#26
Posted: 7/26/11 at 9:05am
It is a publicity stunt. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Not to be confused with Dave19.
Avenue Q Puppets Getting Married.....um... — Page 2
#27
Posted: 7/26/11 at 9:11am
Wow. Didn't expect such reactions.
I was just curious if this bothered anyone because I felt it made Q look desperate from a marketing standpoint.
But then again,...Avenue Q is no stranger to playing the marketing desperation game.
It's a discussion thread... no need to attack people and their opinions.
I 'think' it does give fodder for the 'crazy extremists' though.
But whatever. It'll be forgotten until the next marketing move.
I was just curious if this bothered anyone because I felt it made Q look desperate from a marketing standpoint.
But then again,...Avenue Q is no stranger to playing the marketing desperation game.
It's a discussion thread... no need to attack people and their opinions.
I 'think' it does give fodder for the 'crazy extremists' though.
But whatever. It'll be forgotten until the next marketing move.
Updated On: 7/26/11 at 09:11 AM
#28
Posted: 7/26/11 at 9:22am
You know--I do recall the great outrage and scandal and damage that fell upon marriage after Kermit & Miss Piggy got married. Horrifying.
Whether or not there was a press agenda to Avenue Q or Hair's events, I do not doubt for one moment that the bulk of the inspiration was genuine. Genuine celebration for this landmark moment.
Unless you know the people involved in these events (and, I do), don't presume to know their intentions.
Whether or not there was a press agenda to Avenue Q or Hair's events, I do not doubt for one moment that the bulk of the inspiration was genuine. Genuine celebration for this landmark moment.
Unless you know the people involved in these events (and, I do), don't presume to know their intentions.
#29
Posted: 7/26/11 at 9:29am
I think some people are a little upset that Nikky is off the market.
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#30
Posted: 7/26/11 at 9:31am
Now we're clearly crossing the line! Allowing same sex puppets to wed...what are we teaching your children?
It's the end of the world...
It's the end of the world...
#31
Posted: 7/26/11 at 9:42am
Things can be both. They can be gestures of good will that also get the shows' names out there. In Hair's case, I don't think there was a single member of original revival cast who's bio didn't mention marriage equality. It seems appropriate to celebrate this summer of love. Once again folks are using the either/or binary where it's not required.
As for Rod and Ricky, I'm pretty sure they'd be the first to say if you can take a puppeteer's fist up your butt, you can take a joke.
As for Rod and Ricky, I'm pretty sure they'd be the first to say if you can take a puppeteer's fist up your butt, you can take a joke.
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#32
Posted: 7/26/11 at 10:42am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq3jVODVKEA&feature=player_embedded
Honestly, how can you say that this is not adorable?
Honestly, how can you say that this is not adorable?
#33
Posted: 7/26/11 at 10:48am
I guess I will cry at anything. lol
#34
Posted: 7/26/11 at 11:09am
I guess this kind of follows the "there's no such thing as a good deed" arguement. There are some who feel that no matter how altruistic your intentions are you still get something from every noble act. A tax write off/gift from a charity, good PR, or even just the good feeling that follows. You always get something from the charitable act.
Personally, I found both Hair and Avenue Q's events to be heartfelt and lovely. As others have said it rings true with Avenue Q's PR from the very beginning. I loved it.
Personally, I found both Hair and Avenue Q's events to be heartfelt and lovely. As others have said it rings true with Avenue Q's PR from the very beginning. I loved it.
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#35
Posted: 7/26/11 at 11:46am
I've always loved Avenue Q's in character marketing (The London Cast blogs, the murder mystery (great idea, average execution), the election, etc.) I support this marriage 100%, and would like to see more videos of the puppets tackling other news headlines (maybe get the original creators re-involved...the actors have proved to be subpar sketch writers.) My only problem is the whole wedding thing is a spoiler to those who have not seen the show.
#36
Posted: 7/26/11 at 11:54am
>> "The rest of you are idiots"
My god, what a narrow little view you have on things, dude.
Yes, it's fun.
It's also marketing.
Just chill, okay? Go find some thread about Lupone and post something. You'll feel much better.
My god, what a narrow little view you have on things, dude.
Yes, it's fun.
It's also marketing.
Just chill, okay? Go find some thread about Lupone and post something. You'll feel much better.
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#37
Posted: 7/26/11 at 12:21pm
It just seems kind of forced...let me explain...IIRC, Rod has JUST come out of the closet, and the joke is that his first "boyfriend", who he has just met, is this Chelsea muscleguy clone....it's a big leap from that to, um...marriage...
#38
Posted: 7/26/11 at 12:51pm
I don't find it offensive or anything. If Princeton and Kate were the ones getting married, it wouldn't offend anyone. If straight puppets can marry, so can gay puppets.
I like your imperturbable perspicacity.
#39
Posted: 7/26/11 at 1:10pm
Who cares?!
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Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia
#40
Posted: 7/26/11 at 1:14pm
"It just seems kind of forced...let me explain...IIRC, Rod has JUST come out of the closet, and the joke is that his first "boyfriend", who he has just met, is this Chelsea muscleguy clone....it's a big leap from that to, um...marriage..."
But... they're puppets.
But... they're puppets.
#41
Posted: 7/26/11 at 1:19pm
rougeduck, I don't think this will spoil anything for too many. I figure a lot of people who are seeing the show now don't follow these things. And those that do, for the most part, probably already know about the characters or have seen the show before.
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#42
Posted: 7/26/11 at 1:23pm
I'm very happy for them, but a little curious if this full pledged commitment to a "monogamous" relationship will prevent them both from allowing other guys to . . .um . . . put their hands up certain places nightly????
#43
Posted: 7/26/11 at 1:32pm
Patash, Rod just got a new hand up his "certain place" a few weeks ago!
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#44
Posted: 7/26/11 at 1:35pm
See? That's what I mean. I'm not sure it says a whole lot for the true commitment that a GOOD gay marriage should take.
#45
Posted: 7/26/11 at 1:51pm
Plus, there's the added issue that it's difficult for them to... uhm... stay erect, as it were, *without* someone putting their hand... uhm... up there.
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#46
Posted: 7/26/11 at 3:05pm
... and sometimes the cartoons just write themselves...
https://docandraider.blogspot.com/2011/07/big-gay-puppet-wedding.html
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#47
Posted: 7/26/11 at 3:23pm
Next thing you know,people will want to marry marionettes.
'Take me out tonight where's there's music and there's people and they're young and alive.'
#48
Posted: 7/26/11 at 3:29pm
I like Avenue Q but the producers just piss me off...
#49
Posted: 7/26/11 at 3:37pm
This may be the thread that finally pushes me over the edge...
#50
"...who he has just met, is this Chelsea muscleguy clone....it's a big leap from that to, um...marriage..."
Like that never happens. Have you never met lesbian couples?
Posted: 7/26/11 at 4:01pm
"...who he has just met, is this Chelsea muscleguy clone....it's a big leap from that to, um...marriage..."
Like that never happens. Have you never met lesbian couples?
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