A couple of weeks ago, my husband made the observation that Dr. Seuss’s “Fox in Socks” is the literary equivalent of Eminem’s performance in 8-mile’s final rap-battle.
Of course, this got me thinking.
My first thought?
My husband has bad brains.
My second thought?
I’d love to see a Dr. Seuss v Eminem match up.
My money’s on Seuss. Don’t kid yourself that just because the man wrote children’s rhymes for a living that he wasn’t a scrapper.
“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!” — Dr. Seuss
So, cast your vote! Who do you think would walk away the victor? The intrepid and nonsensical Seuss or the pugnacious Eminiem?
Got anyone else you’d love to see battle it out? Real or Fictional, who would you put in a ring, given the chance?
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The victor would be Dr. Seuss, of course. Don’t forget he’s got all those crazy, spindly-armed war machines at his command. They could clean Eminem’s clock just as easily as they could clean up the house before the children’s mother gets home.
Bahaha! And I wouldn’t mess with Thing 1 or Thing 2 for anything. Just sayin!
For real! They’re like ninjas, but deadlier!
Lol. What a hoot! I think you’re on to something, here.
Thanks Piper!
I have a green star on my belly, so I’m cool. Cooler than Eminem for sure.
You’re cooler than 99% of people though, pal.
I don’t know, Eminem is high on my list. I mean, he is named after a color coated chocolate candy.
lol, true. He does get points for that.
Hands down, Dr. Seuss. Yes, Eminem is from the 8 mile and all that, but Dr. Seuss has ooblek. Ooblek! Who can contend with ooblek? Let’s move on to matters millinery. When I think Eminem, what comes into my mind is his hat, turned halfway around his head. One hat. Dr. Seuss gave Bartholomew Cubbins 500 hats. Ooblek! And 500 hats! I could go on, but I’m pretty sure I’ve displayed enough of my dork credentials for one comment. (And I didn’t even get to the arduous rode to Solla Sollew.)
Thanks for the laugh. Great post!
–rebecca
I am dying laughing. Now I know who to come for when I need Seussian trivia in the future! You are like an awesome encyclopedia of Seuss knowledge! Who knew?
One of the best nicknames I ever had was “Green Eggs and Sam”. So I am probably biased.
Although MSkillz is obvs my new fav nickname!!
obvs.
Ah, geez, but this is really tough! My first instinct has changed 6 times in as many seconds. Dr.Seuss is genius, but Eminem is angry and profound (or, do I mean, profoundly angry? I don’t know, I’m confused…) I just know I loved the movie 8 Mile (although, the actual place, 8 Mile–not so much.)and a lot of E’s lyrics are incredible…but Green Eggs and Ham…Okay, I voted. I can only hope I did the right thing
Its a pretty tough call, Barbara.
How has this question never crossed my mind? That’ll be a hell of a rap battle to watch on judgement day xD
Maybe they’ll make it into a movie!
OMG! What if Dr. Seuss were a Time Lord like Dr. Who? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Who
Ok, that would definitely give him an unfair advantage…lol.
I’m embarrassed to say I know next to nothing about Eminem (or, maybe that’s not embarrassing?). But Dr. Seuss will always get my vote!
Me too. Not because I don’t like Eminem (I mean, i don’t really listen to his music or anything, but 8-mile was on par with Step Up 2 the Streets, IMO) but because Dr. Seuss just has it going on.
Dr. Seuss @ Eminem?! HA! I love it. Hmm… I’d like to see Shakespeare and Eminem dual it out. Or perform a duet.
That would be awesome! Would they have to face off using iambic pentameter or free verse?
Who would argue with you over this? Its obvious Dr. Seuss would be da man!
LOL cute post!
I can’t argue! lol…
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