Crank That Sigma Boy: A Math Parody

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The discussion revolves around a parody of a rap song that humorously addresses math, with participants sharing their thoughts on the quality of the video and the rap genre itself. Some express a dislike for rap, criticizing its glorification of gang culture and illicit activities, arguing that it often promotes negative messages rather than positive life choices. Others counter that not all rap is negative, highlighting artists who address social issues and advocate for change. The conversation touches on the low production value of the parody video, with suggestions for improvement, such as better choreography and vocal clarity. Participants also reflect on the cultural shift towards "nerd rap," indicating a preference for more positive themes in music. Overall, the thread highlights a mix of humor, critique of rap culture, and a desire for more constructive messages in music.
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A parody of Crank that Soulja boy... about math =).
There was very little choreographing done, so bear with it.
I hope you like it. The lyrics are in the "about this video".
 
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Lets just hope they find a good job.
 
hypatia said:
Lets just hope they find a good job.

:smile: Maybe they already have a job after that...
 
Is this you? You could touch up on some of the vocals, I couldn't hear a lot of it.
 
dope.
 
Math Is Hard said:
dope.

:smile: It'z trippin' foowl!
 
I hate rap, and especially the song and music video this is parodying.
 
binzing said:
I hate rap, and especially the song and music video this is parodying.
You sir, are spot on.
 
Phat rhymez.
 
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My main thing against the rap culture is that it often glorifies gang activity and such. They often say that school is bad and that you can make more money doing illicit things, where as in truth, with an education you can make plenty and actually do something positive with your life. They could atleast rap about the problems of life and try to fix them, like reggae. (and yes, I know some do, but not many)
 
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binzing said:
My main thing against the rap culture is that it often glorifies gang activity and such. They often say that school is bad and that you can make more money doing illicit things, where as in truth, with an education you can make plenty and actually do something positive with your life. They could atleast rap about the problems of life and try to fix them, like reggae. (and yes, I know some do, but not many)

That's my problem with rap too. That and the fact that it sucks.
 
  • #12
Binzing and Undercover, this new type of nerd rap is promoting nerdish-ness!

Agreed though, rappers are not always the best role models. (Let me emphasis "not always") When you have them singing about drugs and guns I can't imagine it helps things like Gang Culture or crim amoong kids.
 
  • #13
_Mayday_ said:
Binzing and Undercover, this new type of nerd rap is promoting nerdish-ness!

It's scary isn't it. It appears myself and many others on this site have followed this new "nerd" fad. It's sweeping the country man.
 
  • #14
Well I'd rather shake my bootie and drop it like its hot to nerd tunes that gangsta tunes! lol...
 
  • #15
...?
 
  • #16
binzing said:
My main thing against the rap culture is that it often glorifies gang activity and such. They often say that school is bad and that you can make more money doing illicit things, where as in truth, with an education you can make plenty and actually do something positive with your life. They could atleast rap about the problems of life and try to fix them, like reggae. (and yes, I know some do, but not many)

Then you don't really know much about rap.
 
  • #17
Cyrus said:
...?

Is that a silence of pure shock horror or one of euphoria?
 
  • #18
Cyrus said:
Then you don't really know much about rap.

I know I don't. I'm probably making assumptions and repeating what others have said...:rolleyes:
 
  • #19
_Mayday_ said:
Is that a silence of pure shock horror or one of euphoria?

Arg, at least get some cheer-leaders to dance with you guys or something. This video is low budget, i.e. broke as a joke.
 
  • #20
Cyrus said:
Arg, at least get some cheer-leaders to dance with you guys or something. This video is low budget, i.e. broke as a joke.

:smile: I think singing about Sigmas will make the chances of cheerleaders wanting to dance in your video minimal!
 
  • #21
WTF do you expect Cyrus, its on Youtube? Yeah I know I don't know every minute detail of rap as well as your all-knowingness, but I know enough to have my opinion, one that is supported by many other people. So what is your stand? That drugs, gang violence, and the promotion of illiteracy (see spellings of "artists" names and "song" lyrics) are good, oh also the demeaning of women?
 
  • #22
binzing said:
My main thing against the rap culture is that it often glorifies gang activity and such. They often say that school is bad and that you can make more money doing illicit things, where as in truth, with an education you can make plenty and actually do something positive with your life. They could atleast rap about the problems of life and try to fix them, like reggae. (and yes, I know some do, but not many)

I see your point in your previous post. You are only talking about some rap, in other words what you have come across. So in this case your minimal knowledge is enough. :approve:
 
  • #23
Cyrus said:
Then you don't really know much about rap.

Please tell me what it is that you know about rap that proves what binzing stated to be false.
 
  • #24
binzing said:
WTF do you expect Cyrus, its on Youtube? Yeah I know I don't know every minute detail of rap as well as your all-knowingness, but I know enough to have my opinion, one that is supported by many other people. So what is your stand? That drugs, gang violence, and the promotion of illiteracy (see spellings of "artists" names and "song" lyrics) are good, oh also the demeaning of women?

I suggest you look at some other artists, like Mos Def, KRS-1, Common, etc, and not base your opinion on gangster rap. Otherwise, you're making a generalization.
 
  • #25
Yes, and I did state that some do differently themed stuff. But you still haven't answered my question.
 
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Cyrus said:
I suggest you look at some other artists, like Mos Def, KRS-1, Common, etc, and not base your opinion on gangster rap. Otherwise, you're making a generalization.

I actually used to listen to rap and most of those artists do tend to be quite serious about changing what wrong with this country and bringing awareness to the problems of the ghetto. BUT, they still idolize and promote the power of the drug trade in the black neighborhoods. Their styles of expression my be somewhat artistic(even that is up to discussion) but still hold the "street" persona on a pedestal. This won't put books in the classrooms of the inner cities and definately won't put food on their table(but definately their own).
 
  • #27
binzing said:
Yes, and I did state that some do differently themed stuff. But you still haven't answered my question.

Obviously, no. But if you think rap is just about that, you don't understand rap, and there is a good amount of rap that isnt about what you listed.

I don't recall you saying 'some do differently themed stuff" anywhere, and there's no need for you to talk to me the way you are.
 
  • #28
Hmm no reason? Your pulling your usual routine of finding one thing and not budging or considering that you may not have seen another fact. Hey, I'm only reciprocating the way you are talking to me.
 
  • #29
Listen binzing, you made a blanket statement. I showed you that your generalization was not true. So, you can sit here and try to insult me till the cows come home if it makes you happy, but its not going to have an effect on me. Its quite sad, and I expect more from you.
 
  • #30
"They could atleast rap about the problems of life and try to fix them, like reggae. (and yes, I know some do, but not many)"

Seeing as you can pull things out of places. This is what I meant about not all rappers being gangsters or having a negative message.
 
  • #31
Hey your not answering any questions, just rolling on through with your singular offense.
 
  • #32
Many of them DO rap about just that binzing. Please, take the time to listen to rap before you talk about something you know very little about.
 
  • #33
game. set. match. Binzingggggg
 
  • #34
We seriously need a maturity limit in this place. <Groan>

I have better things to do, have a nice day fellas.
 
  • #35
Yeah cyrus, if you think I am just the nerdy white kid who is all talk and has no perspective of the rap scene, look at undercvr, he has made some good points that you haven't even tried to negate.
 
  • #36
Please, don't put words into my mouth.

I think your acting very immature right now.

Im not going to defend every aspect of rap on a physics forums. If you really care about it that much, write a letter to some rappers.
 
  • #37
Ok, scratch the "nerdy white kid" part and you get damn near exactly what you said. Maturity, mature people would not only attack others but actually state there point of view on the subject.
 
  • #38
binzing said:
Ok, scratch the "nerdy white kid" part and you get damn near exactly what you said. Maturity, mature people would not only attack others but actually state there point of view on the subject.

I never said anything about your race. Not even close. On your second point your exactly right. You should take your own advice.

WTF do you expect Cyrus, its on Youtube? Yeah I know I don't know every minute detail of rap as well as your all-knowingness, but I know enough to have my opinion, one that is supported by many other people. So what is your stand? That drugs, gang violence, and the promotion of illiteracy (see spellings of "artists" names and "song" lyrics) are good, oh also the demeaning of women?

Seriously bro, what the hell do you have against me every time you post these days? I don't post nasty stuff like this at you. You're a smart guy, don't post things like this.
 
  • #39
Hence me saying to scratch the white and nerdy part! Comprehensions skills anyone?
"On your second point your exactly right. You should take your own advice." Umm, what do you call explaining myself and my point of view?
 
  • #40
I have nothing against you, only the fact that you never seem to take a step back and consider that maybe YOU are wrong.
 
  • #41
I did not make a generalization, YOU did.

A rapper is not a politician. His or her job is not to sing about going to college. Music is an expression, and for them its an expression of the hardship of their situation. Why would a guy rap about going to college and becoming a professional if he did not have the chance to do that?
 
  • #42
But, you won't state what you think of the downside of rap.
 
  • #43
The downside of rap is when children listen to it. Go to any club that plays rap music (most all do), you don't see guys walking up to women and saying 'hey *****, hows it going you ho?' 'lets go shoot some people and sell drugs on the street'. Do you think people sell drugs because they hear about it in rap? Or do you REALLY think they sell drugs becuase their parents have no money, and they live in a tough neighborhood and know they won't be going to college, so the only way to make a better life is to sell drugs. Here is another hint for you, most of these kids live in poor places, and attend terrible public schools. It does not take much to see why people would rap about these kinds of things.

Also, there are plenty of songs about doing tons of drugs that are rock or alternative. But I am not going to generalize those songs to all of rock and alternative, now am I?
 
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  • #44
You guys are just hating. I'm cranking those triple sigma boys right now. Taking n to infinity over bounds that form a trinity.
 
  • #45
That was pretty awesome. I wish some teachers would teach like that to make it fun. I love math to begin with though :)
 
  • #46
I don't like rap, either. Even aside from that, their choreography was subpar and they had no sense of style.

Now, this girl can make a Big Bang.
 
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