Hello, I Love You (Let's Get Tested For AIDS)

jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 01:47 AM
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Hello, I Love You (Let's Get Tested For AIDS)

Yes I do !

http://www.bobrivers.com/player/body1.asp?ID=887&speed=4&atype=tunes#

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 01:51 AM
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1. That's one of the most ignorant things I've ever heard.

Gross.

Totally ignorant of HIV/AIDS.

Sorry, I don't get this indignant in the Lounge, but eewwww.

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 01:58 AM
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3. Listen pal...

First of al this is a song parody,then please don't say I'm insensitive about aids!!!

My uncle,my best friend, died from HIV 2 years ago !!!

Holy shit,if there's someone who respect the victims of that horrible disease

it's me.

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 01:59 AM
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4. Called the song ignorant.

Not you, pal.

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:16 AM
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6. Mmh..ok,

Sorry,now I see your point.I get a little (I don't know how to say it because English is not my native language)"sensitive" ? When talking about AIDS.

That man (My uncle )was a fantastic human being.

He was an artist.He did numerous theater plays and

some Canadian TV shows.He was a painter,and he was my friend.

He was HIV positive for at least 10 years an then he died,alone

in his appartment...That was a big lost for Humankind and I cried

like a baby when he died...

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:23 AM
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8. I work with HIV positive people every day.

I do HIV health education. I've seen people die around me, but I can never relate to how a person feels losing a loved one to HIV.

With that said, your song clip was in extreme poor taste. The title alone is just horrible to begin with. No one gets tested for AIDS.

They get tested for HIV.

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:08 AM
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5. And you posted a parody song in poor taste.

That is highly misogynistic.

Do yourself a favor and listen to the lyrics of this song. And in the future, heed my advice before you post something so irresponsible and offensive.

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idgiehkt

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:18 AM
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7. It's stupid as hell, I agree

people can test negative for HIV and still have it up to six months after their last unsafe activity.

why did anyone think this was even funny...

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:25 AM
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10. Exactly.

Especially the line "you know I want you/ but let's wait a few days"

Totally irresponsible.

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SPKrazy

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:26 AM
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11. It Is Stupid

and the test is for HIV, not AIDS

I know that if you are a health care professional and you get stuck with a needle, they test you, for quite some time, if the person who they stuck was positive, or has a lot of risk factors they put the person on antivirals for a while to keep them from converting if possible.

more than anyone probably wanted to know, but you are right idgiehkt

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:32 AM
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13. Thanks for the info.

I am always seeking for knowledge and what you said made me

less ignorant.I sincerely thank you (No sarcasm,I'm serious).

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:41 AM
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16. Then let's be friends, OK?

I hope you understand where I was coming from.

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:53 AM
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24. Yes,I agree!

You seem like a great human being and I don't want to

be angered with you(My English is not that good but I hope you understand).

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:57 AM
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26. Now I do understand.

Let's not be angered. I hope you realize that the song you posted is offensive, and if you don't, let me explain why it is.

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:00 AM
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30. Friends?

:pals:

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:01 AM
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31. Of course.

:hug:

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:16 AM
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38. Thanks,I really appreciate it and I like you too!

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 01:55 AM
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2. First of all, no one gets tested for AIDS. n/t

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:24 AM
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9. Please read post #6

And yes peoples get tested for AIDS if they want to.At least in civilized countries like

Canada.

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:28 AM
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12. No, people get tested for HIV.

Specifically, HIV antibodies.

You don't get AIDS from someone. You get a virus, called HIV. Which in most cases leads to an AIDS diagnosis.

And one of three things mus happen in order for an AIDS diagnosis to occur:

1) CD4 cells drop below 200

2) CD4% drops below 14%

3) One or more Opportunistic Infections

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crim son

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:32 AM
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14. I think that is a pretty minute point, frankly.

Also, if english isn't the OP's original language it is entirely possible that the nuances of the song, both in terms of the lyrics and its musical appeal, escape him.

However I didn't listen to the whole thing because I didn't want to. Maybe there is something highly offensive in the second half, and I missed it.

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:39 AM
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15. Thank you for being so comprehensive.

Edited on Sat Dec-02-06 02:40 AM by jeff30997

I really feel bad when attacked by peoples that I like and trust.

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crim son

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:45 AM
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18. I understand that. n/t

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:44 AM
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17. It's not a minute point, especially on World AIDS Day.

This is a day not only for remembrance, but also for education.

I had no idea that there was a language barrier with the OP.

If you've seen my subsequent posts, I've already extended an olive branch.

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:47 AM
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19. You know what ?

The more you talk,the more I like you.

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crim son

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:49 AM
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21. I read the thread.

Are you aware how stupid people are? You and I know the difference between HIV and AIDs, but millions do not. However puerile, the song is intended to convey a message to, apparently, the type of person that would find it to be a catchy tune! Again, that's not you or me.

I was only trying to support the OP, who I believe had no intention to offend. I apologize if it appeared that I was attacking you instead.

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Oeditpus Rex

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:49 AM
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20. For the record, the lyrics

From http://humor.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.bobrivers.com/audiovault/tunes/

Hello, I love you
Let's get tested for AIDS
You know I trust you
But you can't tell these days
Hello. I love you
Let's get tested for AIDS
You know I want you
But let's wait a few days

She might look nice and sweet
But sleeps with every guy she meets
You might think you know some guy
But you know guys and they always lie

Hello, I love you
Let's get tested for AIDS
You know I trust you
But you can't tell these days
Hello, I love you
And liked to get laid
You know I want you
But I'm deathly afraid

She holds my hand and sighs
But her hand won't satisfy
Our thoughts are wicked
But our legs are crossed
And I doubt I can hold out too long

The doc won't know for at least a week
I'm like a dog locked up when my mate's in heat
And I hope she doesn't see me drool
Cuz I hope to use my rusty tool

Hello, hello
Hello, hello
Hello, hello

Uh, Hullo?

Good news Mr. Johnson, your test results are in and you're back in business.

Yippee! Yahoo! Yahooie! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Whoo! Whoo! Whoo! whoo!

I need my baby now
Let's go
Hello, hello
Hello, hello
The lizard king is back

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crim son

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:51 AM
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22. Pretty much what I thought.

I won't be running out and buying the CD. :eyes:

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Oeditpus Rex

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:52 AM
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23. Bob Rivers does hilarious stuff

This isn't among it, though.

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crim son

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:55 AM
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25. I'm sadly ignorant when it comes to a lot of types of music.

I know I've never heard of Bob Rivers!

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:57 AM
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27. Damn,I really regret posting this link!

:cry:

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crim son

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Sat Dec-02-06 02:59 AM
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28. Oh, don't :)

We're all friends here! I've posted stuff that's much less interesting... some really stupid stuff! It's nothing. :hug:

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jeff30997

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:03 AM
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34. Thank you crim son!

You don't know how good it make me feel!:pals:

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crim son

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:06 AM
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36. ...

:pals:

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Oeditpus Rex

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:02 AM
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33. Then you probably won't want to post

"Walkin' 'Round in Women's Underwear."

:hide:

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Oeditpus Rex

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:00 AM
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29. Check that link

He's most famous for "Bob Rivers' Twisted Christmas."

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crim son

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:01 AM
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32. I'm checking! n/t

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crim son

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:05 AM
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35. "Buttcracker Suite".

:rofl: I'm going to bookmark the site. Thanks!

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:20 AM
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40. What an original concept.

Let's write completely crappy lyrics to a song that we couldn't even create original notes for.

There's no such thing as an AIDS test.

At least as progressives, can we learn this and get past it?

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Oeditpus Rex

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:34 AM
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43. Let me understand this

You're trashing the song because it isn't clinically correct? Or is there more?

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:43 AM
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44. Yes, because it continues to spread misinformation.

Edited on Sat Dec-02-06 03:47 AM by JackBeck

There's a difference between HIV and AIDS.

To be basic, there's no such thing as a AIDS test.

So why is title of the song about getting tested for something that you can't even get tested for?

When it comes to HIV/AIDS, wouldn't you at least want to have your facts straight before mocking it?

EDIT: spelling and grammar

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Oeditpus Rex

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:57 AM
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45. Of course

But I'd fight far greater sources of misinformation before I went after a song parody by a relatively unknown artist that doesn't even get played on mainstream radio.

You may, of course, pick any battles you wish. I will not put you down for it. I just wanted to understand.

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shawmut

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:11 AM
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37. that has to be from the 80's

right?

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Oeditpus Rex

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:19 AM
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39. Don't think so

To the best of my knowledge, Bob Rivers has been around since about the mid-'90s. Maybe a bit later.

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MnFats

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:20 AM
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41. I probably should not step into this but....

i was surprised at the vitriol heaped upon Jeff here.
not endorsing the song, it rates about a two on the one to ten scale for simple radio yucks but...

if we're going to get pissed at an AIDS-related topic, we should reserve some venom for the Bush Administration, which postured and propagandized that it would increase funding for AIDS research and treatment, then actually cut funding. And then did virtually the same thing for AIDS funding in Africa.

bottom line: when it comes to AIDS there are better reasons to get pissed off.

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JackBeck

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Sat Dec-02-06 03:22 AM
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42. I agree. And we should stop using AIDS and HIV interchangeably.

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