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8.01.2005

A Monkey, a Pop Star, and Smoke

Recently, the 2006 Nascar Pets Calander came out. This brought up a unique (and ultimately bizzare) piece of information: Tony Stewart owns a monkey. Now, Tim Flock non-withstanding, the only other famous person on record to own a monkey is, of course, Michael Jackson. Lets see how much these two have in common besides ownership of a primate:
(Note: for purposes of decency--yes, I have a sense of decency--lets only focus on MJ pre-trial)

Occupation:
Michael Jackson: Singer, Dancer, Actor
Tony Stewart: Racer, Racer, Dancer

Signiature Moves:
MJ: The Moonwalk
TS: Stealing signiature moves

Deadweight:
MJ: Tito, Jermaine, Rebe, et al
TS: Jason Leffler

Early Career Gamble:
MJ: Soundtrack for freaky movie "Ben"
TS: Special paint scheme for crappy movie "Small Soldiers"

Self-Given Nickname:
MJ: King of Pop
TS: The Sultan of Stubble

Ill-Advised Career Move:
MJ: Movies such as "Moonwalker" and "Captain EO"
TS: Punching a photographer

Emulated for his...:
MJ: Singing, dance moves, and sense of theatrics in performing (for instance, Justin Timberlake)
TS: Punching a photographer (for instance, Kenny Rogers)

Most Notorious Moment:
MJ: Quickie marriage to Lisa Marie Pressley
TS: Quickie run through the Busch Series

Little-Known Fact:
MJ: Designed a special shoe to perform "The Lean", as seen in "Smooth Criminal"
TS: Refuses to learn the lyrics to "Hail to the Redskins" on basic principle

Most Famous Accomplishment:
MJ: Thriller, the greatest selling album of all time
TS: Made a Pontiac win. Repeatedly. In the 90's

1 Comments:

At 8:53 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Elvis had a monkey you know.

 

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