Comments on: View from Behind a Beard http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:33:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Gina http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-206183 Gina Thu, 08 May 2008 20:17:21 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-206183 So, anyone have the rest of the lyrics to "...and that's why I like robots"? So, anyone have the rest of the lyrics to “…and that’s why I like robots”?

]]> By: Sean http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-199245 Sean Fri, 02 May 2008 04:42:30 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-199245 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. 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-199154 Molly Fri, 02 May 2008 02:35:35 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-199154 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] 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. http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198902 Roman V. Thu, 01 May 2008 20:39:42 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198902 @ WiredMonkey You just have to play it backwards..... @Demetrius - I know shoes have hands, but I wasn't aware that paper had feet. @ 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198797 Demetrius Thu, 01 May 2008 18:33:40 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198797 "Roman V. Says:" You *go*, Roman! Write those English papers 'til they can't walk straight! :D “Roman V. Says:”

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

]]> By: Robert http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198740 Robert Thu, 01 May 2008 17:29:50 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198740 first time I've seen inside a plane. It was cool, but I got a little nervous when you were taking-off. :) first time I’ve seen inside a plane. It was cool, but I got a little nervous when you were taking-off. :)

]]> By: Roy http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198679 Roy Thu, 01 May 2008 16:20:43 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198679 Happy 1st of May! Haven't seen anyone selling ice cream yet, though... Happy 1st of May! Haven’t seen anyone selling ice cream yet, though…

]]> By: WiredMonkey http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198612 WiredMonkey Thu, 01 May 2008 15:01:39 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198612 @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... @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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198607 Mario Panighetti Thu, 01 May 2008 14:55:45 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198607 Happy First of May! Celebrate Spring with... well, you know. Happy First of May! Celebrate Spring with… well, you know.

]]> By: TheKeck http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198594 TheKeck Thu, 01 May 2008 14:41:31 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198594 It's the first of May, first of May, We woke up to snowfall here today. :( It’s the first of May, first of May,
We woke up to snowfall here today. :(

]]> By: Rachel http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198584 Rachel Thu, 01 May 2008 14:31:24 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198584 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. :-) 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. http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198573 Roman V. Thu, 01 May 2008 14:19:22 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198573 @Demetrius, I'm celebrating First of May like it was intended apparently - by writing English papers :( @Demetrius, I’m celebrating First of May like it was intended apparently - by writing English papers :(

]]> By: Demetrius http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198516 Demetrius Thu, 01 May 2008 13:00:54 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198516 I'd wish everyone a happy First of May. But, I'm sure everyone is away from their computers... busy... outside... I’d wish everyone a happy First of May. But, I’m sure everyone is away from their computers… busy… outside…

]]> By: M_pony http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198469 M_pony Thu, 01 May 2008 11:37:33 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198469 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. 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198427 Ferenc Thu, 01 May 2008 10:13:02 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198427 I really like the second one. Happy first of may Mr. Coulton! I really like the second one.

Happy first of may Mr. Coulton!

]]> By: snabby http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198424 snabby Thu, 01 May 2008 10:00:20 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198424 Happy ___ of ____. ________ ______ starts today. Happy ___ of ____. ________ ______ starts today.

]]> By: Gary Fixler http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198370 Gary Fixler Thu, 01 May 2008 08:03:09 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198370 Happy May 1st, everybody! Please be safe out there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9u2pDqOKZg Happy May 1st, everybody! Please be safe out there.

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

]]> By: Aliza http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198304 Aliza Thu, 01 May 2008 05:01:12 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198304 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. 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198289 bub Thu, 01 May 2008 03:40:06 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198289 wow this was sooooooooo boring can i have that wasted time of my life back? 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198281 Final Exams & More (blogroll). | ControlRoom - Mixin' it with Dr. J Thu, 01 May 2008 02:57:22 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198281 [...] 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.  [...] [...] 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198277 Molly Thu, 01 May 2008 02:41:35 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198277 unless scarfing that donut counts as hedonistic, that is. unless scarfing that donut counts as hedonistic, that is.

]]> By: Molly http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198275 Molly Thu, 01 May 2008 02:38:21 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198275 It's like Cloverfield meets Cocksucker Blues - without the monster chaos or the hedonism. It’s like Cloverfield meets Cocksucker Blues - without the monster chaos or the hedonism.

]]> By: barefootorbust http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198244 barefootorbust Thu, 01 May 2008 00:38:21 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198244 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! 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198200 Mark Gordon Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:35:27 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198200 It's like reality television, but without the television! It’s like reality television, but without the television!

]]> By: JoAnn in VA http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198196 JoAnn in VA Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:20:21 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198196 Why do I feel like a total voyeur now? And though interesting it seems kind of lonely too. Loved the Skymall shot! Why do I feel like a total voyeur now? And though interesting it seems kind of lonely too. Loved the Skymall shot!

]]> By: thomast http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198185 thomast Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:40:08 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198185 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. 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198182 John D'arc Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:34:08 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198182 Was that the zen drum on your bed when you arrived? Was that the zen drum on your bed when you arrived?

]]> By: Terisa http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198160 Terisa Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:44:51 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198160 Your hips are very narrow. I'm concerned about your ability to bear children. Your hips are very narrow. I’m concerned about your ability to bear children.

]]> By: Colleenky http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198156 Colleenky Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:38:42 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198156 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. ;-) 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198137 Jeff Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:44:25 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198137 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. 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198136 Jeff Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:43:38 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198136 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. 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198123 XenoPhage Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:17:21 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198123 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.... 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198121 Demetrius Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:15:49 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198121 "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? ;) “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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198104 Jen Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:40:01 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198104 W00t -- there's Piggy! Such a cutie. I love how the Golden Duffel says "JOCO" on it. W00t — there’s Piggy! Such a cutie.

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

]]> By: Brie http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198093 Brie Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:23:06 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198093 I iz in the Portland video!!!111 :) I iz in the Portland video!!!111 :)

]]> By: Roman V. http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198076 Roman V. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:50:52 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198076 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!" 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198070 Brie Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:44:36 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198070 I only watched Part 1 thus far, but my favorite part was the book-shopping. This confirms that I am a big geek. 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198056 MitchO Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:15:14 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198056 I've done that JFK to Seattle trip once. It's almost depressing how much nicer other cities' airports are, isn't it. 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 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198046 Gina Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:02:16 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198046 Nice pheasant! Or, wood duck! Nice pheasant! Or, wood duck!

]]> By: Lex http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198041 Lex Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:38:07 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198041 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 <i>towards</i> a Wal-Mart :P Also, Haplo got mentioned again? Seems she really does have worldwide fame. Tune in for more "Jonathan Coulton: Behind the Beard" 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 :P
Also, Haplo got mentioned again? Seems she really does have worldwide fame.

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

]]> By: Cody Carel http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198035 Cody Carel Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:29:19 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198035 Seattle really gets on my nerves. PAX is the best part of it.. but sadly its only once a year Seattle really gets on my nerves. PAX is the best part of it.. but sadly its only once a year

]]> By: Jason C. Brand http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198004 Jason C. Brand Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:31:55 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-198004 It's like Cloverfield but without all the destruction... and more interesting. It’s like Cloverfield but without all the destruction… and more interesting.

]]> By: Jeremy Friesner http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-197998 Jeremy Friesner Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:23:55 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/30/view-from-behind-a-beard/#comment-197998 I wonder what the legal status is of filming the airport security checkpoint? I wonder what the legal status is of filming the airport security checkpoint?

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