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Another Take On Take On Me
« on: October 07, 2008, 04:03:13 PM »

"A Literal Take on "Take On Me"
by Jeff Reguilon on October 06, 2008

Though it's definitely a catchy song, I doubt many people would remember A-ha's "Take On Me" if it weren't for its innovative-for-the-'80s half-animated/half-live action video. Recently, some evil genius took a crack at rewriting "Take on Me," crafting the lyrics as a running commentary describing exactly what's happening in the song's iconic video. The results are hilarious. Behold:"


http://www.chordstrike.com/2008/10/a-literal-take.html

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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2008, 04:06:44 PM »
I remember it just fine.

One of the catchiest songs of the 1980s.

I had never seen the video until a few months ago when I looked it up on You Tube.
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2008, 05:32:20 PM »
I think I mainly remember the song for the video.  Beavis and Butthead played it also I think. 

Anyone remember Material Issue?
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2008, 05:39:02 PM »
"We have now sunk to a depth at which" stuff like this is amusing and we actually watch it.   :|
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2008, 05:44:42 PM »
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"We have now sunk to a depth at which" stuff like this is amusing and we actually watch it.

Stop complaining, or you'll have to have a talk with The Fistful.
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2008, 06:05:27 PM »
I AM the fistful. 

Or I was.

I think.
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2008, 06:07:00 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Tactical-pants on October 07, 2008, 06:05:27 PM
I AM the fistful. 

Or I was.

I think.

Suddenly your "stoned rabbit" avatar makes more sense.  :laugh:
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2008, 07:32:45 PM »
Quote from: Balog on October 07, 2008, 06:07:00 PM
Quote from: Mr. Tactical-pants on October 07, 2008, 06:05:27 PM
I AM the fistful. 

Or I was.

I think.

Suddenly your "stoned rabbit" avatar makes more sense.  :laugh:

Quite an observation there, Mr. Fistful of Single-Malt.....  :lol:
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2008, 07:43:06 PM »
I just showed up to complain about not getting a cool "fistful" name.

A pox upon you all.
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2008, 08:14:01 PM »
Quote from: MrRezister on October 07, 2008, 07:43:06 PM
I just showed up to complain about not getting a cool "fistful" name.

A pox upon you all.

A fistful of poxes? =D

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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2008, 12:26:54 AM »
Am I the only APS-tard not desirous of geting fistful-ed in some fashion?
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2008, 11:45:29 AM »
A-Ha did a song for the James Bond film "The Living Daylights". But then I'm a sucker for film soundtracks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUGsSBaLrVw
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2008, 12:26:24 PM »
Quote from: jfruser on October 08, 2008, 12:26:54 AM
Am I the only APS-tard not desirous of geting fistful-ed in some fashion?

Nope.  I think the Irwinator should change him back and then lock it down.
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2008, 02:43:50 PM »
"Everything's drawn and super 80's"  :laugh: That was hilarious. Reminds me of an episode on Family Guy where they did a thing on it, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83_4wHmSKps

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Nope.  I think the Irwinator should change him back and then lock it down.

You are not worthy of being Fistfullified!
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2008, 02:47:48 PM »
Quote from: qdemn7 on October 08, 2008, 11:45:29 AM
A-Ha did a song for the James Bond film "The Living Daylights". But then I'm a sucker for film soundtracks.

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

I remember that one....I'm a sucker for Bond film soundtracks, too....they always seem to find interesting, off-beat music for the theme.....I liked the one done by Garbage ("The World is Not Enough", IIRC)....
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2008, 03:03:36 PM »
We Have All The Time In the World -- Louis Armstrong

BEST

BOND

SONG

EVER!
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2008, 03:40:53 PM »
Quote from: Mike Irwin on October 08, 2008, 03:03:36 PM
We Have All The Time In the World -- Louis Armstrong

BEST

BOND

SONG

EVER!

!!!WRONG!!!
That honor belongs to "Live and Let Die" by Paul McCartney & Wings....bad Bond...great song....  :cool:
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2008, 03:45:42 PM »
Live and let die?

The only thing they should have let die was that HORRIFIC song.

It is, without a doubt, the WORST of the bond songs.

Whenever I hear it come on the radio I change the station.
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2008, 04:27:03 PM »
Really?.....at least you can film a speedboat chase scene to "Live and Let Die"..... :P
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2008, 04:37:46 PM »
Quote from: seeker_two on October 08, 2008, 04:27:03 PM
Really?.....at least you can film a speedboat chase scene to "Live and Let Die"..... :P

And pray that it runs over Paul McCartney in a tragic "accident."
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #20 on: October 08, 2008, 04:42:20 PM »
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2008, 12:39:06 AM »
PIPE WRENCH FIGHT!
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Re: Another Take On Take On Me
« Reply #22 on: October 09, 2008, 03:26:18 AM »
Quote from: carebear on October 09, 2008, 12:39:06 AM
PIPE WRENCH FIGHT!

Finally, someone else said what needed to be said...

I just know my housemates are gonna give me some odd looks when they hear me singing that...
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