A year ago today, hundreds of people tragically lost their eyesight as a result seeing me in a red thong for my role in “The Nedinator,” a 6-minute movie spoof that premiered in our local theater the same night as “The Terminator: Genysis.”
The movie was heralded by critics as “Ned’s best 6-minute performance.”
And my wife agrees.
For anyone who started following this blog after June last year, and who has wondered why there are so many references in the comments section about my red thong, rest assured you haven’t stumbled into a hive a kinky people. This is where it started. And, thanks to a court order siting “codes of human decency,” also where it ended.
The story behind the mini-movie is a long one, and is just as drama-filled as any Hollywood production — except with less silicone, money, sex, tantrums, Perrier, etc.
So, to celebrate the one-year anniversary…
Actually, “celebrate” might be a bit strong. How about “commemorate?” Like when there’s a tragedy?
To commemorate the 1-year anniversary of The Nedinator, and those who are still receiving therapy (I know who you are because I’m still getting billed), I have assembled my own version of a special “Boxed Set” edition, complete with special features like “The Making Of The Special Effect,” some of the merchandise it inspired (although never actually available), movie trailers, stills, a special bonus feature and, of course, the movie itself.
I contemplated the idea of re-doing it to improve certain parts, but then I remembered how I felt when George Lucas changed the first three Star Wars movies. I wasn’t ready for that kind of backlash, especially from any normally docile Canadians.
With that said, open your special boxed set edition of The Nedinator and experience it as it was meant to be experienced! (In the safety of your own home and out of the view of any small children…)
BONUS FEATURE NO. 1
The official movie teaser! (Because I’m such a tease…)
BONUS FEATURE No. 2
Behind-the-Scenes look at the AMAZING special effect!! (yes, we just had one)…
FEATURE FILM: The Terminator: Nedisys
MOVIE STILLS (Because these are better than the some of the actual action)
I’d like to point out that most of the main extras in this movie are my fellow firefighters from Station 2, including the “Biker Guy” (Ted Martin), “Scooter Guy” (Capt. Pete “Boa” Warren) and the “Delivery Van Guy” (Sean Connor — Yeah, his real name).
MERCHANDISE: (You can’t actually buy)
EXTRA BONUS!!!
Have you ever sat through a movie and thought, “GEEZ! This movie is entirely too long!” For those who felt that way about our 6-minute movie, here’s the 30-second condensed version!
(Above are theater manager [from left] Mister Oolala [his legal name] and theater owner Michael Falter. They were great sports who delivered compelling performances that the Academy somehow overlooked. But I’m not saying it was a racial thing…)
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I donned the red thong for the sake of art. It’s also hard to believe I’m STILL finding sand in some of my crevices. My thanks to everyone who helped bring this craziness to life and shared willingly in this experience. My thanks also to those who unwittingly found themselves sitting in the theater the night it premiered at City Lights Cinemas on the big screen. Doctors say the nightmares will eventually subside with more treatment.
And my thanks to all of you for supporting the craziness on this blog…
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Ned, you kill me, which one might expect from a Nedinator I suppose;)…Loved this, all the references to the movies, the accent, the aimless wondering in a garden center, and of course the red thong…and the caption ‘Sorry, no refunds’ was timed just perfectly!
Lol! Thanks Lennard. We really had a lot of fun making it. Plus, it forced me to learn how to use my iMovie program — which opened up a whole new avenue of craziness 😉
You are TOO much! Wish I could have been an extra….
We could have used you! Plus, any extras who saw me in that thong received hazard pay (a beer).
I bet!
I was actually laughing out loud. The red thong/trying to slide down the sand hill scene is epic. You rock!
Thanks! I’m so glad you liked it! It was a lot of fun to make. And my wife let me keep her thong…
so cool Ned. Awesome production. Ummm, I didn’t mention anything previous but for future reference from a non- movie maker but expert watcher – you mentioned the scene in the bar was complicated by your entry wearing the thong. I might point out that no where in the scene was any part of you below the chest exposed. The mere continuation of the story from the desert and thong makes the viewer believe only the thong was there. When I pondered the production I thought to myself that you were wearing pants that weren’t showing Just sayin’ 😀
Yep, a little trick meant to “suggest” I was still wearing a thong when I actually wasn’t. That place serves food, so I didn’t want to cause everyone to lose their appetite…
Ahhhh, so you did do that – awesome.
The Beachcomber was nice enough to let us use its bar. There’s no way I was going to cost them all their dinner revenue on top of it!
Ha!
The Nedinator, starring Ned Hicksonegger. LOL!
My friend and fellow Long Awkward Pause alumni, Adam Sendek, created that “poster,” which would make an awesome T-shirt!
If you make them, we will buy them. 🙂
That thought has seriously crossed my mind — I’ll keep you posted. And your idea of raising money for a charity is a great one 😉
You could make proceeds (above cost) go to charity. Would sell like hotcakes.
I think we’d raise more money selling actual hot cakes!
You’re nuts! Which is probably what all the restaurant patrons said, except without the apostrophe or the E.
A year later and it’s still hilarious! From now on you shall be known as Coen Cameron. 🙂 Happy Nedysis-iversary!
Hahaha! I think someone seated and at eye level actually said that when I walked by…
And thanks for the Coen Cameron crown, Melanie 😉
congrats on making a year without the lawsuits.
Thanks, Beth!! (Damn, I’m pretty sure I just jinxed myself…)
Ha hahahhaaa… .still funny as hell a year later. And excellent usage of product placement. I adore viewing the work of high level professionalism.
Thanks, Robyn 😉 And “high level professionalism” is my middle name! Well, “high” anyway…
Yeah, God forbid people start forgetting about the red thong… 🙂
Therapists everywhere are counting on that not happening 😉
Ah, so THAT’S where the bizarre thong reference traveled from into Ross’s blog. Can’t you keep your underwear to yourself?
Are you on call this weekend? I swear, you can hear millions of fire and police personnel utter a collective groan every Fourth of July. Why don’t you just save time send a pumper truck over to the school recreational field near my house and have a couple guys take a hydrant and sit tight? When the sun goes down and somebody moves the rock, all the little neighborhood shits come out and set off the loudest crap money can buy from those white fireworks tents that crop up in every grocery store parking lot around June 15th. I have many fantasies about tent-lifting winds followed by drenching rains, all localized to specific parking lots.
One time, I watched a commercial grade aerial (I don’t know where they got it) explode about twenty feet off the ground in said field, sending green flashes of death into people’s trees, onto their roofs, and supposedly into about 70 dog’s asses if the cacophony of barking was any indication.
I call it the White Trash Olympics and I’d pay good money to see their eyes as a blast cannon of water shoots their little Bic lighters out of their hands before they can reach down into the bag again.
Yes, this is the thong’s ground zero. And the repercussions have continued.
As for this weekend, we all carry pagers and will be standing by during the fireworks show. Our area has five lakes, several miles of sand dunes and is the main artery connecting the coast to the valley — so yes, you could say we expect to be a little busy this weekend 😉 It sounds like your local FD will be a little busy too. If our water cannon could reach, I’d spray it your direction!
I leave it in the hands of the professionals, then.
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Damnit.
Hahahaha!
Happy Fourth. Try to keep the fireworks out of your butt.
Another good reason to keep a fire extinguisher with you at all times…
Not sure there’s any room left with the bottle rocket in there….
Friggin hilarious!!!!!!!!! Seriously someone should make this a full length movie! 🙂
“Full Length.”
I see what you did there…
😉
A star is born…
You really are my hero, Ned; I’m having a helluva time finding anyone to help me bring my various visions to life.
I’d be happy to help if I can. As long as you keep your clothes on.
Aww…
Seriously, though. You have my email. If I can help, let me know 😉
Geography may be a factor, not to mention my total lack of tech skills, but I appreciate the offer more than I can articulate, buddy.
No problemo. If you need to bounce ideas off someone, my head is pretty hard 😉
Thanks, buddy.
I may just do that.
Reblogged this on Kate McClelland.
Thanks for sharing, Kate! Not sure if everyone else will feel the same after the thong scene though…! 😉
Hahaha maybe everyone should wear one, then they could put on some music and have a thing-thong. Okay, okay, I’ll get my coat :0)
Hahaha!