Comments on: The end of history? http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:26:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Steve Taylor http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2680686 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:39:51 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2680686 Personally,...I don't see demeaning the venerable American art of lipsyncing just because someone doesn't do it particularly well. It was good enough for the Beatles, god dammit,...and it was good enough for the Rolling Stones! Personally,…I don’t see demeaning the venerable American art of lipsyncing just because someone doesn’t do it particularly well. It was good enough for the Beatles, god dammit,…and it was good enough for the Rolling Stones!

]]> by: Cary Coatney http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2675486 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:31:38 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2675486 I think in this generation of American Idol and Dancing with the Stars - you should be shot on sight for lipsyncing. ~ Coat I think in this generation of American Idol and Dancing with the Stars - you should be shot on sight for lipsyncing.

~

Coat

]]> by: Rafael http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2674360 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:38:43 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2674360 Weirder still was having the split screen on with CNN breaking the Mumbai Massacre. Weirder still was having the split screen on with CNN breaking the Mumbai Massacre.

]]> by: Torsten Adair http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2671768 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:54:22 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2671768 Wouldn't it have been better if he had interrupted another performer on the float? Or if the announcers had announced a different name? Other great moments... The Cat In The Hat crashes into a street light, causing it to crash onto the crowd below... While being tested at the storage facility in New Jersey, the Superman balloon escapes... the Ask Jeeves server crashes as confused viewers wonder why that balloon is floating in the parade... Wouldn’t it have been better if he had interrupted another performer on the float?
Or if the announcers had announced a different name?
Other great moments… The Cat In The Hat crashes into a street light, causing it to crash onto the crowd below… While being tested at the storage facility in New Jersey, the Superman balloon escapes… the Ask Jeeves server crashes as confused viewers wonder why that balloon is floating in the parade…

]]> by: Ed Mathews http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2669014 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:08:27 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2669014 This may be the greatest moment in modern Thanksgiving's Day Parade history. This may be the greatest moment in modern Thanksgiving’s Day Parade history.

]]> by: Ben May http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2666808 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:13:30 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2666808 I guess this is sort of like when Jim Davis endorsed Garfield Without Garfield? I guess this is sort of like when Jim Davis endorsed Garfield Without Garfield?

]]> by: Joel Meadows http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2665712 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:40:13 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2665712 This is truly very disturbing This is truly very disturbing

]]> by: Kevin Colden http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2665659 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:33:23 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2665659 Unfortunately, during the live broadcast, the commentators almost ruined it by announcing that it had a "musical surprise" before the performance. Still amusing, though I agree with Brian Jacoby. Unfortunately, during the live broadcast, the commentators almost ruined it by announcing that it had a “musical surprise” before the performance. Still amusing, though I agree with Brian Jacoby.

]]> by: Brian Jacoby from Secret Headquarters Tallahassee, Florida http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2665605 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:49:20 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2665605 Rickrolling has now officially jumped the shark. Rickrolling has now officially jumped the shark.

]]> by: andy khouri http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2664061 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:29:03 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2664061 Short of the Obama inauguration or the the realization of a two-state solution in Israel/Palestine, I think this is pretty much the end of Rickrolling when you've got Rick himself pwning millions of viewers. Short of the Obama inauguration or the the realization of a two-state solution in Israel/Palestine, I think this is pretty much the end of Rickrolling when you’ve got Rick himself pwning millions of viewers.

]]> by: Jess http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663932 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:43:05 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663932 Something this random, that was purely and odd internet in-joke... making it this far into mainstream... personally I just think thats pretty cool. Something this random, that was purely and odd internet in-joke… making it this far into mainstream… personally I just think thats pretty cool.

]]> by: Jess http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663930 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:42:49 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663930 Something this random, that was purely and odd internet in-joke... making it this far into mainstream... personally I just think thats pretty cool. - R Something this random, that was purely and odd internet in-joke… making it this far into mainstream… personally I just think thats pretty cool.

- R

]]> by: Edward Liu http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663897 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:28:57 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663897 I think it's cool that this may be the only rickrolling that Rick Astley will get paid for. I think it’s cool that this may be the only rickrolling that Rick Astley will get paid for.

]]> by: ed http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663860 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:20:44 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663860 What hath YouTube wrought? What hath YouTube wrought?

]]> by: James http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663566 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:00:27 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663566 Rick Roll'd!!! Rick Roll’d!!!

]]> by: Torsten Adair http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663441 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:32:06 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663441 Ah... I get it... it's like "Freebird" for the Internet. Mr. Astley looks quite good for his age. And kudos for Foster for adding something hip and somewhat unusual to the Macy's Parade! Of course, this pales next to World of Warcraft "The Internet is for Porn" music video. Ah… I get it… it’s like “Freebird” for the Internet.

Mr. Astley looks quite good for his age. And kudos for Foster for adding something hip and somewhat unusual to the Macy’s Parade!

Of course, this pales next to World of Warcraft “The Internet is for Porn” music video.

]]> by: Kyle http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663206 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:19:19 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2663206 Rickrolling is like office humor without the office. Start explaining it and you realize how out of whack your life is because of that damn Internet. Rickrolling is like office humor without the office. Start explaining it and you realize how out of whack your life is because of that damn Internet.

]]> by: Charles Skaggs http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2662801 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:16:43 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2662801 I have to say, I loved seeing a live Rickrolling in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade of all places. The funny part for me, though, was having to explain to my wife what Rickrolling was. I have to say, I loved seeing a live Rickrolling in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade of all places. The funny part for me, though, was having to explain to my wife what Rickrolling was.

]]> by: Peter Krause http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2662462 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:58:18 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2662462 Despite Nick Lowe saying that Rick Astley made a record that was ghastly, I always had a soft spot in my lowbrow heart for the album. And I have it on cassette! Despite Nick Lowe saying that Rick Astley made a record that was ghastly, I always had a soft spot in my lowbrow heart for the album.

And I have it on cassette!

]]> by: Scott Bieser http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2662260 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:55:41 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2662260 You ain't rickrolling me, no ma'am. Cause Wil Wheaton beat you to it. You ain’t rickrolling me, no ma’am.

Cause Wil Wheaton beat you to it.

]]> by: Brad http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661893 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:52:18 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661893 I did the biggest Uncle Miltie double take when I saw this yesterday morning but I agree: great. Absurd and crazy and nuts but great -- just like Foster's. I did the biggest Uncle Miltie double take when I saw this yesterday morning but I agree: great. Absurd and crazy and nuts but great — just like Foster’s.

]]> by: Oliver http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661831 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:36:16 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661831 Is nothing sacred? http://www.vimeo.com/1250264 Is nothing sacred?
http://www.vimeo.com/1250264

]]> by: Lea Hernandez http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661763 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:16:37 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661763 I thought it was GREAT. Now if the Oscars are Rickroll'd, that will be pathetic. The only possible step past this is Rickrolling the ISS or the moon. After that, forget it. I thought it was GREAT.

Now if the Oscars are Rickroll’d, that will be pathetic. The only possible step past this is Rickrolling the ISS or the moon. After that, forget it.

]]> by: Tyree http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661553 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:25:02 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661553 I I

]]> by: Frank Santoro http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661525 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:14:05 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-end-of-history/#comment-2661525 you mean the END OF CIVILIZATION! hahaaa you mean the END OF CIVILIZATION! hahaaa

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