I could do without black eyed peas

[Must_B_Free]

after stevie wonder.

It's like cheezwiz after brie.

a little awkward for the demographics.

thank god they are doing "shout" now.

[wndycty]

1. Yes but that is a very popular song and if the ticket can identify with it

. . .it could be very useful in getting the younger vote. I would recommend that if the song is adopted by the ticket people request the shit out of that song it could very helpful.

[ellie]

2. I thought that the convention

schedule was running 20 minutes behind? It's 11 now. Did they get rid of a speaker or was someone here just over-reacting?

[wndycty]

Sharpton haters over reacting. . .what did you expect. . .

. . .they had so much "padding" that they could easily make up that time.

[RichV]

23. My guess

is that the break between Sharpton and Graham was non-existent because they shuffled Sen. Bob right out. Probably kept on schedule that way.

[Connie_Corleone]

5. Over-reacting.

n/a

[LittleApple81]

34. YOUR FAVORITE CANDY THE CRAWLER: They were ready for contingencies

and padded the schedule with music... therefore they went back on schedule. And she sounded disappointed that they were prepared!!! I was so happy.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

3. OMG

I LOVE that Black Eyed Peas song

Let's get it started in here!

Yeah, that's what I'm talking about!!! I was dancing!

[Connie_Corleone]

10. Me too!

You can't please everybody.

[Must_B_Free]

12. Well, the song is OK

What I really don't like is that phony hiphop "toughguy" image and the cliche gestures. Is that really an appropriate choice for this crowd?

[xultar]

14. WTF? I'm part of that crowd. Hell Yeah it is appropriate!!! n/t

[tishaLA]

26. I'm part of that crowd, too!

Love the Peas.

Maybe it's generational. Or something else.:eyes:

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

31. Heck yeah why not?

And why do you say it is phony and cliche? Just enjoy it man!

[Chovexani]

16. I was headbanging all over the room

After crying after Edwards' speech...Jesus I need a cigarette, I'm spent!

The generation gap is alive and well, it looks like, hehe. :)

[theboss]

22. Love the Black Eyed Peas/Hate that song

The NBA playoffs ruined it for me.

[frylock]

55. word

[soothsayer]

4. Aw, man, I DUG them!

they were great

[Thrill]

9. This isn't the Repuke convention

with all country music. We reach out to all demographics.

[Connie_Corleone]

6. Black Eyed Peas were good!

Democrats know how to party!!

[Tweed]

7. You can say that again.

[Kipepeo]

8. oh please!

How much better can you get? The black eyed peas kick so much ass! And I am loving the positive vibe!! Why poopoo on the parade, my friend? Your post is like that weird-ass crust on brie that I don't know whether to cut off or eat. :)

Kerry Edwards 2004!

edited for typo :)

[SunDrop23]

11. They are not one of my favorites, but I welcome their positivity.

[Must_B_Free]

19. I do like them.

THey have been around for a long time. Like their videos even and I dislike videos in general. I love hiphop.

Just seemed awkward for this crowd.

[Endangered Specie]

13. Yes, not the best idea if you ask me.

[Catherine Vincent]

15. I hate black eyed peas.

But that hip hop group was COOL!:-)

[lyrical di]

17. fogies?

Let's embrace all music.
BEPeas ROCK!
I'd still love to see some Dixie Chicks!

[jdonaldball]

18. Of course Black Eyed Peas will capture the swing voters

All the little old ladies who've voted Republican all their lives, who have been considering voting for Kerry now, will all be brought to our side after seeing Black Eyed Peas.

[Nevernose]

24. What about kids who've never voted?

Of course, they're only watching because fo a school assignment, but still...

[jdonaldball]

27. Talking about the Draft should persuade them

more than a choice of music.

[Must_B_Free]

28. In context with Edwards it was weird.

Here was a man and his beautiful family juxtaposed against some freaky dressed primative acting musicians pushing some phony heavy braggadicio.
Weird choice. Hardly a sell to the swing south.

[jdonaldball]

29. Don't think. Feel.

Democracy is about feelings.

[Must_B_Free]

30. it felt weird

hip urbanism is all about NOT being middle america. But them up against eachother and it's like balsamic vinegar on your snickers - two great tastes, but not together.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

33. Did you see the older people rocking out?

That was cracking me up (in a good way). The people in that convention hall couldn't have given a shit. They were just enjoying themselves, feeling the music, rocking out.

Just close your eyes next time....

[jdonaldball]

35. The people in the convention hall are all Democrats,

not swing voters.
Of COURSE the people in the convention hall were rocking out!
It's their own convention. What do you expect them to do? Boo?
The question is: Were the swing voters rocking out?

[Chovexani]

40. Oh for fuck's sake.

After the speech Edwards gave, if swing voters decide to vote for Bush because of a fucking song, they are a lost cause. You could make just as much an argument that constantly having a stick up your ass turns off young voters.

Jesus why do we do this to ourselves?

[Must_B_Free]

45. It does turn off voters

(the stick that is) That must be why they shitcanned William Kristol. Noone has a stick farther up his ass than that snobbish prig

[Chovexani]

48. So why should we emulate that?

I still haven't heard a good explanation.

[Must_B_Free]

38. OMG

were they doing the "hiphop sieg heil"? Simulating a menage-a-trois, perhaps?

[Chovexani]

36. "Primitive acting"?!?!

What I saw was a display of positivity pumping up the crowd.

"Primitive acting", eh? God that has to be one of the more offensive things I've seen on DU in a long time. Personally I'm proud to be part of a party that showcases John Mellenkamp and the Black Eyed Peas on the same night.

[Tight_rope]

62. If those old ladies are smart...their concern will focus on healthcare &

and their retirement funds. That's if they still have it after Bush and the rest of his theiving thugs have not taken every penny. This is what those old ladies should be worried about not what young kids are singing that's cleans without curse words. Which is what they should expect from the VP of the United States.

[K-W]

20. I see delagates smiling and dancing and I LOVE IT!

I hate the song, but hey,i cant be negative with happy democrats dancing.

[Aftershock]

I like the Black Eyed Peas.

Great music.

[wildeyed]

21. But where was the love?

I really hoped they would do that song.

[faithnotgreed]

56. im with you there.... i would love to hear them play that

[Hamlette]

25. I was watching with a bunch of 20-22 year old boys

who were SERIOUSLY impressed. I'd never heard of the group but my son and his friends who were hanging around watching Edwards said stuff like "how'd they get those guys to perform?"

"Power. Get the fever." I replied.

(edited for typo.)

[GregW]

32. Let's get retarded in here!

No doubt some Freeptards will look up the lyrics of the 'original version' of this song and tomorrow Sludge will have the flashing light on his website spewing about how the Democrats are making fun of the intellectually challenged ...

:eyes:

[Gregorian]

37. Yes, but what happened signified the very essence of the party

Regardless of musical tastes (and the Black Eyed Peas are no Two Live Crew), I noted that the camera panned over an older Navy man who was waving his hands. And at that same moment, I realized one of the most important aspects of our party; One of the most beautiful ones- Tolerance.

[Must_B_Free]

42. great point. I am glad to hear it was well received

i was afraid I was seeing people go "huh?"

[qanda]

39. Me too and I'm black

I'm supposed to love black eyed peas-- I always hated New Year's Day because we had to eat them for good luck.

[JohnnyRingo]

41. I thought that would have been a better slot for Mellencamp

"Small Town" Would have melded nicely

[Chovexani]

43. Heh.

Now I know what this is really about.

[JohnnyRingo]

46. Uhhhh I haven.t figured out why, yet

I have no ulterior motives.

Nor will I ever have the talent to produce a convention. so what do I know. (I forgot the disclaimer in the above)

[Must_B_Free]

47. what? please do explain.

[sandnsea]

44. Who saw the old vet?

Must have been an 80 year old WWII vet, dancing to Black Eyed Peas! I cannot believe the energy coming out of this convention. I've never seen anything like it!

[Gregorian]

49. Wasn't that GREAT!

I mentioned that too. That, along with whatever invisible ether the convention has evoked, gave me a faith, an optimism, a renewed friendship with my own country. I had given up. But that made me realize that there is a soul, a heart, in places where one would least expect it. It's beautiful. Finally. I don't think any of us have felt like this before. Even in 1992. I hope it continues to bring us together. I would love to think that my prejudices could dissolve. Bring on the old retired Navy men, and the old ladies who want to be free to enjoy life. Ok, I'll quit. :0Þ

[sandnsea]

51. I know, me too

It's infectious, hitting people in their hearts and in their guts. Even the MSNBC people, despite what they had to say, were obviously excited. Scarborough said tonight that "he could vote for this ticket", I don't think too many heard that but he said it. And did you see McAuliffe going wild when Edwards was saying we should talk about race everywhere? I've never seen McAuliffe get excited about anything and even he got caught up in it. But when you get an old vet rocking out to the Black Eyed Peas, you know something is happening!!

[JohnnyRingo]

50. After becoming aware of the song's theme, I understand now why

it was selected.

Probably a good choice of closer.

[otohara]

52. How Petty

The BEP's are HOT, HOT, HOT - they were there for a reason, none of which have to do with you. It's called reaching out to younger voters - younger democratic voters.

[LTR]

53. I thought they were great

Hell, I saw a little snippet from an RNC convention.

It was the Oak Ridge Boys.

Singing "Elvira".

In 19-FUCKING-96!!!!! :wtf:

I'll take Black Eyed Peas, thanks.

[bhunt70]

54. I think it was good, it was an inclusionary act and a good one.

An up beat top 40 rap group reaches out to a different group, just like john cougar mellencamp, just like stevie wonder, just like bebe winans.

Now lets just hope for Slayer tomorrow night !

[Kipepeo]

57. Can I just say AGAIN?

How pointless I find this thread and that, you can say the Black Eyed Peas are "like cheezwiz after brie".....But I think your bring-down post is like the CRUNCHY-ASS CRUST ON THE BRIE that I can't decide whether to CUT OFF or EAT?!?

And to add to your stupendous dairy-analogy...this minor criticism is like the more-expensive Wheat Thin I overlook while looking for the appreciable price of the SALTINE CRACKER on which to apply my tasty "cheezwiz."


:eyes: Good god this is ridiculous.

[Must_B_Free]

59. wait a minute,

cheezwiz is dairy?

[Kipepeo]

61. haha

okay, cheeswiz is plastic but STTTTIIILL :)

[ComradeOgilvy]

58. As long as Viacom isn't behind this

Meaning CBS and MTV, I don't care and its a good move to get at youth to go out and vote.

[newyawker99]

64. Hi ComradeOgilvy!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Moloch]

60. When most other artists were afriad to speak out against *

in 1993 Black Eyed Peas released "Where's The Luv" which includes the lyrics:

A War is going on
but the reason's undercover
the truth is kept secret
it's swept under the rug
if you never know peace
then you'll never know love

They are no Stevie Wonder, but I respect them quite a bit.

[minkyboodle]

63. I had more of a prob with the looping of Sir Duke

I love Stevie and I love the song Sir Duke but man looping that short stanza over and over and over and over and over again was killing me. I kept waiting for that kickass horn break and it never came!!!! :)