Survey Tuesday
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What about these acts that that I am unfamiliar with but when I google best current live performers they came up:
The Killers
The Strokes
Muse
The Arctic Monkeys
The White Stripes..(except, of course I know their one song...seven nation army or something like that)
Blur
And Foo Fighters....or did they already perform?
Though, I also hear that these acts could be in line to perform:
Kanye West
Rihanna
Justin Timberlake (headlining...and without Janet Jackson's boobs)
Guns N. Roses.....newly reunited?
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An actual rock band would be nice, like Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper for instance. But in all honesty, I don't care too much.
In the past they went for the aging rockers....and ultimately got criticized for just putting old fart bands up there. Then they want for Janet Jackson and her boob...and got criticized for going too far the other way. Then they went for more mainstream current acts, and that has worked a bit.
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An actual rock band would be nice, like Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper for instance. But in all honesty, I don't care too much.
In the past they went for the aging rockers....and ultimately got criticized for just putting old fart bands up there. Then they want for Janet Jackson and her boob...and got criticized for going too far the other way. Then they went for more mainstream current acts, and that has worked a bit.
An actual rock band would be nice, like Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper for instance. But in all honesty, I don't care too much.
In the past they went for the aging rockers....and ultimately got criticized for just putting old fart bands up there. Then they want for Janet Jackson and her boob...and got criticized for going too far the other way. Then they went for more mainstream current acts, and that has worked a bit.
I know....The Who comes to mind. I guess I'm not too tolerant of today's music in general, and the hype surrounding the half time show.
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An actual rock band would be nice, like Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper for instance. But in all honesty, I don't care too much.
In the past they went for the aging rockers....and ultimately got criticized for just putting old fart bands up there. Then they want for Janet Jackson and her boob...and got criticized for going too far the other way. Then they went for more mainstream current acts, and that has worked a bit.
I know....The Who comes to mind. I guess I'm not too tolerant of today's music in general, and the hype surrounding the half time show.
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Here is today's Survey. Give your opinions/answers:
1. Which Brown's player that was "let go" (cut, lost in FA etc.) will the Browns miss most from last year?
2. ESPN had him ranked the 33rd best QB in the league (of only 32 teams??) What is your prediction for how well Robert Griffin will perform at QB this year?
3. The Cavaliers are NBA Champs. The Indians have the best...or nearly the best record in the AL, and could challenge for the MLB title. The Cleveland Monsters won a Championship. On the other hand, I detect a strong note of Apathy when it comes to the Cleveland Browns. Sort of a "yea, they are fucking losers....I have better things to occupy my time with". Do you get that same feeling.....and don't you think that is very bad for a team to have amongst its fan base. At least if they are pissed off they care. Apathy is worse. Do you see this?
4. Adele says she turned down doing the halftime show of the Super Bowl because that show is not really about "music" but is all about showmanship, and since she doesn't dance or anything she would not be able to give a good show. So, is her claim justified, or does she just want to avoid the embarrassment of being the Jabba the Hutt of the entertainment world?
And who would you get to do the show that would put on a great show (who has not done if previously?)
5. What is the best thing you have ever done?
Here is today's Survey. Give your opinions/answers:
1. Which Brown's player that was "let go" (cut, lost in FA etc.) will the Browns miss most from last year?
Schwarzenegger by far
2. ESPN had him ranked the 33rd best QB in the league (of only 32 teams??) What is your prediction for how well Robert Griffin will perform at QB this year?
I think if he stays healthy he'll finish ranked top 16
3. The Cavaliers are NBA Champs. The Indians have the best...or nearly the best record in the AL, and could challenge for the MLB title. The Cleveland Monsters won a Championship. On the other hand, I detect a strong note of Apathy when it comes to the Cleveland Browns. Sort of a "yea, they are fucking losers....I have better things to occupy my time with". Do you get that same feeling.....and don't you think that is very bad for a team to have amongst its fan base. At least if they are pissed off they care. Apathy is worse. Do you see this?
I do see it, but I also think the fan base is still strong and winning of course cures everything.
4. Adele says she turned down doing the halftime show of the Super Bowl because that show is not really about "music" but is all about showmanship, and since she doesn't dance or anything she would not be able to give a good show. So, is her claim justified, or does she just want to avoid the embarrassment of being the Jabba the Hutt of the entertainment world?
And who would you get to do the show that would put on a great show (who has not done if previously?)
I'm glad she declined because she would be lame. They always try and get acts that will please the women. How about we get one that will please the men. How about AC/DC or maybe a newer rock band like Shinedown? Hell, why not a country singer like Eric Church or Kenny Chesney?
5. What is the best thing you have ever done?
Well it isn't my choice of career, I'd say choosing my girl.
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The other thing about Adele is that her music is a mix of blues and ballads....some of which, while great stuff, is depressing. And she does just basically sing.
That would have been like Bruce Springsteen doing a Super Bowl and playing only songs from Nebraska. They want more upbeat, energetic music/performances.
Bruno Mars was an almost perfect guy for the job.
The other thing about Adele is that her music is a mix of blues and ballads....some of which, while great stuff, is depressing. And she does just basically sing.
That would have been like Bruce Springsteen doing a Super Bowl and playing only songs from Nebraska. They want more upbeat, energetic music/performances.
Bruno Mars was an almost perfect guy for the job.
Agree on Bruno... brought an energy even Coldplay could not kill...
Re: Your other reply... looks like you and I clicked the same google hit. I needed a little thought stimulation... ended up with a bunch of "Who?"
Which in retrospect should have made me think of The Who...
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An 80's hair band tribute.
Poison
Motley Crüe
Ratt
Guns and Roses
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1. Mack because Erving is the weakest link in the line.
2. Around 26th or so
3. Winning cures all
4. Don't watch the halftime show
5. Never gave away my soul to the dark side despite multiple opportunities (thank goodness my college roommate's murderer was just denied parole last month for another 5 years minimum).
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The Who did the show a while back otherwise yeah, obviously.
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1. Mack because Erving is the weakest link in the line.
2. Around 26th or so
3. Winning cures all
4. Don't watch the halftime show
5. Never gave away my soul to the dark side despite multiple opportunities (thank goodness my college roommate's murderer was just denied parole last month for another 5 years minimum).
5. Never gave away my soul to the dark side despite multiple opportunities (thank goodness my college roommate's murderer was just denied parole last month for another 5 years minimum).
Do you want to flesh that one out for us....or will the remembrance bring you closer to the darkside Anikan?
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The Who did the show a while back otherwise yeah, obviously.
Yea, I am assuming that the SB committee would want someone who has not already done the show.
Of course, it they want to go back to doing aging Rock and Roll Hall of Famers who put on a great show, then, yes, they should get Alice Cooper up there. (but I still think he intimidates some people even after 45 or more years....and the SB team is likely a timid group that would not want his brand of theatrics)
How about Alice Cooper AND KISS together?
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How about opening it up to bands of all time? Queen would probably be about as good as it gets.
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How about opening it up to bands of all time? Queen would probably be about as good as it gets.
How about opening it up to bands of all time? Queen would probably be about as good as it gets.
Well, lets face, while Queen is in like my Top 5 favorite bands ever, since the death of Freddie Mercury, they have really just been a tribute band to themselves, bring in replacements like Paul Rogers, Adam Lambert, etc. So, I guess the powers that be see them no more relevant than bringing back some other "Classic" bands.
They could bring in Elton John and Billy Joel for a piano duel. those two have never performed.
Or do those Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd reunions.
And FYI, the next Super Bowl will be in Houston....so maybe a country theme would be in order. Garth Brooks, George Strait (is he still alive), Kenny Rogers, Reba
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Well that's while I was going for all time. In the theme of these days' vanilla mainstream music, the beatles would be pretty great.
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Please... not another McCartney-Starr "reunion"...
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
No shit. Fuck the Beatles. Move on already.Please... not another McCartney-Starr "reunion"...
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5. Never gave away my soul to the dark side despite multiple opportunities (thank goodness my college roommate's murderer was just denied parole last month for another 5 years minimum).
Do you want to flesh that one out for us....or will the remembrance bring you closer to the darkside Anikan?
Do you want to flesh that one out for us....or will the remembrance bring you closer to the darkside Anikan?
As Canton Mike can attest, Vietnam provided multiple opportunities for what I called "crossing the line". Some gave in to the stress of ongoing fear/anger and made some poor choices, e.g. My Lai. That kind of thing can steal your soul IMO. And the sociopath who murdered my roommate has never shown any remorse and should have been given the death penalty for premeditated murder. Instead he will get out at age 70 in 2025 unless paroled in 2021 which is his next hearing. For 8 years I chose not to employ old skills while I waited for cold case detectives to finally prove the obvious. Markings on a .45 reload that fit the die used by his later ex father in law finally got a plea bargain. The original detectives never followed up with that since he was killed with a .25 cal. The unfired reload was found under Mike's body when it inadvertently fell out of the killer's pocket.
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Do you want to flesh that one out for us....or will the remembrance bring you closer to the darkside Anikan?
As Canton Mike can attest, Vietnam provided multiple opportunities for what I called "crossing the line". Some gave in to the stress of ongoing fear/anger and made some poor choices, e.g. My Lai. That kind of thing can steal your soul IMO. And the sociopath who murdered my roommate has never shown any remorse and should have been given the death penalty for premeditated murder. Instead he will get out at age 70 in 2025 unless paroled in 2021 which is his next hearing. For 8 years I chose not to employ old skills while I waited for cold case detectives to finally prove the obvious. Markings on a .45 reload that fit the die used by his later ex father in law finally got a plea bargain. The original detectives never followed up with that since he was killed with a .25 cal. The unfired reload was found under Mike's body when it inadvertently fell out of the killer's pocket.
As Canton Mike can attest, Vietnam provided multiple opportunities for what I called "crossing the line". Some gave in to the stress of ongoing fear/anger and made some poor choices, e.g. My Lai. That kind of thing can steal your soul IMO. And the sociopath who murdered my roommate has never shown any remorse and should have been given the death penalty for premeditated murder. Instead he will get out at age 70 in 2025 unless paroled in 2021 which is his next hearing. For 8 years I chose not to employ old skills while I waited for cold case detectives to finally prove the obvious. Markings on a .45 reload that fit the die used by his later ex father in law finally got a plea bargain. The original detectives never followed up with that since he was killed with a .25 cal. The unfired reload was found under Mike's body when it inadvertently fell out of the killer's pocket.
So, when did this happen? And are you saying that your friend was killed by his father in law?
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Do you want to flesh that one out for us....or will the remembrance bring you closer to the darkside Anikan?
As Canton Mike can attest, Vietnam provided multiple opportunities for what I called "crossing the line". Some gave in to the stress of ongoing fear/anger and made some poor choices, e.g. My Lai. That kind of thing can steal your soul IMO. And the sociopath who murdered my roommate has never shown any remorse and should have been given the death penalty for premeditated murder. Instead he will get out at age 70 in 2025 unless paroled in 2021 which is his next hearing. For 8 years I chose not to employ old skills while I waited for cold case detectives to finally prove the obvious. Markings on a .45 reload that fit the die used by his later ex father in law finally got a plea bargain. The original detectives never followed up with that since he was killed with a .25 cal. The unfired reload was found under Mike's body when it inadvertently fell out of the killer's pocket.
As Canton Mike can attest, Vietnam provided multiple opportunities for what I called "crossing the line". Some gave in to the stress of ongoing fear/anger and made some poor choices, e.g. My Lai. That kind of thing can steal your soul IMO. And the sociopath who murdered my roommate has never shown any remorse and should have been given the death penalty for premeditated murder. Instead he will get out at age 70 in 2025 unless paroled in 2021 which is his next hearing. For 8 years I chose not to employ old skills while I waited for cold case detectives to finally prove the obvious. Markings on a .45 reload that fit the die used by his later ex father in law finally got a plea bargain. The original detectives never followed up with that since he was killed with a .25 cal. The unfired reload was found under Mike's body when it inadvertently fell out of the killer's pocket.
Kind of a whole new level of darkside there...
Glad you won, Ag, so you could eventually wind your way to us...
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As Canton Mike can attest, Vietnam provided multiple opportunities for what I called "crossing the line". Some gave in to the stress of ongoing fear/anger and made some poor choices, e.g. My Lai. That kind of thing can steal your soul IMO. And the sociopath who murdered my roommate has never shown any remorse and should have been given the death penalty for premeditated murder. Instead he will get out at age 70 in 2025 unless paroled in 2021 which is his next hearing. For 8 years I chose not to employ old skills while I waited for cold case detectives to finally prove the obvious. Markings on a .45 reload that fit the die used by his later ex father in law finally got a plea bargain. The original detectives never followed up with that since he was killed with a .25 cal. The unfired reload was found under Mike's body when it inadvertently fell out of the killer's pocket.
So, when did this happen? And are you saying that your friend was killed by his father in law?
So, when did this happen? And are you saying that your friend was killed by his father in law?
Gip-I did not properly word that. When the guy came under suspicion for murdering my friend Mike in 2000, his wife divorced him within a year or two. The cold case guys picked up on the evidence box and found the .45 reload which eventually led them back to the murderer's now ex-father in law who told the police he had given his son in law .45 reloads as a present well prior to the murder. That ex father in law still had the original reloading die which marks reload shells just as accurately as a rifle barrel marks a bullet. That led to the killer's plea bargain and imprisonment that started in 2007 and was finalized as 17 to life in 2008 with one year credit in the county jail before the plea deal was accepted. Good behavior led to his first parole hearing last month and he was denied with no more hearings until July 2021.
Tour-thanks for the kind words-believe me it was tempting to go after him, but I just remembered how easy it is to give away your soul if you don't guard it carefully. We all knew he did it, but we just could not prove it until the cold case guys figured it all out.
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