Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
The DU Lounge
Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsGeorge Takei's Amazon.com review of David Hasselfhoff's recording career...
When "Knight Rider" and "Bay Watch" ended, I felt a distinct void in my life. Without Hasselfhoff's bouncing pecs gracing my television, life simply felt drab and unfulfilling.
Imagine my delight when I discovered that Hasselhoff had not disappeared at all, but rather REEMERGED, this time as a serious force in music. It reminded me of when Leonard Nimoy had recorded his stirring tribute to Tolkien, "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins." It was that moving and momentous for me.
Honestly, few Americans truly appreciate how Hasselhoff... snip
more at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000070S1/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0000070S1&linkCode=as2&tag=geek03b-20
Imagine my delight when I discovered that Hasselhoff had not disappeared at all, but rather REEMERGED, this time as a serious force in music. It reminded me of when Leonard Nimoy had recorded his stirring tribute to Tolkien, "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins." It was that moving and momentous for me.
Honestly, few Americans truly appreciate how Hasselhoff... snip
more at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000070S1/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0000070S1&linkCode=as2&tag=geek03b-20
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
5 replies, 1731 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (0)
ReplyReply to this post
5 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
George Takei's Amazon.com review of David Hasselfhoff's recording career... (Original Post)
1monster
May 2013
OP
I remember when I was stationed in Germany from 1989-1991, going in to music stores
Aristus
May 2013
#1
Aristus
(66,380 posts)1. I remember when I was stationed in Germany from 1989-1991, going in to music stores
and seeing his image, and hearing his music everywhere. The Germans were crazy about him. I don't know if there was an element of mild fascism there, tall guy with an ubermensch vibe, looks good in leather, etc. But he was a phenomenon.
1monster
(11,012 posts)2. But to truly appreciate this review, you have to be familiar with L. Nimoy's BILBO BAGGINS...
Aristus
(66,380 posts)3. I saw that years ago.
I thought it was a funny poke not only against Nimoy, but Hasslehoff, as well.
nolabear
(41,963 posts)4. Hell, I was such a nerd I bought the thing!
Second worst album I ever bought, though I loved Spock at the time so it didn't matter (see other thread re being turned on in adolescence by moody depressed men).
Worst? Rod McKuen. Stanton Street and Other Sorrows. I blush to this day at how hopeless I was.
But I got better.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)5. ***Cringe****
Long after some people's embarrassment, You Tube ensures that the memory will remain.