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Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

metsmarathon

8 votes

TransMonk

13 votes

TransMonk Dec 21 2011 07:12 AM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Dec 27 2011 12:15 PM

Hey mm, I'm going out for a five-miler. If you have your song ready, post it while I'm gone and when I get back in about an hour, I'll post mine and edit this thing into a poll and sticky it. Thanks!

TransMonk Dec 21 2011 09:08 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

OK...well, I'm going to go out and do some last minute X-mas shopping. I'll check in again at 2pm EST.

metsmarathon Dec 21 2011 09:10 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

i'll be working furtively to bang this out by the time you get back.

metsmarathon Dec 21 2011 10:04 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

6th inning, they're out in oakland the mets are losing by 4 runs davalillo pops out to right field and deron johnson he strikes out saw dick green, he hit a grounder throw comes to kranepool for the out orange and blue are down by four runs they have nine outs to fight it through and they tried but they only scored one run the series was not won the postseason was no more ray sadecki, I'm melancholy got the call having matlack blown it ray sadecki, I'm melancholy they played the games in seventy-three in mid july, just looking shot said tug mcgraw, "ya gotta believe" in september they got hot can't conceive how they finished at the fore the post season was to come by half a game and one more ray sadecki, I'm melancholy got the call having matlack blown it ray sadecki, I'm melancholy big red machine got beaten up in game five to play oakland the best of seven games and it came down t'the last one the teams weren't fa-ar apart john matlack had allowed four runs the staff saver got the ball campy scored it was sure season's over ray sadecki, I'm melancholy got the call having matlack blown it ray sadecki, I'm melancholy sung to the the delightful melody and happy lyrics of "brick" by ben folds five

G-Fafif Dec 21 2011 10:08 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

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TransMonk Dec 21 2011 10:38 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Title: For A Twin Subject: Rick Reed Have you ever had a pitcher that you thought was straight Two All-Star appearances caused him to be great Let me tell ya a story of my situation I am talkin’ ‘bout the sloppy Mets organization The way that I met him was back in ninety-seven He had dark hair and an orange undershirt He would take the mound drippin, pourin with sweat He kept the Mets in games like a poor man’s Maddux The whispers in the air were all about the truth That he had played during the strike to the other players seemed uncouth I liked him the same, I said “rah-rah-rah” He had 13 wins and a very big drawl After a couple of years, yes, I was enthused The Mets’ wins started to grow You bet I was very amused He never threw much gas, his only fastball was mid-range But he could hit the strike zone, got them out all the same I thought he’d always be there, he’d be a Met to the end I would never have guessed he’d be traded for a Twin Come on, I’m not even goin’ for it This is what I’m goin’ sing You, you got what I need but were traded for a Twin You were traded for a Twin, oh baby You, you got what I need but were traded for a Twin You were traded for a Twin, oh baby You, you got what I need but were traded for a Twin You were traded for Lawton So I took Phillip’s word for it at the time I thought having Lawton couldn’t be no crime Cause we’ve had Twins play for us before Like Pat Mahomes, Tuefel, Frank Viola and Herr Forget about that, lets go back to the story About a time when “rah-rah-rah” poured right from me So the Mets were winnin’, getting’ believers Spendin’ every last dime so we can build up A championship…it would be so outstanding Me, the Mets, Rick Reed and the future we was planning ‘99 brought playoffs yet bitter defeat Then the Subway Series and a kick in the seat Yet every single season, ole Rick Reed was cool And in 2001, he made other other teams drool But then everyday the Mets’ offense was stinking Out of the playoff race is what everyone is thinking I checked the TV scroll, looked down, and then I checked again I said, “No, just like that?” Rick Reed’s now a Twin! Dont gimme that, dont even gimme that Jus bust this You, you got what I need but were traded for a Twin You were traded for a Twin, oh baby You, you got what I need but were traded for a Twin You were traded for a Twin, oh baby You, you got what I need but were traded for a Twin You were traded for Lawton So he went to the AL for a surprise trade-in A lead off man that was for base-stealin’ It was his first day, he went oh-for-four He bat .246 on the rest of his tour The team it improved but still was lukewarm Atlanta always hit like a meteor storm The team helped New York City through it’s darkest day Piazza hit the ball, brought the shake back to Shea But Rick Reed could never share in that story Yo, could you tell me where is Rick, please? He spent two more years in Minnesota At 38, he called it a career well spent Once I looked in the paper for a box score Oh, snap! guess what I saw? Rick was about to give coaching a try out I had always guessed he’d move back down south So please listen to the message that I say Don’t ever forget Rick Reed, who was traded for a Twin Parody: “Just a Friend” by Biz Markie [youtube]RPyd7qFTsT8[/youtube]

G-Fafif Dec 21 2011 10:40 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Ooh, these are good! Let's poll this, as Fman would say.

TransMonk Dec 21 2011 10:40 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Good luck, marathon! I can't remember if the Biz Markie song has been used before...if it has, I apologize. It's just what popped in my head. The poll has been created and will end Friday around lunchtime.

Edgy MD Dec 21 2011 10:49 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Yeah, like there can ever be too much Biz Markie.

themetfairy Dec 21 2011 10:55 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Wow! Great stuff gentlemen!

Fman99 Dec 21 2011 07:02 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

G-Fafif wrote: Ooh, these are good! Let's poll this, as Fman would say. Boyoyoyoyoyng! These are both great. But I'm going with the Biz. Nobody beats the Biz...

Vic Sage Dec 21 2011 09:19 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

when it's close like this one, i listen to the songs the parodies are based on, to see how closely they scan, and what clever little lyrical twists have been invented by the competitors. And that's when i realized something. In the main thread, we talked about the criteria we use to evaluate the parodies, and i pooh-poohed the importance of song selection. but what didn't occur to me was that if i hate a song or a performer so much that i can't even listen to the whole song, that certainly prevents me from looking more closely at the parody. In this case, its a toss up between a song that makes me want to kill myself or one that makes me want to kill the performer. Yikes. But at least the Ben Folds song is listenable enough to allow me to evaluate the parody. That other atrocity mad me hate Transmonk for making me listen to it, or at least the minute of it i could make myself listen to before clicking it off. So thanks, TM, for allowing me to revise my voting criteria. And all others are on notice: if you choose "crap rap", it better blow the other guy out of the water so i don't have to listen to the original.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 21 2011 09:40 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

So what you're saying is, I should return the autographed copy of "The Vapors" I got you for Christmas?

Edgy MD Dec 21 2011 09:47 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Biz is like the Napoleon Dynamite of rap. When detractors decry his awfulness, his defenders sincerely reply that it gets better if you just listen to it like 12 more times. My life has crossed Biz's twice, both times hilariously.

Vic Sage Dec 21 2011 10:03 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Mr. Markie's only contribution to our culture was losing a lawsuit that established "sampling" as what it is... theft.

G-Fafif Dec 22 2011 01:35 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

This is the kind of choice that makes me want to register under a pseudonym so I can vote for both.

TransMonk Dec 22 2011 06:26 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

I guess one man's Biz Markie is another man's unicorn. When it comes to parodies, I gots to take risks.

Edgy MD Dec 22 2011 06:49 AM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Vic Sage wrote: Mr. Markie's only contribution to our culture was losing a lawsuit that established "sampling" as what it is... theft. Which was enormous. The idea that a suit between Gilbert O'Sullivan and Biz Markie established the precedent that has mean billions for legacy artists is just great. I mean, if it was, say Barbara Streisand vs. Puff Daddy, that would have sucked.

Fman99 Dec 22 2011 02:07 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Vic Sage wrote: Mr. Markie's only contribution to our culture was losing a lawsuit that established "sampling" as what it is... theft. Clearly you've never seen his work on "Yo Gabba Gabba." He's teaching kids how to beat box. I don't see Doug E. fuckin Fresh teaching anyone shit. And Buffy from the "Fat Boys" is dead. WHO ELSE YOU GOT?

Vic Sage Dec 22 2011 07:22 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

WHO ELSE YOU GOT? Mel Torme

A Boy Named Seo Dec 22 2011 07:33 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Really liked both, but Monk's blew me away. Hip-hop cadences can be tricky and you nailed that crap. Bravo, homes.

Edgy MD Dec 22 2011 08:14 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Vic Sage wrote: WHO ELSE YOU GOT? Mel Torme Hard to be deader than Buffy from the Fat Boys, but Mel qualifies.

Fman99 Dec 23 2011 07:37 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

Vic Sage wrote: WHO ELSE YOU GOT? Mel Torme Don't toy with me, mister.

Mets Guy in Michigan Dec 26 2011 07:00 PM Re: Parody Contest, Round Two, metsmarathon vs. TransMonk

I like Biz Marke. More fun than Eminem. Nice job both of you!