Okay, so I was in the mood to create another fun TV game for y'all like I did with my "TV opposites" game, so here it is.
Below you will find altered lyric samples from TV themes that more or less mean the same thing as the original lyrics. For example, if I wrote:
One takes that which is affirmative, and also that which is negative
and puts these two opposing forces together
in conclusion, the result is the truth of all existence
then you should deduce that this is simply an overwrought way of saying:
You take the good, you take the bad
you take 'em both, and there you have
the Facts of Life
So the answer would be: The Facts of Life (you don't have to tell me the actual lyrics, just the name of the show).
Got it? Okay, good. Now let's do it:
I want to see your grin once more
sobbing takes too much time, so stop doing it
we're not even close to the finale
the greatest part will commence soon
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A lot of personal effort must be exerted to carve your niche in life
but a respite from your concerns would probably be beneficial
it would be nice to escape, wouldn't it?
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The rotation of this planet
is not dependent on a singular rhythm device
whatever works for you may not always work for someone else
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A stain on your expensive dishes
was never much of a concern
and tossing your outer wear on the floor
never resulted in an angry look from anyone
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My mother birthed me in the largest city in Pennsylvania
I also grew up there
much of my time was spent in the school yard
having fun
and playing a game invented by James Naismith
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Nobody go to sleep just yet
instead, watch the final animated program of the evening
this show is now on
with creatures who expel both solid and liquid waste
Okay, you guys are pretty sharp, so you'll probably guess these rather quickly. Come up with some of your own and stick them in the comments. Happy solving.
UPDATE: Looks like I was right, you guys guessed them already. Feel free to keep coming up with some of your own in the comments. Here's the answers: Growing Pains, Cheers, Diff'rent Strokes, Mr. Belvedere, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and TV Funhouse.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
2-26-2007 @ 8:16AM
Tom said...
"My mother birthed me in the largest city in Pennsylvania
I also grew up there..."
Haha, excellent. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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2-26-2007 @ 8:23AM
Bill said...
That last one is pretty obscure... great show though, that should come out on DVD.
http://popculturejunk.blogspot.com
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2-26-2007 @ 8:23AM
Dave said...
Growing Pains
Cheers
Different Strokes
?
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
?
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2-26-2007 @ 8:52AM
Tor said...
#1 - Growing Pains
#6 - TV Funhouse
Here are a few of my (crappy) themes:
This show is the location I want to be in
Agrarian residence is how I wish to subsist
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This task cannot be accomplished alone
I am sufficiently aware
The Man of Steel is not who I am
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A long time from now
About the first day of the week
An ordinary person
Pretty much like everyone else
His place of employment was a scientific facility
And he adhered to the dress code
He was very good at his janitorial duties
His superiors, though, didn't care for him and launched him into orbit
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Do not commit felonies if you are unable to donate hours for them later
Do not sleep at night with a dollar figure to worry about
And be alert for the small avian creature
I do hope that this is the first in a series. This is wicked fun.
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2-26-2007 @ 9:09AM
Douglin said...
4 = Mr. Belvedere
Nice MST3k one Tor
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2-26-2007 @ 9:23AM
Douglin said...
And here's some from me:
M-M-M-Male Shirtless Dancers
Recovery Commandos
An-An-An-Antique Furniture
At a time when a hazard is present
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Acclaim!
I'm the Highlander
I'm going to be educated in levitation
Stoned!
I sense it approaching oneness
Society will look upon me and weep
Acclaim!
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2-26-2007 @ 9:51AM
Chris Falco said...
As a group, there is jogging, leaping, aquitics, and no work.
As a whole, there is paddling and going on journeys.
However, those items that remain indefinately, are the close relations.
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2-26-2007 @ 9:57AM
Chris Falco said...
I expect this one to be quite hard (but i may be wrong):
Yo, grinning weird
you appear joyful crazy
perhaps, a compromise, I am wounded via your bullet
maybe your planning is not at the stage in which you decide your aim.
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2-26-2007 @ 10:12AM
Adam from TV Squad said...
Is No. 8 the Adventures of Pete and Pete?
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2-26-2007 @ 12:35PM
Adam from TV Squad said...
Douglin, No. 6:
The first one is Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers!
That was a good one. :)
Don't know what the second one is, though.
Bonus points to anyone who can tell me who sang the Rescue Rangers theme.
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2-26-2007 @ 12:37PM
Adam from TV Squad said...
Just got the second one, Douglin:
Fame.
Another great one.
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2-26-2007 @ 12:37PM
malren said...
This really reminds me of trying to translate Japanese. The metaphors don't work and everything has to be so literal. Here's one..
Circular objects alight,
Traveling as they are designed to do along the paved traveling path,
It would be optimum to inform members of my immediate family,
The specific circular object under discussion shall rupture outward with great force.
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2-26-2007 @ 12:41PM
Amber said...
#4 - First one is Green Acres. The second one Scrubs. I, too, liked your MST3K one. And the last one is Baretta? I'm only vaguely aware that show even existed.
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2-26-2007 @ 1:19PM
Amber said...
#7 - LOL, I just got it - Salute Your Shorts! I haven't seen that show in forever! And now I'm going to have that theme in my head all day. :P
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2-26-2007 @ 3:40PM
Student of The Game said...
Here's a story,
about a lovely------ scratch that.
I guess you weren't prepared for the realities of the world:
Unhappiness at work, financial trouble, and romantic woes.
It seems like you just can't catch a break and get out of the rut;
And despite the constant calendar changes, nothing seems to be going for you.
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2-26-2007 @ 10:30PM
Tor said...
#15 - You did not just do "Friends", did you?
And thanks for the comments. For some reason, I thought the "Baretta" one was pretty easy, and I loved doing the "MST3K" one, though I feel like I gave it away with the last line.
Again, fun freakin' game.
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