Rose Parade

Ghoulish Delight · 01-02-2007, 12:34 PM

Haven't seen anyone mention the Rose Parade.

Overall, meh. No more Stephanie Edwards, and I guess this may have been Bob Eubanks' last year as his contract is up. The addition of an "opening number" and song-filled parade stops are getting nauseating. And the float selection was by and large a big yawn (oh look more butterflies. Gee whiz, hummingbirds. Oh! That one has butterflies AND hummingbirds).

BUT

While on the whole it was unimpressive, there were a handful of standouts. The sea turtles were incredible, as was the reptile float. In a year whose theme led to even more animal-based designs than normal, those two really were the cream of the crop.

The Star Wars thing was...weird. Cool to see Endor, but 6 foot tall Ewoks didn't sit right. And the Naboo float seemed really dull and flat. Where were the vibrant colors? But squadrons of storm troopers marching (poorly) down Colorado Blvd. was pretty cool.

And, of course, the 2 biggies: Fire breathing dragons and jetpack.

The dragons was the best float in a LONG time. Goregous artwork, great animation, and freaking fire-breathing!

As for the jetpack, it was definitely one of the most exciting Rose Parade moments in memory...but I later caught a rebroadcast where I actually listened to the commentary and learned that the thing only holds enough fuel for a 30 second flight. Bleh, how disappointing.

Tramspotter · 01-02-2007, 12:43 PM

I always liked the Stealth bomber flyover.

Alex · 01-02-2007, 12:46 PM

I watched about 2 minutes of it (saw the Michigan marching band and a float of a very large woman and the float of some school east of LA). Then I shouted to Lani in the other room: "dammit! the Rose Parade is on three different channels" and then went to a movie.

But it was an improvement over my viewing experience last year when it was raining and I seemed to only catch marching bands while flipping through channels.

€uroMeinke · 01-02-2007, 12:50 PM

I understand it was a lot pinker - at least in the early showings. I hardly saw any of it, but I did take a break from frying bacon to see the jet pack. That was awsome and I'm glad I didn't hear the commentary - to think 40 years ago some guy was flying a jet pack in Disneyland and we still haven't advanced to a state where it would be a personal transportation choice. As cool as the segway is, I'd still rather have a jet pack. Perhaps a personal Zeppelin is still a possibility.

DreadPirateRoberts · 01-02-2007, 12:59 PM

Maybe it was my tv, but did the monorail on the Anaheim float look like the monorail to you?

Moonliner · 01-02-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

Maybe it was my tv, but did the monorail on the Anaheim float look like the monorail to you?

Actually I was sitting there thinking to myself, I didn't know that Anaheim had a monorail.

So Yes. You can put me down for a "No, that did not look like the DLR monorail" vote.

Snowflake · 01-02-2007, 01:33 PM

I thought it was the tamest Rose Parade I've seen in years. I have to agree with GD's assesment, the Dragon float was incredible and the jet pack was very cool. Otherwise, snore, back to bed for me.

One of these years, I'd love to see it in person, or at least make it to pasedena to see the floats that won an award.

DreadPirateRoberts · 01-12-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I understand it was a lot pinker - at least in the early showings. I hardly saw any of it, but I did take a break from frying bacon to see the jet pack. That was awsome and I'm glad I didn't hear the commentary - to think 40 years ago some guy was flying a jet pack in Disneyland and we still haven't advanced to a state where it would be a personal transportation choice. As cool as the segway is, I'd still rather have a jet pack. Perhaps a personal Zeppelin is still a possibility.

The jet pack , or variant, is getting closer to reality.

Kevy Baby · 01-12-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

The jet pack , or variant, is getting closer to reality.

They didn't show the one variable I was interested in: landing.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-12-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

They didn't show the one variable I was interested in: landing.

Parachute. (I'm not being snide, he eventually just cut the engine and chuted down)

01-02-2007, 12:34 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Rose Parade Haven't seen anyone mention the Rose Parade. Overall, meh. No more Stephanie Edwards, and I guess this may have been Bob Eubanks' last year as his contract is up. The addition of an "opening number" and song-filled parade stops are getting nauseating. And the float selection was by and large a big yawn (oh look more butterflies. Gee whiz, hummingbirds. Oh! That one has butterflies AND hummingbirds). BUT While on the whole it was unimpressive, there were a handful of standouts. The sea turtles were incredible, as was the reptile float. In a year whose theme led to even more animal-based designs than normal, those two really were the cream of the crop. The Star Wars thing was...weird. Cool to see Endor, but 6 foot tall Ewoks didn't sit right. And the Naboo float seemed really dull and flat. Where were the vibrant colors? But squadrons of storm troopers marching (poorly) down Colorado Blvd. was pretty cool. And, of course, the 2 biggies: Fire breathing dragons and jetpack. The dragons was the best float in a LONG time. Goregous artwork, great animation, and freaking fire-breathing! As for the jetpack, it was definitely one of the most exciting Rose Parade moments in memory...but I later caught a rebroadcast where I actually listened to the commentary and learned that the thing only holds enough fuel for a 30 second flight. Bleh, how disappointing. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Tramspotter Show me on the bear. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 445	I always liked the Stealth bomber flyover.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I watched about 2 minutes of it (saw the Michigan marching band and a float of a very large woman and the float of some school east of LA). Then I shouted to Lani in the other room: "dammit! the Rose Parade is on three different channels" and then went to a movie. But it was an improvement over my viewing experience last year when it was raining and I seemed to only catch marching bands while flipping through channels.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I understand it was a lot pinker - at least in the early showings. I hardly saw any of it, but I did take a break from frying bacon to see the jet pack. That was awsome and I'm glad I didn't hear the commentary - to think 40 years ago some guy was flying a jet pack in Disneyland and we still haven't advanced to a state where it would be a personal transportation choice. As cool as the segway is, I'd still rather have a jet pack. Perhaps a personal Zeppelin is still a possibility. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	Maybe it was my tv, but did the monorail on the Anaheim float look like the monorail to you?
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I thought it was the tamest Rose Parade I've seen in years. I have to agree with GD's assesment, the Dragon float was incredible and the jet pack was very cool. Otherwise, snore, back to bed for me. One of these years, I'd love to see it in person, or at least make it to pasedena to see the floats that won an award.
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