Janet Jackson "Feedback"

Janet Jackson....wow, we can go on and on..ok, I used to love Janet back in the day, her stuff used to be so good when she was with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in the early days. Velvet Rope and all the music to follow, except for ALL FOR YOU (single) sucks big time. Now I USED to be a die hard for Janet. I would love to be still, I am not a hater, just dissapointed her music style changed from what was working for her back in the day. Her barely audible voice is weak, but with the right production can sound good. I just don't understand with Jermaine Dupri as her man, Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis I am sure produces some stuff. Still..why the hell it has not been better creativity in her camp to give her the sound that made her famous.

Maybe it's that Janet is no longer a girl, she is a women and part of her charm was her innocent like charm, her cute high cheekbones and sweet persona. Now, she tries too hard to show her body too much, puts out records nobody really wants to hear over and over and that to die for smile with those pearly teeth? Fake. I used to love that about her, but after seeing so many interviews on her and documentary stuff, her personality is kinda a bitch and that plastic smile, well it's plastic. She is pretty though with make up and stuff.

Baby Girl, do all your diehard fans a treat and get some producers who can recapture what made everyone love you back in the day.

-- Kitty Kat
Chicago, Illinois

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Dear Unknown User, I haven't taken any dance lessons but I'm pretty sure I'm as industrious with my life as Janet Jackson is, and just about anyone can sing as good as her. And that's the point -- that there are thousands of musical artists out there (I'm not one of them) with more talent and better creativity, who remain unknown while the music industry creates a machine to promote this woman with zero voice and rehearsed dancing talent, only because she was born into connections. It's a big part of what has always been wrong with the music industry, and eventually, the house of cards falls down upon itself no matter how hard they try to prop up this vacuous star known as Janet Jackson.

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NY Knicks -- Worst Article of 2007

HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
WORST ARTICLE OF 2007
CONGRATS ON BEING A RETARD!

-- douche bag, NYC, NY

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That Knicks article, about how they don't suck, dude. I'm guessing that it was written facetiously, but if not, then please let me know who your dealer is, because you'd need some serious drugs to think that I SAY UGH or that assclown Dolan have done anything but driven a once-proud franchise into an international laughingstock and piece-of-shit team.

-- Humanity, Anytown, USA

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NY Knicks

Joe Brown
New York, NY

Writer's Response: Don't give up on this year's team yet, Joe. They've got youth, talent, athleticism, and energy. A far cry from Stu Laden days. I think it's going to be a good year; enjoy the ride. PS: Joe were you one of the fans booing Thomas for picking Renaldo Balkman?

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Graig Nettles

I grew up a Graig Nettles fan. To me there was no one better. He was a hard ass. Tough for fans to get to. Even myself as a fan of 10 years old. I finally got him to sign my copy of Balls just 3 years ago. I was so happy I could not even speak to him. My greatest Yankee ever. I am now 40. What a glove.

-- Tim Brown

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Great website. Just got the chance to visit and read the articles. You are one great writer!! I'm sure Sr. Patricia Mayer and Sr. Patricia Maureen would be so proud!! LOL 

-- (Your former classmate) Pinklady 
Class of 74 
SPoC

Bobby Murcer

After The Mick limped off into the sunset in March of '69, Bobby Ray became my ( and my buddy Chuck's) center of affection on River Ave. The Yanks couldn't draw flies in the early 70's, but we were there 35-50 games a year as teenagers.

In those days, players were still accessible and still working class heroes. I hung out many a time after another Yankee loss watching Rusty Torres drive out of the players lot in has jacked up Plymouth or "Rocky" Swoboda tool away in his beat up white VW Beetle. 

Yet it was Murcer, although an All-Star and true star nationally, who always had time to talk to us and give out an autograph (not for E-Bay purposes, but as a prized FAN possession). I was there against the Rangers when he hit for the cycle the first game of a doubleheader, and a single and a homer in the nightcap, and when he hit 3 homers against KC. I witnessed him swing and miss pitifully against his nemisis, lefty Norm Angelini. When I was given a game-used bat in '74 (complete with pinetar) he graciously signed it and is my most prized Yankee artifact. At this moment waiting for news on his neurosurgery, we can only hope that Bobby has a full recovery allowing us to continue to acknowledge his genuine humanity as a person, not secondary to the wonderful memories he has provided to millions of Yankee fans over the decades.

-- David Zimmerman
Huntington, NY

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Bobby Murcer

Clicked on BobbyMurcer.com to see how he is doing; your site came up..

Anyone who watched the Yankees knows Murcer and Nettles should be in the Hall of Fame!!!!!! Bless both of them as they blessed us as Yanks!!!!

-- J George
Rome, NY

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Bobby Murcer

Great website. There are more Murcer fans than people realize. He was my boyhood hero, and off the field, a class act. 

-- Super Tizzy

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Up Against the Wall in Jersey City

Dickie,

Great piece on Chief Comey. One that I'm sure will endear you to the Jersey City Police force. Not to say that fine fellowship of civil servants would ever look to harass someone for speaking the truth. As a lifetime resident you know better than anyone the political graft & B.S. of J.C. Most just take it in stride, chuckling in amusement at yet another typical abuse. Thanks for charging the windmill & caring enough to scream a little bit about it.

Up against the Wall !

Yours Truly, 
CDLC

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"Marines in the Garden of Eden"

Richard Sheppard,

Thank you for taking the time to review my book. Your words are greatly appreciated.

Richard S. Lowry
author
"Marines in the Garden of Eden"

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That's .. Us..

This is the best humor site on the net bar none. 

Pretending to be an ignorant blow hard idiot is pure genius. Laughs all the way. 

Thanks man. Peace. 

-- Unsigned

Andie MacDowell

What's the story with the Andie MacDowell (the actress) worship? Is this guy Louv getting money to give this b-level actress high props? I like the other stuff on the site, the slander and insults, I'm not too excited reading about light-hearted romantic comedies. Otherwise, thanks, 

-- Robbie Bectrolia
Newark, Delaware

Cap'n Intangibles

Saw your baseball-reference.com sponsorship of Cap'n Intangibles.

Thought I would like to share some FACTS with you. (see below)

-- Lazzaro  

regarding SEPT 30 : 

"Derek Jeter, who had homered in his previous at-bat, came to the plate with two outs in the ninth as the potential tying run, but grounded out to end the game. It marked the 11th time this season that the Yankees had lost a game in which Jeter made the last out with the potential tying run either on base or at bat. That's the highest such total for any player in the majors."

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Editor's Response: 

Thanks for the feedback Lazzaro, 

I feel that that's a fairly meaningless statistic that you mention, part of the problem with the Bill-James-obsessed baseball audience of today. Jeter is a leadoff batter; he's amongst the league leaders in at bats. So it would be natural for him to come up in any situation as much or more than any other player in the league. I bet you if you looked up the league leader in coming to the plate in the seventh inning with no one on, Jeter might be amongst the league leaders too. 

Look at the batting average, the on base average, the defense, the baserunning, the leadership. That's what's important. Jeter is a clutch hitter; I know that because I've seen him come up clutch through the years, time after time. David Ortiz is a clutch hitter. Gary Sheffield is a clutch hitter. ARod is not; he's got a hole in his swing; strikes out too much, and ends up popping up or striking out a lot of time in clutch situations. Bobby Murcer was a clutch hitter; Bobby Bonds was not. Usually guys who put the bat on the ball are clutch hitters.  

Did you catch Jeter's homerun last night? Got the Yanks back in the game, but that isn't factored into the statistic you mention above. 

Mariah Carey

As a HUGE fan of Maria Carey, it disheartens me considerably that someone would be so MEAN and VICIOUS to attack this beautiful woman in distress. This is an outrage and I take offense and request that you remove that offensive attack on Ms. Carey from your website. Thank you. She has touched so many people's lives with her beautiful songs, charity works, and wholesome good looks and lifestyle.

-- Cleon Jackson

South Plainfield, NJ

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More on Mariah..

Dick,

As I absolutely love your writing (you should always keep it up). I do agree that women are nutso at some times, but I NEVER considered myself TYPICAL!

I think women (on the whole) are ANYTHING but typical. What about us is typical in your mind? I really want to know. I'm curious. Love, The unofficial "Winkie".

-- Winkie

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From reading your articles, I see that you have some type of hatred for Janet. The article about the reason Janet sucks, was so biased. You obviously did not do your research. Janet started a lot in the music industry. Look at Britney, christina, Jessica, Mya, the late Aaliyah, and many other entertainers out there and tell me that Janet has not inspired them. They are all carbon copies of Janet. In order for you to write an article as a journalist, you have to do your research.

Another thing is the superbowl article. Tell me this, why would Janet do something like that to sell an album that was due more than 3 months later? It was obviously a something that went too far. Look at the after footage access hollywood, extra, and entertainment tonight has. You can see that Janet was very upset and crying. Yet people think she meant to take it that far. It is sad to see America turning on a legend for 1 single stunt that went wrong after everything the legend has done for the world (many Charities and environmental work). Maybe it is a racial thing. It shows that Americans sees the bad in people.

OK, all I have to say is who in the world wrote this stupid worthless article?? Obviously someone who has no life! Obviously there's some big hating going on here! Janet has accomplished many (things)! I agree that Michael set the trend but he set the trend for many artists!!! As well as Janet, we have so many people of this decade being inspired by Janet because she's a true legend. Janet doesn't have a funky attitude or ego like Madonna does! Off the record let's talk about the article on the Superbowl. I think I read something being mentioned about Janet did it to promote her album. First off, Janet has sold millions of records; why would she need to cause an uproar for her to sell! Janet has had sold out concerts wherever she goes. Millions of people watch her concerts when they air on HBO!! She's won every award that you can name. I mean the list goes on and on. What more could you want!!! Basically in conclusion, Janet is a legend and whoever thinks otherwise, there's seriously something wrong with them. The Jackson family period is a legend!!

Janet Jackson

The person writing the article about Miss Janet is trying to get people to buy your stupid article or you are trying to do something else that is related to money. Look you are really unintelligent, you know that? Have you heard the saying " If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all"? Cause once you open your mouth and say stupid things that's when you get your feelings hurt. YOU are probably mad cause Janet didn't have time to come to one of your meetings, or she didn't give you free tickets, or maybe she didn't let you have sex with her. Whateva the deal you should get over it cause. Your article had nothing to do with FACTS just how you felt. And have you ever thought about this... at the end of all trash talk about this woman she still is making millions and still going home to a nice BIG house. Then you on the other hand is still going home to an apartment. Talking about Janet is not going to make you richer. And the same goes for Madonna. Don 't be a hater all your life. Cause haters never prosper.

Marshaya (JJ's fan)
Little Rock, 
(don't contact me I'll contact you TRUST!)

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This Is the Land of the Free, 
Is It Not?..

Well done Dick,

To all the whiners who complain,

I was led to believe that your great nation is the land of the free, remember the right to free assembly?. As for Mariah (Pariah if you ask me) Carey. I heard over here in Blighty that one of her fans is really moved to tears about her plight. I would just like to know what does the other one think?. All this celebrity angst really fecks me off. Oh dear I'm down to my last 60 squillion dollars, well boo bloody hoo. Get a grip you poodle pampering squeelers. Try getting up a 5.45 to do a crap job. If you're going to shed tears do it for the waitresses, waste management and other minimum wagers who are the real people of the world.

You are also right about classic cars. I have been saying that we should have a revival too. The Crysler is becoming more popular over here in England. I have a '66 Land Rover. It would bust a hole in a dam and I love it. Bring back the Plymouth Fury. Even the Edsel is better than some of the plastic shite I see cringing their miserable way down the highways and byways. More Chrome, more fins, huge steering wheels and white trim tyres. A pox on the crappy little Geography teacher cars that have no shape, no style and no groove. Why spend thousands of dollars on a car that makes you look like a social worker?. Could you really see Steve Mc Queen or Lee Marvin driving around in the globule crap we have now.

Keep New Jersey Cool,

 -- Agent Satchmo (Chris Farrelly)
Port Sunlight
Merseyside
England

34 is 34

First thing I thought of when you wrote: "Name a hitter" I immediately thought: Paul Molitor. I know it's just one hitter, but the thought was immediate. Of course.... I'm a Brewer fan anyhow.

-- Robert
 Milwaukee , WI

Editor's Response: Yes, you are right. Molitor did very well after age 34. Looks like he's an exception. 

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Oh please...DJ is NOT the best shortstop in the game.  Sure he has a fistful of jewelry, but he makes a LOT of errors.

-- Annonymous

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