Comments on: The Audacity of Jokes

By: JFBat

JFBat — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:49:39 +0000

If JoCo’s friend the PC guy going to be there? I missed him at the last concert and want to give him a hug.

Also is there any chance of renaming “Skullcrusher Mountain” to “Dick Cheney’s Undisclosed Location”?

By: Kat

Kat — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:22:53 +0000

Argh! You’re making me seriously question why I don’t live in NYC

By: Lara

Lara — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:20:31 +0000

My hubby, sister in law and I will be there as VIP’s. When can we touch your beard?

Isn’t Palin just like a Creepy doll?

By: Demetrius

Demetrius — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:32:39 +0000

“BertOleander Says:”

You are SO wrong! Obama’s position on pony-monkey monsters has been consistent. He voted “present” to send a signal that he thought too many monkeys were being used. He has always said that this was a diversion of monkey resources away from the writing of much needed code.

By: BertOleander

BertOleander — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:41:32 +0000

I can’t believe you’re supporting Obama. Do you have any idea how often he’s flip-flopped on the pony-monkey monster issue? And I won’t even mention the robot scandal. Wait…

Anyway, I expected better from you JC.

By: AnotherWill

AnotherWill — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:14:24 +0000

Wow, that place is literally around the corner from where I work. Unfortunately, I can’t afford a ticket until payday. Which is the 15th. Con Sarnit!

By: rozwarren

rozwarren — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:00:35 +0000

Does anybody know how long this show might last or where on the bill JoCo will be? We want to go but the last train back to Philadelphia leaves at 11:15.

By: The V Man

The V Man — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:49:58 +0000

Jonathan Coulton’s beard is, in fact, 7 highly trained deadly pygmy marmosets that can attack on command.

By: AwesomeRobot

AwesomeRobot — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:11:33 +0000

You should work in the “Obama rickrolls the RNC” video somehow, given your new status as professional rickroller

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By: Jenna

Jenna — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:20:53 +0000

He certainly is allowed to have an opinion. His website wouldn’t exist if he didn’t. And everyone else is allowed to kvetch about his opinions too… or none of these posts would exist either. BTW, you got a little brown stuff on your nose there. *wink*

At any rate… I still think it’d be awesome to hear “First of May” or “The Town Crotch” at a presidential fundraiser. Then I’d believe that Obama-yo-mama’s-llama was pretty laid back and worthy of leading. But then… that’s *my* opinion.

By: MitchO

MitchO — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:42:21 +0000

Not to ruin a thread with a debate, but the man is allowed to have an opinion, famous or not and the man is allowed to support his opinions (candidate), famous or not.

Jonathan spent exactly one post, months ago, offering up his two cents. Considering his available platform, that’s hardly “pushing politics”.

By: Aaron B

Aaron B — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:00:30 +0000

Jonathan, I’m so glad to hear you are supporting Barrack Obama. I look forward to eight years of bottom-up economics and politics… the cult of Ray-gun has run us into the ground… it’s time for a change. =)

By: Demetrius

Demetrius — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:58:15 +0000

“whistler Says:”

So… JoCo should just “Shut up and sing”?

By: Roman V.

Roman V. — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:48:11 +0000

@Will: But all songs and keys will be in the key of ‘e’ – (see “Cleveland show”)

By: Merus

Merus — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:37:58 +0000

I’ve never got this whole ‘cult of Obama’ thing. I always liked the dude’s policies. This is like back in mid 2007, mind.

In any case, it’s sad that American politics has devolved into how awful the other guy is and how my guy is all misunderstood.

By: whistler

whistler — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:14:22 +0000

I find it sad when musicians use their fame to push politics. This whole cult of Obama has gone too far. Let’s just play music and unite instead of divide.

By: Lewy

Lewy — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:48:02 +0000

If you do not play Presidents, there will be trouble. We’re rooting for you and Obama (and the light side of the force) out here in the UK.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:13:12 +0000

MAN, do I ever wish I could come to that!

Have you got an Obama song prepared?

By: Demetrius

Demetrius — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:23:08 +0000

@ MitchO

I’d like to dedicate “Millionaire Girlfriend” to John and Carol and Cindy McCain… In that order.

By: Demetrius

Demetrius — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:16:55 +0000

$100 to touch your beard?!? Alright. Fine… But, I hope Obama can get this inflation under control. I remember when you could get a whole mustache ride for a nickel!

By: Godfrey Drake

Godfrey Drake — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:01:03 +0000

Ha, kinda cool. Although these comments remind me that we haven’t quite gotten to the point where we pick a candidate based on their merits so much as “The other guy sucks”. That’s been my problem with both sides of, oh, every election ever. Still, far better than an dictatorship I suppose (ignoring conspiracy theories).

By: Colleenky

Colleenky — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:36:33 +0000

A few free tickets are available on the forums.

By: Will

Will — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:14:27 +0000

Can’t wait to be there. Obama support + JoCo + other great comedians = Yes.

Jonathan Coulton: Chord changes we can believe in

By: Matt_L

Matt_L — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:58:51 +0000

First the Decemberists, and now JoCo! Why must all of my favorite musicians play at fundraisers and rallies for this dangerous fraud of a candidate.

Still… to touch that beard…

By: za4ra4

za4ra4 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:08:30 +0000

Hmm, I don’t know how you will top Rachael Lampa’s performance at the RNC so don’t even try because she loves God.

By: M_pony

M_pony — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:03:25 +0000

If you wear a robe then I hope they get to touch your beard.. maybe that will cure a few physical ailments.

By: Fearful Ferret

Fearful Ferret — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:46:39 +0000

Were I to have a different idea of the role of government, I’d vote for Obama hands down – he’s one of the best guys the democratic party has ever had.

The main reason I’m voting for McCain is because he’ll mess things up less until we can get somebody good on the ticket. Ron Paul would’ve been nice, though certainly not perfect.

I’m going to die a sad, sad man. Also, I must admit to smiling at the possibility of a bunch of democrats shouting the inexorable chorus to Re: Your Brains.

By: Roman V.

Roman V. — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:01:19 +0000

@Zac is absolutely right. There are two on-the-record accounts of Coulton losing cats. Once for Hodgman’s cat, and once for someone’s cat in Canada. If you were at the Cleveland show and someone threw a “Scrat” on stage, it was to “replace” the cat Coulton lost in Canada (which I am told was eventually found).

By: Zac

Zac — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:57:22 +0000

Brad, I don’t know if he can lead, but don’t let him watch your cats…

By: SevinPackage

SevinPackage — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:42:37 +0000

I know you don’t like to make political statements, but I’m glad to see that you’re not on the other side. Here’s hoping that Barack’s good enough to get a second syllable in an updated version of Washy.

By: MarcyT

MarcyT — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:33:38 +0000

I can’t be there, but I appreciate your taking part.

By: Lancer

Lancer — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:59:01 +0000

I thought you didn’t like to make political statements…..

By: MitchO

MitchO — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:51:16 +0000

Votes on the forums for songs to be included in this set are Washy Ad Jeffy, with a hopeful Oba (ma) at the end, and Millionaire Girlfriend because .. well, just because.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:34:10 +0000

I’m more curious as to the content of your set for that.

I wouldn’t be surprised at hearing “The Presidents” and probably “A Talk With George,” yes? Ooh… maybe even “W’s Duty” for a touch of the wink-wink-nudge-nudge, true? These sound like good options for a presidential candidate fundraiser event.

But I think “The Town Crotch” or “First of May” would bring the house down, personally.

Something to think about anyway.

By: JoCo

JoCo — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:16:45 +0000

Dave: Of course I’m not thrilled that Joe Biden thinks and acts the way he does on those issues, but that’s certainly not going to make me vote for McCain. I’m guessing that Obama’s policies aren’t going to be heavily influenced by his vice president, likely the other way around.

Mitch: something like that, yes.

By: MitchO

MitchO — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:18:47 +0000

Any idea of the length of your set? I’m assuming 3-4 songs, tops?

Mmmm … Amy Shumer …

By: BradOFarrell

BradOFarrell — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:57:41 +0000

I will be there. Jonathan Coulton is awesome …. but is he ready to lead?

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:57:17 +0000

Jonathan,

I’m curious what you think about Obama’s selection of Joe Biden, a man who is practically a mouthpiece for the RIAA. I’m not suggesting that this would change your mind about Obama, but I recall you exhorted us to vote for him because of his support of new technology and open standards. Biden is the anti-pick for such values. Any thoughts?

By: franbelda

franbelda — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:36:17 +0000

Coulton is a monkey in negative: where monkeys are hairy he is not and vice versa. A poly-instrumentalist, sweet-voiced-singing, gorgeous-ditty-composing monkey. Smash them cymbals together! Oh yeah!

By: Roman V.

Roman V. — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:13:46 +0000

That beard thing gave me an idea. Chuck Norris facts, but about Coulton’s beard.

Like “Coulton never shaves, because his beard is made a solid diamond.”

Ok, not that good, but I’m sure others can do better…