Local comedian to play in celebrity all-star game
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KingsFanSince85
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Including the coaches, I only recognize 5 names on that entire list. And one of them is Frances Tiafoe!
I recognize eleven, not including the coaches (which I didn't even see, because I didn't actually click on the tweet; I have no idea who coach "Ryan" is). And one of them is not Frances Tiafoe.
That said, four of those names I "know," but I'm not familiar with their body of work. Like, if I met 21 Savage, I'd turn into a Mitch Hedberg joke: "Hey, 21 Savage, do you like toast, too?"
That said, four of those names I "know," but I'm not familiar with their body of work. Like, if I met 21 Savage, I'd turn into a Mitch Hedberg joke: "Hey, 21 Savage, do you like toast, too?"
Being charitable I recognize 8 (9 including the coaches). I done know who Frances is. It took googling his name to see that HE is a professional tennis player. 
QWERTYLICIOUS
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Funny thing is, that after some additional research, I realized that the tweet actually DOES NOT mention any of the coaches...Ryan and Dwyane are actually their team's respective team captains...With that being said...I recognize all coaches, and one of the team captains. In terms of the rest of the rosters? 13 in total. So, taking the players, team captains, and coaches into consideration...I recognize 18 in total.
KingsFanSince85
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I pretty much figured most wouldn't know of him, unless you're an avid tennis fan. He's a fringe top 10 player that's yet to win a slam.
I also have zero idea who Coach Ryan is.
KingsFanSince85
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True that.
In our defense, there's so much more pop culture to keep up on these days than ever before. There are so many media/streaming outlets and artists to be discovered via those outlets. It's too much to follow.
If they are a "social media celebrity" or current hip-hop/R&B artist, it's likely that I won't know of them. Also, those with single abstract names. It's definitely a different era.
QWERTYLICIOUS
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Re: The part of your statement above that is in bold text...True that.
In our defense, there's so much more pop culture to keep up on these days than ever before.
If they are a "social media celebrity" or current hip-hop/R&B artist, it's likely that I won't know of them. Also, those with single abstract names. It's definitely a different era.
I firmly believe that the simple fact that MTV no longer plays music might have something to do with that (it does for me, at least). Sometimes, I find myself watching the Grammys or the MTV VMA's, and I constantly find myself asking "Who in the heck are these people????".
As a person who grew up with MTV, and music videos, this actually makes me sad (and somewhat angry) as an adult.
KingsFanSince85
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I done know who Frances is. It took googling his name to see that HE is a professional tennis player.
He's pretty much the male equivalent of Venus and Serena Williams, in terms how he was developed and brought up in the sport.
KingsFanSince85
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That probably is part of it, and I fully agree with you about the decline of MTV. That was a fun era. Same goes for old school radio.
The other part of it, for me, is that I got worn out on hip-hop/r&b/rap by the time the 90's were over. IMO that type of music had a shelf life and a very low ceiling in terms of being original. Basic r&b is still ok, but hip-hop and rap not so much. I enjoyed many of the pioneers and originators dating back to the late 70's and early 80's. From Sugar Hill Gang through LL Cool J, Beasties, Public Enemy, Too Short, NWA, etc.
But my the time the 2000's rolled around, it was far too much sampling of older music and lacking the same originality. Although I did enjoy Slim Shady, who was a breath of fresh air.
IDK, as a amateur musician I just prefer artists that play actual instruments and evolve over time. The sampling/programming thing got old fast. And just doesn't have the same high ceiling of creativity IMO. I'm sure huge fans of the music will vehemently disagree, and that's fine. But my lack of interest is mainly why I don't know most of the newer artists.
That, and because music has evolved past the firewall music labels and is available through so many outlets (which is GREAT for artists) it's become really tough to navigate the ocean of diarrhea to find the worthwhile stuff. There's just far too much for any one person to sort through.
But maybe not when it comes to winning I take it?
QWERTYLICIOUS
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I mean, he probably will never live up to the level of hype as either Venus or Serena, but he's also pretty young (still), and should still have some significant playing years in front of him.
It's not a "who's who", it's a "who's that"?
KingsFanSince85
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Not so far. Furtherest he's advanced is the Semis at the US Open after a big upset of Rafael Nadal last year.
He's only 25 so there's still time. But it's doubtful he'll even be able to match Venus' accomplishments. Although in fairness the men's draw is much, much deeper and more competitive than the WTA. And there's been a wall of THREE all-time greats to get through versus just one on the women's side.
Tiafoe is just comparable to Venus and Serena in terms of coming from a low income situation and being self-taught at the beginning and having a dad that had to hustle to get him professional training. He's very much a blue collar player. Earned everything he's accomplished so far.
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whitechocolate
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I recognize six names including the coaches and one of them is Frances Tiafoe. Though if The Miz wasn't on The Real World constantly talking about how he wanted to be a famous wrestler named The Miz, I would have no idea who he was.
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