How is the release of a new Paula Abdul single "a historical moment"?

Happy Tuesday, R&P! :)

I guess it was only a matter of time before it happened, but apparently Paula is attempting to resurrect her career by releasing a single on Randy Jackson's new album. Here are the details along with a link to the song, if you're interested:

http://news.aol.com/entertainment/music/music-news-story/ar/_a/historical-new-single-for-paula-abdul/20080118152709990001

The thing that stood out the most for me was Ryan Seacrest's (I know, I know) assertion that this single was "a historical moment". Is it historical in the Lennon assassination sense or in the "I had a granola bar for breakfast" sense? Are there any moments in music history that you could equate this to?

;)

2008-01-29T05:54:30Z

Thanks, Beatle fanatic! Ugh...you're right! I didn't even think about that! :(

2008-01-29T06:08:20Z

LOL...thanks, mrbernstein! :)

2008-01-29T06:38:41Z

Thanks, Dave! Yes, yesterday was a historical day for music!

2008-01-29T07:51:03Z

LOL - really, Prof? I didn't hear about that Tom Brady thing...

2008-01-29T07:51:53Z

Morning, Tesla Girl! And yes, I do remember that video...that seems like ages ago!

2008-01-29T07:52:59Z

Hey, Master C! We'll all remember where we were when we heard the news...

*sigh*

2008-01-29T09:18:30Z

Spooky...LOL!

2008-01-29T10:27:49Z

Thanks, Darth! I'm still giggling over "who cut the cheese"... :)

2008-01-29T10:28:35Z

I agree, PinkFloyd...it IS crazy!

2008-01-29T15:49:24Z

Squiks - I love granola bars too...that's my breakfast just about every morning! :)

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I had no idea this was happening, honestly. Whatever she does musically is gonna flop big, if it doesn't I will lose all faith in society.

As far as Ryan's commentary on this "historical moment" you gotta consider the source.

Other "historical moments" on this level= Vanilla Ice getting his first "fade" haircut.... McHammer purchasing his first pair of parachute pants and Billy Ray Cyrus mainstreaming the mullet. All cringeworthy in my book.

Anonymous2008-01-29T07:37:26Z

That's the media hype machine for you. It's historical like Britney Spears going to the gas station and historical like Tom Brady showing up at his girlfriend's house with flowers in a protective boot. That's the thing that drives me crazy about the information age, everything has to be the best and biggest thing ever and there isn't even an attempt at perspective. I'll give the ad dudes credit though, it works. No one wants to miss history in the making, even if it's historical like the historical 13th episode of the Deal or No Deal (you know the one where there was the guy who ALMOST did it and the host cracked a joke).

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Oh yeah, it's been ridiculous. I listen to a lot of sports talk radio at work and it's just been silly. I guess that's what happens when you've got two weeks to kill and you have to keep hyping the Super Bowl, but man...

That's a good point Mr. Bernstein. They should propose redoing the calendars to start reflecting the year as 7 A.I. American Idol is bigger than Jesus.

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Aw Darth, why you gotta bring Fruit Loops into this? Fruit Loops are awesome. He probably eats the modern Lucky Charms, not the cool ones from the 80s, but the sucky ones from after they did a very poor job replicating his voice and drawing him all modern and stupid. (insert smile face)

Anonymous2008-01-29T09:49:39Z

There is only one Randy Jackson that matters
The lead singer and guitarist for the band Zebra
I think that loser from Idol should be forced to change His name to Ralph Jackson or something
The OTHER Randy Jackson was shredding while the Idol loser was still gnawing his fruit loops and watching Bugs Bunny

And Paula's wittle single is historical in the
"Who just cut the cheese" sense if You ask Me

Happy Tuesday Sookie!

?2016-04-08T06:58:13Z

Paula Abdul - Straight up

Tesla Girl is Rokken with Dokken2008-01-29T07:37:50Z

Morning Sookie :)

I don't have much to contribute today, I'm swamped with work. Blahh.. I will say quick though that if Paula's new single is considered a historical moment, then history has seriously taken a huge dive.

Remember the music video to her song, "Opposites Attract"? I used to love that video. That cartoon cat has a better chance at making history then she should.

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