I’m A Pop Sensation!

It was a busy night in Vancouver last night, with both pop sensation hopefuls camping out in from of the Vancouver Library in preparation for the Canadian Idol auditions tomorrow, as well as the shooting for the Scooby-Doo sequel taking place at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Yes – that Scooby-Doo, or at least his digital doppleganger, was in town last night, deceptively disguising our fair city as middle America, as usual. The illustrious VAG had been transformed into the “Coolsonian Criminology Museum”, and the banner featuring the work of EJ Hughes were replaced by banners featuring “The Work of Mystery Inc.”

I only got a quick glimpse of the cast from afar, but more importantly, I got a look at the Mystery Machine (see the larger version of the photo). Hmm, I don’t recall the Mystery Machine being a stretch SUV/limosine. Then again, it’s been a while since I’ve seen the cartoon, so who knows what’s changed?

Meanwhile, out at the Vancouver Public, star-eyed singer/songwriter wannabes were lining up since noon yesterday for the privilege of having their dreams dashed in front of a national audience. Crazy. They had tents, tarps, the infamous camping chair, and, oh yes, spunk, which they displayed at the top of their lungs while singing “Lean on Me” repeatedly. It’s looked like the beginning of a long night – but not for me. I went home and slept. Yah, sleep! That’s where I’m a viking – not a pop sensation!