Old Grumpy Guy: Love Him or Be Wrong!

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The discussion centers around the television personality John McLaughlin, known for his assertive style and catchphrase "WRONG!" Participants express their admiration for his unique approach to political commentary, comparing him to other media figures like Bill O'Reilly. The conversation also touches on the guitarist John McLaughlin, highlighting his contributions to music, including his work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra and collaborations with artists like Carlos Santana and Al DiMeola. Links to videos and SNL skits featuring McLaughlin are shared, showcasing his cultural impact.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with John McLaughlin's television persona and catchphrases.
  • Understanding of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and its significance in fusion music.
  • Knowledge of notable collaborations in music, particularly between John McLaughlin, Carlos Santana, and Al DiMeola.
  • Awareness of SNL's influence on popular culture and its character skits.
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  • Research the impact of John McLaughlin's television style on political commentary.
  • Explore the discography of John McLaughlin, focusing on albums like "Extrapolation" and "Friday Night in San Francisco."
  • Investigate the evolution of SNL skits and their cultural significance over the decades.
  • Learn about the fusion genre and key artists, including the Mahavishnu Orchestra and their influence on modern music.
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Fans of political commentary, music enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of television and cultural satire will benefit from this discussion.

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Do you guys get him on tv where you live? This old grumpy guy is awsome. He asks your opinon and then he says WRONG!:smile:

There was an SNL skit about him. If I can find it ill post it. I LOVE THIS GUY!
 
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Whenever Tsu or I leave, it is customary for us to say - McLaughlin style - BYE BYE!

I've been watching him since he was little Johnny McLaughlin.
 
I FOUND IT! http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/view?&h=91&w=125&type=realmedia&rurl=www.people.hbs.edu%2Frdrabiuk%2Fmovies.html&vurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.people.hbs.edu%2Frdrabiuk%2Fvideo%2FMclaughlin.ram&back=p%3Dthe%2BMcLaughlin%2BSNL%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dslv1-%26cv%3Dg%26x%3Dwrt&turl=re2.mm-so.yimg.com%2Fimage%2F1846649916&name=%3Cb%3EMclaughlin%3C%2Fb%3E.ram&no=2&tt=2&p=the+McLaughlin+SNL&oid=5a6fb879312b528a&size=4.8MB&dur=265


AHAHAAHHAHAHHA! WRONG! :smile: :smile:

This guy makes Bill O'reilly look sane.
 
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Oh, and I thought you were talking about the guitarist John McLaughlin who led the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
A household name since the early '70s, John McLaughlin was an innovative fusion guitarist when he led the Mahavishnu Orchestra and continued living up to his reputation as a phenomenal and consistently inquisitive player through the years. He started on guitar when he was 11 and was initially inspired by blues and swing players. McLaughlin worked with Alexis Korner, Graham Bond, Ginger Baker, and others in the 1960s and played free jazz with Gunter Hampel for six months. His first album was a classic (1969's Extrapolation) and was followed by an obscurity for the Dawns label with John Surman, a quintet set with Larry Young (Devotion), and My Goals Beyond in 1970 which was half acoustic solos and half jams involving Indian musicians.
from Allmusic.com

I have a really cool album he did with Carlos Santana. :cool:

And he's done some really cool tunes in a trio with Al DiMeola and Paco De Lucia!
 
^^

I also that this topic was referring to him at first. He's awesome.
 
If anyone is interested, here's an actualy video of John McLaughlin:

http://www.fednet.net/ram/mg/MG021805.ram
 
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hahahahahaha this is hilarious beyond hilarious!

Does anyone know if this is available in something other then real player??
 
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patty patty buke buke!

absolute metaphysical certitude!
 
BWAHAHAHAHA

I first watched the SNL skit and then watched the real show... He sounds exactly like the guy from SNL... LOL
 
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I can say with absolute metaphysical certitude that McLaughlin is awesome. Sometimes even he can hardly keep a straight face. And he gets to tell Buchanan to shut up. Now how cool is that?

Oh yes, great show! Well worth watching, more often than not.
 
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I think that was one of three character skits that Dana Carvey did that I thought was funny. He did the McLaughlin Group skits pretty often.

http://www.danacarvey.net/snl_mclachlan_magicbag.wav

mclaughlin.jpg
 
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Astronuc said:
Oh, and I thought you were talking about the guitarist John McLaughlin who led the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
from Allmusic.com

I have a really cool album he did with Carlos Santana. :cool:

And he's done some really cool tunes in a trio with Al DiMeola and Paco De Lucia!

yeah friday night in san fransisco was one of my favourite albums at one time. i guess I've moved on from dimeola but i just got his live @ montreaux dvd recently which was good. i also liked john mclaughlin (the REAL one lol) live & the royal festival hall. it's a very laid-back album. :cool:
 
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I would pay big money to see this guy tear Bill O'reilly a new ass on tv. I think Bill O'reilly gets nightmares of McLaughlin shreading him on his own show.
 
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Cyrus,
Have you ever thought of cropping this picture and making it your avatar?
mclaughlin.jpg
 
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BAHAHHAHAH. HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM......I too loyal to Mr. Rose, otherwise I would.
 
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http://www.twilightus.net/adam/Adam/laugh.jpg
or
http://www.twilightus.net/adam/Adam/laugh2.jpg

Maybe someone else wants to take up the offer? hmm
 

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