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rhyming fool and school is definitely uncool.
posted by Ed C. at 11:52 PM

Okay, so me and artblunt had our little battle thing. So here's his response. Tell me what you think... or tell me who did a better job. Don't hesitate if you think it's him.. aiight? Peace.

Farewell Flip, I could have made you famous
Even though your column sucked and never entertained us
Just another fool dissin' the Lyrical Stunt
A typical mistake by a typical punk
My column's clever and fresh, chump, you'd better confess
The Acoustic Equalizer didn't ever impress
Nevertheless, this dumb slut somewhat entertained with his lame rhyme
Proving to be a hypocrite and dork at the same time
I oughta hit you with a Kane sign for being a retarded fool
I had better rhymes back before I started school
posted by Jonah Park at 12:22 PM

speak that vibrant tongue
dark tan, hero.
lead this revolution
we call life,
and don't stop.
the horizon never gets any closer.

but you are a leader.
let me learn how to follow,
so I can carry you
the times when your legs
can support you no further.

speak of illicit undertones
and unfair overgrown
bastards ruling our lives
with their standards.
we need to expose the elite.

you, brown brother,
are a mentor to me,
as I am to the younger ones.
when you raise your fist,
we drown you, in a sea
of bleeding palms,
tearful eyes,
and pride, an innocent human pride.
we strive in the comfort..
we just want a better life.

lead brown brother, lead.
our revolution ends,
where our movement loses direction.
this is our sunrise.
posted by Jonah Park at 3:40 AM

Open Mic, Every Second Sunday
@ JUSTICE LEAGUE, SF $5

Can't find anything specific for now, any thing y'all heard of??

posted by Jonah Park at 2:04 AM

CONCERT UPDATE:
Grand Central Hip Hop Tour w/ Aceyalone, Ed O.G., Zion I, more
- Palookaville, Santa Cruz, Feb. 17

Eve 6
- Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, Feb. 18

The Last Poets
- Fuel, San Jose, Feb. 18

Jam Master Jay
- Justice League, San Francisco, Feb. 22

Jurassic 5
- Maritime Hall, San Francisco, Feb. 22

John Lee Hooker
- Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, Feb. 23

Mingus Big Band
- Yoshi's, Jack London Square, Oakland, Mar. 2, $26

Roni Size Reprazent
- Maritime Hall, SF, Mar. 3

Talid Kweli
- Palookaville, Santa Cruz, Mar. 11 ($15-$17)

Erykah Badu
- Paramount Theater, Oakland, March 12, 13 ($35-$75)

Nelly Furtado
- Bimbo's 365 Club, SF, Mar. 15 ($15) <-- YAY AVON. It's cheap! Let's go!!

Outkast
- San Jose State Event Center, Mar. 26, ($35)

Joshua Redman
- Masonic Auditorium, SF, April 1, ($20-$48)

Kool Kieth and the Smut Peddlers (High and Mighty w/ Cage)
- Maritime Hall, SF, April 13

Bon Jovi
- San Jose Arena, April 23

Dave Mathews Band
- Pac Bell Park, SF, May 18
posted by Jonah Park at 1:57 AM

I doubt I would be regretting my first sexual encounter... say if it were with Christina. And I still don't regret it. Hahah. J/K

Ideals on sex vary... so any of you other TWOCENTers wanna indulge in the other side of the fantasy?? =P
posted by Jonah Park at 1:14 AM

i don't think you'll ever be "one of those"!

solo-sexual activity is okay! be proud be loud don't let people say self-stimulation is not okay! i am a proud member of the infamous and almost defunct Clorox Clan! *dtp*
posted by Ed C. at 12:06 AM

yes my brotha! *raise fist* call me a prude of the old-school, but don't people ever consider sex as something more substantial as slam-bam-thank you ma'am? there's been too many people saying how they regret their first sexual encounter.. i don't intend to be one of those.

hey ed, john's thing applies to you too! unless you don't count yourself being "self-sexually active."
posted by Robbz one at 4:56 PM

wow there still is morality out in this world?!! these are rad posts!
posted by Ed C. at 4:40 PM

best friends deal =) sex you can get anywhere,but finding a best friend who knows you competely is rare and priceless
posted by a fortun at 1:05 PM

a week of the best gosh darn sex i've ever had eh...is this a nonstop week? ;-) I think i'd die of enjoyment by the second day....(note:you told us to pretend we have lots of experience if needed) Besides as much as i;d enjoy that entire week; i know i'd feel at a loss because i'd share this intimate bond with someone not just physically, but mentally, spiritually, etc and i wasted it on great sex that last only a week, where i could've been great friends with this person instead which would last a lifetime. Sex is a great thing that should be enjoyed, but sex isn't more important than a kick ass friendship...coz you'd have more than just a great week to remember, but a infinite amount of great moments (not sexually related, nontheless great moments). I don't know about you, but its not everyday i meet someone who i could easily click with in every aspect. Its too bad we can't consider the friends with benefits deal...otherwise that'd be perfect. diYam that sounds really bad...hey how do i change my name on this again? next time i'll try being anonymous
posted by joy b at 12:30 AM

the disclaimer at the bottom of john's post was meant for robbz!

ANSWER: Lifetime friendship. Poontang Pie does taste good but you can get that from any wh0r3 on the street for $10 and a box of envelopes. You can't buy friendship, unless you count buying robbz a all you can eat buffet pass. He'll be your friend 4 life.
posted by Ed C. at 12:30 AM

QUESTION:

Say there's a dope ass girl or guy you have heard of/seen/passed by/chatted with.. or whatever. Say you spend one night conversing with them about so many things.. you hella click.. ideals/interests/quirks/music/ etc. Say this person is f*n fine as hell.

Would you rather have one week of crazy, buttnekkid, the best gosh darn sex you'll ever have or become the best of friends.. NO, not GOOD friends, not CLOSE friends, but STRAIGHT UP, NO CHASER, real deal best friendship?

(NO: you can not rationalize the future. All you get is ONE WEEK of SEX.. and ABSOLUTELY NO FRIENDSHIP or A LIFETIME FRIENDSHIP with the most attractive person you will know (spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, etc.) and NO SEX or ANY OF THAT TYPE OF THANG, EVER.)

ALSO: I know some of you are not as "experienced" or active as others.. which is great... but answer this in as much of a hypothetical way as possible... like.. pretend you are sexually active.. or something.

posted by Jonah Park at 11:01 PM

Yo. SURVIVOR FREAKS! Go to CBS.com and apply to be on the next series. =P
posted by Jonah Park at 10:35 PM

ALRIGHT. As some of you know, I have been an internet wrestling columnist for about half a year. I just quit today, and vented. Here it is. THe original can be seen on www.twnpnews.com. The ARTBLUNT character can be found on this website under the column board link. He likes to rap.. go and see how you feel him.

--start--
[Too Bad. So Sad. You are just a Fad.]
02.14.2001
Well, as my title says, this will be the last time I will post on TWNP as I am getting busy with my a new job and my cable service is just incomplete.

Now, in case I offend anyone, sorry. None of this is personal.

I know the general public who do not watch wrestling feels that wrestling fans are idiots. Not only because we watch badly acted scripted sports amd act extremely chauvanistic with no remorse, among other things about our sports entertainment culture.

(As a true to heart wrestling fan, not one who just likes it because his friend and neighbor and mailman watches it, but who has watched it since he was a kid and has respect for the show, the wrestling, and everything in between, I have to agree: the thing that stands out the greatest about pro wrestling is that it is RIDICULOUSLY ABSURD, and that's the great thing! And because of this, the entertainment we watch is stupid and also makes us act stupid. Unfortunately, a lot of columnists on this board do not give much defense against the argument that wrestling fans are just plain dumb.)

Some of you... I'm really sorry to say.. are just irritatingly dumb.

I usually hate it when people pass judgement and act better than others.. but you know.. I have to be a hypocrite here. I just really need to vent.

As columnists, I thought we had a committment to be halfway decent journalists. By this, I mean that a vent spewing incident should always be masked by great structure, great word choice, and great style. Instead, I have read far too many columns that were written as if they were the brainchild of spoiled, pouting infants. Grammar, punctuation, clear ideas, pure sentences seem to have been an option for some columnists.

Not to be mean, but if your idea is hidden behind badly written prose, how do you expect anyone to feel what you are saying? I think that has been my biggest irritation.

Another thing that has greatly bugged the crap out of me is the useless predictions everyone seems to spurt out before every PPV. You ever realize how much you get wrong? Stop it. Just stop it. Okay, don't stop. But maybe, take a little time and actually THINK before you spit. Remember that 5 month streak when everyone was predicting when HHH would lose? I never believed any of you.

I just read on the newsboard that it is GUARANTEED that Rock and Austin are going to fight for the belt at Wrestlemania. It's the big rumor. Do any of you remember the hype that the WWF put into any of their Wrestlemania main events? Those are at minimum THREE MONTH classic fueds. Just because Rock and Austin are the top faces do not give them automatic appeal. They've clashed before. Who cares? SO has every single MAIN EVENTER. This prediction has been made because of the promotional poster. Hasn't it been addressed over and over that promo posters are not to be trusted? Do you know what an ASSUMPTION is? Do you understand there is a difference between a FACT and an OPINION? Supposedly, the show will be four hours long. Wrestlemania IV, was four hours long. To my knowledge, that has been the only four hour long Wrestlemania. There was a TITLE TOURNAMENT. Hmm. Maybe that's a more tangible clue to anything assumable, versus placing the same old people on a damn poster. C'mon people.

(Apologies. That was a reporter, not a columnist. But past Acoustic readers know my disdain for stupid "NEWS" reports.)

So, columnists and readers, I bid you adieu. I would like to thank TWNP for supplying me with this great opportunity. I love wrestling. I love reading wrestling news boards. I actually love writing this column, but it has just become to hard... to write.. and to be identified as a member of a board with such FABULOUS columnists.

(Apologies go to the columnists I have respect for on this board- not for your ideas necessarily, but for your presentation, creativity, and consistency. Off the top: The Queen, Nate the Great, and one or two others who I can't seem to remember.)

- the sunset flip

[P.S.] I never had a chance to cover the wrestling and RAP column... but basically.. as a fan of grassroots, underground hip hop.. i say..

artblunt is wack like on a toilet bowl he jacks/
he spits lyrical bliss like road dogg on crack/
he lacks, talent so RAW, he should be on NITRO/
trying to rap, but he infects my eyes like he's viral/
sending my mind into spirals, giving me nausea it's just/
i smell what rock's cookin, it's artblunt and his must/
disgust overcomes my usually calm approach/
on a scale of one to seven, I'm the legend and he's a hoax/
i hate to boast, but next to blunt I'm true art/
I'm a wizard, and he's the tin man with no heart/
I hate to dismiss, my colleagues like this/
but artblunt is no emcee, and far from a columnist.

Never wanted to bring any drama to the board, but since I'm out.. I had to speak my peace! Nothing personal.

--end--

posted by Jonah Park at 10:54 PM

blah.... blah blah blah... blah... blah. this week sucks =P
too much to do, so little time. you like someone so much it almost hurts inside. you want to let them know how you feel but not ready to take the risk of losing what u already have or making things weird..what to do....
posted by a fortun at 1:30 PM

NOT TRYING TO BE MUSHHEAD OR SOMETHING...
but I submitted this crap into bluemountain.com's poetry contest. I need to post it.. or else I might lose it forever.

*maybe today*
Last year, I bought a rose,
to show you how,
my love had grown.
The petals were red,
blushing with embarrassment,
only if you could hear,
what they had said.
The stem was green,
flourishing with life,
but hurting with envy.
Last year, I left silently.

Last month, I wrote a letter,
a full fledged documentation,
I gather perspiration,
like ink on my pen.
I gathered emotions,
softly spoken
as I reahearsed
in English so broken,
the mirror I scorned.
Last month, I did not celebrate,
but rather I mourned.

Last week, came to visit,
so to peer into your eyes
so exquisite,
and share with you,
my innocent intentions,
but my pretention
left me in no contention
so I remained unheard.
Like a delicate wind,
I caressed your home,
with a care so unfounded,
I still left alone.
For last week, like the rose,
and my letter's genuine prose,
The delivery remains,
detained.

Today, is the new sunrise
hidden with no lies,
no silence allowing me to die.
maybe today, I will try.
posted by Jonah Park at 11:23 AM

I act like a dick to everyone, especially today =). okay just kidding. i can't believe all the people standing in line at see's candies, or everyone getting roses at the supermarket. Just gag me with a spoon!
posted by Robbz one at 9:03 AM

PRESENT! Hiya! I really don't understand this weather. Okay, we've already had El Nino & La Nina right?? What the heck is this "natural phenomenon" that we're experiencing now -- El Chico?? Whatever... weird. ANYWAYS, I'm currently working on a project that requires me to find an example of an "ecologically-sound/socially-responsible design". Jigga what?? (hehe heard that from someone - always wanted to say it). Anyways, yeah! Any suggestions for what the heck this means and/or ideas for an image that epitomizes such a concept? First thing that comes to mind: the recycling symbol -- too easy! Anyone else?? Just want to throw that out there. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!! :) Thnx.
posted by Avon Angeles at 2:27 AM

hi. i'm just checking in. it's still raining and i'm still masturbating.
posted by Ed C. at 5:04 PM

You ever get upset with someone, and you act like a dick to them.. and feel bad about it afterwards? Well, anyway... I feel bad. I guess I'm too emotional at times, and I let my rage get the best of me.

So, there's one day left til the big commercial holiday. Rock John Coltrane. There ain't no shame in that!

So, how is everyone doing? Leave a message just to say hi and check in. Roll call.
posted by Jonah Park at 3:31 AM

Okay, so I gave in. I bought a special "love" CD today. BUT, stop there. It's a compilation of John Coltrane's best ballads, and jazz upliftment never hurt anybody. =P I still haven't listened to it all yet, but I'm diggin it so far.

HEY> GO ON NAPSTER!!! It might be your last few hours.. hehehe.

I took my CBEST today. I hope I passed. =\
posted by Jonah Park at 3:36 AM