Skipper Dan

CB Johnny · Post by **CB Johnny** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:54 pm

First of all, this song has become an instant favorite of mine.

My theater director comes to mind during certain lyrics...
"I starred in every high school play" could mean either the lead or a lead. If Dan really got the lead each show, then he had little competition amongst his cast mates. I'm thankful that my director believed that an ensemble has as much strength as the lead so he raised the bar for every actor. Further on in the lyrics he becomes easier to sympathize with as he talks of graduating first in his class majoring in the performing arts...and the lyrics seem to imply he had a brief stint performing professionally before hitting rock bottom(off braodway?). So his case is made...but if he wanted it so badly, he should just keep auditioning.

Also the idea of him majoring in business would not have been a bad idea. My director also taught to those who plan to make a career out of any form of entertainment should double major in their favored field (music, film, theater) and business because they are *selling* their own talents as a product.

The song itself is catchy, the character is drawn in a way that will be etched in my memory for eternity....such a depressing face who would have been fun to see in films. The music is further proof that I love Al for his music rather than the jokes. Excellent job Al.

louietheweaselfaceddogboy · Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:57 pm

Big Spoon @ July 13, 2009 11:42 am wrote: Looks like one is in development.

It has been in the making for a while, chances seem sort of unlikely for a film being in "development hell". Not to mention that the Disney corporation is already planning their next ride-turned-movie.

I love this song! Great work from Al and the band!
For some reason or another, I just can't seem to like the music video - but that's just personal preference.

When are the next "Internet Leaks" to be released?

Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:58 pm

weird_el @ July 13, 2009 05:41 pm wrote: I'm guessing the Jungle Cruise is not an E-ticket ride.

Further research report: Yes, it was an "E" Ticket ride.

OT: Disneyland used to let people ride real live mules???

Post by **amzo39** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:00 pm

Haha, this is great. I remember going on that ride when I was, um, five? Or something.

I refused to go on it when I went a year ago.

I still love this.

Post by **like_im_27again** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:10 pm

I love the song and it's a lot of fun to have it be about something so very familiar! "the back side of water" was always a favorite line of mine from that ride. And yeah, as Kristine already said, some of the skippers that have been there a while really make the script their own.
Vikki

L285 · Post by **L285** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:18 pm

I've only ever been to EuroDisney & Epcot so not much chance of having been on it
I think that it's probably the least amusing IL so far, but the one with the best music

Post by **algonacchick** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:19 pm

weird_el @ July 13, 2009 01:48 pm wrote: Oh my! Well it has been 35 years since I've been to Disney.

Well, it's been 35 years since my first visit, but still about 30 since my second, so not too much difference, really. Probably won't see Disney World again. Ah, well.

CB Johnny · Post by **CB Johnny** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:21 pm

Another little moment I enjoy is during the Tarantino line, the animator puts the colors for the Reservoir Dogs. Mr Blonde, Mr. Orange, Mr. White, Mr. Brown, and Mr. Pink.

Post by **weirdojace** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:23 pm

Okay, that song was good. In my opinion, the best of the Internet Leaks so far.

Good job, Al!

Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:29 pm

Some Disney fans have found the video already.