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Originally Posted by galt54 (Post 1471674)

OK. But they acted more stoopid than the Three Stooges.

Now you're being silly.

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Why do so many people enjoy stoopidity as entertainment? I only like the music of Kiss for the sake of the music. I hate the lyrics and the stage show (judging from the snippets I´ve seen on the Internet).

Why do some people like tea and others coffee?

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Originally Posted by galt54 (Post 1471685)

Well, I like intelligent stoopidity.

I like the Marx Brothers but I also like the Three Stooges just as much.

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But stoopid stoopidity? "Indiscretion in the Ladies Room" for example? Or "Getaway" ("I gotta, gotta getaway! Gotta, gotta getaway!" Repeat, repeat.).

Loads of bands repeat their own lyrics, Kiss don't have the exclusive rights to that.

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I´d die of embarassment to perform that stuff in front of an auditorium full of people while wearing greasepaint.

I bet you would, but I'm sure plenty of $ would ease your embarrassment.

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And Gene sticking his tongue out at the audience and spitting phony baloney blood is supposed to be entertaining? What´s the point?

It's called a trademark gimmick and it's primary aim is to get people to always remember it, which you've done.

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Originally Posted by Janszoon (Post 1471699)

The problem with KISS though is it isn't funny, it's just lame.

GWAR gets the the thumbs up though.

If Kiss hadn't existed, GWAR might not have either.

You know what i really like about KISS?

That they realise the whole gimmick of KISS, they KNOW what they are exploiting and it's a business decision, in contrast with other bands that wear mask on stage to look all mysterious KISS does it just to put on a good show not to look all mysterious, and their songs are mostly theatric rock n roll they aren't as hardcore as their make up and behaviour is on stage and that to me says the make up is just a gimmick not something that reflects how artistic they are or defines their music.

And seriously, how many bands have their own pinball machine or their own brand of condoms? i can't think of any except KISS.

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Originally Posted by Black Francis (Post 1471823)

And seriously, how many bands have their own pinball machine or their own brand of condoms? i can't think of any except KISS.

It's kind of ironic that Gene Simmons is actually preventing pregnancies.

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Originally Posted by Black Francis (Post 1471823)

And don´t forget Kiss´ very own branded coffin! Now that´s what I call merchandising! Some people will do anything for money!:p:

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Originally Posted by galt54 (Post 1472153)

And don´t forget Kiss´ very own branded coffin! Now that´s what I call merchandising! Some people will do anything for money!:p:

Are you saying you don't find a KISS coffin hilarious?

http://www.everythingkiss.com/Access...iss-Kasket.jpg

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier (Post 1471819)

If Kiss hadn't existed, GWAR might not have either.

Definitely possible. Still doesn't make me think Kiss is any less crappy though. They literally have only one song I've ever heard that I like, and it comes from their very un-Kiss-y no makeup era.

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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ? (Post 209146)

This statement could have been made in 1981 & still been true

This thread should have ended here. :afro:

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Originally Posted by Janszoon (Post 1472165)

Definitely possible. Still doesn't make me think Kiss is any less crappy though. They literally have only one song I've ever heard that I like, and it comes from their very un-Kiss-y no makeup era.

Was it their Disco hit? lol

idk alot of KISS songs either but i do know detroit rock city and god gave rock n roll to you on the guitar.. oh, and strutter.

The make up may have actually worked well for them because it actually makes them look younger then they really are. Don't retire just move to Las Vegas where the rest of the circus is.

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Originally Posted by neardeathexperience (Post 1472944)

The make up may have actually worked well for them because it actually makes them look younger then they really are. Don't retire just move to Las Vegas where the rest of the circus is.

And the money!