It seems unlikely, I personally feel. There are very few things this country has, and none that I can even THINK of right now, wherein designated standards have pleased the people. EXCEPT POSSIBLY BELLYDANCING. We all know you can't have some fat chick doing that shit. Sure, you'd think it makes sense, after all... more belly = more bellydancing. BUT NO, alas, more belly = more of me getting sick.
But really, e-voting is a horrible idea. You cannot keep people honest when money and politics are involved. Not in this country, anyways. Besides, other countries have their own different problems when it comes to voting, such as reactions from the current party holding office, i.e. sniping the poll booths, etc.
I can't collect my thoughts too well, since I'm not politically well-versed, but I don't care. It comes down to the fact that this country is run by a bunch of fucking assholes. I'm not saying they aren't smart. I'm saying they are assholes. If they weren't smart, they wouldn't be in such a position of power. If they weren't assholes, they wouldn't be manipulating things such as e-voting, among other things, in order to gain these positions of power. Ick, I'm done.
It seems to me that when the majority of the population is breaking a particular law (such as copyright infringement), there is something wrong with that law.
I'd agree with you, but I'm busy packing a bowl.
I'm sure I'll agree, afterwards, if I can remember what it was we were talking about.
Granted, I have not rtfa, but I'd like to chime in:
I've been listening to Weird Al for close to 20 years now. Sure, I love his parodies, but they are NOT what he does best. The attention to detail that he pays in his original music is staggering. He simply does not get enough credit for his fantastic sense of music, style, and composition.
His original works come in two main flavors: A parody in a particular style/genre, as well as fully original compositions. His style parodies are AMAZING. Even DEVO (was it Mark Mothersbaugh who said this?) has gone on record saying how much they simply hate Weird Al because Dare To Be Stupid (song, not album) was EXACTLY the kind of sound they had gone for all along. It's a friggin' great song, to boot.
His fully original compositions, however, emulate the thoughts and ideas of his self-proclaimed musical influence, the late and great Frank Zappa. Be it Genius In France (featuring Dweezil Zappa, album Poodle Hat, which in and of itself is a direct reference to Zappa regarding the mention of poodles. This is touched upon more in Zappa's Project/Object theory, sorry, no link), or Fun Zone from the UHF OST, the man simply knows how to arrange a piece of music to appeal to the professional musician in all of us. Obviously, though, if really LISTENING to the music isn't your thing, you won't get it. It's like how Wesley Snipes said, in White Men Can't Jump, you can HEAR Jimmi, but you aren't LISTENING to Jimmi. Maybe it was the other way around, it's been a while, but my point should be fairly clear.
I consider myself a severe musical snob, even to the point where I egotistically feel I'm being fully objective about why the music I like is so great. Weird Al has always secured himself a place in my musical interest, and although he is generally obligated to cover what's 'popular' at the time (both for economical reasons, as well as pleasing the majority of the listeners, who themselves listen to that kind of music [rap, most recently], it's his original pieces of work that continue to fill my mind with wonder, awe, and sheer admiration for his skills.
I would love to keep rambling about why I think Weird Al is a DAMN FINE musician, but then this post would never end.
Weird Al, granted you probably won't read this since you spend 12+ hours a day logged into MySpace, muahaha, you share a place in my mind right up there with Zappa, and I feel that your ingenuity as well as your raw talent is quite possibly equal to Zappa in my mind. I will be a fan of yours always, even if I don't listen to particular tracks off of particular albums because the music does not apply to my taste (for the most part, more recent material than anything else).
Keep up the amazing work, and I will continue to buy your music as often as you release it. Please, don't ever stop.
I won't even get into how aware the man is of technology, as well as world events, and humor.
One last note: For the first time ever, you have grossed me out. Weasel Stomping Day is the first piece of work you've ever made that just seemed to catch me off guard. Then again, maybe I just love animals! Of course, I didn't mind it that time you had a wolverine in your underwear, and suddenly the guy behind you starting screaming evything you know is wrong.
Again, I will always be an adoring fan.
Not to mention, holding out as long as they did gives them more to sue over. Bunch of fuckers, I say. There should be a statute of limitations on this shit. If you noticed this when Pentium III was modern, if you didn't open your stupid mouths by the time P4's were available, then the only fucking over you are doing should be to yourself.
I realize businesses exist to make money, generally speaking, but there's gotta be a judge somewhere that will let me punch one of these dumbasses in the mouth.
Motherfucker, Pauly Shore already TOOK CARE of that shit. Haven't you seen "In The Army Now"? Find it in the Documentary section your local movie rental place of choice, yo.
I'm all for this becoming a medically classified disease, especially if the treatment is WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED
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I hope this tasering leads to my balls.
Is TYLER HOYT on that list? Beotch!
"...but making the Internet faster, more affordable and accessible." Isn't that what AOL is for?
Oh yeah, mention fucking JESUS. This kid found the one way to make pot sound lame.
I ORDERED ROBSTA CRAW
China sucks! Hoytie in 2008!
dude it's a lot harder than that to get a 3-way. trust me, i've been slapped like, fuckin 30 times man
Fuck that, gimme the $50. They don't use the internet, they use MYSPACE. That's fucking IT.
shakes it with what, smarty pants? it those are not hands, they are fins, remember?
It seems unlikely, I personally feel. There are very few things this country has, and none that I can even THINK of right now, wherein designated standards have pleased the people. EXCEPT POSSIBLY BELLYDANCING. We all know you can't have some fat chick doing that shit. Sure, you'd think it makes sense, after all... more belly = more bellydancing. BUT NO, alas, more belly = more of me getting sick.
But really, e-voting is a horrible idea. You cannot keep people honest when money and politics are involved. Not in this country, anyways. Besides, other countries have their own different problems when it comes to voting, such as reactions from the current party holding office, i.e. sniping the poll booths, etc.
I can't collect my thoughts too well, since I'm not politically well-versed, but I don't care. It comes down to the fact that this country is run by a bunch of fucking assholes. I'm not saying they aren't smart. I'm saying they are assholes. If they weren't smart, they wouldn't be in such a position of power. If they weren't assholes, they wouldn't be manipulating things such as e-voting, among other things, in order to gain these positions of power. Ick, I'm done.
It seems to me that when the majority of the population is breaking a particular law (such as copyright infringement), there is something wrong with that law. I'd agree with you, but I'm busy packing a bowl. I'm sure I'll agree, afterwards, if I can remember what it was we were talking about.
Who is this "our"? I'm a Jew, GOD-DAMNIT. Don't talk to me about the one of us that went crazy way back when.
Granted, I have not rtfa, but I'd like to chime in: I've been listening to Weird Al for close to 20 years now. Sure, I love his parodies, but they are NOT what he does best. The attention to detail that he pays in his original music is staggering. He simply does not get enough credit for his fantastic sense of music, style, and composition. His original works come in two main flavors: A parody in a particular style/genre, as well as fully original compositions. His style parodies are AMAZING. Even DEVO (was it Mark Mothersbaugh who said this?) has gone on record saying how much they simply hate Weird Al because Dare To Be Stupid (song, not album) was EXACTLY the kind of sound they had gone for all along. It's a friggin' great song, to boot. His fully original compositions, however, emulate the thoughts and ideas of his self-proclaimed musical influence, the late and great Frank Zappa. Be it Genius In France (featuring Dweezil Zappa, album Poodle Hat, which in and of itself is a direct reference to Zappa regarding the mention of poodles. This is touched upon more in Zappa's Project/Object theory, sorry, no link), or Fun Zone from the UHF OST, the man simply knows how to arrange a piece of music to appeal to the professional musician in all of us. Obviously, though, if really LISTENING to the music isn't your thing, you won't get it. It's like how Wesley Snipes said, in White Men Can't Jump, you can HEAR Jimmi, but you aren't LISTENING to Jimmi. Maybe it was the other way around, it's been a while, but my point should be fairly clear. I consider myself a severe musical snob, even to the point where I egotistically feel I'm being fully objective about why the music I like is so great. Weird Al has always secured himself a place in my musical interest, and although he is generally obligated to cover what's 'popular' at the time (both for economical reasons, as well as pleasing the majority of the listeners, who themselves listen to that kind of music [rap, most recently], it's his original pieces of work that continue to fill my mind with wonder, awe, and sheer admiration for his skills. I would love to keep rambling about why I think Weird Al is a DAMN FINE musician, but then this post would never end. Weird Al, granted you probably won't read this since you spend 12+ hours a day logged into MySpace, muahaha, you share a place in my mind right up there with Zappa, and I feel that your ingenuity as well as your raw talent is quite possibly equal to Zappa in my mind. I will be a fan of yours always, even if I don't listen to particular tracks off of particular albums because the music does not apply to my taste (for the most part, more recent material than anything else). Keep up the amazing work, and I will continue to buy your music as often as you release it. Please, don't ever stop. I won't even get into how aware the man is of technology, as well as world events, and humor. One last note: For the first time ever, you have grossed me out. Weasel Stomping Day is the first piece of work you've ever made that just seemed to catch me off guard. Then again, maybe I just love animals! Of course, I didn't mind it that time you had a wolverine in your underwear, and suddenly the guy behind you starting screaming evything you know is wrong. Again, I will always be an adoring fan.
In Soviet Russia, China ban YOU!
I was hoping they'd figure out why theres so much retarded crap on tv. Article got my hopes up! BUGGERATION!
DUDE MAN DUDE, I bet they could make some KILLER weed with this, dude, man, duuuuuuuuuuude.
Not to mention, holding out as long as they did gives them more to sue over. Bunch of fuckers, I say. There should be a statute of limitations on this shit. If you noticed this when Pentium III was modern, if you didn't open your stupid mouths by the time P4's were available, then the only fucking over you are doing should be to yourself. I realize businesses exist to make money, generally speaking, but there's gotta be a judge somewhere that will let me punch one of these dumbasses in the mouth.
As a Jew, I agree.. just not with you. Please shut the fuck up before you make Mel Gibson appear intelligent.
uhh, armor? i can't imagine that clown makeup has an armor rating above 0.
WHAT WHAT
Motherfucker, Pauly Shore already TOOK CARE of that shit. Haven't you seen "In The Army Now"? Find it in the Documentary section your local movie rental place of choice, yo.
In Soviet Russia, world save you!
I'm all for this becoming a medically classified disease, especially if the treatment is WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED
Fuck that! I don't care what you say, it's STILL Ebonics' fault!
Then how do you explain 97% of my Hotmail account, BEEOTCH?