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by Paulie Walnuts
If I had known as a five year old that I’d still be a video game nerd a quarter-century later, I might have thought twice before begging for that Nintendo. Who could’ve possibly known in 1985 that the release of a semi-psychedelic video game featuring superhero plumbers, princesses, dragons, talking toadstools, and flying turtles would mark the beginning of what might turn out to be a permanent social fad?
And here we are. It’s nearly 2012 and technology runs the world. It’s hard to imagine any adult without a cellular phone, a television, or a computer. In fact, as America is perhaps on the verge of overcoming a lengthy economic recession, computer technology may be the key to propelling us forward into a new economic boom. But the tools for economic transition aren’t limited to those things we consider essential, like cars, computers, or cell phones. We live in an age when even our recreational preferences are rooted in technology. It seems like every other movie is a 3D action film. We have DVD players and Blu-Ray players. Picture quality is so clear that looking at our television screens is like looking through a window. Our cell phones can predict the weather.
But perhaps the most striking evidence of this is the sheer eruption of video game technology. Sixteen days after its November 8 release, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 broke James Cameron’s Avatar’s sales record, becoming the fastest entertainment title to reach the billion-dollar mark. I am one of the millions of lemmings who pre-ordered the game, which costs around $60.00 for most platforms.
But I can’t help but worry about the amount of time I spend playing.
With the advancement of entertainment platforms like Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, we are no longer limited by our video game consoles. We are given free reign to surf the internet with our video game controllers. We can play games with and against millions of other players online. We can watch movies and listen to music, all from the default home screen on our consoles. This, while fascinating and alluring, is both a good and bad thing for America.
Clearly, entertainment technology like this is beneficial to our economy. Throughout history, our culture has clung to one particular thing for a particular length of time to improve the economy. Technology has always been that very thing, in one form or another, whether it be the automobile in the early 20th century or the computer in the past couple of decades. Now, it appears that our video game industry is next in line as millions of consumers are spending billions of dollars on consoles and titles.
On the other hand, however, the American youth is wasting more and more time in front of television and computer screens. Video games, social media websites, and the explosion of texting are contributing to our country’s illiteracy. We communicate with one another in abbreviations: “ur,” “lol,” “brb,” and so on. We watch television instead of reading. We listen to drivel on our radios. Instead of learning, we focus our brains on unproductive things, like posting online messages instead of placing phone calls, or playing video games instead of studying. We no longer enjoy thinking. We are lazy.
But how do we overcome this problem? Well, unfortunately, this question has no definitive answer. I can only begin to scratch the surface with this short blog. But perhaps the answer lies in how far our entertainment consoles can advance. Perhaps corporations like Microsoft need to invest more research into building programs, systems, and consoles designed specifically to improve on our country’s issue of productivity. We clearly need technological advancements in order to build a solid economic future for America. But entertainment technology is hindering our youth from becoming the educated, motivated, forward-thinking individuals we need them to be. It’s a catch-22, and a potentially damaging one, as we are spending billions of dollars on things that prevent us from reaching our full potential.
-Paulie Walnuts
See This Movie: "The Messenger"
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by Paulie Walnuts
“See This Movie” is Paulie Walnuts’ attempt to draw attention to otherwise lesser-known films that are worth the time of day. It is also an attempt to shine positive light on some well-known films that have poor reputations, or are generally regarded as busts. So jump on board, see the films, leave a comment or two, and let us know if you agree or disagree with Walnuts’ assessments.
“The Messenger” – starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi
Sometimes you watch a movie so good that it both surprises you and inspires self-reflection. “The Messenger” is one of these films.
Ben Foster plays Sergeant Will Montgomery, an injured United States soldier who is assigned to notify family members of their fallen loved ones. He is paired up with Captain Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson), an eccentric man who has extensive experience in the profession. Throughout the film, Stone teaches Montgomery how to respect the emotions of others, and how to perform his notifications with as few words as possible.
This is not your run-of-the-mill military film. It remains distant from the drama and action of war. Instead, it focuses on the emotional turmoil many soldiers endure as their friendships are threatened by battle and station. Sgt. Montgomery struggles with injury, loss, and a rocky relationship, and his new assignment ties everything together and forces him to view his own life in a new light. “We walk into these people’s lives,” he says. “And we don’t know shit.”
“Trust me,” Stone answers. “You don’t wanna know.”
Stone, in an interesting twist of irony, preaches constantly about respecting the emotions of the mourners, yet hides from his own emotions by avoiding human contact and giving in to his addictions. Harrelson is brilliant throughout, both comedic and tragic, his character somehow both attached and removed from his occupation.
Steve Buscemi, as Dale Martin, gives a very short yet incredibly powerful performance as the father of a fallen soldier. “Look at that tree,” he says after Montgomery breaks the news to him, to which the young soldier is unresponsive. “I said look at that fucking tree,” Martin insists angrily. “It’s the same age as my son.” It’s a heart-wrenching scene as the tree, a universal symbol of life, suddenly becomes a lasting symbol of loss and pain for Martin.
Samantha Morton plays Olivia Pitterson, a young, homely wife of a soldier killed in action. She responds to the news in an entirely different way than Martin, seemingly free of grief and bitterness. It seems as if she has always expected the worst, and almost appears relieved when the news is passed on. Neither Montgomery nor Stone quite know how to react to her curious response.
By this time, Montgomery’s guilt has grown unbearable, and he begins to regularly check in on Olivia and her young child. This causes friction with Captain Stone, although it is somewhat evident that somewhere locked beneath the façade of his anger, Stone silently approves of the Montgomery’s visits.
It’s been a while since I watched a film that captures human emotion as precisely as “The Messenger.” The notification scenes are performed flawlessly and truly give a sense of what the real thing must be like. The acting is phenomenal with very few weak points.
This is a film about learning to face grief head-on. It is a film about acceptance and overcoming denial. All of the characters are thoroughly presented and in need of something. The movie impeccably portrays the processes of their journeys and the resolutions are both realistic and satisfying.
My rating: 4.25 stars out of 5
~Walnuts
30 Days of Songs, Day 10: Songs to Fall Asleep To
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Most of my list thus far has followed a certain theme. Recently, it’s had a lot to do with going to the bar and having a good time.
Days 7 through 9 all relate to this theme, and Day 10 will, too, but only from a distance.
Day 10: A song I can fall asleep to
“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” – Elton John
This song has a dreamlike quality to it. It progresses slowly, and John’s eccentric vocals rise and fall in pitch many times throughout. It’s the epitome of easy listening.
This is the kind of music I need after a night of drinking and partying. When I’m half-drunk or fully wasted, I need to get to sleep as soon as possible. I happen to love this song, so it’s the perfect choice for a song to fall asleep to.
Sometimes I’m too drunk to bother with music, of course, and other times it’s easier to fall asleep to death metal for some reason, but for the purpose of keeping this list as random and varied as possible, I prefer Elton John over Cannibal Corpse.
The 30 Greatest Wrestlers of All-Time, In My Opinion, The Final List D: 5 through 1
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by Paulie Walnuts
The 30 Greatest Wrestlers of All-Time…In My Opinion
The Final List D: 5 through 1
Here it is, folks – the moment we’ve all been waiting for.
Thanks for tuning in and checking out this list here on MRS. We really appreciate the support – even if you only have a minute to take a look.
So who are the five best wrestlers ever, according to Walnuts?
5. Bret Hart
Nickname: "The Excellence of Execution"
Accomplishments: 5-time WWF Champion, 2-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, 4-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WWF Tag Team Champion, WCW World Tag Team Champion, 1991 and 1993 King of the Ring, 1994 Royal Rumble winner, 2006 WWE Hall of Fame
This may very well be my favorite wrestler ever. I was a Chris Benoit fan, but…well, anyways. Bret Hart’s slogan is, “the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.” Years ago, this may have been more of a tool to rile up the crowd than anything. But as time passed and the accomplishments stacked up, it became the truth, for many. What an incredibly talented technical wrestler from an established family.
4. Sting
Accomplishments: 6-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, 3-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WCW International World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time United States Heavyweight Champion, NWA World Television Champion, 3-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, TNA World Tag Team Champion
This one wrestler carried WCW on his back for years and years. Even WWE fans, who seemed to hate everyone from their rival company, loved Sting. I always admired him for never crossing over to the WWE, even after WCW when defunct. He is simply one of the most recognizable figures in the sport’s history, and the ultimate face.
3. Hulk Hogan/Hollywood Hogan
Nickname: "The Immortal"
Accomplishments: 6-time WWF/E Champion, 6-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WWE World Tag Team Champion, 1990 and 1991 Royal Rumble Winner, 2005 WWE Hall of Fame
Personally, I always liked him more as Hollywood. He performed better as a heel than as a face. But whether we’re talking about Hulk or Hollywood, we know we’re referring to the most iconic wrestler in the history of the sport. He is part of the reason Ted Turner and Vince McMahon became millionaires. His move set is terrible, and most of his matches are predictable and anticlimactic, but his status and popularity easily put him in the top five.
2. Ric Flair
Nickname: "The Nature Boy"
Accomplishments: 8-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, 7-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WWF Champion, 2-time WCW International Heavyweight Champion, 6-time NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion, 3-time NWA World Tag Team Champion, 3-time WWE Tag Team Champion, 1992 Royal Rumble Winner, 2008 WWE Hall of Fame
Easily the most boisterous and flamboyant character in my lifetime, Ric performed at a high level even as his body began to show clear signs of age. His once impressive figure eventually began to break down and sag in many places, but Ric still knew how to put on a show. He was a fan’s wrestler and loved entertaining people. His backchop was deadly, but he was also hilarious. His patented strut and “Whoo” put fans on their feet and kept them there. There may not be a more impressive figure in wrestling history, simply because of his endurance and longevity. He is the Nolan Ryan of professional wrestling. I wept during his retirement ceremony.
1. The Undertaker
Accomplishments: 4-time WWF Champion, 3-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 6-time WWE Tag Team Champion, WCW Tag Team Champion, WWF Hardcore Champion, 2007 Royal Rumble winner
‘Taker is easily the most frightening and mysterious wrestler in history. When we consider him for this list, we need not look further than his unparalleled success at Wrestlemania. To this day, he remains undefeated with a mind-boggling 19-0 record. We can compare this to a football team being 19-0 in the Super Bowl. In other words, it’s stupid to even think about because it seems impossible.
The Undertaker has always been the one constant in WWE. We saw Hogan’s rise and fall, but ‘Taker was still there. We saw The Rock’s rise and fall, but again, ‘Taker hung around. We saw Steve Austin’s rise to fame and success, but even after he faded away, ‘Taker’s place in wrestling remained strong.
The lowest point in his career came when the writers for WWE decided to change his character to the American Bad Ass. This made him a gimmicky character (as if he already weren’t) and fans loved him because he was a symbol of strength and success during the 9/11 era. However, personally, I always saw this as a sort of rape of a great character, and a ploy by Vince McMahon to profit off the 9/11 tragedy. Thankfully for all of us, he eventually became “evil” again, and a hybrid of the old ‘Taker came to the forefront again.
WWE is one of the most successful companies in the entertainment business. It has had many recognizable stars, some of them on this list of thirty. But only one man (besides Vince McMahon) has remained the face of the franchise for the last 20+ years, and that’s why he’s number one in my book.
-Walnuts
The 30 Greatest Wrestlers of All-TimeĀ?In My Opinion, List C: 10-6
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by Paulie Walnuts
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Okay, I know. I admit some bias in this list. For example, I don’t like John Cena, so he’s mired at 19 despite the fact that he clearly belongs in the top 10. But whatever, dude. It’s my list!
Also, for anyone wondering, there are a few people left off this list for personal reasons. It sounds dramatic, but really, it’s just because I don’t want them in my top 30. There are no strictly ECW wrestlers represented here. Also, Goldberg and Chris Benoit – who both clearly belong in anyone’s list – are not listed. Goldberg had no real skills, and he was awful on the mic. Benoit killed his family. ‘Nuff said.
Brock Lesnar is also being kept off the list. He was fantastic in the ring, but my hate for him transcends this list.
So here ya go. This should get you all excited for the top 5, coming soon!
10. Shawn Michaels
Nickname: "The Heartbreak Kid"
Accomplishments: 3-Time WWE Champion, WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 3-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 5-time WWE World Tag Team Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, 1995 and 1996 Royal Rumble winner, 2011 WWE Hall of Fame
I recently watched a WWE documentary that looked at the 50 greatest wrestlers ever, as voted on by today’s wrestlers. This list, like mine, was a bit skewed because everyone has personal opinions. Some wrestlers voted because they liked a certain guy, or enjoyed wrestling against him. Some voted because they actually thought the guy achieved more than anyone else.
Anyways, according to this documentary, Shawn Michaels is the #1 greatest individual wrestler of all-time. I don’t deny he’s great, but he’s not the best.
9. Stone Cold Steve Austin
AKA "Stunning" Steve Austin,
Accomplishments: 6-time WWE Champion, 2-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 4-time WWF Tag Team Champion, 2-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WCW World Television Champion, WCW World Tag Team Champion, NWA World Tag Team Champion, 1996 King of the RIng, 1997, 1998, 2001 Royal Rumble winner, 2009 WWE Hall of Fame
When WCW was at its best, Austin was the face of the WWE. It seemed to be one bald, goatee-faced guy versus the other, and Austin came out on top of Goldberg.
“Stone Cold” revolutionized professional wrestling by contributing more controversy and anti-censorship to the sport than anyone ever. He was one of the only heels in history to become beloved by the fans. He was funny. He was skilled. And he was controversial.
8. Triple H
Nicknames; "The Cerebral Assassin"
Accomplishments: 8-time WWE Champion, 5-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 5-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 2-time WWE World Tag Team Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, 1997 King of the RIng, 2002 Royal Rumble
One of my all-time favorite wrestlers, he has the best entrance music ever. His entire ring entrance is, for lack of a better term, awesome. He’s intimidating, powerful, mean-looking, and as accomplished as they come. Along with Shawn Michaels, he made Degeneration X one of the most accomplished factions in wrestling history.
7. The Rock
Nicknames: "The Brahma Bull", "The People's Champion", "The Great One"
Accomplishments: 7-time WWE Champion, 2-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 5-time WWE Tag Team Champion, 2000 Royal Rumble winner
Many would put him at #1, especially considering the rules I laid out for this list. No one in history has been better with the mic in his hand, and no one was more beloved by the fans. Longevity is what keeps him from the top 5, however. The Rock was the best in the sport for about five years. The guys ahead of him remained in the forefront of the sport for much longer.
6. Macho Man Randy Savage
Accomplishments: 2-time WWF Champion, 4-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion, 1987 King of the Ring
The guy who inspired this list. He’s one of the best ever. He had the uncanny ability to electrify the crowd with a repertoire that included one move – the elbow drop. He would get his ass beat for 20 minutes and then somehow land the elbow. No one else could have achieved the longevity of “Macho Man” with just one move. Not only that, but he was the most recognizable wrestling personality of his time, with that protracted gruff voice. RIP.
30 Days of Songs, Day 9: Songs To Dance To
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I’ve been on a bar kick lately. Not in real life, though. Only in these posts.
Days 7 and 8 were all about karaoke. So I thought I’d keep the bar theme alive for one more post.
Day 9: A song I can dance to
“Yeah” – Usher
If I can’t dance to it, I know my grandpa can. I’ll never forget the night, in between karaoke, the D.J. played this song to attract dancers to the floor. I turned in horror to see my grandfather dancing with his girlfriend.
It was hilarious, but disturbing. And I was embarrassed because all my friends saw it.
Okay, I admit it. I only picked this song so I could tell that story. But, come on. Who wouldn’t want to dance to this classic at the club? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
The 30 Greatest Wrestlers of All-Time?In My Opinion, List B: 20 through 11
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by Paulie Walnuts
The 30 Greatest Wrestlers of All-Time…In My Opinion
List B: 20 through 11
So. I hope you enjoyed List A. I hope you agreed with some. I hope you thought I was out of my mind on others. I hope I made you laugh and pissed you off at the same time.
List B gets us into the nitty-gritty. Yes. The mother. Fucking. Nitty. Gritty.
20. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
19. John Cena
Accomplishments: 8-time WWE champion, 2-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 3-time WWE United States Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WWE Tag Team Champion, 2-time WWE World Tag Team Champion, 2008 Royal Rumble winner
18. Chris Jericho
Accomplishments: Only person to hold Unified World Champion and Unified Tag Team Titles, Undisputed WWE World Heavyweight champion, 5-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 9-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 4-time WWE World Tag Team Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, 4-time WCW Cruiserweight Champion, WWE European Champion, WWE Hardcore Champion, WCW World Television Champion, ECW World Television Champion
17. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat
Accomplishments: WWF Intercontinental Champion, NWA World Heavyweight Champion, 5-time NWA United States Heavyweight Champion, 12-time NWA Tag Team Champion, 2009 WWE Hall of Fame
16. Kevin Nash
AKA Diesel, Nickname: "Big Daddy Cool", "Big Sexy"
Accomplishments: WWF Champion, 5-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion, 9-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, 2-time WWF Tag Team Champion, 2-time TNA Legends Champion, TNA World Tag Team Champion
15. Dusty Rhodes
Nickname: "The American Dream"
Accomplishments: NWA World Heavyweight Champion, NWA United States Heavyweight Champion, 2-time NWA Television Champion, 2-time NWA Tag Team Champion, 2007 WWE Hall of Fame
14. Terry Funk
Accomplishments: 2-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, NWA Tag Team Champion, 3-time WCW Hardcore Champion, 2009 WWE Hall of Fame
13. Rowdy Roddy Piper
Accomplishments: WWF Intercontinental Champion, WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, 2-time NWA United States Heavyweight Champion, WWF World Tag Team Champion, 2-time NWA World Television Champion, 2005 WWE Hall of Fame
12. Andre the Giant
nickname: The Eighth Wonder of the World
Accomplishments: WWF Champion, WWF Tag Team Champion, 1993 WWF Hall of Fame
11. Mick Foley
AKA Cactus Jack, Dude Love, Mankind
Accomplishments: 3-Time WWF Champion, 8-time WWF world Tag Team Champion, WCW World Tag Team Champion, TNA World Heavyweight Champion, TNA Legends Champion, WWF Hardcore Champion, 2-time ECW World Tag Team champion
The 30 Greatest Wrestlers of All-Time, In My Opinion List A: 30 through 21
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by Paulie Walnuts
The 30 Greatest Wrestlers of All-Time…In My Opinion
List A: 30 through 21
In light of “Macho Man” Randy Savage’s tragic death, I decided to compile a list of who I believe are the greatest wrestlers of all-time to see how he stacks up. There are a few rules, however, that I’ll go over quickly.
First, all of these wrestlers had to have performed in my lifetime. If I haven’t seen them wrestle, then they don’t make the list. So a lot of the old-timers like Gorgeous George and Lou Thesz are not included here. I have to see someone wrestle and entertain to make a personal judgment.
Second, these wrestlers are not only from WWE, but from WCW as well. Many of the greats wrestled for both companies, but some remained loyal to one or the other.
The last rule is that each wrestler had to be a great entertainer, whether as a heel or a face. These wrestlers all won over the crowd, either by inspiring raucous cheers or hate-filled boos. What makes a wrestler great goes beyond his ability in the ring; he has to be able to rile the crowd up.
So, without any further delay, here is my list of numbers 30 through 21.
30. Eddie Guerrero
Nickname: "Latino Heat"
Accomplishments: WWE Champion, 2-time WWE Intercontinental Champ, WWE United States Champ, 4-time WWE Tag Team Champ, WCW United States Heavyweight Champ, 2-time WCW Cruiserweight Champ, 2-Time WWF European Champ, 2-time ECW World Television Champ, 2006 WWE Hall of Fame
Eddie Guerrero vs. Brock Lesnar to win the WWE Title
29. “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase
3-time WWF Tag Team Champion, 2-Time Million Dollar Champion, 1988 King of the Ring, 2010 WWE Hall of Fame
28. Scott Steiner
Nicknames: "Big Poppa Pump", "Big, Bad Booty Daddy"
Accomplishments: WCW World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champ, 7-time WCW World Tag Team Champ, 2-time WWF Tag Team Champ, TNA Tag Team Champ, 2-time IGWP Tag Team Champ, 2-time WCW World Television Champ
27. Curt Hennig (a.k.a. Mr. Perfect)
2-Time WWF Intercontinental Champ, 2-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champ, WCW World Tag Team Champ
26. “Ravishing” Rick Rude
Accomplishments: 3-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion
25. Rey Mysterio
Accomplishments: 2-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 4-time WWE Tag Team Champion, 3-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, 3-time WWE Cruiserweight Champion, 5-time WCW Cruiserweight Champion, 2006 Royal Rumble winner
24. Booker T
Nicknames: "King Booker", "GI Bro"
Accomplishments: 5-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 11-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, 3-time WWE World Tag Team Champion, WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion, 3-time WWE United States Heavyweight Champion, 6-time WCW World Television Champion, 2-time WWE Hardcore Champion, TNA Legends Champion, TNA World Tag Team Champion, 2006 King of the Ring
23. Scott Hall (a.k.a. Razor Ramon)
Nicknames: "The Bad Guy", "Last Call Hall"
Accomplishments: 4-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, 2-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, 7-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, WCW World Television Champion, TNA World Tag Team Champion
22. Kurt Angle
Accomplishments: 4-time WWE Champion, WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 4-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, TNA World Tag Team Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion, TNA X-Division Champion, 2000 King of the Ring
21. Diamond Dallas Page
Accomplishments: 3-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time United States Heavyweight Champion, 4-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, WCW World Television Champion, WWE European Champion
Tune in later for List B: 20 through 11
And don’t forget to tell me how stupid I am!
30 Days of Songs, day 8: songs you know the words to
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by Paulie Walnuts
Day 7’s song reminds me of going out and singing karaoke with my friends. So I thought I’d keep the theme alive with a personal karaoke favorite.
Day 8: A song I know all the words to
“Beautiful In My Eyes” – Joshua Kadison
This is the song that made me famous. This is the song I loved to croon to make all the ladies swoon. I croon, they swoon. Poetry.
Once, an acquaintance who happened to frequent the same bar decided to sing this song. He struggled with the flow. The poetic flow. The rhythm. So I ran to the stage to offer my helping hand. Literally.
To this day, I haven’t lived it down. As the dude was trying to find the correct rhythm, I waved my hand around to the flow of the lyrics. And now, whenever my friends want to make fun of me, they wave their hand in similar fashion.
RFP once said I sang this song well enough to be in a band. My head has been swollen ever since. Tommy Thompson’s mom offered me a compliment after my crowd-pleasing performance at Beerwad’s wedding reception. Poetry, son.
Anyways, the song is kinda hokey and uneventful. But I like it. And I know all the words to it.
What songs do you know by heart? Let us know so we can envy your karaoke prowess, as well!
30 Days of Songs, Day 7: Nostalgia
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by Paulie Walnuts
It’s been a while. Day 7 comes more than a week after Day 6. Such is life, I guess: full of random events that sometimes prevent us from accomplishing things.
Day 7: A song that reminds me of a certain event
“In the End” – Linkin Park
Karaoke. Who doesn’t enjoy the ludicrousness that is singing dumbed down versions of overplayed songs in front of a bunch of drunken slobs at the local tavern?
In my teens, I took joy in rapping in my car where no one could hear me, unless I was driving down a dirt road with the windows down and a group of rascally kids were outside playing or something. Sometimes, as I was bustin’ out muh best Snoop-Dogg or Tupac, the kids would watch in astonishment and awe as I passed by. This is about the time I decided karaoke was for me.
“In the End” was one of the iconic songs I rapped at the local bar. Beerwad handled the actual singing. We had good charisma and we meshed well as a karaoke duo. Our fans went wild whenever we busted out this classic.
This song will always remind me of late bar nights and drunken lyric mix-ups. The years of karaoke on Tuesday nights flew by, and now seem like the events of another lifetime. Part of me misses it. Part of me has moved on. But I still jam this song out in my car – these days, for some reason, with the window up. RAWK!
~Walnuts
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