I can’t let this week’s episode guide entry go by without taking our own turn at the little game Joel and the bots play during one of the segments. For the record, as Joel said, we’re not actually pushing them off the lighthouse. “We’re just going to put the fear o’ God into ’em.” Let’s just assume the fall isn’t going to kill them, just scare ’em a bit. (Wink.)
My pick, without any hesitation, is Chris Brown, especially if he could land on a fist-shaped rock.
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#37: I think the point is to get into the spirit of the SKIT from episode #414. OF COURSE it’s childish–that’s the fun of it. I love listening to Joel mimic the singers as the fall to their NEAR-deaths. He’s having fun, and I’m having fun watching him (and Tom and Crow) have fun. It’s fun to have fun!
@50 – I actually like Veggietales. However, with that exception I would list all of the aforementioned “artists” as well as the girl who sings that song which includes that HORRIBLE line “You’re gonna catch a cold from the ice inside you’re soul.” That lyric alone made me weep. I would also nominate Fergie for the line “I’m gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket. ” It’s not as bad as the previous lyric, but the fact that it’s masquerading as deep was enough for me.
Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson (I know he’s already dead, I don’t care), Yoko Ono, Billy Ray and Miley Cyris, Jonas Brothers, Clay Aiken, Celine Dion, Paula Abdul, and anyone who has a music career because they are pretty or can dance.
Spice Girls.
“I would also nominate Fergie for the line “I’m gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket.” Thank you, happyatmywork, for reminding me of that travesty of a lyric sentence. I say Fergie and every other female singer who basically whines “la la la, I’m so drunk” in a whiny voice and considers it singing.
I realized that I have become my parents, because every pop song makes me want to say to kids, “You consider THAT music?!?” Sigh…
Hard to choose, far too many….um..im pretty oblivious to any modern billboard chartimg act so how about Billy Corgan? Or maybe Isaac Brock? Conor Outburst too…Oh wait theres also the fall out boy guy, thatd be fun to watch him plummet………and also tUNeyardS….wait there’s also Lars Ulrich,not a singer but does merit being thrown from tall heights…
No wait actually I choose Bob Weir…b/c if he gets thrown off the lighthouse a few thousand or so unwashed wannabe hippies will follow him over…a win/win!
@MSTie – Sorry about the reminder. I know how traumatic it must have been for you to hear that. Let me know if you need a hug. :)
I must agree I am starting to sound like my parents. Ever since I got into the Civil Wars, Sufjan Stevens, Iron and Wine, etc., I’ve been a bit of a songwriting snob because I discovered I deserve better than what the radio gives me.
Hold on, I got one more….how about we throw the pro-tools auto-tune app off the lighthouse, that’ll take out 99% of all pop musicians’ careers in one toss!
Justin Bieber and Nickelback, the WORST things to come from Canada!
Others have said it already, but lady gaga. I actually don’t mind pop excess by itself, but it’s the hollow & vapid pretentiousness (‘she’s making a political statement with her shocking outfit!’ etc.) that annoys me. Also, anyone associated with American Idle. :P
all of nickelback :laugh:
This thread is a cornucopia of wit and talent. And it’s not similar in the slightest to the endless comments in other websites whinning about the sempiternal decandence of Music. Taking advance of today’s spirit, “thumbs up if you agree”.
Eddie Crane,,, oooh foreshadowing!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Black Keys. If I have to hear “Lonely Boy” one… more… friggin’… time…
But seriously the best radio station in the land is the Twin Cities own 89.3 THE CURRENT!!!! If you want to hear the newest of the new or anything that you can think of in rock/jazz/blues or whatever in between, thats the place!! Also 93.9 The River in North Hampton Ma.
(Surprised no one got to this one first!) My choice for the bungee-jump: “LMFAO.” Hey guys, there’s no need to apologize for party rocking if you just stop doing it! Novel concept, right? >.<
#64 That’s not The Black Keys fault.
Enough with the Lady Gaga tossing. I greatly dislike SOOOO much of today’s music, but Lady Gaga being the VERY rare exception.
Justin Bieber or Willow Smith: I’m sorry, but just because your dad’s the Fresh Prince does not give you or anyone else the right to subject us to such garbage as I Whip My Hair Back And Forth. For God’s sake, I thought it was an SNL joke when I first heard that this song existed.
Everybody That is on American Idol, as well as the audience and anybody who wastes their time watching it.
There I said it. :-P
Nickelback…definitely. Bieber…ahh, leave the kid alone. He’ll be headlining at Casino Moose Jaw by the time he’s 30. That’s punishment enough.
My choices from today’s music scene:
Bruno Mars
Pit Bull
Ke$ha
Katy Perry
Miley Cyrus
OK, basically the playlist of any radio station that advertises “today’s best music.”
Pretty much all of them after about 1975.
eminem, Brinety Spears, Justin beaver and billy ray cyrs.
All of the Black Eyed Peas. I can’t even imagine how upsetting their popularity must be to decent bands who have struggled for years to make a living at their craft.
Ok, I think we can all agree that Steven Tyler is one weird mamma-jamma. But come on people, he has(had?) one of the greatest voices in rock and roll history. This fact alone saves him, in my mind, from such a horrible fate as a lighthouse fall.
Closet Journey fan. Don’t throw Mr. Perry. If you do then you have ,stopped believing!’
And I use my get out of jail free card on Terry Jacks. Seasons in the Sun makes me well. Good bye to you my trusted friend. *sniff*
In closing let me be the first to toss over the ‘edge’ the most overrated band ever created. U2! Hasta la vista, Bono!
With the bungee cord around his neck: Chris Brown.
Happy 79th BDay YOKO!
why just pop starz…the 1 that should go 1st is tobee keeth the returd
(Stealthily pushes large mattress under lighthouse to save unfortunate pop stars.)
Good grief, I sure love Mystery Science Theater, but save me from its fanbase…
@billyboston #78…Look at #20.I was way ahead of you,my friend.. :-)
Hey, Neptune Man, is it cold with that wet blanket wrapped around you? :-P
Tiffany. For being a crappy singer, and for doing a crappy Judy Jetson.
#82 What blanket?
Seriously, I don’t get all this hating on Justin Bieber. Sure, I don’t care for his hair or his music, but dammit, I like him, as a person. You know I hate even more? Dan Fogelberg!
Said it before and I’ll say it again: I don’t care how many “Levon”s, “Rocket Man”s, or “Tiny Dancer”s that Bernie Taupin and Elton John gave to the world, they must be punished for “Your Song”.
It’s encouraging that not a lot of people picked the good 80’s stuff. I grew up and graduated in ’89 and I am still stuck in the 80’s music wise. Although it’s mostly metal, it’s nice no one said any of the 80’s glam bands. That’s what started it for me. Ahhhh..good times. I miss the 80’s.
@#67 Don’t care. My hate is illogical, dammit!
I’ll add another vote for Bieber. But make you he has a boulder tied to him, and that he falls towards deep water.
Second choice: Rebecca Black. Yes, we know it’s Friday. We have calendars.
More Reba. More Brooks & Dunn. Winona.
KISS-they’re not the worst band ever, but can’t get above 3d-rate hack songwriting.
About 99% of country music singers.
Whoever sang Sweet Home Alabama-The Civil War is over. You lost.
Peter Frampton and Kanye West-those voice box/voice distortion devices they use are the stupidest inventions in the history of the human race.
@#80 You could have just bowed out of the thread a long time ago, but that would involve you getting off your high horse. Get over yourself.
Every single rapper on the planet starting with P. Diddy.
BONO. Nuff said.
I agree with whoever said Yoko Ono. What a no talent she is. How did such a brilliant man like John Lennon get hooked up wit dat? The noises she would make falling off the lighthouse would sound just like one of her records.
Yeah, this thread seems like bad timing, and I can do without the political commentary #21 (and before anyone gets bent out of shape, I’d feel just the same if it was someone from the other side of the fence as well)
Let’s not turn this into the imdb comment boards….
Sorry to everyone for interrupting your two minutes of hate.
I’ll go on the record as saying this thread is both bad timing and in bad taste in general. I thought it was a childish thing to do when they did it on the show and I think it’s a childish thing to do now.
I agree that Lady Gaga should be shoved off.
If anyone…. Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. Spoiled little brats.