"Get over it. You like the song."
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3203883329274446460
If you thought the whole Chris Bliss/Bliss Diss shenanigans were over, Jason Garfield is telling you it's not. Jason's Bliss Diss video has received much attention over the last few months. In fact, many (including myself) think it was one of his best marketing moves ever. He is the second juggler to have a viral video (Chris Bliss' video would be the first, and Greg Kennedy's inverted cone video is shaping up to be third), and this viral video was covered in newspapers, on Dateline, and has helped Jason grab a contending slot on America's Got Talent, an American Idol-esque variety show produced by Simon Cowell. Many have criticized Jason's diss video, emphasizing that while the tricks were good, they were not choreographed to the music as they were in Chris Bliss' video.
Jason has posted a video response to those who have offered him criticism. In the video, Jason makes the argument that Chris Bliss uses four basic juggling moves that are easily timed to any music. The majority of this nine minute video is examples of how Chris Bliss' juggling can be easily timed (or look like it is timed) to lots of different music. He also makes the case that many liked the Bliss routine simply because of their nostalgic love for The Beatles. And if you think Jason is wrong, he wants you to let him know - through video. Jason will only acknowledge the critics who are brave enough to sit in front of a camera and respond.
Jason's video ends with text, including the line "Get over it. You like the song." I can't help but think that "get over it" is exactly what everyone will be thinking when they see this video.
Update: Nik Goodrich has posted a video response.


1 Comments:
Hey Guys,
Those videos were amazing! I just found your blog and think it's great. I recently started a blog about joggling called Just Your Average Joggler. Please stop by and let me know what you think.
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