Groovepusher Sly Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 Who do you think is a genius and, who do you think is a moron? Obvious example: Jimi Hendrix - Genius Wayne Bobbit - Moron Jerry Springer - Genius Jerry's Guests - Morons Saadam Hussien - Moron Sly :cool: Whasineva ehaiz, ehissgot ta be Funky!
GZsound Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 Jimi Hendrix a genius? I guess it depends on a narrow description of "genius". How brilliant do you need to be to overdose? If that's what means genius, I suggest Elvis, Jim Morrison, Janice Joplin etc. If you want to define real musical genius it would be Mick Jagger, Wayne Newton, etc. and other musicians that have figured out how to be extremely successful for way too many years without killing themselves. And you left out Michael Jackson and Prince... And you really left out Steven Hawking. Mark G. "A man may fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame others" -- John Burroughs "I consider ethics, as well as religion, as supplements to law in the government of man." -- Thomas Jefferson
Chip McDonald Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 For the last time: Hendrix did not intentionally overdose, nor was he using sleeping pills "recreationally". He was given pills in a dosage twice what he probably thought he was taking. It was the inattentiveness of the ambulance crew that allowed him to die. What does that has to do with being a genius, anyway? Guitar Lessons in Augusta Georgia: www.chipmcdonald.com Eccentric blog: https://chipmcdonaldblog.blogspot.com/ / "big ass windbag" - Bruce Swedien
Franknputer Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 Jimi Hendrix a genius? Hell yeah! In spite of his personal foibles, he's still quoted on the instrument decades later. He permanently changed the vocabulary of the instument. I don't think that being considered a genius means that you are immune to doing stupid things. Moron? heh...could it be, NEWRIGEL??? :eek:
Groovepusher Sly Posted February 6, 2003 Author Posted February 6, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by GZsound@hotmail.com: [b]Jimi Hendrix a genius? And you left out Michael Jackson and Prince... And you really left out Steven Hawking.[/b][/quote]I wasn't trying to name them all, Stephen Hawking is definately a Genius. And, these opinions are totally subjective anyway, so, to continue; Stephen Hawking - Super Genius Michael Jackson - Genius Michael Jackson - Moron Prince - Genius Whasineva ehaiz, ehissgot ta be Funky!
The Thrashole Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 Jimi was a fantastic guitarist. When it comes to his art sure I would classify him as a genius. I have seen people with what I would consider a staggering intellect that could barely tie their own shoes. Sometimes being a genius overshadows common sense. Reach out and grab a clue. Something Vicious My solo crap
The Bear Jew Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 Wile E. Coyote -- Super Genius/Moron The Roadrunner -- Super Genius Deflater/Idiot Savant Bullwinkle -- Moron Rocky The Flying Squirrel -- Genius Dudley Dooright -- Moron Sally Struthers -- Moron Rob Reiner -- Meathead Bob -- Subgenius Dave Matthews -- Antichrist Elvis -- Everywhere Smoke -- On the water Marlon Brando -- On the waterfront OK... I'll stop. What was the question again? \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu
Franknputer Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 Barbara Eden - Genie Maj. Nelson - Idiot :D
I I mjrn Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 How about those who seem to be both, at different times. Examples: Well, Michael Jackson: at one time a very creative entertainer & crafty self-promoter; now just a nutty self-mutilator. Paul McCartney; great writer/performer who can't tell his good work from his trash.
phaeton Posted February 7, 2003 Posted February 7, 2003 Wewus - "Hi, i'm a borderline genius" Dr. Seuss: The Original White Rapper . WWND?
Eric Worthington Posted February 7, 2003 Posted February 7, 2003 Homer Simpson - Moron Lisa Simpson - Genius Chief Wiggums - Moron Matt Groening - Genius And a few more: Nigel Tufnel - Moron Derek Smalls - Moron David St. Hubbins - Moron However, Viv Savage - Genius
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