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2nd Rnd Parody Contest - Diamond Dad vs. KC

The battle of the Glendalough brothers ...

Diamond Dad	11 votes
KC	12 votes

KC Nov 07 2005 05:30 PM

Vote here

KC Nov 07 2005 05:42 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 07 2005 06:00 PM

Score Rod Gaspar (a cryptic depiction of how Game 4 of the '69 World Series ended in the spirit of Rock the Casbah by The Clash) Now the fans cheered the Grote man Buford has let that double drop Lost the ball in the high bright sky And no play for the shortstop Bellanger went back back back He almost nearly made the pull The mezz it was a standin' Anticipayatin' a thrill The Birds don't like it Scorin' Rod Gaspar Score Rod Gaspar The Birds don't like it Scorin' Rod Gaspar Score Rod Gaspar By order of Gil Hodges Grote returns to pine Pinch running for big Jerry Is that swifter Gaspar guy Then the Birds they walk our Al Weis Thinkin' force out at all three Hodges bats JC Martin The Birds then took out Dick Hall And now as the lefty Richert took the mound Here will end our tale The Birds don't like it Scorin' Rod Gaspar Score Rod Gaspar The Birds don't like it Scorin' Rod Gaspar Score Rod Gaspar Now over on the circle They're watchin' Agee lookin' in The whole crowd say it's cool For JC bunting thing But as the win took direction JC's bunt rolled just fine The crowd caught a whiff Of that crazy Gaspar jive The Birds don't like it Scorin' Rod Gaspar Score Rod Gaspar The Birds don't like it Scorin' Rod Gaspar Score Rod Gaspar The fans all got their Met bounces They really got things their way Dropped a bomb upon Baltimore Yeah the Gaspar way As soon as the Pete Richert was Throwing on to first He hit JC on the wrist Even though he was in fair As soon as Rod Gaspar and His foot crossed home Shea Stadium wailed The Birds don't like it Scorin' Rod Gaspar Score Rod Gaspar The Birds don't like it Scorin' Rod Gaspar Score Rod Gaspar They thinks it's not kosher He's running in fair they can't take it You know they really hates it

Willets Point Nov 07 2005 05:55 PM

Who would St. Kevin favor?

KC Nov 07 2005 06:01 PM

Well, judging from that chrome dome ....

seawolf17 Nov 07 2005 06:04 PM

And today's secret theme ingredient is... KEVIN.

KC Nov 07 2005 06:07 PM

And Dave Diamond pulls out to a one-sniffle lead - even though there's only one song up. I keep telling people some posters here hate me - no one listens.

ScarletKnight41 Nov 07 2005 06:09 PM

It wasn't me - I'm not voting until after he posts.

Diamond Dad Nov 07 2005 06:10 PM Diamond Dad's Submission -- Let's get it ON, KC!!

Don’t Trade Me Now (Vince Coleman -- To the tune of “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen) [url]http://www.loserslounge.com/joe/music/DontStopMeNow.mp3[/url] (the link is to a cover version, but you get the idea) With the Mets, I’m gonna have myself a real good time I feel alive – I – I – I I’m never gonna get thrown out, no! It’s gonna be a great year, in ninety-three So don’t trade me now Don’t trade me ‘cause I’m having a good time Having a good time I’m a shooting star, barely on the team Like a speeding train, I’m building up a head of steam I’m a blasting cap, blowing up Just like an M-80 I’m Vincent Van Go Go Go! There’s no stopping me I’m burning through the league, yeah! One hundred SB’s That’s why they call me mister stolen base In Flushing I’m a flyin’ ace If I could only figure how to steal first base. Don’t trade me now I’m having such a good time I’m having a blast! Don’t trade me now I wanna have a good time I know it can’t last Don’t trade me now (just because of my hamstring) Don’t trade me now (I can work on my golf swing) I don’t want to stop at all. I’m a rocket ship on my way to mars On a collision course I’m a firecracker, I’m out of control In the parking lot, ready to reload Like an atom bomb about to Oh oh oh oh oh EXPLODE! I’m burning through the league, yeah! One hundred SB’s That’s why they call me mister stolen base In Flushing I’m a flyin’ ace I wanna learn to hit a little more than I do Don’t trade me don’t trade me Don’t trade me hey, hey, hey! Don’t trade me don’t trade me Ooh ooh ooh (I can bunt) Don’t trade me don’t trade me Watch out for that tarp! Don’t trade me don’t trade me ah! I’m burning through the league, yeah! One hundred SB’s That’s why they call me mister stolen base Vince Coleman is a flyin’ ace Except for when I’m falling down all over the place! Don’t trade me now I’m having such a good time You know I excite! Don’t trade me now Why would ya wanna have Kevin McReynolds? He’s old, slow & white Don’t trade me now (‘cause my leg’s getting stronger) Don’t trade me now (I’ll get a fuse that is longer) I don’t want to leave at all.

Willets Point Nov 07 2005 06:37 PM

I voted for Kevin.

MFS62 Nov 07 2005 08:00 PM

Crimey (in deference to whatever), This is close. Not one of the better known (by me) Queen songs, but dad sure did it justice. Some might consider he used a few too many of the original lyrics in his version. But I didn't. Later

Edgy DC Nov 07 2005 08:57 PM

It's a bad omen that DD's song file is housed at loserslounge.com. I'm torn and abstaining until tomorry. Of course, VC never stole 100 bases as a Met (points lost), but, as Willets states, using original lyrics that take on a new meaning in the new context is fun (points gained).

Valadius Nov 07 2005 08:59 PM

Congratulations Diamond Dad. You happened to pick one of my all-time favorite songs. So you get my vote.

Diamond Dad Nov 08 2005 08:50 AM Thanks, Val

Thanks for the vote, Val. I was torn about using a somewhat obscure song, but all the explosion references just seemed perfect for the Vince Coleman theme.

MFS62 Nov 08 2005 08:55 AM Re: Thanks, Val

="Diamond Dad"]Thanks for the vote, Val. I was torn about using a somewhat obscure song, but all the explosion references just seemed perfect for the Vince Coleman theme. Dad, why does that keep coming up? I don't believe Vince intentionally threw that M-80 into the crowd. I saw him play the outfield. I think missed the cutoff man. Later

Centerfield Nov 08 2005 10:44 AM

Ba-dum ching! Great songs both of you.

Johnny Dickshot Nov 08 2005 10:56 AM

Difficult choice between two great songs. Anyone unfamiliar with DD's entry ought to hear the original when it plays during a zombie attack scene in SHAWN OF THE DEAD. Classic.

Nymr83 Nov 08 2005 11:14 AM

KC wrote: And Dave Diamond pulls out to a one-sniffle lead - even though there's only one song up. I keep telling people some posters here hate me - no one listens. a good argument for "open" voting, even though polls are far far easier

Diamond Dad Nov 08 2005 02:26 PM The outlook isn't brilliant

Looks bleak for me. Who'd a figured that Rod Gaspar would do me in?? Nice job, KC. Barring a late run, of course . . .

Diamond Dad Nov 08 2005 04:54 PM float

My only hope is to keep this post on the top of the pile!! Still an hour left

ScarletKnight41 Nov 08 2005 06:31 PM

Well. 24 hours later it looks like Kase beat D-Dad. Babe - I'll meet you in the Looser's Lounge in the morning!

KC Nov 08 2005 07:00 PM

I read the early concession and then checked the score a couple of times and I was getting a little worried. Good game, DD. Rock the Casbah is not an easy song to do but Gaspar just lined up too well to not give it a whirl.

Valadius Nov 08 2005 07:23 PM

Nothing to concede yet.

KC Nov 08 2005 07:24 PM

It was over an hour and ten minutes ago, thanks for changing the score.

ScarletKnight41 Nov 08 2005 08:09 PM

Val - when the candidate's wife is acknowledging that it's over, then it's over.

Diamond Dad Nov 08 2005 10:10 PM election day

Nothing like a good concession speech on election day. Nice job, Case. Creative use of an obscure player. Good luck in the next round. Now I'll go drown my sorrows in the loser's lounge. (Note to mini-knight -- are you SURE you voted for me??)

MFS62 Nov 09 2005 07:35 AM Re: The outlook isn't brilliant

Diamond Dad wrote: Who'd a figured that Rod Gaspar would do me in?? . . . That's what Frank Robinson thought. Good game, Dad. Later

KC Nov 09 2005 08:30 AM

I originally thought that it wasn't fair if a child (like mini-knight) is voting in these contests, mostly because it's just a family vote given his eight year old reading comprehension level. Then it occured to me that there are some university students voting who seem to have the reading comprehension level of an eight year old - I have no case. Vote on, mini-knight! Vote on!

MFS62 Nov 09 2005 08:52 AM

Hey! Are you telling me that MK may have cast the deciding vote that beat me? Isn't there a nepotism clause in the contest rules? I demand a special prosecutor be named to investigate. And that prosecutor's name better not end in "Knight". :) Later

Edgy DC Nov 09 2005 09:15 AM

So the rule is, "Don't use any songs older than, say, The Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps."

MFS62 Nov 09 2005 09:21 AM

Gotcha! If you want to sell, you've got to understand your customers. Now I'm going to think about Fergie's gyrating tush all day. Thanks a LOT! LOL! Later

ScarletKnight41 Nov 09 2005 09:38 AM

KC wrote: I originally thought that it wasn't fair if a child (like mini-knight) is voting in these contests, mostly because it's just a family vote given his eight year old reading comprehension level. Then it occured to me that there are some university students voting who seem to have the reading comprehension level of an eight year old - I have no case. Vote on, mini-knight! Vote on! You do realize that this is the same kid who told you that #44 was Jay Bell when you and D-Dad were looking at the lineup and trying to figure out who was playing second. He's also the kid who looked at my contest thread last night and said, "Well, you ARE competing against Yancy...." He's young, but wise beyond his years.

Yancy Street Gang Nov 09 2005 09:42 AM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: He's also the kid who looked at my contest thread last night and said, "Well, you ARE competing against Yancy...." He's young, but wise beyond his years. Flattering, but bewildering. I don't think I deserve "legend" status.

ScarletKnight41 Nov 09 2005 09:46 AM

It' s more the fact that you knocked off CF. HE has legend status! ;)

Yancy Street Gang Nov 09 2005 09:47 AM

Okay, that makes more sense!

Edgy DC Nov 09 2005 10:02 AM

Yancy shot Liberty Valance.

KC Nov 09 2005 01:28 PM

>>>You do realize that this is the same kid who told you that #44 was Jay Bell when you and D-Dad were looking at the lineup and trying to figure out who was playing second. He's also the kid who looked at my contest thread last night and said, "Well, you ARE competing against Yancy...." He's young, but wise beyond his years.<<< Hey if you want to argue about it, I'll gladly argue with you. I told during your round that I didn't think it was approriate to have a family member log on and vote. As adorable, knowledgeable, and loyal a Mets's fan the little guy is, he's not a regular poster - and I doubt very much if he can discern whether a song parody of a song from the 80's rock scene (for example) is worthy of a vote. As I also told you, I feel it would equally inappropriate for me to have, say KB, log on and pad my votes even though she's posted a handful of times.

Willets Point Nov 09 2005 01:38 PM

I would say the MK is a more regular participant at this forum than KB, as well as a devoted follower of the Mets and thus eligible to vote. Actually KB can vote if she wants to. Cha Cha can log in as Damn You To Hell Mike Piazza and vote to if she wants as well. It's all for fun, isn't it. Anyhow, back to MK who is a sharp and perceptive kid, I had to crib off him to keep my scorecard straight at RFK. I'm sure he can decide which song parody is funnier to him as well.

KC Nov 09 2005 01:59 PM

I'm not going to entertain individual arguments from each poster on the subject. On some level, to me, having your kid log on to vote is at least some- what inappropriate - if everyone doesn't care, I certainly don't - I like the kid.

MFS62 Nov 09 2005 02:17 PM

I care. I lost by one vote. I was joking about it before. But this is getting intriguing. Later