I am the very MODEL OF A MODERN INTELLECTUAL (And that's why I should be President)

[makingofasoul]

Very good, but I can't consider you for President until you are familiar with rock music, which is just as good as classical :)

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@makingofasoul I like classic rock, particularly the Rolling Stones and Queen.

[makingofasoul]

@OldGrumpyGuy You should listen to these: scaruffi.com/music/best100.htm­l

[moonwolfsinging]

I loved it! Very enjoyable :)

[temporaldisplacement]

Would there be any objection to my memorisation and performance by keyboard of your re-imagining? - Should I find the time of course.

[Shino1347]

I find this this Video difficult to masturbate to.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@Shino1347 Why?  Maybe you aren't trying hard enough. Is it too fast for you? Try to concentrate.

[ucoconut]

I am so learning this!

[MemphisSpanker]

Wonderful parody Grumpy.



[LordScrambles]

I am the very model of a Scientist Salarian!

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@LordScrambles would you care to elaborate?

[LordScrambles]

@OldGrumpyGuy

I've studied species turian, asari and batarian.

I'm quite good at genetics (as a subset of biology)

Because I am an expert (which I know is a tautology)

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@LordScrambles nice

[Rankik]

Apparently, these days the only book one is required to read to become President is 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu. I was impressed however! You certainly have my vote.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@Rankik thanks

[Nicksvoiceinthewild]

Perhaps if Michael Ignatieff wins the election in Canada, you will change your mind.

[Kailoa36]

Recited too slowly without the music just doesn't work!

[Duecemoney1]

You got my vote

[gauzeandchess]

I would vote for you.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@gauzeandchess Thanks!

[robertcommonsky]

Amazing work. I can tell that you truly the very model of a modern intellectual.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@robertcommonsky Thanks Robert. I have now written a complete musical around G&S songs called "The Corporate Pirate of Penzance".

[HitodamaKyrie]

I can agree with your version, personally. I realized a few years ago, that the only person fit make a decision about anything I care about, is me. Thus, I should be President/Emperor of the Earth. =D

Silly inescapably inferior people.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@HitodamaKyrie I already have first claim on that position

[HitodamaKyrie]

@OldGrumpyGuy Haha. Well, I should have plenty of time to wait for my own turn. =P

[MCPaulo101]

coulda at done in tune at least

[Roche4854]

i like you

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@Roche4854 Thanks! It's great getting such a nice response from young people

[zbinkowski]

nvm, I found them on your profile :)

[zbinkowski]

Brilliant GrumpyOldGuy, just Brilliant! Could you possibly post a typed version of your lyrics? That would be fun to have. Thanks!!!

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@zbinkowski Thanks zbinowski (Polish?). I've used these lyrics in a new musical called "The Corporate Pirate of Penzance" which I shall be recording shortly. It has most of the best known music from the various G&S shows tied together in a modern story. You can read more on my website (listed on my profile).

[misterphuck]

Encore, Encore! But this time can you do it a lot faster?

[fireeater6]

i couldnt make it through the first minute

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@fireeater6 Why is that?

[kahah2]

you talk like my onld english teacher

[GoodNarget]

I love reading through these comments, and watching everyone replace "you" with "u" and "you're" with "your" and seeing this OldGrumpyGuy pick them apart piece by piece... Personally, I enjoyed it, good job! (And on a side note, I would vote for you.)

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@GoodNarget Thanks

[Wafflepudding]

Actually guy, the song entered pop culture awhile ago. I remember hearing references and homages to it on Reboot (A 90's 3d cartoon, "It is alphanumerical") and Mass Effect 2 (A videogame, "Scientist Salarian"). Also I understand the point, but it loses its impact without the rythm.

[PEZenfuego]

I like it. I also like the "word" fantastical.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

a modern intellectual would never use the word "fantastical"

[daringdavie]

Faster, dear boy, faster! I think your a bit slow . . . in both ways.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Learn to spell and to use apostrophes properly before posting comments in a public forum where all the world to see the evidence your ignorance. "You are" is abbreviated to "you're" not "your" (which denotes the possessive case).

[MasterVageSha]

Is it possible for me to get a copy of the lyrics?

[OldGrumpyGuy]

the lyrics are printed on my profile panel. Click on "oldgrumpyguy" and the panel is on the top left. If you have any problems let me know

[OldGrumpyGuy]

I suggest you get an education

[GoodNarget]

@aifammafiaaifam Dear God, this comment is an abomination... I know this is something someone more capable should handle, but please... Learn to spell before you try insulting someone, it really doesn't work out in your favour.

[pookiehohn]

Can you be president? Born US citizen.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Ala no,. I am an alien

[pookiehohn]

Ergo, disappointment.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

yes, alas

[NotHomelessAnymore]

*tries to say what OldGrumpyGuy said at 10x the speed*

[allymetoo]

I would prefer you at my Dinner Table, instead of some other Imbeciles, I am currently conversing with.

[Cor3ybw]

yes, indeed brilliant! =) I'm watching all your videos all togheter

[OldGrumpyGuy]

that's nice to know. Thanks

[JoJoKenn94]

brilliant! =D

[MAXBLAYLOCK]

Thanks for the video. Everyone should have a character like you around.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Thanks Max.  I would blush modestly if I was capable of it.

[Enraged5150Juiced]

How many kids and teenagers see this guy and say I want to be like him???? No one not even gay people want to be like this jack ass. sterotypical gay guy

[theojhawk]

I Love it!

[imtheone06]

lol

[kiaoken]

o_O

 ...bizare!

[baconpatrol1]

I hope the theme of this poem is sarcasm. I have a problem with people who automatically assume they are the smartest person in the room.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Have you had a perception bypass?

[Gluberbloob]

GREAT!! ... now can you sing it as fast!!

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Alas, no

[Gluberbloob]

oh, darn well as soon as you can you have my vote!

[OldGrumpyGuy]

thanks

[Rockwildon]

you kinda remind me of H.P. Lovecraft

Humbug!

[OldGrumpyGuy]

how dare you, you impudent boy

[Rockwildon]

I would still vote for you

oh and, I left you an important mesage in your inbox.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Thanks

[SuperDude2569]

I don't think arrogance was the intention of this. Correct me if I'm wrong Old Grumpy Guy, but you were merely playing off of the comic ruse of intellectual society who 9 times out of ten are not truly intellectuall but rather have a way of putting on to fit in to a certain class style.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

would I lie to you?

[coolstuntguy]

In the current state of affairs you'd be a 10 times better president than Obama

[usgop]

You could be President..must be at least 35 years of age and you no longer need to be a natural born citizen!

[NeoDarkKnight]

You sound so very arrogant, but I don't care. I love it.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Arrogant? Well! Hurrumph.  How dare you! But I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[NeoDarkKnight]

Oh no, I didn't mean that as an insult. Perhaps arrogant wasn't the best choice of wording, come to think of it.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

No need for an apology. I AM arrogant.

[ArsenicAlchemist]

Hey OldGrumpyGuy, I rather liked your verson of it and at this point would have rather voted for you than made the decision of voting for Obama. I thought his plan was a good one until he was vote to take office and stated that he would have to postpone those plans. Yes I do believe this is true that is no politition that won't lie to you. I do think that it will take someone that TRUELY knows the hardship of real life ordeals.

I apologize for any misspelled words and any bad grammar.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Thanks AA. No need for apologies

[futurama2506]

I'd much rather see you in office than Obama.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Hi futurama. Haven't seen much of you lately.

[d4g0thur]

It would have been much better if you'd at least tried to do it fast...

[YAMSunshine]

Yet at the same time his video is much better than any attempt you seem to have made.

[rhettrongun]

Ah so very true. There in lies the problem with our voting system. 9 ignorant dolts for every intelligent person voting leads to liars and manipulators being elected into government.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

sadly, so true

[KENYANYETU]

The doctor did warn you about these episodes if you forget your medicine. But some people never listen. lol.

[CANOFSPAM9]

OldGrumpyGuy for president.

[OldPoetGuy]

Grumpy.. I Think You Are Terrific..so very Specific About what You di and don't appreciate.. you are Very Effectual..as a Pure Intellectual And your Favorite Composers are great.. I Never Read war and Peace..or Been Off to Greece.. And Plato is a Planet in Space.. But When I Escape World Disorder.. And find my Stimilus At No Quarter.. I am GLAD to see Your Grumpy Old Face.! I am Glad to see Your Grumpy Old Face..!

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Thanks OldPoetGuy. I'm deeply honored!

[NotTooObvious]

you talk all creepy and stuff

[rogue8649]

Great stuff...wonderful sense of humor.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Humor? What humor? I was being deadly serious!!!!! (But I'm glad you enjoyed it).

[Ednasgirl]

Perfecto!

[3monkeysmomma]

OGG & 3mm 2012!!!!

I saved my "I'm voting for  the old guy and the hot chick" button from the 2008 campaign so we can recycle!

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Which "old guy" are you referring to 3monkeysmomma? Moi? Surely not

[3monkeysmomma]

I happen to be married to an "old guy".

I happen to think mature intellectuals are extremely SEXY.

XOXOX

[Maakasukage]

Vote for OldGrumpyGuy!!!, Great video very intresting. Alot of modern politicians are not really the sharpest knife in the drawer, we need more "MODELS OF A MODERN INTELLECTUAL"

[Raycheetah]

You might want to hide your birth certificate, first. There are still folks who make a fuss about such minutiae where the presidency is concerned. =^[.]~=

[CaptainAhab789]

Grumpy, your unique sense of humor always makes me laugh. *****

[Thebboss]

Hey, can I be your VP, I'm not natural born either, we could take the constitution by the jugular and insert a new age of ideology in which the word accent is abolished, everyone must read at least two classics a year starting from age 10, and music is a part of every school's curriculum. Also, you can have your pick of the rappers to imprison except for ones such as Lupe Fiasco and 5-10 others of my choosing.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

An excellent plan!

[Maakasukage]

Thats sound great! I agree, it is an excellent plant.

[Imyoursuperior]

I wanna see you sing it. I think you should be president of the US. I don't think you're a

US citizen, but hell nobody cared about that when Obama ran.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

My singing would frighten the horses and children.

[AchillesEightyThree]

Perhaps. But being dumber than (most) children and slightly brighter than horses, marsupials might appreciate your singing! Can you honestly tell me you've never wanted a legion of kangaroo fans hopping around after you, desperate to know the release date of your next album? Never mind; don't answer that. I've clearly forgotten to take my medication again. lol

[OldGrumpyGuy]

The doctor did warn you about these episodes if you forget your medicine. But some people never listen. Sigh.

[YAMSunshine]

Please don't pount out that you are a whack-job... the type that is disconnected from reality enough to make the citizen "argument." It gives the false implication that OGG attracts the whack-job sort. Keep your issues to yourself please.

Great job OGG! I am fresh from a performance of Pirates, and I love your version!

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Thanks Yam.

[YAMSunshine]

See what happens when you get ugly? Your comments are removed.

Try to maintain your dignity.

[hertelf]

a la recherche du temps perdu, in original OGG? must have been tough going!

[OldGrumpyGuy]

I might not have been totally honest about that!

[satanspal112]

All in favor for starting an OldGrumpyGuy cult of personality say aye!

Move over Stalin,

OldGrumpyGuy reigns now!

[EncompassedRunner]

Aye! no fakes (eating arugula does not an intellectual make)

[DamienStreete]

As would I. But, the powers that be, the psuedointellectuals in Washington, would be too threatened by a real intellect.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

I know. There's a conspiracy to stop me! (who said the word "paranoid"?)

[YAMSunshine]

I think perhaps you have overlooked our current leader.

[blueshadowdude]

Grumpy, Gilbert and Sullivan would be proud... Bravo!

[gamingeagle19]

OldGrumpyGuy for President

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Just a few more votes and I'm halfway there!

[tylerjamesstephens]

You've got my vote, OGG.

[GrievousCommander]

I'd vote for you.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

Thanks GC