The 2008 Woodie Awards: An Oral History

Two nights ago, fellow blogger Michelle Collins and I had the great privilege of attending the mtvU Woodie Awards, which is basically exactly like the VMA's, except without any of the Britney and many, many less awards. Plus, the winners are chosen by college students across the nation. Whatever it was, we had the time of our lives, and we're both here today to tell you about it. SARA: Upon arrival, Michelle and I found out seats - in the VIP talent section. Not sure how we managed to do that -- MICHELLE: I am nothing if not stealthy and seat-stealy -- SARA: But nobody gave us any trouble...probably because we're stone foxes. Either that, or they assumed we were Jack's Mannequin's moms. MICHELLE: The best part about the VIP section? The unlimited Absolut Peach luge reaching from the lone, dusty bottle behind the bar all the way into my mouth. You know it's a "klyessy" even when they have flavored Absolut. Something else I discovered? I am roughly 2.4 times taller than every. single. Indie. boy. I looked like Treebeard in a BR dress. WTF, heroin rocker genes? All joking aside, the inside of The Roseland Ballroom looked pretty swanky. Well done, network that pays my rent. Well done. SARA: After an hour of people watching (I never knew how unoriginal my glasses are!), listening to A-Trak, Kanye West's tour DJ, spin some hot beats, the show began. First on stage to perform was Asher Roth, a young white rapper who "will soon be everywhere," according to his agent, who was sitting next to me. I believe it, the guy was good and his style is funny. He was wearing an Elmer Fudd hat, basketball shorts, and boat shoes. He's like the Vampire Weekend of hip hop. His performance flowed into one by Cool Kids. At one point, they were all chanting "DO SOMETHIN' CRAZY!" to Asher, who chose to stage dive as his "somethin' crazy." MICHELLE: Asher Roth was adorable. In other news, apparently I took notes during the concert. The crumpled piece of paper sitting before me looks more like t
	Published: 2008-11-14 Provider: VH1