Last Tuesday (the 5th) we (Justin, Angela, Amanda and myself) went to the Ask a Ninja DVD release party (aka - "Ninja Day") at Cinespace in Hollywood. It was a delight.

Sadly none of us managed to grab a gift bag (which had free DVDs in them) before they disappeared. I don't know what I was thinking not grabbing one as soon as they announced it - the place was packed!

But it was more than worth it - after the 'Neu Tickles' finished playing the now-famous "I M Ninja" song - Kent & the 'Ninja' himself (Doug) came out on stage and did a funny skit and even sang a song. Then a few us hung out in the smoking room overlooking Hollywood Blvd until 11:30.







I like how Rick summed up the night on his blog:

It's an important event because it shows that videobloggers can compete with the big boys in the offline world, too. I know the Ninja team has declined buy-out offers in the past, and I agree with their cautious stance. As pioneers in the commercial vlogging space, they are sending a message to publishers and studios - we don't need you to survive.