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May 4

Dylan Songs

I've had an idea for many years - rather stupid, but it keeps coming back. I would like to build a list of songs that were written by Bob Dylan (and possibly performed by him) but made popular by someone else. For example, "All Along the Watchtower" was made popular by Jimi Hendrix. The problem I keep having is that it is difficult to simply get a list of every single song he wrote - let alone pick out the ones he wrote for other people. All of the lists I find are songs he recorded. Does anyone know where I can find a list of all songs he wrote - or have examples of songs he wrote but gave away to someone else to make popular? -- kainaw™ 00:48, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

There is this site, it hasn't been updated since 2002, but still looks pretty comprehensive. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 05:47, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

This site [1] claims to have all the lyrics. Alternatively you could check through all the 49,900 hits on googling for "written by Bob Dylan" :-) --Lisa4edit (talk) 13:38, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. Those sites look promising for getting a list of every song he's written. Now, I'll see if I can write a google scraper to pull the artist for any that were top10 hits. -- kainaw™ 14:42, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Shooting Star in Jaws

I looked at the "Jaws" (movie) page to find the answer, but didn't see it there, (perhaps I missed it?), but I was wondering; is the shooting star in the movie real, or was it edited in? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.16.88.103 (talk) 02:31, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Stars, shooting or otherwise, would not be visible in any commercial film, unless filmed through a telescope. Except in very rare circumstances, they simply do not produce enough light, and of course the chances of a shooting star actually appearing at the right moment are very small.--Shantavira|^{feed me} 09:12, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

(ed con) Hi 69.16, could be ur-film legend. This[2] and [3] say it's real; this discussion[4] explores both. Was there more than one in the movie? Was it footage linked in? If you can add the item to the article without it being trivia, verify it, and ta-da-ah. Julia Rossi (talk) 09:23, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

No, a sufficiently bright meteor would show up on a standard film camera, no doubt. Actually being lucky enough to capture one is the issue. 206.126.163.20 (talk) 00:37, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Actors "starring" in animated films

In recent years there has been a trend for the makers of animated films to employ bankable box-office stars to do the voices for the leading characters. They can then advertise the film as "starring" such-and-such a big name, even though the star doesn't actually appear in the film, only their voice. This seems to be a mix of cynicism and desperation to me, as though studios realise they can't get audiences for their latest kid-friendly film without the additional draw of a big name. It also seems to be part of the whole crossover trend whereby Hollywood never makes films just for children these days, they have to appeal to adults as well. (The children who would normally be the core audience for these films couldn't care less about the big-name stars doing the voices, they just want to be entertained.) Walt Disney never cared about hiring stars to voice his films, and they are no less entertaining as a result. When did this loathsome practice begin, and what other reasons are there for it? --Richardrj ^{talk email} 07:05, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

It started with voiced animation. Walt Disney himself gave his voice to Mickey Mouse (I don't know about his acting skills but he was already a big name), and Mae Questel voiced Betty Boop. Why wouldn't you hire good actors to produce a good film?--Shantavira|^{feed me} 09:21, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

And don't forget Disney's use of Cliff Edwards to voice Jiminy Cricket. Deor (talk) 16:57, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

But in these cases, were the actors' names used in the advertising for the film? Were the films advertised as "starring" those people? --Richardrj ^{talk email} 18:20, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

This argument is based on the assumption that actors are only doing the work for the money. The reality is that the actors are asking to do voice work. Just consider a small example of The Simpsons. There is a long line of celebrities who have asked to be in an episode. The producers aren't going door-to-door dropping bags of cash to force a celebrity to do voice work. The animated films are the same. -- kainaw™ 13:17, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

From an actor's point of view, while getting paid is undoubtedly something that they like, another important point is that generally speaking, voice acting is a very short-term commitment -- more often than not, you can record your lines in a week or so, even if you're making a full-length movie. Compared to a live-action motion picture project that can tie an actor up for months, it's obviously attractive work, even if it doesn't pay millions. (That said, for the big movies, it definitely does; Cameron Diaz apparently got 20 million bucks for Shrek.) In any case, the studio belief is definitely that a big name will draw in the big crowds -- even if they aren't that good voice actors. As a general point of interest, Billy West expressed some insightful (and understandably bitter) opinions on the celebrity voice actor thing during the Onion AV Club interview he did a couple of years back. It's a good read and provides a lot of insight into the difference between an actor and a voice actor. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 18:38, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay, we've talked about "why", but what about "when"? Remember Who Framed Roger Rabbit, where Jessica was voiced by a major star and she wasn't even credited? (Okay, actually it was two stars, as a different person did her singing voice. Neither one was credited.) That was only 20 years ago; when did it start changing? --Anonymous, 04:05 UTC, May 5, 2008.

That question is clearly answered in the voice acting article: "For much of the history of North American animation, voice actors had a predominantly low profile as performers, with Mel Blanc the major exception. Over time, many movie stars began voice acting in movies, with one of the earliest examples being The Jungle Book, which counted among its cast contemporary stars such as Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, and Louis Prima. The film which truly brought about this modern perception, however was Aladdin which was marketed with a noted emphasis on Robin Williams's role. The success of this film eventually spurred the idea of highlighting the voice actors as stars of a film, this becoming the norm in movie marketing, with a greater focus on hiring Hollywood celebrities for name power, rather than performers with more experience in voice acting. " -- Captain Disdain (talk) 07:09, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Which is exactly the point I was making in my original post. Thanks for the reference, Cap'n. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 07:24, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Why is hiring celebrity actors to do animation voice work more "loathsome" than hiring celebrity actors to work in live-action films? Voice work is acting and requires talent. Will Smith, for example, is arguably not the greatest actor in the world. The producers of I Am Legend could have hired a talented relatively unknown actor for a fraction of the money but they know people will be more likely to go if Will Smith is in it. The producers of Shark Tale made the same calculation. People do recognize voices and like certain actors. Hollywood is simply giving people what they want. --D. Monack | talk 20:48, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

If you look at the Billy West interview linked above, that should give you some idea why using celebrity actors instead of skilled voice actors might not be considered such a great idea. Obviously, there isn't any absolute truth here; in the end, a voice is a voice, and either it works or it doesn't. But West does bring up a good point in that if you're paying, say, 40 million dollars just to get some celebrity voices, when you could use that money to not only hire cheaper (but more skilled) voice actors and otherwise actually use that money in a way that increases the quality of the final product, it can be argued to be counterproductive, at least as far as the artistry goes.

Then again, if the name recognition is a major marketing factor, it may be worthwhile to spend all that money on what is very likely to be a worse performance but more publicity. And typically, these performances really are worse -- nowhere near as good as those delivered by veteran voice actors, who really are very, very skilled at not only altering their voices but conveying a great deal of emotion and character with their voice alone, whereas more conventional actors typically aren't. Exceptions do exist, of course, but as a general rule, a Billy West, a Mel Blanc, a Harry Shearer, a Tress MacNeille or a Mark Hamill is going to do a hell of a lot better job of it than a Cameron Diaz or a Will Smith. It's just a whole another level of skill.

If your main concern is enjoying the best possible viewing experience, it's certainly not at all unreasonable to wish that the actors were as skilled as they possibly can be, even if the word "loathsome" doesn't enter into it. (And I'm not saying that Diaz or Smith are bad actors, but they simply don't have decades of experience with using their voice, and only their voice, to convey emotion and character... or the inclination to learn that trade.)

On the other hand, West's annoyance with using unpaid voice actors' auditions (voice actors typically put a lot of work into creating characters' speech patterns, voices and other vocal characteristics) as material the celebrity actors will then attempt to emulate is pretty nasty -- someone does all the hard work, and then someone else just copies them and gets the big paycheck. That, at least, strikes me as fairly loathsome. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 02:04, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

At least one of those voice actors, Mark Hamill, is also a regular actor, so it is possible to do both well. The part I'd find most loathsome, if I were a voice actor, is getting paid far less while doing a far better job than regular actors. StuRat (talk) 14:07, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

It seems Pixar goes with less famous celebrities who can deliver a certain quality to the character. (Craig T. Nelson as Mr. Incredible or Patton Owalt [Ratatouille] would never be cast as 'the star' in non-Pixar films) Whereas Dreamworks, Sony Pictures, and Fox Animation all go for big names for the poster. (Are Renee Zellweger [Bee Movie] and Halle Berry's [Robots] voices really the best voical talent for those roles?) --70.167.58.6 (talk) 16:55, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

The loathsome practice to which you refer also extends to classical music such as Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, both of which these days never seem to get an airing without some "big-name" actor reading the narration, something of which I'm sure both Prokofiev and Britten would both heartily disapprove. -- JackofOz (talk) 13:02, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Whats going on with Roger Clemens and stuff?

Havent heard a thing since January. Can anyone clue me in?--Baseball and and and Popcorn Fanatic (talk) 17:51, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Not sure what "stuff" you mean, but our article on Roger Clemens seems to be bang up to date. I suggest you read it and come back here if you have further questions.--Shantavira|^{feed me} 18:25, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

I know about the congress investigation and all that(sorry, shoulda said "February"), but I meant- What is happening lately? Is there a webbsite that explains , and I dont mean just "explain", I mean live it? The suspense is killing me. I was really hoping you guys would know! You're all pretty smart.Smarter than my stupid friends.--Baseball and and and Popcorn Fanatic (talk) 19:14, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

The article goes all the way through May 2, 2008. Are you in a panic to get information on just he last two days since May 2? Why don't you move in with Clemens so you can watch him every second of every day? -- kainaw™ 19:38, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Lol, hardy har har and all that. It probably would be a good publicity stunt to Baseball Fantasy camp it, by living with him for ten years, but I live with my mother and she would have no one to verbally sh*t on anymore. May 2 was the last edit, but the controversy stuff only goes thru February. Me, like other baseball playing and baseball collecting peopleoids want to know. Was he telling us facts? Or things that arent true? We're hanging like an old Shazam episode (the two parters).--Baseball and and and Popcorn Fanatic (talk) 21:32, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Quoting from the article (in the controversy section):

On May 2, the Daily News reported a stripper in Detroit called a local radio station to say she had an affair with Clemens.

To me, that appears to be news updated as of May 2. -- kainaw™ 21:46, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry to barge in again, but I meant the steroid stuff. I didnt even know about the Detroit thing. I also didnt know that Detroit had strippers. There's even more fascinating things about Detroit and surrounding communities if you click here--Baseball and and and Popcorn Fanatic (talk) 21:54, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

HE MOVED TO QUATEMALA AND CHANGED HIS NAME TO FIDEL CHAVEZ OK? geez just read a newspaper dude, seriously. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.157.6.145 (talk) 03:58, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

News flash! Clemens releases a statement admitting to making mistakes, but categorically denies repeatedly vandalizing Andy Pettite and Jose Canseco articles; claims some Guatemalan named Chavez is responsible. Clarityfiend (talk) 22:28, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

It's all over the sports and baseball sites on the internet on an almost daily basis.How up to date do you want?hotclaws 02:37, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

May 5

John Debney's "Passion of the Christ" OST

Question: Does anyone know what genre of music the "Passion of the Christ" ost would be considered? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.40.54.255 (talk) 01:38, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

According to The Passion of the Christ#Music, there were two separate soundtrack CDs released (three, if you count the "songs inspired by the movie" CD). Which one are you referring to? --Richardrj ^{talk email} 07:28, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Answer: I was refering to the John Debney Original Score

Question: What does this question have to do with "starving artist"? -- JackofOz (talk) 14:18, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Answer: The reason I picked the title "Starving artist" is because I'm a Hip Hop Producer, but also one who loves good music. I was wondering what that genre would be considered because I'm absolutely fascinated with that sound. Perticularly the first track on the cd. I just have never been able to find out through research, so I was wondering if anyone else knew already.

Tip: In future, use a header that has some obvious relationship to the question. Meaning, obvious to people who've never owned the CD in question and wouldn't be expected to know that "Starving artist" is the title of its first track. That way, you'll be more likely to get a good answer. Many respondents here choose questions to answer based on the header alone, without even reading the text of the question. Think of it like skimming a newspaper and deciding which articles to read based on the headline alone. Many would have assumed this question was about the identity of some artist who was starving; they thought "I know nothing about any starving artists", and moved on to the next question. -- JackofOz (talk) 22:08, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Tip accepted: Thanks for the tip, I'll be sure to do that from now on. Still kind of knew to this.

Comic Book

I'm looking for the name of a comic book that was released 2002-2003. I can't recall the authors name, but the cover had: A Muscular man standing in the snow looking up, and a shadow was casting down on him. Perhaps this cover or the next issue this man had blood on his hands... Thanks!!!

12.110.35.99 (talk) 15:09, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

It would probably be helpful if you could include some more details here, because by itself, that doesn't strike me as a particularly unique or memorable cover -- honestly, that's a little like saying that you're looking for the name of that movie where that one muscular guy shoots a gun and a car blows up. Do you happen to remember the publisher? Or the name of any of the characters in the book? What was the genre? What happened in the story? -- Captain Disdain (talk) 22:45, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah I figured, but that's the problem I never read it. I think it may have been the first issue though.

12.110.35.99 (talk) 18:47, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, I may or may not have done what I would've sworn was the impossible here -- that "first issue" thing kinda helped out. Maybe. Anyway: if you happen to mean Brit: Cold Death, which was a Brit one-shot that came out in 2003, then you're in luck. This cover image will probably tell you whether it's the one you're looking for. If not, you're pretty much on your own unless you can remember something else about the book in question. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 23:16, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Huh. According to the message the original poster left on my talk page, that was the comic. Accordingly, I would like to point out two things: 1) I RULE. 2) That was absolutely and without a shadow of a doubt the most productive thing I got done yesterday, so I really don't rule that much. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 10:59, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Bass-uitar

Has anyone came up with a successful Combination of a guitar and a bass? i saw a mix of an EB-0 and a Flying V on Flcl, and i thought it was pretty cool looking and would like one if they exist.the juggresurection ^IstKrieg! 15:11, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

See Baritone guitar and Guitarrón. —Keenan Pepper 15:45, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Im talking more of a double neck; bass on one neck, 6-string on the other.the juggresurection ^IstKrieg! 16:21, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Yep, Mike Rutherford of Genesis plays one of those. Here and here are examples. Actually those are combined bass and 12-strings. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 19:06, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

hi. thanks, everybody. _{Now i just need to figure out how to get one...}the juggresurection ^IstKrieg! 14:24, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

The Instruments section of the Rutherford article I linked to above, and the article on the manufacturer Shergold, both suggest that his double-necks (which could be separated and played apart as well as together) were custom made for him. So it's likely that they are only available to order. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 14:46, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Name of a Movie (2)

I was wondering if anyone could identify a film I remember seeing as a child.

It was set in the middle of the Second World War, in a Nazi-occupied country. It started with a huge crowd of people, probably Jews trying to escape the area. A boy and his family are trying to get away, in a taxi, but it's caught in the crowd, so they get out and walk.

The boy gets seperated from his parents by the anxious crowd. Eventually he ends up in a concentration camp. Unfortunately, that all I can remeber. Does anyone have any idea what this film is called?

Sam —Preceding unsigned comment added by SamUK (talk • contribs) 16:48, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Could it be this one Empire of the Sun (film) Lisa4edit (talk) 18:59, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

But that's set in China, which has never been Nazi occupied. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 19:30, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

It would help to know in approximately what year (decade?) you saw the film? The boy-in-concentration-camp element made me think of Fateless but that was released in 2005 (and I know nothing about the opening scene). -- Deborahjay (talk) 20:13, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks guys, it seems it was Empire of the Sun... I must have invented the Nazi link in the intervening years. :S

Time to fire up Amazon.co.uk. :P Thanks everyone! Sam 22:18, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

May 6

Music theory

Hello, I know absolutely nothing about music theory and what any of the symbols mean, but I am attempting to write an article about a song and have to analyze the sheet music to write about the musical structure, such as the first paragraph in Hey Ya!#Music and lyrics. This is the first two pages of sheet music: [5]. Specifically, I would like to know what the numbers indicate at the left, and at the very top (120), and also what the sharps on the left of each bar indicate. I do know that the original key is B minor, as found on another piece of sheet music. Will I just have to brush up on music theory to do anything substantial in the end though?--十八 01:46, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

• The numbers on the left are just the measure numbers -- a "measure" is delineated by those vertical bars. The number on top, 120, indicates the tempo; in this case, it's 120 beats per minute. The sharps indicate the key signature -- if you look at a piano, it means "play the black keys for these notes". --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 02:39, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

The measure numbers just count the number of measures since the beginning of the piece. (The first measure isn't a complete measure, so the counting stars with 1 at the next measure.) They're there just for reference, to make it easier to refer to a particular part of the piece.

The (quarter note)=120 at the top indicates the tempo is 120 quarter notes per minute.

Key signature helps explain the sharps at the beginning of each staff. --70.129.137.85 (talk) 02:56, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay, thanks, that helps. Now, seeing as there is not 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, etc on the sheet, is there anyway to know what types of measures they are, such as how many notes are in a measure or set of measures? Also, I have a question about vocal range, and if anything of the vocal range can be determined by this, sheet music of the same song, but with only the vocal portions: Left side is the one. Also, if anything from the chord progression could be surmised, or would I have to either look that up, or provide more of the sheet music than just the first 2 (out of 13) pages?--十八 03:59, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

The "C"-like symbol at the beginning of the first line stands for common time (4/4). --tcsetattr (talk / contribs) 04:07, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay, but how do I know the difference between say a B minor and a D major when they're written the same way on the clef?--十八 07:51, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

That's tougher to do, since they use the same notes. (B minor is the relative minor of D major.) It's possible to change back and forth even, with no written indication. You need to decide whether B or D is the tonic. Which note sounds like it's the center of the melody? Which chord sounds like it's bringing a phrase to a satisfying conclusion? The tonality article tries to cover this concept, but it's a slippery one. It's about an overall perception, not a simple formula. Music theory people might be more likely to read the Humanities refdesk. --tcsetattr (talk / contribs) 10:14, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Judging by the two pages of sheet music, the piece starts in the key of B minor, although the key may change later in the piece. Thomprod (talk) 17:12, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Help with British OR New Zealand Children's TV Show

I need help looking for the title of either a British or a New Zealand TV show that would have been broadcast between 1996-1997 (minimum). It was animated with anthropomorphic animals, such as mice, and possible a pig that was from Texas. The tone of the show was low key, and very polite, and books were published based on it. I'm sorry but that's all I have. Please let me know if you find anything. Thanks! Zidel333 (talk) 04:16, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Working only from anthropomorphic animals including mice and a pig, I'm going to take wild guess at The Busy World of Richard Scarry. (See also Busytown and Richard Scarry). Of course that guess completely ignores the UK/NZ portion of your question; I tried to find some broadcast history on the show, but no luck so far. The first Wikipedia article has a link that says it goes to a YouTube video showing the opening (I can't check from this computer); maybe that will confirm or refute my guess. --LarryMac | Talk 15:10, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Eighth Gen

1. What do you think Nintendo's next handheld system will be like? Since the Game Boy Color had NES graphics, the Game Boy Advance had SNES graphics and the Nintendo DS had N64 graphics, this new one will most definitely have GameCube graphics. I personally say that it will have 3 screens, and data is saved using internal memory like the Wii. 2. What do you think Nintendo's next actual console will be like? I dare say that it will have real people, and if necessary, people wearing costumes of characters. And you control your character using actual human actions. But since this is the closest thing to real life you can get, it will have to be Nintendo's last console. Interactive Fiction Expert/Talk to me 06:47, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I think three screens would be a bit too much. F (talk) 08:49, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

1. Your theory of number of screens increasing as new handhelds are released is accurate. This is the next handheld system from Nintendo: the Nintendo BS: [6]

2. You are correct. The following generation console by Nintendo will have ultra realistic graphics and real characters. Here is some concept art for the first mario game for that console: Title screen - Mario and Luigi - Mario concept

:) Kreachure (talk) 17:42, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Nintendo handhelds have always focused on durability, low cost, long battery life, backward compatibility, and game-centricity (no media playback). I doubt the "DS2" would deliver Gamecube graphics as that would also be equivalent to the Wii. Three screens seems very unlikely (increased cost + increased battery usage) I would think the DS2 would be a more natural evolution of the DS: larger dual touch screens, built-in web browser, built-in rumble, motion sensor, etc. But of course, your guess is as good as mine. --70.167.58.6 (talk) 16:31, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Apparently this is the right place to ask sport questions

Would it be plausible for a fictional character from the Borders to support Queen of the South? Malcolm XIV (talk) 08:06, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

It's plausible for someone from anywhere to support any club. Allegiance to a side is not only a matter of geographical proximity but also of family history, personal quirks, etc. (The only exception to this is Manchester United. The idea of someone from, say, London, supporting them is obviously ridiculous.) Plus, it looks like Dumfries, where QoS play, is not very far from the Borders region anyway. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 14:57, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Plausible maybe, but in some places it's sure to get you beaten up. 71.236.23.111 (talk) 10:49, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

And that sums up everything that's wrong in football today. You can get killed just for wearing another teams shirt. Exxolon (talk) 22:46, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Music - Verdi?

4:15m - what is the music playing? I believe it's from a Verdi opera. —TreasuryTag—t—c 12:16, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

It's the Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore AndrewWTaylor (talk) 13:28, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! —TreasuryTag—t—c 16:12, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Anyone knows about Bronislaw Machalski?

He's a mime artist who is Polish. Supposedly famous in the field of classical mime. Anyone can tell me more about his life story, or point me to a few books about him? Thanks :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 165.21.155.68 (talk) 12:28, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I guess you've already seen this one [7]. I checked the Polish wiki and they neither have him by his full name nor under "Miko". 71.236.23.111 (talk) 10:47, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Trouble Finding Song

Asked back in April, I myself am still unable to find this song, even called some friends up in Hawaii who were unable to remember themselves so figured id ask here again. I lived in Hawaii for some time recently back in 07, and there is this song that i liked alot its a slow song but i cant seem to remember the name or the artist. I know part of the lyrics but no lyric search engine can ever find the song. Some of the lyrics are "give me the grind give me the morning grind, anything you want me to, ill abide." And there is a part i remember that goes like this "its a shame for me to unbutton your dress". Thats all i can remember. Its a slow type reggae or Hawaiian style music. Thanks for any effort given to help me find the song! --Nick910 (talk) 14:35, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Creating Band Page

I was wondering if I can copy stuff from my bands web page to put on here. All the images and text are our own. How?

Thanks, Kris —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ksiverhus (talk • contribs) 14:45, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Perhaps not. Have a look at WP:N first of all, to determine whether your band is suitable for inclusion on Wikipedia. If it is, the article on them should contain references to other, independent sources, i.e. not your website. Also, there may be a conflict of interest in you writing an article about your band. Have a look at WP:COI. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 15:01, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

But is real?

Is real who the Beatles, they has reunite to 1976?--79.13.32.197 (talk) 16:31, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm going to take a guess that you are referring to Lorne Michaels offering the Beatles $3000 to reunite on Saturday Night Live in 1976. There is some detail in Two of Us (2000 television)#Historical background. --Joelmills (talk) 19:16, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, I'm going to take a different guess, that you are referring to the rumour that the group Klaatu, whose debut album was released in 1976, were really the Beatles in disguise. Of course, this rumour was nonsense. There's more than you need to know here. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 23:45, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

TNT Jackson

Now is this a real movie? I recall seeing a movie in my youth, where prisoners were sitting around in a dark room watching this movie. The sequence, which was given a roaring applause by the inmates, showed TNT Jackson with her breasts exposed kicking out a lit light bulb and beating up the no-good'nics that were coming her way. TNT Jackson looked like Pam Grier, but I could be mistaken. First, is the movie real? And secondly, what was the movie I was watching with the prisoners??--Endless Dan 20:39, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

[T.N.T. Jackson] starred Jean Bell. Rmhermen (talk) 21:47, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

The IMDB has no mention of the movie T.N.T. Jackson featuring a scene from another movie. (Follow the "Movie connections" link; that's where it'd be.) It's a reasonable guess that the movie-within-the-movie is fictional, although with movies that are not especially well known, it's always possible as well that the IMDB simply hasn't heard of one movie being featured in another. If both have the same star, it seems less likely -- i.e. more likely that it's fictionary. --Anonymous, 01:15 UTC, May 7, 2008.

I think Dan is looking for the name of a movie in which 'TNT Jackson appears, not the other way around. Imdb has this: Featured in Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight (1992) and Body Waves (1992). Corvus cornix_talk 19:06, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

British Motorsport

Hi, I attended an event at Anglesey Circuit on July 9th 2006, and I was hoping someone would be able to tell me whether it was BARC or BRSCC. I know it had Caterham Super 7s, among others - photos are on flickr if anyone is able to recognise them. Thanks. -mattbuck (Talk) 23:41, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

From [this] site, it looks as though it was BRSCC. SaundersW (talk) 08:40, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

May 7

A question about the anime Bleach...

I saw a scene in episode 152 of the anime series Bleach where the camera viewed to Nel Tu's throat while she was "fondling" her uvula to throw up. What other episodes also had a scene where a camera views Nel Tu's throat? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sirdrink13309622 (talk • contribs) 00:57, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm not sure there are any sites chronicling shots of characters' throats. You may have best luck just watching them all yourself to find out. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 03:30, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Did you get off watching anime characters fondle themselves?Cardinal Raven (talk) 02:34, 7 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven

If you aren't going to answer the questions, please do not post here. Your comments are neither appreciated nor requested. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 03:30, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Its kinda gross for him to ask for pictures of character fondle their throat. Its a cartoon. I don't think we should be obligated to answer these kinda questions. Who ask for a picture of a cartoon fondling their throat? Or even asking what episodes they are fondling their throats. Look around themselves and don't ask other people.71.142.208.226 (talk) 04:49, 7 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven

I doubt we're obligated to answer any questions. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 11:07, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

No, we're not, but a responsible editor will either provide a well-researched answer or simply ignore the question and move on. There's really no need for extraneous comments which skirt the lines of being civil. --LarryMac | Talk 13:07, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

That was kind of the point I was making, actually. =) -- Captain Disdain (talk) 13:23, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

The Simpsons Movie

Did any of you like when they were introducing the Simpsons movie and they said "The Simpsons... movie (in a weird voice) on the big screen!" I thought it was funny. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.113.79.227 (talk) 02:08, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

This is the reference desk not a forum.Cardinal Raven (talk) 02:33, 7 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven

Wheels of fire

Hi, I remember a commercial for chewing gum, probably Orbit, most likely from the early 1990s. A young kid skating through town (steep roads, like San Fransico), high-fiving his friends as he goes. At the end, I think the name of the gum is etched in the asphalt as he continiues towards the sea, possibly with a setting sun. The music is something like "run, run, run, wheels of fire, as the king of the city.... etc". Anyone remembering this? The real question is: Anyone have a link to a video clip of this commercial, or the name of the song? I saw it on Norwegian TV but it looked like it was used internationally. Thanks! (this was originally posted on the Misc desk but as I got no response before it was archived I take the liberty of asking here as well.) Jørgen (talk) 09:51, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Question

Anyone out there who still has a PlayStation 1 and uses it? Interactive Fiction Expert/Talk to me 12:40, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Very likely. I have a Nintendo 64 that still gets occaisional use. Also, there is a link at the top of the page to add a question. You don't need to edit the last question in order to add yours below it. Dismas|^(talk) 12:49, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes. My family occasionally uses ours. Algebraist 12:56, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Many people still use PlayStation games on emulators. Think outside the box 11:03, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

PS1? Heck people even use 80's Atari consoles in my country (in the third world part of it at least) Sandman30s (talk) 14:25, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Do you know if ...

Do you know if will be relased a new album of The Beatles? Thank you very much!!!--79.9.99.217 (talk) 14:22, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Since two of The Beatles are dead, it would be unlikely that an album of new music would be released. Of course the record companies will endlessly repackage the existing recordings into new and different compilations until the end of time. --LarryMac | Talk 14:25, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

One of them being dead didn't prevent the release of "new" material (which was old but previously unreleased) on the The Beatles Anthology albums in the 1990s. Rmhermen (talk) 15:33, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Ahem. The_Beatles_discography#U.S._compilations_and_other_releases. There have been 5 Beatles releases since 2000. Corvus cornix_talk 19:09, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Ahem indeed. I'm not quite sure why you have linked to the US releases section, rather than The_Beatles_discography#Compilation_albums - the Beatles were a British band, you know. But a couple of box sets comprising previously released albums don't really count as "new material", do they? Malcolm XIV (talk) 08:15, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

The closest your going to get to new stuff is remixed old stuff, the Love album remixed by George Martin is fantastic. If your feeling a little more adventurous you might want to try the Liverpool Sound Collage by Paul McCartney which uses lots of old studio chatter from the Beatles recording session in a very modern way.144.137.200.249 (talk) 10:32, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Not true. The anthology album that I mentioned above contained new material - the song, Free as a Bird. Rmhermen (talk) 15:43, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

True, 'Free as a Bird' was 'new' material, but the main vocal was recorded 31 years age and then remixed.Iiidonkeyiii (talk) 11:41, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Types Of Dances In Grease

I am currently doing a drama essay on Grease, the subject need is dance of course as it is a musical. so any suggestions all i know so far is that there is Line dancing Please help its In soon ): Thanks x —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.189.183.210 (talk) 14:29, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

You're probably best off watching the film and finding out. weburiedoursecretsinthegarden 15:14, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Don't know if you are still looking, but check out if your library has "Grease: A New '50's Rock 'n' Roll Musical, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, ... musical numbers and dances staged by Patricia Birch" I'm not sure it has what you are looking for, but it's worth a look. --71.236.23.111 (talk) 13:11, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Minimum required height for male actors

Is there a minimum required height for males seeking to become actors? I know that, ideally, there is not, what with actors such as Hervé Villechaize, but actors such as him would never or extremely rarely be given lead roles. If a male is seeking to be a well-rounded actor as opposed to one who only plays specialized secondary roles what is the minimum required height? Also, what is the female equivalent?--Urban Rose 17:20, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I don't really think that there is a height requirement. As long as you fill the needs of the role you want to play, you will get the part. Heck, Tobey Maguire is only five foot two inches.--Dlo2012 (talk) 21:33, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Not. Maguire's somewhere around 5 foot 7 or 8 inches, depending on who you ask. If you go back a ways, Alan Ladd was 5 foot 4 1/2 or 5 inches tall. One of the problems of male shortness is that filmmakers want the leading lady to be shorter, or at least seem shorter than the male lead. Humphrey Bogart was shorter than Ingrid Bergman, so they had to work around it, according to our Casablanca article. Clarityfiend (talk) 05:53, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Tom Cruise is often shorter than his leading ladies. --70.167.58.6 (talk) 16:22, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Finding your niche and being a good actor is more important than being tall. Perfect your craft and look for a range of characters that you find comfortable portraying. Then audition for such roles. Not being the "leading man" can still earn you enough to pay for your chicken sandwich and maybe even a fancy car. Supporting characters are sometimes chosen to be shorter than the "muscle men" for precisely the same reason they want the hero to be taller than the lady. That doesn't mean you have to play bit parts. There are tons of roles that you can play that require short stature, particularly in theater. Neither Al Pacino nor Danny de Vito have been prevented from reaching the top because of their height. If you knock their socks off in the audition they won't care how tall you are. --71.236.23.111 (talk) 18:18, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Short men often have an advantage early on, as they can play the roles of teenagers. Later it becomes an impediment, but some can have good careers anyway, such as Micheal J Fox. StuRat (talk) 02:01, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

And lets not forget that there are many talented little people actors, Peter Dinklage being a prime example. He's as good as any average-size actor. --Oskar 11:03, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

American actors in Japan

What is the best way for an unknown American actor to break into Japanese movies/television? Is there a channel that can be used? Japanese agencies that cater to American actors? --Endless Dan 18:35, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

You should know Japanese, be funny, and move to Tokyo. I don't know that there's a channel about it. You could try contacting the talent agencies which handle Kent Gilbert and Kent Derricott as they obviously handle non-Japanese talent. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 00:58, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Check out Mark Musashi he grew up in Maine, studied martial arts abroad, then moved to Japan. You can see his acting (and his distinctly gaijin spoken Japanese in Shibuya 15). If you can do martial arts work, maybe look into AAC Stunts. But yes, learning Japanese is a must. Ganbatte! AtaruMoroboshi (talk) 12:13, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Making some really dumb martial arts movies (Rush Hour) with Jackie Chan seems to have worked for Chris Tucker, to break into the Chinese market. Perhaps an American actor could team up with a famous Japanese actor/actress to break into that market. StuRat (talk) 23:59, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Song pattern

You know those notes like A, G#, B , E, etc etc? Could someone identify those notes in this song in the three sections? For the synth lead, anyway. [8]

And yes, the file is safe. And yes, this is for legal purposes. Cheers. --75.41.160.77 (talk) 21:05, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I thought this was a reference desk. --65.68.174.159 (talk) 17:25, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

May 8

"Songwriting"

Hello Everyone...! I just wanted to know the secrets of how to make a perfect song like all musicians write and I have perhaps the most trouble trying to create chords (both treble and bass) for my song and the melody. I don't have any problems with lyrics (I just sing what comes out of my head)! Can anyone help?

--Writer Cartoonist (talk) 02:57, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Writing music is nothing different than any other form of artwork. If you want to write good music, write tons of bad music until you get good at it. You can copy hints and tips from other people, but you'll end up writing their music, not yours. Similarly, if you want to write great books, write tons of bad books until you get good at it. If you want to paint great paintings, paint tons of bad ones until you get good at it. There's no secret. It just takes a lot of practice. You'll recognize when you hear chords you like. You'll recognize when you like how one sounds after another. My real suggestion is to find someone you will allow to tell you how bad your music really is. It helps. Consider the Beatles (who had a many hits). Lennon and McCartney bounced songs off each other and allowed each other to be brutally honest. It may have hurt their friendship in the end, but a lot of great music came out of it. -- kainaw™ 03:05, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm not a musician, but I am a writer. I hear the old "there's a million bad words in you, and once you've written those out, the good ones will start to come" thing a lot, and there's a lot of truth to that -- practice does make perfect. But personally? I believe I've found reading more useful than writing in becoming a good writer -- seeing what other people are doing with words, what their sentence structures are meant to accomplish, etc. And it's not a question of copying them, I should stress, but learning from them, analyzing them and understanding what they're doing and why. There's a difference between simply reading a book for entertainment and reading one with an eye out specifically for the language, structures and construction of narrative being used. Not that I'm saying that practice isn't useful or necessary, mind you; of course it is! But it's probably far more useful to combine practice with learning from those who already know how to do it than trying to reinvent the wheel by yourself. At the very least, you can skip a lot of the obvious mistakes. I'd be willing to bet the same applies to music. -- Captain Disdain (talk) 09:53, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Writer Cartoonist, two things: you might need a music lesson or two; or get someone to write the music on a score, learn it by heart and just make that one your party piece. Be brave, make mistakes, have fun. The Captn D. and Kainaw are right imo, you are going to have to actually do some of this work: take a few steps, make the rubber hit the road. You've had a lot of good advice on this before so think about starting. Cheers, Julia Rossi (talk) 14:22, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

You know you don't have to make up your own chords, there's lots of predefined named ones that you can use. In my songwriting days I used to just start playing different things until I got something I liked, then I could work out what direction I wanted to take the song in from there. Sometimes I liked what i got, sometimes I'd spend hours working just to get total crap. I have to agree that having someone to bounce your songs off of is great, but most of all just try, if you don't have much success, get some more musical training, unfortunately there's no magic bullet for it. Mad031683 (talk) 17:04, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Not sure what you mean by having trouble creating chords. Do you already know how to play a guitar or piano? Those are probably the best two instruments for songwriting. If you're singing whatever comes into your head, you already have a melody. I'd suggest learning a bit more about how music is put together. Get a piano or guitar if you don't already have one. Friday (talk) 17:10, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Have a look at Music theory and the pages that link from there. Those things are useful even if you'd write heavy metal or something. 71.236.23.111 (talk) 17:49, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Forfeit

Does anyone know the abbreviation of "forfeit" (in reference to sports) when used on box scores? Like "postponed" is "Ppd." --Howard the Duck 07:53, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Howard TD, I found these: FF = Forfeit; FF = Force Forfeit (online games); FTG = Forfeit the Game[9]. Julia Rossi (talk) 14:34, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Nice. Thanks. --Howard the Duck 15:44, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I need information on the Softball game in New York today

I'm the grandma of one of the players on the softball team that is in New York playing in the Regionals today. My son told me I could stream the game in on my computer to listen to it, but I don't know what time it starts or quite how to accomplish that task. Can anybody down there give me some answers as to the time and the steps I might have to take to fix it so my Dad (who is in the hospital - but I can get him a laptop to listen to the game if it's possible) can hear all of the action? Thanks a bunch for any help you can give. Grandma Bobbi 24.239.255.25 (talk) 12:26, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi, I'm not from that area, but maybe I can help. Are you talking about the NCAA softball Regionals? If so, it would be helpful to know which college to look for. If it's not an NCAA game, we'll probably need more info about the game to help you out. Kreachure (talk) 13:36, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Is this co-written by grandma and grandkid or something? Just curious, Julia Rossi (talk) 14:14, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Not necessarily. Kid = 20, mom = 40, grannie = 60, grannie's dad = 80. Not unreasonable. --Nricardo (talk) 04:20, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

When you put it that way... of course. = ) Julia Rossi (talk) 09:34, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Table Canons

Could anyone please provide me with example(s) of Table Canons? Preferably I'd like to see one by Bach. Thanks, Neil9999 (talk) 16:08, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I hadn't heard the term "table canon" before -- sounds like a kind of Mirror Canon and Crab canon in one. I think one of the canons from The Musical Offering by Bach might be a table canon. This page has examples of the scores -- you can see how some of the canons use two clefs, one upside-down and another rightside-up. Check out "Canon 9. Canon a 2 Quaerendo invenietis", that looks like it fits the definition of table canon. Of course like the rest of the Musical Offering canons it is also a riddle, and can't just be played right from the score without "solving" it first. Pfly (talk) 07:23, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Spidey class photo

Could someone please name all the Spider-men that appear in this image? I know some of them, but I'm stumped by who many of them are supposed to be. Thanks! Kreachure (talk) 17:06, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Alright, here's some help, from left to right (and up to down ^^;):

First Row

1. Bombastic Bag Man

2. Symbiote suit

3. Lizard Spider-man?

4. ??????

5. Hulk Spider-man?!?

6. Man-Spider (with six arms)

7. Not sure...

8. The teacher?

Second row

9. ???

10. No idea!

11. Nope!

12. Still nothing!

13. Spider-Ham

14. WTF??

15. Scarlet Spider (Clone of Spider-man)

1. 11 is Spider-Man 2099, I believe. --70.167.58.6 (talk) 01:43, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Last row

16. _________

17. Captain Universe

18. Seriously, no idea

19. Friendly neighborhood vanilla Spider-man

20. Wow, extremely stumped

21. Armor suit

Help appreciated... Kreachure (talk) 22:41, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

1. 11 is Spider-Man 2099 I think. --70.167.58.6 (talk) 01:43, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Here we go

First row

1. Amazing Bag-Man (ASM#258)

2. Symbiote

3. Spider-Lizard (PPSSM #40)

4. Honet (Identity Crisis)

5. Spider-Hulk (WOSM #70)

6. 6-Arm Spider-Man (ASM #100-102)

7. Spider-Man (Ben Reilly)

Middle row

8. "Masked Marvel" AF #15

9. Spider-Man Unlimited (tv series)

10. Spider-Man 2099

11. Negative Zone (one issue, PP:SM #90)

12. Spider-Ham

13. Prodigy (Identity Crisis)

14. Scarlet Spider

Last row

15. Spider-Man 2211

16. Captain Universe (ASM #329)

17. Ricochet (Identity Crisis)

18. Classic

19. Dusk (Identity Crisis)

20. Spider-Armor (Web #100

Excelsior! NetLace (talk) 02:25, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

What else can I say but thank you and, back at ya, Excelsior! Kreachure (talk) 14:38, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Film about flying

I can't remember the title of this film. It's a 1930s movie set on an isolated South American airfield with a company owned by a guy who's so cheap he only buys worn-out planes, which are flown by disgraced pilots he hires over the phone. His latest hire brings his wife and she falls for another pilot. In the ending, the husband forces the cheapskate boss into a plane and takes off. Then he either parachutes out or dies, leaving the guy to crash. Clarityfiend (talk) 22:16, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Never mind. I found it - Flight From Glory. Clarityfiend (talk) 23:45, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Theresa Lopez Fitzgerald Crane mentioning the title of the soap opera Passions

Did Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Crane mention Passions in the ending of the series finale of the soap opera? Ericthebrainiac (talk) 22:31, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Can you help me find a movie?

There was an animated movie made in the eighties about a young man going on a rock'n roll adventure. The movie featured characters such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. I have a vague memory of it being called something like An American Rock'n Roll Tale or something close maybe. This has been plaguing me for years now. Please help me if you can.Damntheman7784 (talk) 23:25, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Sounds like American Pop. --Joelmills (talk) 00:30, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Agreed, that sounds right. The title you're remembering seems to be a mix of Rock-a-Doodle and An American Tail, two Sullivan Bluth Studios films, neither of which is close in plot to what you remember, but both are from the same era. -- Zanimum (talk) 01:05, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

May 9

Ugly Betty

Does anyone know the artist and song title of the song played at the very end of the Ugly Betty episode Betty's baby bump? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.61.95.232 (talk) 01:00, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

According to Heard on TV it was "Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime)" by Gladys Knight and The Pips --Gwguffey (talk) 05:01, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks so much! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.61.95.232 (talk) 13:31, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

SpongeBob SquarePants: Patrick's rock?

Is there an episode of SbSp where Patrick either looses a rock, or is looking for a new one or something? I know he lives under a rock, but apparently there's an episode where he's looking for a rock. (This is surprisingly a serious, work-related question; I can't explain any more than that though.) Much appreciated! -- Zanimum (talk) 01:02, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

A work-related question... RIGHT.

And now you can just talk about anything Spongebob-related here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.113.79.227 (talk) 19:47, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Music: 54 40 Album

What can I do to prevent my post from being immediately deleted? ... I recently attempted to post an article on a rare 54 40 album which predates all existing material currently on the 54 40 page. The album is called Things Are Still Coming Ashore. I've searched long and hard for a source other than the album itself and have turned up nothing.

I have also taken pictures of the album in hopes of uploading and posting them to the article itself, however, I clearly do not have the power to do so.

What else can I do? —Preceding unsigned comment added by AdolphMarx (talk • contribs) 02:25, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

A couple of ghits here[10] might help. AFAIK, you can upload an image with the right license and an explanation that it is yours, low-res and only for identification in the article. You could compile stuff in your own sandbox and ask Someone Who Knows to check it over for you before proceeding to an article. Not sure what the status is for an article that's already been deleted once so ask about that, too. Best, Julia Rossi (talk) 09:27, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Colbert singing in Korean

In the episodes of the Colbert Report where Stephen did a parody of the Korean pop star Rain, was he really singing in Korean(in the lyrics that weren't "He's singing in Korean")? If so, what did the lyrics mean, and were the subtitles(implying a love song that alluded to lots of Korean things such as pickled cabbage and Hyundais) accurate? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.224.182.55 (talk) 16:48, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Etrian Odyssey

Hi, I'm planning to get Etrian Odyssey 2:Heroes of Langaard when it's realeased in north america. This would be my first experience with an "old-school" RPG, and I've heard that the secound one has rebalanced the difficulty and made it a littlew less fustrating.I tend to get fustrated whenever I'm stuck in a game. My question is: Would it be worth it for me to get the origional Etrian Odyssey as well? Emma Hordika (talk) 18:48, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Scouting for Girls

Does anyone know if the band Scouting for Girls will be releasing their album in the United States soon? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.61.95.232 (talk) 20:12, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

May 10

American Pie (The Movie)

There is a guy who talks on the phone to the person who in the future will do cinninligus on Tara Reid in the movie. What is this guy's real name in life (not the guy performing conninlinguis).68.148.164.166 (talk) 09:21, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

I can't say that I remember the movie well enough to answer but you can probably figure it out by going to the article for American Pie (film) or looking through the pages for the cast at the Internet Movie Database. Dismas|^(talk) 18:14, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

If you're referring to Tara Reid's character's boyfriend's brother then it's Casey Affleck (Ben's brother). Zain Ebrahim (talk) 08:40, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

about an advert on tv

Can anyone tell me which group and what song have a recent advert on TV ripped off the idea of dancing on running machines please? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Liamliverpool (talk • contribs) 15:20, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

That one's easy. OK Go released a music video for their song "Here it goes again" in 2006 with an elaborate choreography on several treadmills, done in a single take. The music video became extremely popular, especially on the Internet. Any dancing on a video or ad or anything else done on treadmills afterwards can be considered a ripoff of this music video. Kreachure (talk) 18:03, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Football Club Infobox

I'm interested in creating a page for a defunct football club but I can not find anywhere a description of how to make the home and away colours. (the playing strip) I know there are templates etc for them but I can't find a list of them so I know which one to use. Dj backspace (talk) 23:50, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Template talk:Football kit contains a rather detailed set of instructions and examples. I'm sure you'll find what you need there. By the way, for Wikipedia-related questions it is best to use the Help Desk rather than the Reference Desk. Raven4x4x (talk) 11:47, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

May 11

How fat was the King?

How heavy was Elvis Presley when he died in 1977? In Clambake, he was said to be 91 kg (200 lb) in 1967. -- Toytoy (talk) 17:00, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

The best I can come up with is between 220-235lbs. at his death.SunshineStateOfMind (talk) 20:01, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

According to CNN, his weight at the time of death was about 260 pounds. Kreachure (talk) 20:48, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Name all the songs

Moved from Miscellaneous desk Think outside the box 18:19, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Please name all of the songs featured in this video. Its on sharspace (download link at bottom) http://www.sendspace.com/file/k3m8uu Thank you. Mr Beans Backside (talk) 16:55, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

The forth one is When You're Gone by Avril Lavigne. It is such a lovely song. Makey melly (talk) 16:58, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Football (soccer) lineups

Considering the sport's popularity I was surprised I was unable to find many lineups for football matches contested more than ten years or so ago. In particular I would like to view lineups for FA Premiership matches contested within its first few years (i.e. 92 - 95), and lower English leagues if possible. Anyone know anywhere to find this? Soccerbase is the best I could find but is pretty poor really. --80.4.203.142 (talk) 23:46, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I very much doubt you are going to find that kind of detail anywhere online. You need to go back to printed sources, i.e. contemporary newspapers and back copies of the Rothmans Football Yearbook. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 23:50, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

The Association of Football Statisticians have reams of information although their site requires a subscription, but they do supply TV and the media with statistics so the quality of their information should be top notch. They have also started their "Football Genome Project" which has set out to catalogue every international and professional football match ever staged.- X201 (talk) 11:53, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

The Entertainment Élite

Why do people need to have so many celebrities to be entertained ? Ever since all the Kings and Queens died, all the Knights and Valets are gone, all the dramatic Grandeur of yore was swept away, we had to invent Hollywood. But hey, our new found stars are also rich and famous. Does society really need the rich and famous, and why to they seem to thrive in a democracy ? 69.157.246.246 (talk) 11:46, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Because the industry in which they work brings in millions upon millions and largely relies on their 'name' to get people in the door. A film with Tom Hanks will draw millions of punters because his reputation is such that he (generally) only appears in big box-office films. The studio can afford to pay him $20m because he will guarantee more than that at the box-office/dvd-sales. We, people, make them rich because whilst we want to experience something 'new' we also want the familiarity and certainty of knowing that we are likely to like what we see. Not everybody thinks like that and many thrive on seeing the small-time stuff (sometimes to the point of becoming pretentious idiots who belief nothing mainstream can be truly great) but it comes down to something along the lines of - we want to experiment with new things and go see new entertainment, but we also don't want to risk it with something entirely unknown (at least as a mass audience) so those that cater for his audience can pull in huge revenue and afford to pay the people we 'trust' huge amounts. You might be interesting in looking about cultural homogenization (spelling). As much as cultures differ a large amount of cross-over exists, there-in exists the mass-market appeal of mainstream 'celebrity'. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.221.133.226 (talk) 15:30, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

TrackMania Nations Forever level editor

In what sub folder can I find the directional arrows for using with the advanced editor? This is for TrackMania Nations Forever, free on Steam. (Not the ones that give you a boost, the ones that tell you where to go/turn. They are used in level (I think) A09 Acrobatic.)

Thanks!!

P.S. I just lost the game.

216.125.152.241 (talk) 17:52, 12 May 2008 (UTC) User:shadow titan (I'm not logged in)

Sid Vicious

When did Avril Lavigne likened herself to a modern day Sid Vicious? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.35.182.229 (talk) 18:11, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Highschool Horror Movie?

OK. Yet another on of those "What was that movie?" questions. It was a horror movie, I recall seeing on a Saturday afternoon Horror block on network television. Date of production is likely mid-to-late 1980's. The title is something reminiscent of "Horror Hell School High" or "Horror High School." There is one scene in which a girl refuses to dissect a frog during class, she is later dissected or dissects her teacher. There is another scene where there is blood in the hallways, and some student slide down it. Anyone have any ideas? It's been fifteen years since I've seen it. AtaruMoroboshi (talk) 18:42, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

I've determined it is not Cutting Class or Student Bodies. Still searching.- AtaruMoroboshi (talk) 18:54, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

comic strip

I'm trying to think of the name of a comic strip I used to read in the newspaper. I read it in Newsday, but I'm pretty sure it was syndicated nationally. It was a one-panel comic, like Ziggy. The main characters were a married couple who made dry, derisive comments about each other, and both invariably had bored/ironic expressions on their faces. The husband followed the "lazy husband" stereotype common in comic strips - he would watch a lot of TV on the couch, etc, and his wife would complain to her friends about him. Sometimes the setting would be a cocktail party. Any guesses? Thanks. --MagneticFlux (talk) 20:00, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Sounds like The Lockhorns. --LarryMac | Talk 20:01, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes! That was it. Thanks. --MagneticFlux (talk)