Green Day On American Idol

[midlfecrysis]

oh my god... im starting to lose all my respect for green day

Funny, I just gained a whole lot of respect for them. They honored the song by John Lennen, and humbled themselves to be on a show they might otherwise not like or watch, for the soul pupose of bringing awareness to the crisis in Darfur to the masses. I truely don't believe it was to gain personal recognition. I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't know much about Darfur. It doesn't seem to be televised alot on CNN or other news stations. I feel really ignorant because I'm 45 years old, and it took GD (as well as Bono of U2) to open my eyes to the crisis. So just imagine how many other people they have touched.

[**nobodylikesyou**]

^exactly Mary, exactly. Same with you Maribel.

and justcause, yeah what is with people here?

[sydneygirl]

Funny, I just gained a whole lot of respect for them. They honored the song by John Lennen, and humbled themselves to be on a show they might otherwise not like or watch, for the soul pupose of bringing awareness to the crisis in Darfur to the masses. I truely don't believe it was to gain personal recognition. I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't know much about Darfur. It doesn't seem to be televised alot on CNN or other news stations. I feel really ignorant because I'm 45 years old, and it took GD (as well as Bono of U2) to open my eyes to the crisis. So just imagine how many other people they have touched.

Yeah, you may not have known much about it before, but you're intelligent because you listened and learnt. You opened your eyes and your ears to what Green Day, U2 and Amnesty were saying. I'm the same as you in that I knew a bit about it, but not as much as I know now - thanks to all of this push for awareness.

But these people that say Green Day are doing it for their own publicity/money/egos, whatever, haven't learnt a damned thing, and that is being dumb.

I'm proud as punch of Green Day.

[**nobodylikesyou**]

I'm proud as punch of Green Day.

its always ashame to me that so many naysayers hang out here on a green day forum.

People that have so little faith and complain about anything they do. Oh yeah and those people that hold on to something green day said 18 years ago to be law.

OMG they are contradicting themselves. Gee when I was five I wanted to be a vet. When I was 20 I didnt. I suppose I should go shoot myself for the contradiction.

[teqi]

Funny, I just gained a whole lot of respect for them. They honored the song by John Lennen, and humbled themselves to be on a show they might otherwise not like or watch, for the soul pupose of bringing awareness to the crisis in Darfur to the masses. I truely don't believe it was to gain personal recognition. I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't know much about Darfur. It doesn't seem to be televised alot on CNN or other news stations. I feel really ignorant because I'm 45 years old, and it took GD (as well as Bono of U2) to open my eyes to the crisis. So just imagine how many other people they have touched.

yeah, i respect them completely for what they did. where else besides Am Idol could they be sure to reach so many people - and the very people who are least likely to know what's going on (or at least it seems like that if the online communities are any indication). hopefully their appearance will not only raise awareness of what is going on but also motivate people to buy the CD, support the cause, become involved, take action, whatever!

yeah, why hear about bad stuff when you can hear about SHOPPING?

http://bp3.blogger.com/_v63oTveUEGI/RfOA_B...hopshopshop.jpg

and hey, it's all made up anyway

http://bp1.blogger.com/_v63oTveUEGI/RfN9Yh...raqcivilwar.jpg

they devoted "news" time to that? sad

[goodday]

I just posted this in News - go buy a t-shirt.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories....5239&EDATE=

Thanks for the link Angeline

...and I totally agree with you, both Marys and Maribel: Im proud of them

[**nobodylikesyou**]

^pat go check the other place for something i just posted specifically for you.

[goodday]

^pat go check the other place for something i just posted specifically for you.

....going :kiss:

[sydneygirl]

Thanks for the link Angeline

...and I totally agree with you, both Marys and Maribel: Im proud of them

Eyyy, Pat baby! Yes, we love our boys. :wink:

[justcause]

^exactly Mary, exactly. Same with you Maribel.

and justcause, yeah what is with people here?

I don't want to come across as being negative about people here - it's not the way I feel. One of the reasons that I really like this forum is that I come across every shade of opinion, from every age group - you don't learn anything by just listening to people who have the same pov as yourself, imo.

When GD do something and a lot of people shit on them for it, it's good in a way - it's a reaction rather than inertia, it's the sound of people being forced to think about something they took for granted. Whether they then decide they like it or not, at least it's not an easy ride. Thinking of yourself as a fan is kind of a passive thing - it's 'you do that, and I'll stand there and cheer' - on the other hand, thinking of yourself as a human being getting challenged by someone's ideas is something else again, something you can make meaningful. You can let it change your life, or you can just rock out - best of all, you can do both!

[midlfecrysis]

its always ashame to me that so many naysayers hang out here on a green day forum.

People that have so little faith and complain about anything they do. Oh yeah and those people that hold on to something green day said 18 years ago to be law.

OMG they are contradicting themselves. Gee when I was five I wanted to be a vet. When I was 20 I didnt. I suppose I should go shoot myself for the contradiction.

Well said. I mean how much dignity would the band have if they were still singing about masturbating and getting high. People do grow up and mature, and your views on the world change. Especially when you have children. Although it doesn't look like I have, the way I abssess over Billie . I act like a teenie in that regard. Oh well, ya have to keep the spark going

[NoVaCaInE!]

What the duece....is the tshirt available online peeps...?

[**nobodylikesyou**]

I come across every shade of opinion, from every age group - you don't learn anything by just listening to people who have the same pov as yourself, imo.

I agree with that. I am always curious to know other peoples reasons. Doesnt matter if I agree or not. Thats a way to learn.

What I dont like is so many people here just bitching and not having any reasons as to why.

[Undone]

The T-shirt will be available online on the Hard Rock's merchandise section at http://www.hardrock.com/rockshop, hopefully soon.

[fashionvictim86]

I didn't even know they were fucking performing until like, a half hour ago. If I would have known that I wouldn't have went to Jersey last night with my bf and I would have made him watch it. lol

[jaded fashion victim]

I liked the fact that Billie Joe was low-key and in shadow a lot of the time, GD letting themselves be literally overshadowed by the images of John, Yoko, and Darfur. It reminded me - in terms of contrast - with the Billboard performance of Holiday, where there was this gigantic screen image of Billie Joe himself as he held that crutch over his head, trying to draw attention to the plight of maimed soldiers returning from Iraq.

So, he shouted the message in his own words - he almost whispered it in John's; one way or another, he keeps on saying it. I look at stuff in this thread where people wonder if GD are living up to their expectations, and I think, fuckit - can't you see that GD are putting their hopes in you?

For those who didn't see it in the context of the show, Green Day performed immediately after Sanjaya, the 'parody within a parody'. The contrast in tone couldn't have been more extreme to the goofy spectacle that proceeded them. Everyone else was showboating, Billie chose not to. I saw a harnessing of emotion in his face and heard frustration in his voice, like he was trying to will John's message to resonate. The audience at the Kodak seemed a bit stunned, they didn't bargain for profanity and a challenge to act.

[NoVaCaInE!]

The T-shirt will be available online on the Hard Rock's merchandise section at http://www.hardrock.com/rockshop, hopefully soon.

Thanks very much.

And i agree with what some of the last posts say...Green Day are Green Day.......whether they appear on American Idol or freakin Barney and friends..they appeared for a great cause..and if people just like coming on here to bitch about them them really what is the point.

And someone said a few pages back..."im losing my respect for Green Day"...i mean come on what the fuck...so they appered on American Idol....who gives a monkey crap..they appeared for a good cause as ive said before.

[Undone]

"The audience at the Kodak seemed a bit stunned"

I was more struck by Billie Joes reaction to the audience response at the end. He looked a little bewildered and quite touched at all the cheering

[**nobodylikesyou**]

^I love your ava.

[TnT dreamsOFhope]

I cant help but say STOP BITCHING ....Green Day ...what else can you say .....

They are always going to ROCK better than any other band...only thing is they are HUMBLE...

I am so happy to SEE them anytime I can. Thats because I am a FAN!! You dont have to agree...with me .

I loved seeing them...They sounded awesome and as always so AWESOME to see...

Looked so very fine ...all three...so Yeah!

I happen to believe Green Day made this their song, with all respects given to John Lennon, I still believe

that Green Day did it much better. Rock ON Green Day ...!

Best Three men you could ever want to see...so thankful for the pics too

xoxoxoTLoves

[killerlime]

Hooray for the decline of western civilization

that made me sad when i was made aware of it.

meh, wtf i'll watch it on youtube anyway - baaaaaaa

/i feel so dirty

[sendmylovealetterbomb]

i feel hapy

a new green day video tomorrow¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

well, two...i cant say more

just look at the working class hero thread...

haha me too! a birthday present for me! yayy (: im pretty darn excitedd

thanks!!!! a special milf made it for me. And i love her, and you now too.

[justcause]

"The audience at the Kodak seemed a bit stunned"

I was more struck by Billie Joes reaction to the audience response at the end. He looked a little bewildered and quite touched at all the cheering

I think he was living his own moment - looked like he was woken up from a dream.

[teqi]

well, i had to know what people on the Am Idol boards were saying and if they got the message. i should have known better. here is an example of why i had to get off the boards yesterday after posting why Green Day was appearing

original post: "Sigh. If you’re going to have someone do that song, WHY Green Day"

someone's reply: It IS only 3 chords.. they would get lost on the other songs LOL

as for today, there were some posts like "Green Day was there to simply promote their own career", etc.

it also seems that most people completely missed the idea that they were there to support/promote a cause

however, i did see that a lot of people posted that they'd just purchased the song from iTunes, so hopefully it did some good

[*withoutadoubt*]

Well, I didn't get to see it until late last night, but I loved the performance, I love the song, can't wait for the video now. I think it was definitely contradictory to the 'usual' American Idol performances, which makes it even more beautiful and touching and just about perfect, I think.

Oh, and btw, I love the t-shirt! Thanks for the link Angeline.