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I'm into unknown artists BIG TIME, so I hang out around GarageBand.com, Download.com Music and, until recently (when they stopped international MP3 album downloading) CD Baby. I miss the old Mp3.com still, though. It was the most definitive source for unknown artists. Sad that that was taken away from me, simply because the RIAA was and is Satan.

I've been boycotting the RIAA since about 2001.

"Kilroy was here."

Actually, I'd write something simple, like, "Glad you're here." I'd probably want to write it in a few major languages. I've always been a fan of very vague graffiti and the like. It leaves people to interpret its meaning, the meaning that fits best within their life and perspective.

"Firefly" for me as well.

I love Lewis Black; he's probably my all-time favorite. His political style rarely changes, but his content is often new. If we're looking at most innovative/revolutionary in recent times, I think one would have to look along the lines of the writers behind "The Onion" or Stewart (though I don't find him funny) and Colbert. Fake news, a jab at the media on a large scale, is something pretty new; it's been done in the past, but not nearly as well. I think props have to be given to that area and its comedians.

Hard to choose just one. I'm more inclined to name comedians that I know aren't anywhere near funny.

Just had a run through my music collection. :) Here are some of my rebellious songs.

3 Doors Down - Duck and Run
Allman Brothers - Midnight Rider
Bad Company - Bad Company
Default - Sick and Tired
Everlast - Black Jesus
Green Day - Minority
Kingston Trio - Greenback Dollar
Lynyrd Skynyrd - That Smell
Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name Of
The Regulators - Above the Law
Theory of a Deadman - Hating Hollywood
Tonic - Celtic Aggression
Tool - The Pot

I think imitation becomes original when, upon seeing/hearing your version, a person forgets that another first did it. It's like song covers. Sometimes you like the newer version more than or as much as the old version, and that's because, to you, it is how the song is meant to be, or a style that you at least enjoy as much. When it's like that, you don't really think about the other people.

Also, in my opinion, it's often artists' imperfections that they work around that makes a piece unique. Being an artist yourself, you'll know how that goes. You can do a million and one things, but this one other thing you struggle with, so you make it your own; you bend it to something you can do. That makes it original and yours.

I think Archuleta is cute as a kid and seems sweet, but I'm not a fan of his voice. I really like Michael Johns, the Aussie. He's consistent between light and classic rock, styles I enjoy.

As for who will win...I think it's a tough call at this point. However, I don't know that it will be Carly, because, outside of the Heart song, she continues to sing pretty slow music. That bores a lot of young listeners, I imagine, who undoubtedly take the most time out to vote for the contestants.

Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. I also enjoyed "Talladega Nights" for some reason, despite not liking Will Ferrell very much.

I love this so much.

Wow, it's pretty interesting to see how many different instruments are played among us all.

The cake is a lie, dammit. :(

Sounds very relaxing!

Rathbone.
Cherry Ghost.

I'm excited about this one, too. It's always a pleasure to see positive films about robots; I think there are enough that are negative about them in some way.

Wall-E does have some similar qualities to Johnny 5, but I would reckon that is either intentional, and a hat tip to the original and wonderful movie, or unintentional, but Johnny 5 was so in the minds of the creators, that it eeked out this way. It's not uncommon for influences to be obvious to everyone but the creators, who are never entirely clear where all their influences came from.

Either way, the movies will be most likely different in every way, and so I'm not worried about it. I certainly won't be thinking of Johhny 5 while watching Wall-E.

Can't wait 'til this comes out!

In my media studies classes, Candid Camera is usually considered to be the first reality television show. It first aired in 1948. Sport doesn't count, because it is its own genre.

Whoa, no TaleSpin, Darkwing Duck, DuckTales, NINJA TURTLES, Daria, Arthur, Beetlejuice, Gummi Bears, Rugrats, Hey Arnold. :( I didn't even watch most of these, but they certainly sum up some of the cartoons that were out there in the 90s!

And let's not forget that South Park started in the 90s! :B

*cracks up*

It's called living in a postmodern world!

And I would argue that very few people, adults included, have many original thoughts, share their creativity, etc. You will notice that a great many videos on YouTube, made by adults, are in response to other videos. However, you cannot write off a whole age group (or website) due to its majority. You may miss something amazing by doing so.

I agree with movie soundtracks. Check out Clint Mansell, particularly in the "Requiem for a Dream" and "The Fountain" soundtracks.

I think it depends on why you're wanting to see this. If you're looking for something to change your life, pass it up obviously. If you're looking for swashbuckling fun, go. I think it's weird that people are being so critical of it, because I don't know what they expected, really. It's not meant to be deep--the other two weren't--and it is purely for entertainment in the same ways that Indiana Jones or Sinbad or Aladdin films are.

So now I know who to blame for making my MSN messaging windows look like a war zone of cuteness.

I wonder if the guy who was trying to ignore it ever saw/got sent this video. I bet he feels like a prick. They were good!

When the dark wood fell before me
And all the paths were overgrown
When the priests of pride say there is no other way
I tilled the sorrows of stone

I did not believe because I could not see
Though you came to me in the night
When the dawn seemed forever lost
You showed me your love in the light of the stars

Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me

Then the mountain rose before me
By the deep well of desire
From the fountain of forgiveness
Beyond the ice and fire

Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me

Though we share this humble path, alone
How fragile is the heart
Oh give these clay feet wings to fly
To touch the face of the stars

Breathe life into this feeble heart
Lift this mortal veil of fear
Take these crumbled hopes, etched with tears
We'll rise above these earthly cares

Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me
Please remember me

Last 25 years is hard, since we're sort of still living that quarter a bit and can't see what's been most influential until time's passed some. It depends on what you mean by influential, too. (Politically? Religiously? Sales? Female or male? Genre-wise?) For instance, I say Loreena McKennitt for being a world/Celtic musician and vocalist who made it to the Billboard charts ("The Mummer's Dance", for anyone interested), thus opening up some people's eyes to that genre of excellent music. But then, on the other hand, I can also Linkin Park, whether you like them or not (it's a love-hate thing for me), for bringing out nu metal. I also agree with the aforementioned Kurt Cobain and Pearl Jam.

Sigur Ros also definitely comes to mind for being so innovative in their style, and thus appealing to people from many walks of life and from many different interests in music.

As for the past 50 or so years, I'd say Elvis. He caused quite a stir with his music at the time, and from a societal viewpoint, his name lives on strongly, many years after his death. That counts for a lot, I'd say!

Those are guy jokes. I laughed but my wife would be disgusted and wonder all over again why I enjoy web design ;)

I'm not a guy. D8

She should lighten up, Chris! XD They're hilarious. But then, I'm a disgusting individual. :)