Live 8... why god?
If your like me, then you own a tv. Chances are you saw the whole Live 8 thing. and if your like me you were probably saying "Holy, shit the Spice girls are reuniting!" and "Who is Bob Geldof and why is he asking me for money?"
Who in the hell are you?
How in the hell did Bob Geldof get rich? Last reported that he was in the 30million pound area in 2001. Did he keep all the money he raised in Band Aid 84 and Live Aid? What happen to all of that money Bob? Someone please explain this to me..... 79 million pounds raised from Live Aid to fight famine in Africa (anyone remember what countries in Africa the money went to..... me either), this was Geldof's interview during Live Aid when he learned only 1.2 million pounds were in during the concert.....
"People are dying NOW. Give us the money NOW. Give me the money now."
I think we deserve a report on where all the money people shelled out the first time went and how it was spent.... and why did he get knighted? He's not even british. He's Irish. The Queen of England can knight an irishman? Way to stay true to your punk rock roots, you don't see Johnny Rotten salavating to be knighted. (Your majesty Sir Rotten is here to save Africa)
Ok... let me get this straight. A multi-million dollar celebrity is going to ask me donate money to African governments, with the idea that they will put it towards feeding children. Last time i looked..... African goverments were really into the idea of putting a lot of money towards armed forces.... some for defenace, some for genocide..... you know being that most of them are generals.
So the message is... feed the children but let the UN handle the violence/genocide part.... Ok just wanted to make we have our priorities straight.... feed the children so they can eventually be murdered, join the army, or be on stage with Madonna.
On a side note, did anyone happen to see the part when Madonna brought poor Birhan Woldu on the fucking stage. You could tell she did not look comfortable at all, and build up they did to introduce this girl... was wrong on so many diffrent levels.
"See this little girl? She had 10 minutes to live 20 years ago... She is here tonight... Don't let them tell us it does not work."
why did Geldof just continue on in his introduction..
"Thank god we have actual video of this girl. I knew that 79 million did would save someone."
I'm sorry Bob. 79 million from live aid and you only bring back one person. Couldn't go back, build these people some houses, an irragation system, bring back a village that was saved. Just one Bob??? and then there's Birhan who has to watch herself near death experience with a couple million people and relive that in front of a worldwide audience. Then she manages to talk in front of huge crowd..
“My sister and mother died in the famine. I was so young I don’t remember much but I can see the sadness in my father’s eyes when he talks about it”
"yes that was very tragic...... AND NOW MADONNA!"
That was touching and how do they follow that up. Madonna comes out and sings Express Yourself.
Thanks Madonna for taking a dump on that moment. Couldn't Madonna come out and say "I'm going to donate 10% of what i made this year to your country because I believe in what Bob is selling." I mean if all the musicans dontated their money into what their selling.... no wait that's crazy talk we get to enjoy their free entertainment. That's their contribution to feeding children.... entertaining everyboy in the world but africa. And yes i've seen a few of the musicans who are donating record sales to the cause but come on... Paul McCartney and David Gilmour alone could buy Africa. and before Will Smith donates to Africa i think he needs to settle his debt with the American audience for Hitch, I-Robot, and all his CDs.
Ok think i'll stop there... would like to touch on other celebs time to get ready for game. My team the Bosox are in town......... and the fucking tornado sirens are on as i write this... what the fuck?
"You must preform 2 more task before i give you back your sole."
Who in the hell are you?
How in the hell did Bob Geldof get rich? Last reported that he was in the 30million pound area in 2001. Did he keep all the money he raised in Band Aid 84 and Live Aid? What happen to all of that money Bob? Someone please explain this to me..... 79 million pounds raised from Live Aid to fight famine in Africa (anyone remember what countries in Africa the money went to..... me either), this was Geldof's interview during Live Aid when he learned only 1.2 million pounds were in during the concert.....
"People are dying NOW. Give us the money NOW. Give me the money now."
I think we deserve a report on where all the money people shelled out the first time went and how it was spent.... and why did he get knighted? He's not even british. He's Irish. The Queen of England can knight an irishman? Way to stay true to your punk rock roots, you don't see Johnny Rotten salavating to be knighted. (Your majesty Sir Rotten is here to save Africa)
Ok... let me get this straight. A multi-million dollar celebrity is going to ask me donate money to African governments, with the idea that they will put it towards feeding children. Last time i looked..... African goverments were really into the idea of putting a lot of money towards armed forces.... some for defenace, some for genocide..... you know being that most of them are generals.
So the message is... feed the children but let the UN handle the violence/genocide part.... Ok just wanted to make we have our priorities straight.... feed the children so they can eventually be murdered, join the army, or be on stage with Madonna.
On a side note, did anyone happen to see the part when Madonna brought poor Birhan Woldu on the fucking stage. You could tell she did not look comfortable at all, and build up they did to introduce this girl... was wrong on so many diffrent levels.
"See this little girl? She had 10 minutes to live 20 years ago... She is here tonight... Don't let them tell us it does not work."
why did Geldof just continue on in his introduction..
"Thank god we have actual video of this girl. I knew that 79 million did would save someone."
I'm sorry Bob. 79 million from live aid and you only bring back one person. Couldn't go back, build these people some houses, an irragation system, bring back a village that was saved. Just one Bob??? and then there's Birhan who has to watch herself near death experience with a couple million people and relive that in front of a worldwide audience. Then she manages to talk in front of huge crowd..
“My sister and mother died in the famine. I was so young I don’t remember much but I can see the sadness in my father’s eyes when he talks about it”
"yes that was very tragic...... AND NOW MADONNA!"
That was touching and how do they follow that up. Madonna comes out and sings Express Yourself.
Thanks Madonna for taking a dump on that moment. Couldn't Madonna come out and say "I'm going to donate 10% of what i made this year to your country because I believe in what Bob is selling." I mean if all the musicans dontated their money into what their selling.... no wait that's crazy talk we get to enjoy their free entertainment. That's their contribution to feeding children.... entertaining everyboy in the world but africa. And yes i've seen a few of the musicans who are donating record sales to the cause but come on... Paul McCartney and David Gilmour alone could buy Africa. and before Will Smith donates to Africa i think he needs to settle his debt with the American audience for Hitch, I-Robot, and all his CDs.
Ok think i'll stop there... would like to touch on other celebs time to get ready for game. My team the Bosox are in town......... and the fucking tornado sirens are on as i write this... what the fuck?
"You must preform 2 more task before i give you back your sole."
posted by Johnny Menace at 8:53 AM
9 Comments:
I'd like to note that i only to researched one thing... How Bob Geldof made all his money? Still puzzled. The rest was opinions formed from the news. I even watched Bono on Hardball.
Live Aid aside, no money was raised by Live 8. They didn't ask for a penny - it was an awareness excercise and a protest to the leaders meeting at the G8 conference in Scotland.
I do agree with most of what you are saying though. Scepticism is to be encouraged. And Madonna, WTF!
nat - I don't blame you no one likes to read.
whiteboybob - again no research whatsoever. But don't you think it was implied a little. And speaking of WTF, interesting Madonna has a new album coming out. Your overseas how did Bob Geldof get money?
kelly - Sharkaid 06' can't wait. Maybe Creed will reunite to help the sharks.
I agree. You have money to spare, give it. I don't see why I need to constantly feel like shit for not helping out people in Africa (on account of me being poor, and a student) and constantly having the African situation thrown at me byevery celebrity who needs a cause to make themselves feel better for having no talent and getting paid millions, when in our own country millions of people are dying from famine, and AIDS. I say fix shit at home first....But that's just my take.
Did Madonna use that annoying half-Brit, half NYC accent when speaking? She needs a club or something.
Yeah, she used to hate the UK then she married some semi-talented director, bought a fuck-off huge mansion, started shooting fluffy animals, drinks beer and thinks she the Queen or something. What the fuck's up with that?
I think that all these charity concerts are just shameless self promotion for these celebrities....I mean people like U2 and colplay make more money in a year than probably all the profits raised globally throught the live 8 concerts. And the commercials on tv with washed up tv stars visiting the emancipated kids and asking people to give money or adopt a child ....argggggh! Makes me so mad!!!! I would love to see one of these bands give up touring for a year and go LIVE in an impoverished country to help them build houses and whatever else they can do, while living in squalor amongst the people they are helping AND donate HALF of what they made last year to help that Country...THAT would be impressive for sure!
butt - nice take. if they make you feel like shit you can always blow your money on other things and do a line off someone's shaft.
wolf - i can't stop watching cowbell will ferrell to read that comment, luv that skit. i'd rank more cowbell #13 on all time will ferrell moments.
bob - does madonna have guy richtie by the balls? when will he make a film to the equivlant of snatch or is that past?
celeste - i smell a reality show, but it would have to be a band the reunited for live 8... Can you imagine Pink Floyd, Creed, or Spice Girls in Africa for a year building a community? I watched only so if Scott Stapp might die.
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