"rocked: Sum 41 In Congo"

[Matt]

I saw it on Much Music, it was fairly interesting to watch what happened and what not...

[Rebabaluba]

Too bad they didn't get killed during that crazy gun fight. Well better luck next time!

[The_Rat_Who_Would_be_King]

I was upset that they didnt have a glory moment where they all stuck around instead of leaving because they don't deserve to flee the country more than anyone else does. But "we're all to blame" was totally sick.

[Lauren]

i think that they should have just gave all their money to the poor congo people. eric macall is right: they aren't any more special then anyone else that was there.. why should have had to stay.

[The_Rat_Who_Would_be_King]

That's not my name.

[Lauren]

sorry.. i am a horrible typer and i haven't yet learned to re-read what i write. i do know how to spell it, though. it wasn't a conscious mistake.

[The_Rat_Who_Would_be_King]

Ha. Sorry I didn't actually notice you did that. I was just being weird. Since I missed it, you're forgiven. I hope Derek and Avril live hapilly ever after.

[prettyboy]

why should they give all their money to congo? why dont you?

[Lauren]

because i have no money? i have enough to live and that's about it.

[The_Rat_Who_Would_be_King]

They shouldn't have given away all their money, they could certainly stand to give away a great portion of it though. What they could have done though, was realize that being a part of the seeming BS War Child thing is the least a canadian pop star can do. Were I, lets say... Cone, I would opt to stay behind and help the Locals rebuild when the fighting stops, or whatever else a foriegner can do in such a situation.

[borntohula]

thats a good idea, i like the way you think. instead of just going there, seeing how shitty it is and writing an album about it that people will forget in a few years, they could've actually gone and made a difference themselves. if you have the opportunity and means, why not?

[heyrabbit]

how much of their money do they have to give away to be free of criticism based on their success? they never really claimed to be there for unselfish reasons. but nevertheless , I think they thought they were doing their part by spreading awareness. And they did that. so, good for them.

 

It was really interesting watching them debate what to sing for the children... they must have felt really embarrassed because their songs and fame are so trivial when compared to those childrens lives. they write pop punk and are awarded with wealth that those kids can't even comprehend. but I don't think the children really have a concept of america's 'larger than life' celebrities anyway.

 

it's interesting when they interview kids in developing countries about what they aspire to be when they grow up. the answer is usually " teacher, or doctor" because those are the most successful people they know of.

Edited August 20, 2005 by heyrabbit

[Dan #3]

I saw parts of it a few days ago, the whole while thinking; "I hope they get shot soon."

[Ruettiger]

That's a very mean thought, Dan.

Edited August 20, 2005 by Yasa

[Dan #3]

Yes, I suppose it is mean to wish death upon the members of Sum 41, however, don't you think the world would be a better place if they did end up shot up?

[Ruettiger]

Also a better ending to their movie or whatever they were doing. Still mean.

[Crusader]

I just watched this on MuchMusic and thought it was pretty good. Though it was sad to see that they got to leave while the natives were trapped in the city.