MK Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Okay, this is pretty funny and definitely has the potential to be a lot funnier. About a month ago I recieved an email from some dude saying that his band, Joe Mama, has a claim on the name and all variations on it (i.e. Jomomma). I took a peek at their website and thought that he be no serious threat (if you take a peek you'll see why) - and kind of thought nothing of it. Nick, Jomomma's bass player, found this all very very amusing and started posting on their message board. Ultimately his posts have been edited and these 40 year old rockers have waged a turf war on Jomomma. Now, these guys (Joe Mama) are from Orangeville and have never really had a gig but for some reason they think that their path to stadiums and fame is paved with gold. Check out this response to an email: "Sorry to tell you dude, but if you check the international band register, this JOE MAMA has been around longer than the funky cheezy hipster's from Waterloo. Band name, Logo and everything else is trademarked and copy written. They can continue playing the local bar scene and using our trademark for now. We don't consider them a threat in anyway or form. Our music speaks for itself. We are more after the worldwide international market. Our goal has never been to play little bars or clubs, but arena's and coliseums. Sorry to disappoint you but we will not play this little game with these boys jomomma, so please tell them to act like adults or our lawyers can do this for us... Joe Mama http://www.bandreg.com Registered on the following dates below Joe Mama 2001-02-20 Jomomma 2001-10-12" http://www.joe-mama.net I'm thinking that if any of you witty Sanctuarians are feeling up to it, a few anon posts on www.joe-mama.net would be hilarious (and a little shit-disturbing too). You know, we wouldn't want anyone going to Edgefest expecting Jomomma. web page quote: quote: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 I'm holding back the tears as I type.hahah! My God man! I will be back after I come up with a few amusing 'pranks'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 HA!I cant believe the response you got!Let the good times roll..........thank you for the laugh.signed, Pigpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Wait a minute!Joe-mamajomommacompletely different amount of each letter except for the J. Those dudes also have a dash in their name as well.It might sound different when they say it because their halloween pumpkins have more teeth than them.Check out their guestbook under Philip Lish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 Ah Shit. That's too funny!!! It looks like Mr. Mama has cleared their site of all the prank postings. I would have loved to have seen them.Let the battle begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 well - it's sad, they should have just ignored it, obviously the names are similar, but these things have a way of working themselves out... they totally shouldn't have come on so strong. i've heard worse bands, they aren't so bad. and there are lots of precidents of good (and not so good) bands who hit mass album sales in their 40s... but that picture doesn't make them look so cool eh? i dont think we should flood their webpage -- it's annoying though eh? so loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 The Bio on their website is more humiliating than any posts we could send. Still the fact that they edit or delete any criticism of their music or image almost begs for “The Treatment”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 Ron McKernan gave them some good ole Arkansas rants on Friday night (after reading Phillip Lesh's post).......and they took it off.I guess they didnt get my joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 HA! They changed my guestbook entry. I originally wrote "you remind me of a wicked band called stinkwallet" - they changed it to Creed.now they're dissing themselves - they must be very confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 jesus, imagine the hit increase these boners have had since we stumbled upon them.. i have put in at least 5 entries, all entirely removed.. i wonder if one of the band members spends all day monitoring the message board. I'm gonna try and see if I can slip any past them.. the one with the jomomma tunes references is the best so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 This was my original post...What is your name? Philip Lish How did you find this Web Site? Followed a smelly path Where are you from? Genoa city Do you have any comments? I think that they got into band so they can get some chicks. They can't get married to their REAL sweetheart cause there is a law against that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asparagus Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Who's Burt Anastasio? I like to "wicked band called 'creed'" comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 I'm so disappointed that my Phillip Lish post was removed. I think I saved it at home though, because I felt that it would happen. I'll try and remember to put it here at least so you can laugh at my joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK Posted February 13, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Nick put his return email address on a post and got this in return: Thank so very much for visiting our site. It is a pleasure to have fans of the alias jomomma come and listen to our songs. We understand why so so many fans have come to visit. It is the music, and the need for some great tunes. Please watch our new video on Much Music and YTV next week. We are being featured on CBC radio, breakfast television, and meeting with Universal this week to probably more than likely sign with them. Of course being a band of our calibre, the deal will have to be worth it. Already turned down one label. have a good one Joe Mama I don't know whether to laugh or scratch my head... I fear this is going to be found out as Joe just put a post on the Canadian Phish Trader's Board about their new CD. Maybe a 2 band battle of the bands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Sanchez Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 I'd like to see a cage match - no holds barred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 What a bunch of morons.... I put a post saying how delightful it was to have them out there, since all of my Cinderella tapes had worn out and that the BC Rich flourescent guitar still lived on.It took all of 20 minutes for the message to get deleted.Too bad about the impending record deal (if it is for real) since that may mean this won't just be a Message Board joke, and they may actually be able to force you to change your name. May I suggest Jomomma X (for those of you who can remember the late 60's folk band Bush- who forced the alt rockers to changed their name here in Canada only)Good to hear about the album Mike! I am totally pumped to head back on 24 and check you guys out. Let us know if you are heading out East, we can do promotions and offer up our floor.PeaceSean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 I just love this!LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Its a little scary how dilusional, paranoid and angry old rockers can get. That picture of the guy shredding is incredible.. you can't make up stuff this funny. the other thing is, that we see the humour, but if the guy writing is telling the truth (please god- no) the general public and record labels types obviously dont.. i wonder if joe-mama will be the straw that breaks the bad popular music swing we've been suffering under. They get signed, open for creed the audience hates them, revolts and realizes, they sound just like creed.. thats where it'll all begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 he's hip, he's cool, he's 45 !ah, there are way too many young cool bands out there playing creed music -- so i'm highly doubting anyone is going to offer them any serious deal, also obviously you know that that just cuz you're signed doesn't mean you're going to have any real rotation or even proper distribution or financial backing ...but i still think it's unfair to make fun of them just cuz their old,i would make fun of them cuz they are old, uncool and still incredibly immature. They're just all old enough to have proper dayjobs that they can all kick in a few grand a year for videos and studio time - it'll be a waste of the kids college funds in the end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 I like the quote at the top of the page..."(Jomomma) plays some kind of funkadelic music"What kind of funkadelic music I must ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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