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Post by Fatman and Ramen on May 22, 2008 6:49:27 GMT
***** ROOT OF ALL EVIL *****
Ok, in keeping with the moderately popular Lewis Black show on Comedy Central, I propose a new challenge for us Banders. Let's get to the bottom of pop culture here and abroad, wherever abroad is for you. Unlike the Battle of the Bands, we are going to pick which of these two Pop Culture Golden Cows are the true Root of all that is EVIL and CORRUPT with the universe. So, take a moment and consider the choices. Really dive right in to all that is PARIS HILTON and AMERICAN IDOL. Then, when you think you have figured out who to vote for, post your compelling argument here, with who you would like to LYNCH AND HANG in BOLD RED LETTERS!!!!....and then vote in the poll at the top.
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Post by Paladin Jon the Direwolf on May 22, 2008 12:48:46 GMT
Can't we just do away with both? They are both truly evil and I don't like either of them.....but I suppose since I have to choose one, and it is on TV more, I'd vote American Idol.
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Post by JR-Threadkiller on May 22, 2008 14:46:53 GMT
American Idol must be the root of all evil because of the music. Aye the music, that never-to-be-suffeciently-da**** background jingle of theirs must have caused Paris Hilton to go insane therefore creating the monster that is Paris Hilton. Also, the judges, Paula Abdul would give Paris a run for her money on her own, add in Simon Cowell and it must be the cause of the devolution of 1st world society as we know it. Then lastly and most dam*ing of all is the fact that AI employs Ryan Seacrest, the only man in the U.S. who truly deserves to be permanently banned from the American workplace.
Conclusion- While Paris Hilton is undoubetedly monstrous, American Idol is the cause of all evil (I also blame them for Britney Spears and GWB)
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Post by kingkastschei on May 22, 2008 15:19:35 GMT
Since when is American Idol evil? I think it's a great showcase for talent and a lot of fun to watch. While I will admit that the winners are not always the best of the bunch and in fact the only album I've ever purchased that's directly related to the show is Daughtry's album and he didn't make the final 3... Come to think of it, I can't stand any of the people who have actually WON AI.
That being said, however, at least these people have some sort of marketable talent and deserve to be in the public eye to one extent or another. What the heck has Paris Hilton EVER done to deserve to be a celebrity? Absolutely NOTHING!!! Paris Hilton is the root of all evil.
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Post by steel axe on May 22, 2008 15:30:54 GMT
so clearly it would be better if paris hilton were to compete on american idol... chances are she could win... so while i dont like american idol, i do like the pre show, be the next will hung contest... so my vote goes for paris hilton... (not that i am in any way discouraging home made videos being distributed on the web, i think that is a great way to get famous)
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Post by Fatman and Ramen on May 22, 2008 15:48:53 GMT
Come to think of it, I can't stand any of the people who have actually WON AI. Paris Hilton is the root of all evil. I would have agreed with you on the statement above until last night when David Cook won. I will probably buy his music over most of the other contestants this season; however, this does not take away from AI's evilness. Ryan Seacrest is perhaps the Anti-Christ....he's EVERYWHERE in today's media, and the man doesn't sleep. He's on the radio at 5am spouting his Golden Cow worship of Miley Cirus, the jailbait pop sensation that makes Billy Ray pout because he can only date her legally in his home state of Arkansas. Then, its off to the E! studios where he interviews celebrities that are less famous than he is, and he lets them know it. Finally, its over to the American Idol Studio where he hosts a show where more people vote here than in the US Presidential Election, both of which are as rigged as all the slot machines in Vegas. Apparently, us Ugly Americans don't care who gets elected president so long as we have good pop music to listen to. Still....the question remains.....are they the Root of All Evil?....or are they just exploiting our sad worship of the true Evil Incarnate....Paris Hilton! Absolutely Nothing.....and she does a hell of a job with doing it! Not to say she hasn't tried doing stuff. Acting: Her gag real scream outtakes are the only redeaming reason to buy the House of Wax DVD, a forgettable horror movie that she was in. They had to dub another actress scream for the final cut of the film because her voice sounded like a slaughtered raccoon. Perfume: Who really wants to smell like Paris Hilton? Singing: Yes, like 8 of the top 12 American Idol finalists, Paris Hilton also released an album. Her hit single, something about dancing with butterflies, is so doused with the audio equivalent to airbrushing, that it could have easily been sung by Frankie Muniz. Model: If you are going to be standing around half naked with your mouth gaped open and a vacant look on your face, talking on your cell phone about how bored you are, you might as well wear our stuff. Porn Star: If you are going to be standing around half naked with your mouth gaped open and a vacant look on your face, talking on your cell phone about how bored you are, someone might as well..... So.....im still on the fence here.....perhaps Paris is only a lesser demon of the true devil that is Idol.
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Post by Sora el Nyn on May 22, 2008 15:58:28 GMT
Well I think AI is the root of all evil, look at how many other reality vote in shows it's spawned.
Mynd, I think Ryan Seacrest runs a close second or third as the root of all evil. And I heard Miley Cyrus claim that Daniel Radcliffe (kid who plays harry potter) had a crush on her and he said 'Who's Miley Cyrus?' Ouch. ;D
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Post by Fatman and Ramen on May 22, 2008 23:28:53 GMT
Ouch indeed! Good for Harry Potter....course, he prefers to run around naked on stage with a horse...but thats besides the point....
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Post by manriva on May 24, 2008 2:46:20 GMT
How in the name of anything holy, could The Easter Bunny be portrayed like this This my friends ..... This Is The Root Of All Evil Besides... Have we not seen enough of dear Paris? No .... Really ... I mean does anyone other than her doctor need to see more of Paris? Hell her doctor likely hasn't seen as much of her as every 14 year old boy with a file sharing program. Talk about putting ones self off ones game.... "major heebie jeebie shiver"
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Post by Snin on May 24, 2008 3:15:28 GMT
OK, so I know a lot of people think that AI is the devil and root of everything that is unholy in the world, but honestly, how can anything be more unholy and evil and rediculous than a mega-rich, spoiled girl that more than half the country worships and the other half watches because she is an idiot. I mean, she makes millions of dollars herself off of the dumbest (and I know this because I have been forced to sit through them by certain roommates) shows ever that are about absolutely nothing except how dumb she actually is. Am I the only one that is remotely agitated that worked my a** off in college and have actually had to work for everything that I have. AI may be evil, but I just cant see anything being more evil than an idiot that makes money off of their stupidity that millions of people worship.
So, PARIS HILTON is everything that is evil.
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Post by Fatman and Ramen on May 24, 2008 3:29:18 GMT
So, after several very strong arugments, we have the following totals:
7 Paris Hilton 3 American Idol
Therefor *sounds the gong* PARIS HILTON, the ROOT OF ALL EVIL, has been LYNCHED!!
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Post by M-G Corki on May 24, 2008 13:55:28 GMT
If only it could happen in real life...
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Post by Fatman and Ramen on May 24, 2008 15:53:16 GMT
Any nominees for Root of All Evil II?
I heard Posh and Becks? Maybe Donald Trump? Mark Burnett? Miley Cirus? Anyone?
Who should we put on the block for Root of All Evil II?
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Post by manriva on May 24, 2008 19:50:31 GMT
Weeeelllll .. Not poor little Miley .. That was a tempest in a flamin tea pot.. I think the critics just didnt have anyone else to pick on that week. Hell, she just bared a shoulder,, jeez! None of you would remember but Brooke Shields bared waaaaaay more than that at 12 in the movie Pretty Baby and again at 14 in Blue Lagoon (she claims a body double was used, if so the body double was no older than her..lol) NOW!! Miley's Daddy is another story entirely.. Billy Ray flamin' Cyrus wrote the most evilest, insipid and pretty much most popular song of 1991, and helped popularize line dancing (along with Brooks and Dunn) and he was the Poster Boy for the egregious "mullet" haircut which still frightens small children and cats to this day. And there is nothing .... nothing .. so evil as having to listen to Achy Breaky Heart over and over whilst a herd of fat arsed pharmacists wearing cowboy boots, hats and dinner plate belt buckles take line dancing lessons at a truck stop bar in Portland Oregon on a Friday summer afternoon.... NOTHING.... And he ain't stopped yet ... check out THIS image of evil ... or at best sheer stupidity... Where's the Fashion Police when they're needed. my other 'nonimee would be Runerz icon ...... or Dlck Cheny
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Post by Sora el Nyn on May 24, 2008 19:55:19 GMT
Zac Effron and Britney Spears would be my nominations. ;D
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