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goatweed
I've Got A Vagina With Teeth.
G.O.O.F.B.A.H.G.S.
Dragoon Battalion
My friends call me Weed
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 3:12 PM      
O&A Board Regular
Registered: Jan. 01
Ok Ari, I'll bite...
quote:

The only time they are truly funny is when they talk about things that they truly relate to...i.e., MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW!!!
O&A do this? If they did (I never heard the bit you might be referring to) I would wager that they did it ONCE. If I'm not mistaken, your buddies D&M actually PLAY the MTM soundclip at the end of each show! Those two dopes appeal to that demo of people with their old and tired comedy routines ("Let's call sex lines and make the girl sound so much more dopier than she already is! HAHAHA").
quote:

Goatweed, maybe you stopped listening to Stern because he's matured into what he is ...a 47 year old man. I agree he has become what he used to make fun of...Hollywood!!! But that gives a whole new nuance to his show.
So you're saying that his show matured along with him? Sorry, but thats total bullshit. Why the lesbian strippers then? Why the need for such "immature" comedy bits? Because he's an old man who doesn't want to face his age - he doesn't want to be seen in the same league as an Imus or a Rush Limbaugh. However, people grow tired of seeing this, and his ratings have been starting to show it. Sure, he still pulls in impressive numbers, but for how much longer? He can freshen up the show with people around him all he likes, but let's be honest - do people really tune into him to hear Artie Lang? Or Robin? No - they want to hear him, and if he's stale, people won't listen.

Ari, if you hate O&A, and you say you are an "intelligent, mature" listener, then why come here? To start trouble? To make a name for yourself on an internet message board? If you have all the answers and you know what's right from wrong in radio-land, why not get a job in radio? And if you already have one, then why not do something to "make it right", and prove everyone else wrong? Until you do so, you sir are a tool, and you'll get no sympathy from me or anyone else here.

Oh, and FUCK YOU!! - Have a nice day :-D


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DonWest
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 3:14 PM      
Psychopath
Registered: Feb. 01
I have been an O&A fan for 3 years but it is amazing how most of you can not debate anything like a person, instead you just respond with fuck you, it shows the type of people on this board. It is just scary how the die hard O&A fans on here are turning into the type of people they hate, defending the show at any cost.. Just think for a second, do O&A really care about there audience? Of course not they like every other person are out to make money and dont care about anything else. It is just Scary.



This message was edited by DonWest on 5-15-02 @ 3:23 PM
-GomeZ-
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 3:18 PM      
Psychopath
Registered: Jan. 02
It's called current events moron, but god forbid you turn off radio that you find boring....You want honest dialogue? Get a life...Look at how pathetic a man you are, you take the time to register at a messageboard discussiong a radio show you do not like...I don't like Stern, I don't like D&M, and guess what? I DON'T VISIT THEIR MESSAGEBOARDS....Why? Because quite frankly I have better things to do, but you, obviously, do not.





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PeterDragon
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 3:23 PM      
O&A Board Regular
Registered: Jan. 01
quote:

It is amazing how most of you can not debate anything like a person


Be more specific. If you want to "debate like a person", then explain yourself properly to the people you are bitchin about. I for one responded civilly, as did others. Some here get tired of repeating the same stuff for people who don't want to listen.

Remember also that this board is like life - there is a variety of people from a variety of backgrounds who are a variety of ages. If you have an issue with someone, refer it to them, not everyone - otherwise you just portray yourself as an asshole.

As for O&A caring, IMHO they give more credit to their fans than most other shows - just listen to "What did I learn" for example. Are they my buds? of course not. I know its just a radio show. I feel they are more in touch with their audience than others. That is why I listen. If you don't their "real" and it bothers you, don't listen.


2002 Crack Committee Objectives: (You gotta believe....)
1. 94 Wins and NL East Title by the Mets this year
2. Hate the Braves with PASSION
3. All 5 Starters have winning records this year
3a.Have team not finish below 10th in team hitting
4. Mets win World Series
goatweed
I've Got A Vagina With Teeth.
G.O.O.F.B.A.H.G.S.
Dragoon Battalion
My friends call me Weed
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 3:37 PM      
O&A Board Regular
Registered: Jan. 01
quote:

instead you just respond with fuck you
Aside from my witty parting remark, I think I discussed it in quite the civilized matter.

I did consider breaking out the coffin sig, but I thought I would save that for a more opportune moment.
quote:

do O&A really care about there audience?
I think they do, yes - moreso than any other radio show I've listened to. Stern uses the audience, and if they try to challenge him, he hangs up on them (unless it's a reallyu stupid-sounding person, then he uses him/her to make a cute little bit), D&M take callers somewhat akin to O&A, but their callers are mostly rubes just agreeing with them or setting themselves up for a bit (low budget jeopardy, etc.). At least O&A take video clips, take their ant as well as pro callers, and even go so far as to hang with the fans on a more frequent basis (when was the last time Stern did anything for the fans? D&M go bowling...ehe, boring).


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Stoned Again
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 3:43 PM      
Hanger-On
Registered: Feb. 02
Can I offer my meaningless opinion as well? Thanks

My thoughts on Stern.

I admit I listen to him every morning. I have been for the last 13 years (since i was 16). He is still funny. His show has evolved into something different over the last 3 years. Its no longer cutting edge, he's done just about everything and IMO he does deserve respect from any other talk radio show. Howard paved the road for most "shock jocks". In his defense, I never heard him bash O&A. Ive heard comments about D&M but never O&A.

I would have to say the reason he doesnt like to bash fellow infinity shows is because he is also a major infinity/cbs stock holder. If O&A do great, so does he. He doesnt want any Infinity show to fail, that hurts the company which is less money for him in stock options.

O&A

Funniest show on the air today.I listen to them every afternoon. I sometimes wish I would be stuck in trafic longer just to listen to them. They also are starting to evolve since syndication but are still just as funny. In my opinion, they have taken what Howard created and took it to BACK to that cutting edge level.

They like to talk about Howard to help their ratings continue to rise. As they bust into new markets it only continues to help them by staging a fight with Howard. It is my theory that the whole hate between the two shows are staged.

D&M

Who the fuck are they?

ARI
I USE CAPS LOCK BECAUSE I DO NOT GET ATTENTION AT HOME
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 3:49 PM      
Hanger-On
Registered: May. 02
O&A did a whole tribute to MARY TYLER MOORE on Monday. Just proves my point that unless it's tits and farts you just don't hear it. Young demographics are where the advertising money is...O&A and Howard have to cater to the immature listener. THAT'S YOU!!! Only Howard balances it with real entertainment for his long time listeners....who have grown with him over the years. Just like D&M. They don't make believe they are something they are not!!! O&A don't try to balance the bathroom humor with real entertainment. As long as better talent surrounds them...they will continue to decline in the ratings. They can put whatever spin they want on the ratings….but they are declining. The current great bit of comedy is comming to a close. Did anyone believe Eddie really killed anyone. Let's milk it for all it's worth!!!

ARI
goatweed
I've Got A Vagina With Teeth.
G.O.O.F.B.A.H.G.S.
Dragoon Battalion
My friends call me Weed
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 4:19 PM      
O&A Board Regular
Registered: Jan. 01
quote:

O&A did a whole tribute to MARY TYLER MOORE on Monday. Just proves my point that unless it's tits and farts you just don't hear it.
Well since you tuned in, you must also know about what time that bit was done on Monday. Can I guess that it was before 5:30? Why is that important? Because I have a JOB, and unfortunately I cannot listen to the radio while I am working. And since I don't get out of work until 5:30, my only chance of hearing it will be on an SU feed or the weekend replay (assuming it makes the cut there).
quote:

Only Howard balances it with real entertainment for his long time listeners....who have grown with him over the years
What entertainment? Un-funny bits? Interviewing celebrities by asking each and every one of them who theyr'e banging, or if they're into women (assuming it's a female celebrity)? Please, it's the same old song, over and over.
quote:

Did anyone believe Eddie really killed anyone. Let's milk it for all it's worth!!!
Whether I believe it or not is a moot point. Did I find it entertaining? Your damn right I did (what little I caught of it yesterday evening). It made for great radio, and it didn't sound like a contrived bit to me (and if it was, kudos to the boys for pulling it off so it didn't sound like one). I don't tune in to O&A to hear about their personal lives every day (who eats where, what's so-and-so's wife doing today, etc.) - I tune in for dick jokes, period. You may not find that entertaining, and that's fine. THEN DON'T LISTEN! Tune into Howard, D&M, and whoever else you liusten to, and from 3-7 go read a book, go get laid, do whatever you want. Otherwise, you have no right to complain about the show because you're willingly tuning in to bitch about it - and that's what makes you a TOOL.



The line between fantasy and reality is the same as that between sanity and insanity...which side of the line are you on?


You can reach me through AIM or email. Feel free to contact me if you have any board questions, techie (PC) questions, or even if you just wanna say hi.

What do you think should be in the black box?


ARI
I USE CAPS LOCK BECAUSE I DO NOT GET ATTENTION AT HOME
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 5:13 PM      
Hanger-On
Registered: May. 02
Do you only work on Monday? The only time I'm on this board is during the regular work day. Seems like we have crossed paths many times?

How lame is this bit.....turns out Eddie is a radio whore at WNEW. Guess what Eddie didn't kill anyone. Great Radio!!!!

ARI
mikehern
JBA gave a cool status to mikehern
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 5:36 PM      
O&A Board Regular
Registered: Apr. 02
Ari,
Unless I am mistaken you are getting an honest dialog. I initially thought that rather than debate you wanted to berate.

quote:


Let me save all of you immature O&A idiots from responding to my my message since your are so busy calling other shows you swear you don't listen to.....FUCK YOU ARI!!!



How is this kind of attack going to lead to anything constructive?

You obviously spend a lot of time listening to the radio. Why don't you go outside for a while and get some fresh.





Sig pic? We ain't got no sig pic. We don't need no sig pic. I don't have to show you any stinking sig pic!



This message was edited by mikehern on 5-15-02 @ 6:06 PM
mikehern
JBA gave a cool status to mikehern
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 5:37 PM      
O&A Board Regular
Registered: Apr. 02
double post

This message was edited by mikehern on 5-15-02 @ 5:40 PM
PeterDragon
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 5:41 PM      
O&A Board Regular
Registered: Jan. 01
quote:

O&A and Howard have to cater to the immature listener. THAT'S YOU!!! Only Howard balances it with real entertainment for his long time listeners..


Wrong, try again dumbass.
I'm a 40 yr old Ivy League graduate. There are others here with similar (or superior) credentials. I used to listen to stern from his WNBC days. He has not matured. He still tries to act "cool & hip". If he pulled it off, fine. But he doesn't.
Do O&A do immature jokes? absolutely. They will also deal with more mature subjects when they see fit (Sept 11th), but as they put it "You don't go to CNN for Dick Jokes, you shouldn't come here for news". Stern does farting jokes, (Mr. Methane), had on a guy who examined feces, etc. Don't tell me how he does stuff for the mature listener. What Howie does (and does reasonably well) is "celebrity interviews". That is what interests him. If you like it, fine. But that doesn't make him any more mature.

Now to "Stoned Again"
quote:

he's done just about everything and IMO he does deserve respect from any other talk radio show

Well, let's put it this way; O&A have shown more respect to Stern than he ever showed to Imus, who paved the way for him. O&A have in the past mentioned that Stern was funny/interesting. However if Stern acts like a dick today he deserves to be dissed, like anyone else.

quote:

I never heard him bash O&A. Ive heard comments about D&M but never O&A.

I would have to say the reason he doesnt like to bash fellow infinity shows is because he is also a major infinity/cbs stock holder. If O&A do great, so does he. He doesnt want any Infinity show to fail, that hurts the company which is less money for him in stock options.


He never mentions O&A because he recognizes they are talented. He never had a problem ripping D&M, Ron & Ron (now Ron & Fez), Mancow, Imus, Greaseman, John DiBella, Rick Dees, Jay Thomas, etc. because he felt he was more hip and a better talent than they were. O&A he refers to as "those clones". If you were a stern listener and he mentioned Imus, you might listen, but you wouldn't stay; If he mentioned O&A he's worried that you might realize that they are funny.

Instead what he does is Bash O&A behind the scenes. He put a gag order on them so that they aren't allowed to mention his name. He (and his stooge Kingston) try and keep music talent off of O&A, threatening the artists that WXRK won't play their music. The list goes on and on.

If you like Stern, fine. If you don't, fine. But know the facts.


2002 Crack Committee Objectives: (You gotta believe....)
1. 94 Wins and NL East Title by the Mets this year
2. Hate the Braves with PASSION
3. All 5 Starters have winning records this year
3a.Have team not finish below 10th in team hitting
4. Mets win World Series
goatweed
I've Got A Vagina With Teeth.
G.O.O.F.B.A.H.G.S.
Dragoon Battalion
My friends call me Weed
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 8:23 PM      
O&A Board Regular
Registered: Jan. 01
quote:

Do you only work on Monday? The only time I'm on this board is during the regular work day. Seems like we have crossed paths many times?
I don't follow you here. Are you implying that when I'm the board, I'm not at work? I post here from work and home. I just can't catch the show from work - are we on the same page yet?


The line between fantasy and reality is the same as that between sanity and insanity...which side of the line are you on?


You can reach me through AIM or email. Feel free to contact me if you have any board questions, techie (PC) questions, or even if you just wanna say hi.

What do you think should be in the black box?


Scrappleking
posted on 05-15-2002 @ 11:33 PM      
Psychopath
Registered: Aug. 01
quote:

I listen to both shows. As tiresome as
Stern is there is nothing better at that time
slot.



good point, I always figured most people were on
the 'Howard on the way to work', 'O & A on the way
home' schedule.

what the hell else is there to listen to? all
radio stations the play music are awful,
sportstalk is repetative, public radio is too dry
most of the time, and the news is the same 30
second stories repeated every 18 minutes.

I think both shows have their high points, I like
Stern interviewing more, and I like the O & A
bits, routines, and gags more. As much as I'm a
fan of both shows, its not like anything earth-
shatteringly original is coming out of either one
of them. It's entertainment, I'm looking to laugh
or at least, make the time I'm fighting traffic or
sitting at my desk go by quicker.




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