Insane Kyle and TV’s Ian?

Devo Spice questioned,
“Kyle, are you Ian?” and
That became a song.

the FuMP rocks!!!

When I first heard about this song, before I’d even heard the explanation, I thought it was a good idea.  At first, I had a hard time telling the two of them apart vocally.  They sound similar, and so I thought it might be a play on that.  And, even though it’s not, they have been confused for each other on Facebook.  This combined with Devo being silly and testing to see if anyone even read his reminder mailings was enough for them to make a song about it.

They also paired up for FAWM as Scooter Picnic.

Jessie’s Girl (Different Perspective)

I doubt I’m the first to think of it, but the quick search I did din’t turn up an alternative; so, if it has been done, it’s not super popular on the search sites (at least where I looked). Some of the word choice probably isn’t grammatically correct, but I think it fits with the way the original song was written. In any case, someone at the FuMP could probably do it better, funnier; but I’m no Spaff, and I don’t do this very often. So, here’s my rewriting of “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield:

female friend

Jessie is a friend, yeah
I know he’s been a good friend of mine
But lately something’s changed that ain’t hard to define
Jessie’s got himself a girl but I wish that he was mine.

And I can’t look him in the eyes
And he don’t notice my body, you just know it
And we’ve only ever played games
Late, late at night. [*game SFX*]

You know, I wish that I was Jessie’s girl
I wish that I was Jessie’s girl
Why can’t I be a woman like that?

I play along with the charade
There doesn’t seem to be a way it can change
You know, I feel so lonely when they start talking cute
I wanna tell him that I love him but the point is probably moot.

‘Cause I don’t have real pretty eyes
And there’s not much shape to my body, don’t you know it
‘Cause all I ever do is eat
Late, late at night.

You know, I wish that I was Jessie’s girl
I wish that I was Jessie’s girl
Why can’t I be a woman like that?

Like Jessie’s girl
I wish that I was Jessie’s girl
Why can’t I be a woman
Why can’t I be a woman like that?

Now I’m lookin’ in the mirror all the time
I can see what he don’t see in me,
I’m not skinny; I’m not quick with the lines
Can’t say the way love’s supposed to be.

Tell me, why can’t I be a woman like that?

You know, I wish that I was Jessie’s girl
I wish that I was Jessie’s girl
I was Jessie’s girl.

Why can’t I be a woman like that
Like Jessie’s girl
I wish that I was Jessie’s girl
I was, I was Jessie’s girl.

That Ian Is Insane

Recently, on the FuMP, there was a parody by Insane Ian.  He also made an entertaining video.  Now, I hadn’t seen the original until I clicked on the link he provided, but I liked it in its own right.  And I like how it ends better than the original*.

The first time I ran across Insane Ian, it was for his “You’re Pitiful” video of Weird Al‘s song (another instance in which I hadn’t seen the original video); both of which are funny.

The first time I ran across Insane Ian, he said ouch!

*it’s ***SPOILER ALERT*** borderline suicidal.

Potpourri Is Not Food

The label may say
‘Not for human consumption’,
But some will smoke it.

The Grind

In regards to this, a doctor said something to the effect of ’I'm not sure why anyone would feel the need to say that if they didn’t expect it to be used that way’. Well, I have an answer to that; we live in a litigious society.  I’m pretty sure that I’ve heard a comedian make a joke about those moisture-absorbing packets having ‘do not eat’ written on them, and something about a pack of chitlins.  All kinds of things have warning labels telling people ‘do not eat’ or ‘not for human consumption’; this doctor really needs to look around a little more.  Seriously, type in ‘stupid warning labels’ into your favorite search engine and see what pops up.  Here’s an example. Reading through that list reminded me of Bill Engvall‘s ‘Here’s Your Sign’ bit (may be  ’chitlins’ in there).

Auto-Tune: All The Same?

Are they all the same?
Just because of auto-tune?
Aren’t there differences?

distinctions?

I’ve been thinking about this song since I heard it, and it does have a point.  But it also got me to thinking; if they all sound alike, what differentiates them?  Now, I don’t listen to this kind of music very much, so my thoughts on this are speculation, at best.  But, if there is any distinction, then it’d have to be in another area; possibly lyrical.  The way they put their words together could show a distinct talent, even if they use (overuse?) auto-tune.  But, even before the rise of auto-tune, I remember thinking a lot of groups sounded indistinguishable from each other; so, I wouldn’t be surprised if this is no different.

Geoff Peterson

Robot skeleton
With comedic timing that
Gets better with time.

Pirate Personality

There’s a fun little pirate personality quiz on the pirate day site and my results were:

You are The Cap’n!

Some men and women are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any scalawag who stands between them and unlimited power. You never met a man – or woman – you couldn’t eviscerate. You are the definitive Man of Action, the CEO of the Seven Seas, Lee Iacocca in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. You’re mission-oriented, and if anyone gets in the way, that’s his problem, now isn’t? Your buckle was swashed long ago and you have never been so sure of anything as your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off his head if he shows any sign of taking you on or backing down. If one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones’ locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed – a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.

What’s Yer Inner Pirate?
brought to you by The Official Talk Like A Pirate Web Site. Arrrrr!

 

Additionally:  ♫I’m the Captain.  I’m in the chair.  I got a full, head of hair…♫

Zombie Pirates!? AAAAAAHHH!!!

Late year Tom Smith wrote a song that combines the joy of Talk Like a Pirate Day and Hallowe’en; it’s Zombie Pirates In Love.  It’s kinda scary that zombies can sing (and are into marrying).

Do You Know Jack?

Another pirate song, by the great Luke Ski, is You Don’t Know Jack.  There’s even a fan made video.

Watch Tom’s Pirate Song

And, in case yesterday’s wasn’t enough, here’s a video Tom Smith posted of himself and The Pirate Guys singing at CapriCon 2008.