I think there may be some question at the Venice Beach Parks and Rectalreation Department whether the show stopper, Zuma "The Spotlights Hittin' Somethin' That's Been Known To Change The Weather" Dogg is a performer, or not. Perhaps that's why the Thugs and Recreation Deptartment (with Ms. Smart Stuff Peggy Thusin) felt it was o.k. to push me around in favor of Machete Boy. Here are some responses to the critically acclaimed performances of Big ZD from the 213.
Zuma Sings 50 Pop/Rock/R&B Classics
Brain-seizing artistry." - D. Harvey/LA Weekly
"The only comedian today wearing the comedy-genius mantle once borne by Lenny Bruce and Andy Kaufman." - M. Heaton/Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Love your show, buddy. I watch it all the time." - Adam Sandler (Wore ZD t-shirt in holiday message to U.S. troops!)
"Everyone knows Zuma Dogg!" - Reggie Miller/NBA
COMMENTS FROM ZUMA DOGG'S INBOX: [I wouldn't make this stuff up.]
I was not at all prepared for the brilliance of your show.
In all honesty I was absolutely blown away. It was the most fresh, funniest, innovative thing that I've seen on television in the past five years.
You're a genius! When can we catch more shows? Do you have any of your old shows
available?
honestly, you may have been the funniest person i've ever see. I was laughing so hard I woke up my girlfriend.
If i owned a big TV company your show would be on 24/7!! I have never laughed so hard for so long, it's awesome. Can't wait for the next one, me and my friends will be talkin about it for a week! lol...
How can I get a copy of tonight's episode? It was the funniest thing I've seen in years. Thank you.
I hope you know you have the best show in the history of the planet!
I was wondering if I could maybe get your Autograph...It would mean alot...I know a ton of kids at my skool that love your show too....They are always talking in your voice and going crazy.....
you have the best show ever, you are the best white rapper in the world!!!
It was so beautiful that I had tears in my eyes. Let's just say I was moved.
I think your show displays a VERY intelligent and socially conscience realistic view of the world and you do it in a very original and very artistic way.
NOBODY HAS DONE WHAT YOU ARE DOING. Keep it up.
i love your show. it is the most excellent thing in all of televisionland.
My name is Lauren and let me begin by saying you are one of the finest displays of unconventional genius I've seen in a long time.
We just wanted to write to let you know how spectacular we thought your show was.
Hey baby! First of all I want you to know that I am from Portugal and I really love you. I hope you read this mail and write me back......
Kisses and hugs! Vanessa
i was just wondering, if there's anyway i can buy your shows on video or something.
my boyfriend and i just stumbled upon you singing saturday night fever tunes - and we can't stop laughing - thanks...
i am watching a taped copy of your show that was sent here to new
orleans louisiana from Jim Vanberber (horror movie director) we dig this show please keep it up.
I caught your last episode. Let me tell you that it was a Classic. The part about Elton John had me laughing all night. Do you sell your music or tapes of your show? If not, you should. Your latest song is good as hell.
saw your show the other night and let me say,it was some of the funniest shit i've seen on tv in a long time,keep up the good work.
My girlfriend and i caught your show for the first time 3 weeks ago. I taped it and show it around to friends. It is so goddamn funny. I keep waiting to see you out somewhere. [VENICE BEACH WOULD HAVE BEEN A NICE PLACE IF IT WEREN'T A THUGGED-OUT POLICE STATE.]
Just to let you know, I dig what you do, you are a funny and talented person. It took me a couple shows to get it but now I got it so keep it up, look forward to the new shows.
PRINT THESE COMMENTS AND STICK 'EM WHERE YOUR BRAIN IS -- VENICE BEACH PARKS AND REC AND PEGGY THUSIN! Then take some of that Venice Beach sand and pound it up the same spot.
Q: WHAT IS THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES' LIABILITY IF THE MACHETE JUGGLER WHO STANDS ON THE TOP (not top rung, but TOP) of a tall steel utility ladder happens to fall? And especially if he falls on someone else below. I saw a man fall flat on his back, drunk, between spaces. He could have easily toppled the ladder with the knife guy on the ladder.