockr is right..this looks more like Lon’s entry into the MahaloVlog idol.
Ideas:
1. Too little Leah here. Too much Lon.
2. Leah was wise to let Lon be the star
3. Did she?
4. Then it means the decision to consider it Leah’s video is up to the people-backstage. Was this all her idea? Or did she let Lon run the “show”?
5. Letting Lon run it–was that her most brilliant idea?
6. Did we really wanted to see hosting duties here? or was it really just a chemistry test & pressure cooker?
7. If it was chemistry test- then only the camera and lon/the hosts can say so.
8. If it was pressure - then only the hosts can say it. (can they take the pressure?)
9. Or was it “best viral” video regardless of who’s in it? (probably not) Viral defined as “im rotfl willing to share to share this to all” –then it depends on the number of views in youtube + mahalodaily site!
P.S.
Consider a “failure of the game” and do a Mamazing Race or Survivor Mahalo or Mahalo Big Brother :) Why? It’s fun to watch!
Jomar and Clarisse
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June 3rd, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Totally, hands down hilarious!
I loled at the end where Lon leaves the room moving that bootay hahaha XD
Both disturbing and funny!
Leah FTW!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Leah is teh awesome. And the behind the scenes stuff proves that she’s the right one for the job. I <3 Leah.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I like the behind the scenes better than both video’s. :)
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:10 pm
That was awesome and funny! She can do it all! Leah and Lon work well together! Leah has so much potential is just showing the “tip of the iceberg”. Go LEAH!
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:12 pm
When it is time to judge they will be evaluated on creativity, how good their video was, and if it spread.
Both of the girls were allowed to make the most of Lon in their videos in order to show that creativity.
Ultimately, Leah utilized him better and showed us that she is creative, intelligent, and knows what the public wants to see.
She took the assignment, ran with it, hit a homerun, and proved that she has what it takes to be the next host.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:27 pm
The difference between Leah and Andrea is that Leah felt she didn’t have to be on camera the whole time to make a good video. It’s a difference in philosophy, I think. Andrea made it about her; Leah made it about the video.
Works for me.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:36 pm
I have to say, I’ve been pulling for Leah all along but honestly, I’m really not impressed by her performance in the video. Don’t get me wrong, Lon’s performance was simply perfection, but wasn’t the whole point to see the talent of the potential host. I think Andrea’s performance was much better. Now I’m torn. I love Leah’s hosting ability, but I also love Andrea’s quirkiness.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I actually did not like this video
It seemed to me like Lon was in pretty much all the shots, and Leah was barley in any.
I think she was taking a little to much advantage of Lon’s gift to goof off, and “show his body,” and didn’t use enough of her own talents.
And it was also kind of disturbing :)
*No offense Lon!
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Leah is way better than her opponent.
She’s the best pick to host Mahalo, no doubt about that.
Congrats Lon! You got the professional to work with.
And to Leah: Amazing work! You deserve the job.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:56 pm
I think that one thing the commenters seem to be forgetting is that this was primarily a test of CREATIVITY. Leah’s skills in interview and production have already been tested. This test was to see which of the two finalists is more creative. I don’t think it matters that Lon was more the the star in this video (he’s awesome as well), because it was a test of CREATIVITY. Leah has already proven that she is more than capable of writing, producing and shooting an episode, as well as interviewing people. IMO, Leah blew Andrea out of the water on this one. I’m sure Leah will win; I was torn between her and Kristina, but since she is gone…..it’s obvious who I’m voting for.
Leah FTW!
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Winner. Wow! this was really good and funny. The two worked good together. We have a winner. Way better than that guitar hero crap.
June 4th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Abby took the words right out of my mouth; I agree with her word for word:
WOW - That seals the deal! Leah has it hands down!
She’s both Mahalo-nerdy and hot; creative, funny, smart and well-spoken.
This video was so funny, I can actually see it going viral - she
was smart to use Lon in that way.
Way to go Leah!
June 4th, 2008 at 12:09 am
I’m giving this round to Leah.
In my opinion, Andrea’s entry was old, worn out and predictable. Leah’s was more unpredictable, which I think fits better in the Mahalo Daily view.
Good luck to both of the contestants.
June 4th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Epic Video!
June 4th, 2008 at 12:55 am
This is by far the best canadite!!! She deserves to be the next Mahalo Idol!!!!
June 4th, 2008 at 1:02 am
That was awesome !!, Leah, I am glad that I wasn’t wrong from the beginning…, You definitely are the one??
Congratulations Leah, I think you have a new job !!!
June 4th, 2008 at 1:05 am
I can’t get this song out of my head. Great Job. I have watched this over and over and over and over……….See something new and funny every time. You nailed it Ms. Leah, you are the winner!
June 4th, 2008 at 1:06 am
It was supposed to be a creativity contest. I wasn’t about these two ladies’ acting skill of whatever in the first place. Those peopl who pick on it because of ‘too much Lon’ is cleary missing the point. Heck, the whole Mahalo daily’s focus isn’t about the host themselves either..
June 4th, 2008 at 1:09 am
all she really did is look like a geek how hard is that? Andrea wins for me
June 4th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Leah needs to host this show, there is no doubt about that.
June 4th, 2008 at 2:07 am
OK, here’s the fact.
Leah has a better voice.
Sure she’s hotter and smarter and other - but it’s the voice - I’d tune in just for that
June 4th, 2008 at 2:14 am
The instruction really was just to create a viral video, period.
Jason didn’t say they should create a viral video featuring themselves. The creation of the vv is a test of their production skills, not hosting.
Great so see how so evidently Lon and the Mahalo Team want to work with Leah. You just feel that they put more effort (and love) into creating this video than the one of Andrea’s.
Leah FTW!!!
June 4th, 2008 at 2:30 am
This video actually made me laugh out loud….not just on the inside. Great stuff. Leah might have wanted to feature herself a bit more but since it’s a straight on parody it’s better this way.
My vote (since no one actually sent me a piece of electronics worth over $500 to buy my vote) has to go to Leah for this. I was turned off to Andrea during the Mapprentice episodes. Andrea seems to be a bit arrogant.
PEACE OUT!!
June 4th, 2008 at 3:22 am
Omg Leah was so much better than Andrea…
I almost died because I laughed so much!
June 4th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Been a big Leah supporter but you know when it comes right down to it with that video it was the LON video not Leah. Put Andrea in the same costume as Leah re-shoot and you’d have the same funny video, it was Lon who made that video not Leah. As much as I hate andrea’s fingernail down a chalk board voice her’s was more creative.
June 4th, 2008 at 9:05 am
@Cohiba
it’s about showing their creativity and making a video that spreads and does not require them to star in the video. This was Leah’s baby and it spread like wild fire.
Andrea’s video was also creative but not to the extent of Leah’s and as the numbers proved did not spred.
Currently Leah is at 40,704 vs Andrea at 4,296. (Andrea’s video has even been online twice as long as Leah’s video.)
Mahalo simply has to decide which numbers they want to see. Mediocre or vast.
To boot, many people are going to be following Leah now and whether that is with Mahalo or somewhere else she has a large following that will continue to swell.
June 4th, 2008 at 9:06 am
“Put Andrea in the same costume as Leah re-shoot and you’d have the same funny video, it was Lon who made that video not Leah. As much as I hate andrea’s fingernail down a chalk board voice her’s was more creative”
Except Andrea didn’t came up with the idea. And I wouldn’t call her video ‘creative’. That kind of stuff overused in TV/films like zillion times.
June 4th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Nerdy-Sheik! Gotta love it. Put Leah in!
June 4th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Andrea’s is tighter on the edit, but lacking in the chemistry & personality. Leah puts the package together.
June 4th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Not only the best episode in this series, but probably the best MD. Lon and Leah are awesome together.
June 4th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Is there a way to make my Chumby play this over and over and over?
June 4th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
[...] Touch My Body Parody Video [...]
June 4th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
It’s a classic!
June 4th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
And… we have the winner. I’ve been leaning toward Leah for awhile, but this made up my mind. Not only do I think that Leah will be the better host for MD, but it’s clear that she and Lon work well together. Here’s hoping we’ll see more episodes featuring both of them. They make a great team.
June 4th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
It’s spreading like wild fire!
June 5th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Sorry I’m late! This video is really cute, Leah!! I love music video spoofs!! Good job on the acting and comedic performance. Also, you seem like you work really well with Lon and the crew!
Congrats on winning as well!!!!!
June 6th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Andrea NEVER could have pulled this off like Leah did, even if she were in the same costume. Leah has a presence that is captivating and her creative input is smart and methodical, which is why there are more than 130,000 hits on YouTube and why she was chosen as the host of Mahalo Daily.
June 10th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
HILARIOUS! Lon looks like an elder of The Isley Brothers http://tinyurl.com/5zftpo. I like that pool scene. Maybe Mrs. C needs to redo the video.