Comments on: View from Behind a Beard

By: Gina

Gina — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:17:21 +0000

So, anyone have the rest of the lyrics to “…and that’s why I like robots”?

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:42:30 +0000

I too am sorry for the drunks trying to do your show for you here in Portland.

This was the first concert I had been able to get to, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an outstanding birthday present from my friends, and I will be standing in line for the next time you come to Portland.

By: Molly

Molly — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:35:35 +0000

I’ve tried to post this comment onto YouTube proper, but it wouldn’t let me.

Anyway. I feel like I was there, in a riding-on-your-back sort of way.

So now I’m going to bother you about editing and posting the one with me in it. Ready?, go:

! This is me pestering you. !

[/pester]

By: Roman V.

Roman V. — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:39:42 +0000

@ WiredMonkey You just have to play it backwards…..

@Demetrius – I know shoes have hands, but I wasn’t aware that paper had feet.

By: Demetrius

Demetrius — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:33:40 +0000

“Roman V. Says:”

You *go*, Roman! Write those English papers ’til they can’t walk straight!

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:29:50 +0000

first time I’ve seen inside a plane. It was cool, but I got a little nervous when you were taking-off.

By: Roy

Roy — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:20:43 +0000

Happy 1st of May! Haven’t seen anyone selling ice cream yet, though…

By: WiredMonkey

WiredMonkey — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:01:39 +0000

@Roman V. – I don’t know if you heard or not, but no mention of english papers was mentioned in the song. Hmm…maybe you misheard. (my condolences, btw).

It’s been a wonderful First of May so far and I’m going to be singing that all day I’m sure. Now…if only I can get some alone time w/ the wife tonight in the backyard…

By: Mario Panighetti

Mario Panighetti — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:55:45 +0000

Happy First of May! Celebrate Spring with… well, you know.

By: TheKeck

TheKeck — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:41:31 +0000

It’s the first of May, first of May,
We woke up to snowfall here today.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:31:24 +0000

Happy May Day!

I am amused and delighted by how many friends have already forwarded me links to YouTube videos of you singing “First of May” this morning.

By: Roman V.

Roman V. — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:19:22 +0000

@Demetrius, I’m celebrating First of May like it was intended apparently – by writing English papers

By: Demetrius

Demetrius — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:00:54 +0000

I’d wish everyone a happy First of May. But, I’m sure everyone is away from their computers… busy… outside…

By: M_pony

M_pony — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:37:33 +0000

I kept waiting for the twist ending.. like P&S were already in the hotel room, out on the balcony.. or something. Hey you never know.

By: Ferenc

Ferenc — Thu, 01 May 2008 10:13:02 +0000

I really like the second one.

Happy first of may Mr. Coulton!

By: snabby

snabby — Thu, 01 May 2008 10:00:20 +0000

Happy ___ of ____. ________ ______ starts today.

By: Gary Fixler

Gary Fixler — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:03:09 +0000

Happy May 1st, everybody! Please be safe out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9u2pDqOKZg

By: Aliza

Aliza — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:01:12 +0000

Totally awesome Portland show! Please come back soon. And bring back those nutty musical buddies of yours Paul and Storm. My new favorite song is “That’s why I like robots.” It was a huge hit! I can’t wait to listen to it on your site.

By: bub

bub — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:40:06 +0000

wow this was sooooooooo boring can i have that wasted time of my life back?

By: Final Exams & More (blogroll). | ControlRoom - Mixin' it with Dr. J

Final Exams & More (blogroll). | ControlRoom - Mixin' it with Dr. J — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:57:22 +0000

[...] Jonathan Coulton has posted a 20 minute Flip video (condensed) of his trip to Seattle and Portland for gigs w/ Paul and Storm. It’s wacky and a fairly entertaining way to waste 20 minutes when you should be studying. [...]

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:41:35 +0000

unless scarfing that donut counts as hedonistic, that is.

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:38:21 +0000

It’s like Cloverfield meets Cocksucker Blues – without the monster chaos or the hedonism.

By: barefootorbust

barefootorbust — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:38:21 +0000

OOOO….no trip to Portland is complete without a visit to VooDoo Doughnut. I go into a sugar coma just from the fumes. I am bummed i had to miss the show. Hope you come back soon!

By: Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:35:27 +0000

It’s like reality television, but without the television!

By: JoAnn in VA

JoAnn in VA — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:20:21 +0000

Why do I feel like a total voyeur now? And though interesting it seems kind of lonely too. Loved the Skymall shot!

By: thomast

thomast — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:40:08 +0000

Umm, Scarface? Haven’t you ever seen Notting Hill? JoCo is an INTERNET SUPERSTAR. He should NOT check into hotels with his REAL name, for crying out loud. His opus provides a plethora of options: Marc Manelli, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, Millard Fillmore, to name a few.

By: John D'arc

John D'arc — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:34:08 +0000

Was that the zen drum on your bed when you arrived?

By: Terisa

Terisa — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:44:51 +0000

Your hips are very narrow. I’m concerned about your ability to bear children.

By: Colleenky

Colleenky — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:38:42 +0000

Wow. That looks a lot like my life, except with more music and less paperwork.

P.S. Hope no one saw P & S get freaky with their bubble wrap.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:44:25 +0000

I also wanted to add that i don’t endorse Elixirs, i just really like them and think everyone who plays guitar should at least try them.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:43:38 +0000

I noticed that you use Martin strings for your guitar. Have you ever tried elixirs? I find them to be superior strings. Unless you have a deal with Martin, i would suggest you try them at least once if you haven’t. Now that I’ve been playing them for years, i don’t think i could ever go back to “regular” strings again.

P.S. Those donuts looked fantastic.

By: XenoPhage

XenoPhage — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:17:21 +0000

What? You used an electronic device while the plane was taking off? It’s a wonder the plane didn’t crash.. *phew* We might have lost JoCo! Never do that again….

By: Demetrius

Demetrius — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:15:49 +0000

“Jeremy Friesner Says:

I wonder what the legal status is of filming the airport security checkpoint?”

If a man with a beard, a duffel bag, and what *appears* to be a guitar case can’t videotape our airport security and post it on the internet haven’t the terrorists really won?

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:40:01 +0000

W00t — there’s Piggy! Such a cutie.

I love how the Golden Duffel says “JOCO” on it.

By: Brie

Brie — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:23:06 +0000

I iz in the Portland video!!!111

By: Roman V.

Roman V. — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:50:52 +0000

I echo what most of these people say, that it was very interesting.

But I will add that there is very little “director commentary” going on, and that having some might be awesome. Like take the time to say something while you are walking, or have random people say “Hi YouTube!”

By: Brie

Brie — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:44:36 +0000

I only watched Part 1 thus far, but my favorite part was the book-shopping. This confirms that I am a big geek.

By: MitchO

MitchO — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:15:14 +0000

I’ve done that JFK to Seattle trip once. It’s almost depressing how much nicer other cities’ airports are, isn’t it.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:02:16 +0000

Nice pheasant! Or, wood duck!

By: Lex

Lex — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:38:07 +0000

Video 1: I have a copy of that very book (the first one you bought) in this room. Actually, I have 2 copies, the Brit and US versions. Good choice!

Video 2: That’s the only time I’ve ever seen anyone running towards a Wal-Mart
Also, Haplo got mentioned again? Seems she really does have worldwide fame.

Tune in for more “Jonathan Coulton: Behind the Beard”

By: Cody Carel

Cody Carel — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:29:19 +0000

Seattle really gets on my nerves. PAX is the best part of it.. but sadly its only once a year

By: Jason C. Brand

Jason C. Brand — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:31:55 +0000

It’s like Cloverfield but without all the destruction… and more interesting.

By: Jeremy Friesner

Jeremy Friesner — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:23:55 +0000

I wonder what the legal status is of filming the airport security checkpoint?