Comments on: Remembering the Time: Minor Epiphanies Gleaned Upon Re-Watching Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time” Video 17 Years Later http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/ I'm a Bartender, I Do Great Things. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:30:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: m.dot http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8472 m.dot Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:34:27 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8472 I imagine that whoever suggested that the video feature feral cats running around as to be historically acccurate was very pleased with himself. You can almost hear a hare-brained label guy screaming, “Cats, we need more cats! ======== I can only imagine what your imagination was like as a young buck. You prolly had the bugged out tree house and imaginary robot alien friends. LOL... I imagine that whoever suggested that the video feature feral cats running around as to be historically acccurate was very pleased with himself. You can almost hear a hare-brained label guy screaming, “Cats, we need more cats!
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I can only imagine what your imagination was like as a young buck. You prolly had the bugged out tree house and imaginary robot alien friends.

LOL…

]]> By: Tauwan http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8269 Tauwan Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:39:09 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8269 Micheal Jackson least believable moments of sexual chemistry in the 90's: 1. "MJ and Iman’s kiss is the arguably the least believable on-screen make out in the post-George Michael era.", 2. Making out with Lisa Marie Presley at that MTV awards show way back when, 3. Carousing about [in the nude?] with Lisa Marie Presley in the video for you are not alone, and 4. The New Jack Swing whip appeal Michael put on display in the video for In the Closet. The one where we're supposed to believe that he can court and woo Naomi Campbell [...in a song with the refrain "Keep it in the closet!"] Though he was looking somewhat respectable in the looks department for him in said video. Did I just type that? yes, yes I did. Micheal Jackson least believable moments of sexual chemistry in the 90’s:

1. “MJ and Iman’s kiss is the arguably the least believable on-screen make out in the post-George Michael era.”,

2. Making out with Lisa Marie Presley at that MTV awards show way back when,

3. Carousing about [in the nude?] with Lisa Marie Presley in the video for you are not alone, and

4. The New Jack Swing whip appeal Michael put on display in the video for In the Closet. The one where we’re supposed to believe that he can court and woo Naomi Campbell […in a song with the refrain “Keep it in the closet!”] Though he was looking somewhat respectable in the looks department for him in said video. Did I just type that? yes, yes I did.

]]> By: Cashew http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8268 Cashew Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:07:11 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8268 Leave it to PotW to dip into "Dangerous" during the week the industry wants us to remember "Thriller". Leave it to PotW to dip into “Dangerous” during the week the industry wants us to remember “Thriller”.

]]> By: Passion of the Weiss http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8244 Passion of the Weiss Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:29:48 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8244 Dart: The "let me fill in the blanks as to help Jeff look less ignorant" is my favorite part of every post. Thanks for the knowledge dropped as always. The AC Green line is brilliant. Jayson: I meant in in the figurative sense kind of how everyone said 9/11 "ended the 90s" so this put a final seal on the weirdness that was the 80s. WW: Crunk. All I can says is egads. P: Don't say that too long, Digital will make that happen. It's not too far a stretch from they had ears of corn and heads of lettuce. DV: Nice point. Pretty pretty good. Dart: The “let me fill in the blanks as to help Jeff look less ignorant” is my favorite part of every post. Thanks for the knowledge dropped as always. The AC Green line is brilliant.

Jayson: I meant in in the figurative sense kind of how everyone said 9/11 “ended the 90s” so this put a final seal on the weirdness that was the 80s.

WW: Crunk. All I can says is egads.

P: Don’t say that too long, Digital will make that happen. It’s not too far a stretch from they had ears of corn and heads of lettuce.

DV: Nice point. Pretty pretty good.

]]> By: Disco Vietnam http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8237 Disco Vietnam Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:11:18 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8237 Why should the 5% have to talk about pyramids? We created the universe! Why should the 5% have to talk about pyramids? We created the universe!

]]> By: padraig http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8235 padraig Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:46:50 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8235 The only Egyptologist I know of is the dude from Nile, the death metal band - I saw em' a few years ago and they were wearing GIANT ankh necklaces that kept flying around every time they tried to headbang. I had a mental image of that dude all excited to read into your take on how "Remember the Time" related to Egyptology, and the crestfallen look on his face when he came across that warning for Egyptologists to stop reading. Isn't one of the 5%er offshoots/imitators/competitors (not going to front like I really know how to differentiate) really into Egyptology? Or maybe actual 5%ers? It's a little bit before my time but I feel like X-Clan or Lakim Shabazz or someone less famous was probably rapping about pyramids back in '89. Or if they weren't, they should have been - Egyptology seems like the kind of pseudoscience that would fit in perfectly - maybe RZA can grace us with a Bobby Digital concept album about ancient Egypt. The only Egyptologist I know of is the dude from Nile, the death metal band - I saw em’ a few years ago and they were wearing GIANT ankh necklaces that kept flying around every time they tried to headbang. I had a mental image of that dude all excited to read into your take on how “Remember the Time” related to Egyptology, and the crestfallen look on his face when he came across that warning for Egyptologists to stop reading.

Isn’t one of the 5%er offshoots/imitators/competitors (not going to front like I really know how to differentiate) really into Egyptology? Or maybe actual 5%ers? It’s a little bit before my time but I feel like X-Clan or Lakim Shabazz or someone less famous was probably rapping about pyramids back in ‘89. Or if they weren’t, they should have been - Egyptology seems like the kind of pseudoscience that would fit in perfectly - maybe RZA can grace us with a Bobby Digital concept album about ancient Egypt.

]]> By: wadeword http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8234 wadeword Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:46:38 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8234 Much worse musical movements have been around than New Jack Swing, ie. the 6 months when every song was produced by Lil Jon. Just because MJ didnt invent every move he used doesnt mean he wasn't a great dancer. I'd wager that most performers in the spotlight have choreographers feeding them moves. Thanks for the memory jog, JW. Much worse musical movements have been around than New Jack Swing, ie. the 6 months when every song was produced by Lil Jon.
Just because MJ didnt invent every move he used doesnt mean he wasn’t a great dancer. I’d wager that most performers in the spotlight have choreographers feeding them moves.
Thanks for the memory jog, JW.

]]> By: Jayson Greene http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8230 Jayson Greene Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:12:27 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8230 "this video signaled the last great gasp of the 80s." Except it was the 90s. Or is this more of a figurative, 80s-as-state-of-mind sorta thing? Either way, good post. “this video signaled the last great gasp of the 80s.”

Except it was the 90s. Or is this more of a figurative, 80s-as-state-of-mind sorta thing? Either way, good post.

]]> By: Dart_Adams http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8225 Dart_Adams Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:30:06 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8225 Other items of interest: I love that you use Monch's in/famous spelling of "Pharaoh". Imam looks like Nefertiti's sister's daughter....kinda sorta. Jossie was still sporting the braids that made her famous. Soon she would become one of the Fly Girls and graduate to Janet Jackson backup dancer and then an actress. Big Lez also did her thing in this video. She's famous for her appearances in LL Cool J's "Around The Way Girl" among other videos and being a host on BET's Rap City. Now she has a morning radio show. At least Teddy Riley ACTUALLY produced this track and didn't pass it off on Redhead Kingpin or Pharrell Williams. Teddy was famous for putting his name on younger producers' work and keep 90% of the money to work on big name clients material. When Mike first appeared the Queen got all moist and whatnot. Sooo unbelievable. Prince? Maybe. Mike "The A.C. Green Of Pop" Jackson? HELLLLS NO! Mike had been doing the same damn dance moves since his "Bad" album dropped. Imagine if homie from Solid Gold never taught him the moonwalk? Would people still regard Mike as such an amazing dancer. He pretty much relied on others to provide him moves. Chris Rock was right. Prince won. The guards are so swole that they can't even move well. Mike is all quick and nimble so as to avoid capture following a quick cup and fondle. One spin and he's back in Neverland Ranch. Here Lies New Jack Swing, bastard child of Hip Hop and Rhythm & Blues May It Rest In Peace (And NEVER Come Back) 1986-1993 One. Other items of interest:

I love that you use Monch’s in/famous spelling of “Pharaoh”.

Imam looks like Nefertiti’s sister’s daughter….kinda sorta.

Jossie was still sporting the braids that made her famous. Soon she would become one of the Fly Girls and graduate to Janet Jackson backup dancer and then an actress.

Big Lez also did her thing in this video. She’s famous for her appearances in LL Cool J’s “Around The Way Girl” among other videos and being a host on BET’s Rap City. Now she has a morning radio show.

At least Teddy Riley ACTUALLY produced this track and didn’t pass it off on Redhead Kingpin or Pharrell Williams. Teddy was famous for putting his name on younger producers’ work and keep 90% of the money to work on big name clients material.

When Mike first appeared the Queen got all moist and whatnot. Sooo unbelievable. Prince? Maybe. Mike “The A.C. Green Of Pop” Jackson? HELLLLS NO!

Mike had been doing the same damn dance moves since his “Bad” album dropped. Imagine if homie from Solid Gold never taught him the moonwalk? Would people still regard Mike as such an amazing dancer. He pretty much relied on others to provide him moves. Chris Rock was right. Prince won.

The guards are so swole that they can’t even move well. Mike is all quick and nimble so as to avoid capture following a quick cup and fondle. One spin and he’s back in Neverland Ranch.

Here Lies New Jack Swing, bastard child of Hip Hop and Rhythm & Blues
May It Rest In Peace (And NEVER Come Back)

1986-1993

One.

]]> By: Remembering the Time: Minor Epiphanies Gleaned Upon Re-Watching … http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8193 Remembering the Time: Minor Epiphanies Gleaned Upon Re-Watching … Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:06:50 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/02/12/remembering-the-time-minor-epiphanies-gleaned-upon-re-watching-michael-jacksons-remember-the-time-video-17-years-later/#comment-8193 [...] InfinityPro wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptGranted, he is the middle kingdom’s finest magician/dancer (and not the other way around), but the concept of Michael Jackson stealing Pharoahe Eddie Murphy’s girl remains downright laughable. Particularly, when said girl is Iman. … [...] […] InfinityPro wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptGranted, he is the middle kingdom’s finest magician/dancer (and not the other way around), but the concept of Michael Jackson stealing Pharoahe Eddie Murphy’s girl remains downright laughable. Particularly, when said girl is Iman. … […]

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