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Does anybody know what will be in store on his new CD.

Do you think he'll make a parody   out of 50 Cent, Christina Aguilera, nu metal, Creed, Justin Timberlake, Destiny's Child, Avril Lavigne, etc.

I hoping that he'll satirize Eminem.
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As much as I like seeing Avril made fun of, I think we at this site have seen enough parodies of her.

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:D Cool the "spoiler article" confirmed that he'll make a parody of Eminem's "Lose Yourself" & Nelly's "Hot In Herre".


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I know, I just read it. Unfortunately, however, I don't know either song; I'm not a big rap fan.   :-X

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http://www.rollingstone.com/news/newsarticle.asp?nid=18013

Warning: Many many spoilers.
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:o  Thanks for the link!

I really want to get this CD, but I just received nine CDs today so I think I'll have plenty to listen to for awhile.   ;)

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Junior...you live in the NC/SC aera?
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Yup! You too?

I know DJ Midas is a fellow Carolinian as well...

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And Mad TV had several video parodies of Eminem.  ::)

I actually agree that "Weird Al" shouldn't make a video for "Lose Yourself" nor releasing it as the first single.

"Lose Youself" is a serious song.

What would you feel like if "Weird Al" or Mad TV satirized "Imagine" (John Lennon) or "Born To Run" (Bruce Springsteen)?

It wouldn't be right.

"Lose Yourself" is not another poppy song like "Like A Virgin", "Beat It", or "Smells Like...Oh, nevermind

Nirvana allowed Weird Al to make a video for "Smells Like Nirvana". And it's also a masterpiece.
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Sorry I disagree Avril fan, and I would especially like to see something ANYONE parody John lennon's Imagine. Yes Weird Al should do a video to "Lose Yourself". After all look at all the crap Eminem has said about other people, sorry what comes around goes around, friend.

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His "Fat"video was sooo funny I couldn't stop laughing.What is your favorite video from Al?

howard
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I liked 'Like a surgeon"!  ;D

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Eminem won't allow parody video

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Why is Weird Al so disappointed that Eminem won't give him permission to do a parody video? Doesn't he know the law? According to the Supreme Court (in the decision of the famous "2 Live Crew case"), an artist does not need permission to do a parody. So Weird Al could do it whether Eminem likes it or not.

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Yup! You too?

I know DJ Midas is a fellow Carolinian as well...
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yeah i live in charlotte

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Why is Weird Al so disappointed that Eminem won't give him permission to do a parody video? Doesn't he know the law? According to the Supreme Court (in the decision of the famous "2 Live Crew case"), an artist does not need permission to do a parody. So Weird Al could do it whether Eminem likes it or not.
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Weird Al is just trying to stay on the artists' good sides. It's completely understandable.

And Real Slim Shady (poster, not artist lol), calm down little buddy.

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"Weird Al" should leave Eminem alone in the first place.  >:(

He should poke fun at posuers like Britney Spears instead.


If he does make a parody video, Eminem will indeed bash Al into his lyrics.


Unlike Weird Al, Eminem is a true lyricist.

He'll still be around when Weird Al hangs uo his accordion.  ;D

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Eminem, a lyricist, with STAYING POWER?  OMG, I'm dyin' laughing here.

Wierd Al has been going strong for over 20 years.  I think it's safe to say Eminem will never have that kind of longevity.  He's the Vanilla Ice of the 00's.

And yeah, he could do the video if he chose because it's a parody, but Al doesn't do that.  He won't parody an artist without their permission.  And most artists are flattered when he asks to parody them.  I think Eminem is a fool to not allow the video.

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Eminem, a lyricist, with STAYING POWER?  OMG, I'm dyin' laughing here.

Wierd Al has been going strong for over 20 years.  I think it's safe to say Eminem will never have that kind of longevity.  He's the Vanilla Ice of the 00's.

And yeah, he could do the video if he chose because it's a parody, but Al doesn't do that.  He won't parody an artist without their permission.  And most artists are flattered when he asks to parody them.  I think Eminem is a fool to not allow the video.
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I have to agree. Yes, Eminem's "Lose Yourself" is serious subject matter, but parody is for making light, for fun, and no one would think less of Eminem's music if Weird Al did a video.

And if Eminem decided to bash Weird Al, don't you think Al would love that! How unique, someone parodying Weird AL!  :) :D

Modified because I still can't seem to spell! LOL

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Eminem, a lyricist, with STAYING POWER?  OMG, I'm dyin' laughing here.

Wierd Al has been going strong for over 20 years.  I think it's safe to say Eminem will never have that kind of longevity.  He's the Vanilla Ice of the 00's.

And yeah, he could do the video if he chose because it's a parody, but Al doesn't do that.  He won't parody an artist without their permission.  And most artists are flattered when he asks to parody them.  I think Eminem is a fool to not allow the video.
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I agree TV9! Weird Al has the respect of the music community with the exception of one which was Ahmish Paradise (Coolio's Gangsta's paradise) The record co said that it was ok to do the parody, but Coolio was ticked. Wierd Al sent him a full apology letter but has yet to hear a reply. Even Nirvana said they didnt know they had made it till Weird Al asked to do a parody of thier song.

As for Eminem, I believe what comes around goes around. He has been making an Arse out of himself speaking out on other people. I have seen several parodys on him from the web. One of which has Dr. Dre speaking into his ear on what to say LOL and the other "Will the real slim shady just give up"

there is some language on this one since it takes we are the world and makes fun of the music artits that banned together against napster.
http://www.campchaos.com/cartoons/napsterbad/sue_56k.html

And my favorite slim shady parody  ;D
http://www.campchaos.com/othershows/lockwave_e-skits/the_real_slim_shady.html
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I agree TV9! Weird Al has the respect of the music community with the exception of one which was Ahmish Paradise (Coolio's Gangsta's paradise) The record co said that it was ok to do the parody, but Coolio was ticked. Wierd Al sent him a full apology letter but has yet to hear a reply. Even Nirvana said they didnt know they had made it till Weird Al asked to do a parody of thier song.

As for Eminem, I believe what comes around goes around. He has been making an Arse out of himself speaking out on other people. I have seen several parodys on him from the web. One of which has Dr. Dre speaking into his ear on what to say LOL and the other "Will the real slim shady just give up"

there is some language on this one since it takes we are the world and makes fun of the music artits that banned together against napster.
http://www.campchaos.com/cartoons/napsterbad/sue_56k.html

And my favorite slim shady parody  ;D
http://www.campchaos.com/othershows/lockwave_e-skits/the_real_slim_shady.html
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funny stuff,Arc. Thank You. ;D

Howard

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funny stuff,Arc. Thank You. ;D

Howard
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Anytime Howard!  :D

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Eminem, a lyricist, with STAYING POWER?  OMG, I'm dyin' laughing here.

Wierd Al has been going strong for over 20 years.  I think it's safe to say Eminem will never have that kind of longevity.  He's the Vanilla Ice of the 00's.
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Eminem is not the Vanilla Ice of the 2000's!!!

And MTV BANNED Vanilla Ice in 1999!!!

Eminem will never be a butt of jokes and grew up in a hostile lifestyle with a deadbeat mother & bullies at school.

He's like a Bob Dylan of my generation.

So, Weird Al was around for 20 some years, that's because he's a parody artist.
And he's not a good parody artist anymore since her put out his ill fated "UHF".  :P

Eminem will indeed surpase "Weird Al" long after they're gone.

Imagine: In the year 2080...a kid finds two albums: "Weird Al" & Eminem...
Surely, he'll be blown away by Em's skills and talent and wouldn't care for the permed polka lovin' tool.  ;D

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Oh yeah...

Like the all fluff/no substance hairband & pop acts from the '80's like Duran Duran, INXS, Def Leppard, Poison, Paula Abdul, Bobby Brown, etc.

Those are "flavor of the day" acts.


Eminem will be around for a long long time.
Whether you like it or not.

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And I won't diss any artist for their political views.  I defended the Dixie Chicks.
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I actually remember that, and you were right.  I think the Dixie Chicks had every right to state their opinion (whether I agreed with it or not) and did not deserve the backlash that they received, and the consumers had every right to boycott them.  However, like your point stated (in a previous thread), the fact that the radio stations pre-emptively boycotted the Dixie Chicks was just plain wrong.

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And isn't this thread supposed to be about "Wierd Al"?
Since when it became the "Eminem" thread?
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I think you started it, but I don't think they'll hold it against you ;)  Weird Al could have done the Eminem video if he wanted, methinks, but the fact that he asked for permission anyway speaks volumes about his character.

Long live Weird Al!

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I think you started it, but I don't think they'll hold it against you ;)  Weird Al could have done the Eminem video if he wanted, methinks, but the fact that he asked for permission anyway speaks volumes about his character.

Long live Weird Al!
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Agreed Rice. I wonder if Slim would have done the same if the roles were reversed.. NOT!

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I wonder if Slim would have done the same if the roles were reversed.. NOT!
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That's because Em is not afraid to push buttons and expressing himself.
"Weird Al" is just a coward. If I were him, I would make the video whether Em likes it or not.

Unlike "Weird Al", Em doesn't care what others think.
And that makes him an artist.

"Weird Al" is probably afriad that he'll get sued or become a subject in one of Em's raps.

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That's because Em is not afraid to push buttons and expressing himself.
"Weird Al" is just a coward. If I were him, I would make the video whether Em likes it or not.

Unlike "Weird Al", Em doesn't care what others think.
And that makes him an artist.

"Weird Al" is probably afriad that he'll get sued or become a subject in one of Em's raps.
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Actually RSS he does, in a past interview they asked him how is he handleing his fame. He stated that he cant stand it, he cant even go outside to play basketball anymore, that someone would Fing recognize him and Fing ask him for stuff, or that someone would Fing want to kick his arse. When asked why they wanted to do this to him, Eminem stated from all the Fing stuff that he said about others in his songs. Then the interviewer implied that hey you made your own nest, now lay in it, Eminem stated he couldnt deal with it. LOL Too funny!!!  :o The interviewer then had to switch tact and ask about his daughter... Ahh the weight of responcibility  ;D

Added: he also stated that he one of the reasons he couldnt handle the fame and "fortune"(laugh) is that everything now is fast forward these days. Things are happening too fast for him.  He cant handle everything that is demanded or said of him.  :'( ;D

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"Wierd Al" NEVER MADE a controversial song/video.
Plus, he's not even an innovator.

Sorry, "Weird Al" is just pop music's answer to Mel Brooks.

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Ok, I can understand a person admiring someone who is "shocking" or that you can relate to, nothing wrong with that and more power to you.

But I don't think you are very familiar with Weird Al, he is an innovator as far as parodies go. He has been around for a looooonnng time and many people enjoy his work.

There is nothing wrong with comedy, and I can tell you now that Weird Al, though he may be "Mel Brooks" as you state, has made millions laugh without calling someone a b*tch.  :-/

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Sorry, sex & violence sells.
If "South Park" were to be like all "clean", it wouldn't have been a hit.

Plus, none of my friends like "Weird Al".

Want some great statire music, listen to Tenacious D.
They're way funnier and better song writers compared to "Weird Al".  ;D
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's all good. Listen to what you like. And I will continue to listen to what I like! Sorry, I am just not much on rap. Or cussing every 2 seconds.

If Iwant to hear that I will break out my old 2 Live Crew.  :-/ They were doing it way before Eminem.

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But I don't think you are very familiar with Weird Al, he is an innovator as far as parodies go. He has been around for a looooonnng time and many people enjoy his work.
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I am familiar with him.

Just like Michael Jackson & Madonna, his work became mediocre in the early to mid 1990's then started to become awful towards the new millennium. Now is just nostalgia fodder.
And nobody cares for his new material.

Who wants to listen to Madonna's new album? NOBODY!

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Since when does a requirement of being good include having a controversial song or video?  That is one of the most inane remarks I've ever read here....
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Sorry, controversy sells.

Even the PMRC didn't help to stop it.

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He's like a Bob Dylan of my generation.


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WHAT!? Are you serious!? :o Gimmie a break. ::)

Will the WANNABE Real Slim Shady.......

Please shut up!!
Please shut up!!

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Are you serious!? :o Gimmie a break. ::)

Will the WANNABE Real Slim Shady.......

Please shut up!!
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No, I won't shut up. And I am serious.

Years from now, Eminem will be looked upon as a legend like Run DMC & Kurtis Blow.

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So, MTV loves Em!  :) ;) :D ;D >:( :( :o 8) ??? ::) :P :-your "RockandRoll Bible" but it most certainly a'int mine.

And lay off the smiley faces man.......save some for the rest of us. ::)