Joey Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Most of you wont know me but that's fine. I'm only back because I heard this and thought it so bizarre it's worth sharing with people who may, or may not, find it surreal. Paolo Bandini, a British sports journalist, is to marry his fiancée in Las Vegas. The person leading the ceremony, however, is a Billie Joe impersonator as the couple are such great fans of Green Day. You can hear him briefly chat about it at the link below on the Guardian Football Weekly Podcast (from around 31:26 in) http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/audio/2011/jan/10/football-weekly-king-kenny-ferguson What's your take? What song would you play? If any of you punk-assed 15 year old girls (or boys) say you would rather marry Green Day than be married by them I'll hit you all in the nose.
Ellenkc Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 I think someone mentioned this in the Random News thread a while ago. It's fucking hilarious, not something I'd do, but the guy clearly has a sense of humor on him anyway. "Would you, y'know, take this woman....what's your name again? Sorry...to be your y'know, wife or something?"
DorkWithAFork Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 I think someone mentioned this in the Random News thread a while ago. It's fucking hilarious, not something I'd do, but the guy clearly has a sense of humor on him anyway. "Would you, y'know, take this woman....what's your name again? Sorry...to be your y'know, wife or something?" Y'know, she's really pretty, y'know, whatever... not that I want to marry her... y'know what I'm saying, y'know?
Katarina. Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 If any of you punk-assed 15 year old girls (or boys) say you would rather marry Green Day than be married by them I'll hit you all in the nose. LOL This was already posted in the random Green Day news thread I think. I thought it was hilarious. If they really love Green Day so much, why Billie Joe? They could've hired impersonators for Mike and Tre too. Or all three of them. Like, how would that impersonator make his entrance? On a llama? :lol:
Ellenkc Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Can you imagine how cheesy the guy probably is? "I now pronounce you husband and wife, I hope you have the time of your lives!" I guarantee you the guy would quote that song somewhere! I'd punch him
Amanda Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Looks like Elvis is gonna have to go back to work in that chip shop, because all the little wedding chapels are gonna be moving from Vegas to Oakland.
November's Storms Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 If any of you punk-assed 15 year old girls (or boys) say you would rather marry Green Day than be married by them I'll hit you all in the nose. No wonder you got worst mod
ParadoxAndPlaid Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 I think it's so weird when celebrities and bands have impersonators when they aren't retired, or dead yet. A tribute band is one thing, but an impersonator? People are strange. I bet on at least on comment that says something about "what happens in vegas..."
DropkickGina Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 I laughed. That's the strangest thing I've heard today and definitely not something I'd do. It's just too weird, funny though.
Libby :) Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 This is just...weird. And I agree with above comments, it's weird when celebrities have impersonators when they are still alive.
Amanda Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Do you guys not think that the celeb impersonation industry would be rather limited if they only had jobs for famous dead people look-a-likes? There are already waaay too many Elvis' and Marilyns, and now that Willy Wonka is closing his candy factory all those redundant midgets can find work pretending to be Billie Joe.
November's Storms Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 I wonder will Billie find out about this
Blond-O-Sonic Shimmer Trap Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 lol I listened to that and thought it was Paolo Maldini
solongfromthestars Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 I suppose it's a mildly decent idea. I don't know about the whole impersonator thing, though. Kind of weird, but it's pretty cool that they're such big GD fans.
ParadoxAndPlaid Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Do you guys not think that the celeb impersonation industry would be rather limited if they only had jobs for famous dead people look-a-likes? There are already waaay too many Elvis' and Marilyns, and now that Willy Wonka is closing his candy factory all those redundant midgets can find work pretending to be Billie Joe. This cracked me up. It would surely be a limited market if they only used dead and retired celebs, but I doubt it would really hurt any of their jobs. Most of them have multiple acts that they are capable of. And they generally can act and sing well, so they would find work in other ways. But anyway, it's not like anybody is saying they should stop doing it. It's just creepy and awkward that they do. Whatever floats their boat, as long as it's not in my lake. Also, it would be fantastic if he ended the vows with 'oh baby baby it's fuck time!' instead of 'kiss the bride'
Vaso.Of.Suburbia Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Well I have to admit that his idea is marvelous!
The Snark Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 That's definitely....interesting. Kinda curious as to what he looks like, though. ...and now that Willy Wonka is closing his candy factory all those redundant midgets can find work pretending to be Billie Joe.
Metanoia Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 I wonder will Billie find out about this then he'll probably gonna do it himself.
euphoric-pareidolias Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 hahaha so bizarre but hilarious!! and if Billie found out he should go and take the impersonators place and see do the couple even notice.. would be a great story to tell the kids!
Peace and Rainbows Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 hahaha so bizarre but hilarious!! and if Billie found out he should go and take the impersonators place and see do the couple even notice.. would be a great story to tell the kids! agreedm but if they found out they would kick themselves
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