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Ever since a tantalizing ten seconds of a present-day Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller hit the web last week, speculation over “Super Bowl or Sequel” started spreading like wildfire.  And then yesterday morning when the full spot was revealed I was all: “Oh, I am ALL OVER Ferris Bueller today”. But I never expected a two minute super bowl commercial to take me on such an emotioncoaster. I was elated. I was nauseated. I mean…I’ve written for campaigns that have had less of an effect on me.

So here I am 24 hours later still staring at my blank posting screen in kind of confused horror? (Yes…that’s a question…I’m still not totally clear on how I feel here.)

I’m gonna need you guys to talk this one out with me.

On the one hand, I DO like to feel like I’m in on the joke, and it was fun to see that Ferris Bueller still lives in Matthew Broderick.  He’s one of the greatest characters of all time (YES HE IS, and I went to film school you guys, so I totally know about movies.) But on the other, much larger, more slapping-me-in-the-face hand…MAY JOHN HUGHES FOREVER HAUNT YOU IN YOUR DREAMS, HONDA ADVERTISING PEOPLE.

I’m actually really not that snobby about very many things. But when it comes to the residents of Shermer, Illinois?  I’m so snobby that I have to refer to them by the obscure fictional town from which they hail. I’m of the generation that counts Jake Ryan as Prince Charming, and John Bender as James Dean.  Because it’s true.

Anyway, Honda is touting over two dozen movie references in the Todd Phillips (Old School, The Hangover) directed spot, and encouraging fans to tweet finds with the hashtag #dayoff.  See for yourself:

I mean, it reeks of sell-outery, but I’ve never been one to judge a creative professional for trying to make a buck. Still, I dunno…it left me feeling kind of empty or something. Am I just too pretentious for words? Or is it possible that deep down in my pop culture loving heart Ferris Bueller maybe meant more to me than a CR-V and a couple of cheap laughs?

(Also I don’t know about you but I could have probably been singing a different tune if we got to see Jennifer Grey and Charlie Sheen making out on a bench somewhere.)

- This post was originally published on BlogHer Entertainment.

- So was this American Idol recap.  And this interview I did with Brooke White.  Also I’m the Editor over at BlogHer Pop, so if you have any pop culture musings of your own you’d like to share…don’t be shy.

I learn something new every time I attempt to commit myself to video.  This time I learned that it is straight silly to attempt to video blog while you’re sick, in front of a plate glass window in glaring sunshine, while trying not to wake up your sleeping family.  I also learned that once I edit something, it doesn’t matter how bad it sucks, I will post it to the internet because DAMMIT that is perfectly good time spent right there.  And another note to self?  Next time clear the conference fall out off of the dining room table BEFORE memorexing for all to see.

{Another note to self: Next time use more food coloring. This time I was afraid too much red would look like it belonged at a Dexter theme party.}

Oh, and I also learned not to say the day of the week I’m shooting on when talking to camera, because I probably won’t get around to posting it that day, if my current track record is any indication.

But we’re in luck!  If I’ve done this right, you guys will get to learn something new too! How to make splatter paint popcorn!  (I just named it that – fun, right?!)  So…Enjoy!

Here’s that link I promised to popping popcorn in a paper bag.  Just add food coloring before you nuke it, and Voila!

(Also, following the advice of my new friends Brooke and Summer I added music and wore glasses.  Okay, they didn’t actually SAY you’re supposed to wear glasses, but it looks so cool when they do it, I thought I’d give it a try…)

That’s right, I video-blogged about my iPhone case.  Because it’s cool, you guys.  It protects your mind and comes in pretty colors.  See? {Please don’t judge me for using the phrase “It’s Pretty Cool” like an overgrown Miley Cyrus. It’s my first time.}