But First... - 
by B-Side
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In honor of tomorrow night's finale of Big Brother, I've decided to compile every single Julie Chen "But First" of the season into one, easy to digest montage. For those of you who don't watch Big Brother or for those of you who simply don't understand why we call Julie Chen "The Chenbot," simply take a gander at this montage, and maybe you too will understand the robotic precision that thrills us all. From the nearly identical vocal tones to the perfectly tuned blocking, Julie Chen is both amazing and scary in her consistency from week to week. Bravo Chenbot on another wonderful season!



Comments
Hilarious! Only Julie could have something so banal as "but first" as her catch-phrase. I love the Chenbot and I love you too for loving her.
All those but-firsts started to sound like "Butt-first" as if Julie was giving instructions on sexual positions. Scary.
Posted by: Lubin Odana | September 19, 2005 3:45 AM(#1 of 53)
OMG that was hilarious. And Lubin, I rushed in to post nearly exactly the same thing - it really did go from "but" to "butt". How funny!
Posted by: TinkerbellAPixie | September 19, 2005 4:39 AM(#2 of 53)
Wow...
Possibly the scariest thing I have ever seen. I could have sworn some of those were just the same clip over and over again, that's how freaking robotically consistent she is.
I'd say the funniest one was the one in the middle that has the slight crescendo and head-bob.
And yes, after awhile, it sounds like she is saying "BUTT FIRST" instead of "but, first...".
Btw, I'm sure you have been itching to let that little gem go all season as you made your compilation. ;)
Bravo, B-Side!
Posted by: boondocksaint | September 19, 2005 5:43 AM(#3 of 53)
Oh my gosh! I just woke up, and this little montage of "Butt-firsts" just made my day. Today is going to be great! Thanks B. Just the kind of shit that I love.
Posted by: tic tac? | September 19, 2005 6:15 AM(#4 of 53)
To quote G-Ram . . .
BLOODY BRILLIANT!
Spot on too, I might add!
Posted by: happy_gal | September 19, 2005 6:54 AM(#5 of 53)
I have a suspicion that Les will be using that tape to spice up the Mooneves bedroom antics.
BUTT FIRST!!!! LOL!
Posted by: Retroqueen | September 19, 2005 8:04 AM(#6 of 53)
Anyone else hear a Texas drawl in that?
Posted by: byebyebeyatch | September 19, 2005 8:32 AM(#7 of 53)
Agree completely with tic tac? (#4) Thanks! Off to watch it again and again
Posted by: Greg | September 19, 2005 8:39 AM(#8 of 53)
Amazing!
Posted by: Lyndsay | September 19, 2005 8:41 AM(#9 of 53)
good gravy, that is f'ing phenominal.
"Butt first Julie, butt first!"
Posted by: Hot4Howie | September 19, 2005 8:47 AM(#10 of 53)
I'd still fuck it. Butt first.
Posted by: Ousted | September 19, 2005 8:51 AM(#11 of 53)
BUH FERSE..
Posted by: dredge | September 19, 2005 9:35 AM(#12 of 53)
I thought the same thing...it totally became "butt first." Very funny.
G.
Posted by: gillian | September 19, 2005 9:53 AM(#13 of 53)
Sensational. I'm crying and I'm dying over here. The 'Gasm is so where-it's-at right now it's not even funny.
Except that it's way, way effin' funny.
Posted by: Mike | September 19, 2005 10:45 AM(#14 of 53)
I'm kind of hearing a Bubba (forrest gump) accent towards the end. "hey, forrest, i'll lean up against your back, and you can lean up against mine...that way we won't have to sleep with our heads in the mud."
Posted by: frank | September 19, 2005 10:57 AM(#15 of 53)
Frightening....wow.
Posted by: Sonia | September 19, 2005 11:21 AM(#16 of 53)
B-Side, I think you and the Chenbot should spawn.
Posted by: meeshie | September 19, 2005 11:27 AM(#17 of 53)
You own. Hands down.
Posted by: Mark | September 19, 2005 12:40 PM(#18 of 53)
Ohhhhhh... god, that was good.
Posted by: Princess Sparkle Pony | September 19, 2005 1:23 PM(#19 of 53)
I can now see the full chenbotness. Must be an easy routine :
if (say("butt first")
get_off_of(butt).
Notice her tone is almost exactly the same each time?
Posted by: British | September 19, 2005 1:51 PM(#20 of 53)
absolutely terrifying. sent chills down my spine.
Posted by: roxanne | September 19, 2005 2:55 PM(#21 of 53)
Awesome!!!...Thank you!!!
Posted by: mikey | September 19, 2005 4:37 PM(#22 of 53)
BRILLIANT!
Too effin funny....
Posted by: Chentastic | September 19, 2005 4:47 PM(#23 of 53)
bbbbbbbbwaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhahahahaa
i think i am going to pee my pants. wait. no thinking about it.
i kept hearing "butt thirst" , and had to play it three times to get it all in between my snorts of laughter.
thank you thank you.
too funny.
Posted by: butthirsty | September 19, 2005 4:59 PM(#24 of 53)
That was classic.
Did anyone else notice that as the season winds down, her delivery of those magical two words has slowed down just a touch?
Maybe Chenbot needs a pre-finale tuneup.
Posted by: Maura | September 19, 2005 5:56 PM(#25 of 53)
Holy freaking crap, that was hilarious! See, I didn't hear "butt-first" as much as I heard "bu-firs," sort of like she had a speach impediment where she left off the "T"s. Seriously, it got really bad towards the end...maybe all of the head bobbing and nodding threw speech chip out of whack
Posted by: Seth | September 19, 2005 7:20 PM(#26 of 53)
I love to hate Julie Chen, she is so robotic, with the head bob, too. And where does she get her wardrobe? I've never seen clothes like the ones she wears. Sorry to admit I too watch BB, so sorry that Janie didn't win !
Posted by: vickie | September 19, 2005 8:01 PM(#27 of 53)
Screw the Janey Dolls! Mommy, Mommy, I want a "Butt-First" Julie Chen Doll!!!!
Chenbot doll is in a seated position with her legs crossed. When you push the button on her back, she exclaims a strong "But First" as she unfolds her legs and stands up. You will need to press her camel toe to sit her back down. Novelty Chenbot couch sold separately. Batteries not included.
Posted by: chenterprises | September 19, 2005 8:01 PM(#28 of 53)
Haven't watched the show since the first lame season-but that was funny-great way to end the day!
Posted by: joslyn | September 19, 2005 8:42 PM(#29 of 53)
Did anyone notice, when she was sitting on the couch, how her legs uncrossed exactly the same every time, as well?
Fascinating...
Posted by: Someone special | September 19, 2005 9:31 PM(#30 of 53)
CHENBOT MALFUNCTION ALERT!!!!!
...On tonight's E.T., Mary Hart was interviewing Les and Julie on the red carpet last night, and Les said something about being late because of the traffic (not looking like he was in a good mood, though from what I hear, that's his usual demeanor, at least until the "CBS Evening Happy News" debuts). Anyway, Mary says to Julie, "who's to blame for being late, you or Les?", and then: pause--pause--pause (blank Chenbot stare)--pause, and Julie finally sputters out, with sparks flying: "Neither--no comment--hahahaha". You guys should try to catch it on the rerun on channel 9 tonight, it's worth a screencap.
Posted by: museglet | September 19, 2005 10:03 PM(#31 of 53)
How does the Chentbot enter a room?
Butt first...
(sorry, lame, but I too heard it as, Butt First...) Maybe it's
"Butt Furs"...when I played it, my husband said, "What was that???" That was the magic of TVgasm, my love!
Posted by: Helenann | September 19, 2005 11:36 PM(#32 of 53)
it appears that her plastic surgery created a perfect appearing nose that deprives her of adequate oxygen, thus the highly nasal intonations and a cadence of speech dominated by short phrasings to accomodate the limited capacity for air intake...appearently even just the two words in discussion
reveal this compromised ennunciation disaster which is the key to her intrigue
Posted by: growtess | September 19, 2005 11:38 PM(#33 of 53)
definitely saying "butt forest"
a vast wilderness of butts. a veritable butt forest.
Posted by: helmut | September 20, 2005 12:09 AM(#34 of 53)
I wanna screw Julie Chen in da butt.
Posted by: Malnathor | September 20, 2005 7:32 AM(#35 of 53)
Mommy, Mommy, I want a "Butt-First" Julie Chen Doll!!!!
Chenterprises (#28) That is effing hysterical!!
Where can I buy one!!
Posted by: CopyCat | September 20, 2005 12:48 PM(#36 of 53)
Wouldn't it be great if TVgasm launched a line of "But First..." clothing and memorabilia?
I think there are a bunch of websites where you just have to submit a JPEG file and they will put them on mousepads, mugs, t-shirts, etc.
There would have to be little booty shorts with "But First!" on them of course.
Hope everyone enjoys watching the finale tonight!
Posted by: Greg | September 20, 2005 1:17 PM(#37 of 53)
I want that BYE-BYE, BITCHES T-shirt that Sarah showed off in the last episode. That had me rollin'.
Posted by: James C | September 20, 2005 1:50 PM(#38 of 53)
Its like an audio rorscache test. At first I hear 'But first...', then it just begins to morph into all these glorious sounds and pictures in my head. But the 8th 'But first...' I'm having mental pictures of rabbits sliding down mountaintops. Quite unsettling.
Also, I believe that clip causes seizures, just letting you know.
Posted by: J | September 20, 2005 5:07 PM(#39 of 53)
LOL!
Posted by: Katie | September 20, 2005 5:42 PM(#40 of 53)
That was an adorable work of art.
Posted by: Brian | September 20, 2005 7:09 PM(#41 of 53)
James, you can get the "bye bye bitches" shirts here:
http://www.cafepress.com/lunachicks/847217
Posted by: Karen | September 20, 2005 7:41 PM(#42 of 53)
OMG! I've never laughed so hard.
Did you guys notice to how she uses her head as well when saying that? Everything is so perfect...she's gotta be a bot! >_
Posted by: Seanaci | September 20, 2005 8:09 PM(#43 of 53)
HOW DO I GET THIS DAMN THING TO GO???????????
Posted by: laura | September 20, 2005 8:24 PM(#44 of 53)
hilarious after tonight I needed that
Posted by: cj | September 20, 2005 11:33 PM(#45 of 53)
Fantastic "Butt First" and don't forget the leg cross!
Classic Julie LOL
Posted by: Uk Girl | September 21, 2005 2:47 AM(#46 of 53)
I'm always in favor of anything butt-first.
Posted by: keith karz | September 21, 2005 6:08 AM(#47 of 53)
It's Tim Russert's "Meet the Press" catchphrase, dammit!!!!!
friggin' cheater!
and she's gone way too orange on the spray tan!
Posted by: er | September 21, 2005 11:52 AM(#48 of 53)
>>friggin' cheater!
>>and she's gone way too orange on the spray tan!
Well, that's what happens when your skin color is decided by committee.
Posted by: Karl | September 22, 2005 3:40 PM(#49 of 53)
Oh my God, my stomach still hurts from the jiggling of my ribcage. I CAN'T STOP WATCHING IT!!!!!
Posted by: amygirl | September 22, 2005 8:01 PM(#50 of 53)
And the eeriest part of it all is how the background music seems to be all one flowing piece throughout the edits.
I have watched it 15+ times. I can't stop, it turns me on.
Posted by: Jimmah! | September 23, 2005 7:35 AM(#51 of 53)
That is too hysterical.. and of course, creepy.
But TOtally creepy was Julie's performance on Friday's CBS Morning show.. she was having obvious and uncomfortable difficulties in reading the teleprompter, doing lines, segueways, and interviews.. was she...
A. Recovering from surgery, on meds?
B. Recovering from the Big Brother cast party?
C. Still imbibing from the night before?
I admit to a guilty pleasure in having enjoyed over the years the other-worldliness that is Julie; whether she is in fatigues, or a June Cleaver gown. But having seen her on Friday morning, I'm truly concerned..it was surreal to see her stumble over the text, fumble with the interviews. Even her "perky face" was a struggle and appeared forced, so I hope she's okay.
Maybe Les needs to oil the Chenbot more regularly..
Posted by: nick | September 24, 2005 9:57 PM(#52 of 53)
This is too funny, can someone make one for all time she said; "You can put your bag down." and "Answers please."?
It would be even funnier if someone made a mock aerobics audio file using all her dialogue.
I can imagine it already.
Julie: "Is everyone ready?"
"Let's begin, and 1, and 2, and 3. Remember everyone, butt first. Powers up for grabs."
At the end of the workout she says: "You can put your bags down."
Posted by: mike | September 24, 2005 11:46 PM(#53 of 53)