# Hey Dimrod, Hasselhoff is not "the next Dylan" **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 19, 2001, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079 "2001-02-19T15:32:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2001, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/1 "2001-02-19T15:32:16Z")
[http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000I026/esquilaxproduc09/102-1761411-3788166](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000I026/esquilaxproduc09/102-1761411-3788166) This is going beyond a joke. David Hasselhoff, he of Knightrider and Baywatch, atracts the craziest of fans. In the review of the “Baywatch” Album above, one of them proclaims him as Equal to Bob Dylan and John Lennon. What the hell is going on in the world when people can claim that he is the next Bob Dylan (and then say that he is the next Cary Grant!!) Let me tell you something. Bob Dylan wrote great music. He captured the mood of a generation in his music. Cary Grant was a great Actor. I sincerely doubt that Dylan would record some pathetic Germanic Polka-rock, or that Cary Grant would throw pictures of himself at an Audience. Hasselhoff, suck my fat one. You are not talented. You are not a great actor. If I ever come face to face with you, do not try to give me a signed autograph of yourself, lest I be forced to give you a colostectomy with it. Man, I hate Hasselhoff. ---
**Author:** ![mouthbreather](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@mouthbreather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mouthbreather)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2001, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/2 "2001-02-19T15:37:40Z")
Hey **Twisty** , I agree with your take on Hasslehoff. I’m not trying to stand up for his “art”. But I just read that review you linked to, and that guy has to be kidding. He makes reference to Dylan, The Beatles, Cary Grant, and calls him ‘David “GOD” Hasselhoff.’ He **must** be kidding. Sweet Jesus, I hope he is kidding. Also, I must ask, what were you doing looking at Baywatch CDs on Amazon? Is yours scratched? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![inor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f475e1/32.png) [@inor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inor)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2001, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/3 "2001-02-19T15:55:42Z")
> [@](#): > > **I, like most people, love the Baywatch theme song** and this was the reason behind my purchase.However, the CD is amazingly emotional with great uplifting beats and mellow love songs.I think Hasselhoff can do no wrong in the world of the arts, and this CD is no exception. **When will America wake up to the next Bob Dylan in the music world, and the next Cary Grant in the acting world**. Please buy this album ASAP and you will see why the entire world is in love with David **“GOD”** Hasselhoff. It’s ok you guys- s/he’s kidding. On the level of a decent Doper at that. Someone oughtta invite him/her to the boards… [sub]hey now, it’s gonna be ok, allright? Oh, you’re shaking, oh hey, it’s allright, yeah, there, there…yeah, it’s gonna be allright…:D[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2001, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/4 "2001-02-19T15:57:26Z")
I was actually looking at a David Hasselhoff is the Antichrist page, and it linked to that page. I began to think that the reviewer was joking, but you should read the other CD reviews. now they are really taking him to town… ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Kumquat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4491bb/32.png) [@Gary\_Kumquat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Kumquat)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2001, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/5 "2001-02-19T16:08:51Z")
Sorry, but the following (from the OP’s link) has to be mentioned: "Customers who bought titles by Baywatch also bought titles by this artist: Britney Spears " Draw your own conclusions. ---
**Author:** ![absoul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@absoul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/absoul)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2001, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/6 "2001-02-20T01:09:34Z")
The first two reveiwers are from Ohio? Coincidence? Is there much beach going on Lake Erie? **bustew** needs to get out more… > [@](#): > > This by far the single most compelling CD I have even listened to. I was riveted by the theme song and brought to tears by the closing anthem. BTW, Twisty, I dont know if I really buy the “it linked me to that page” story. …perhaps a little Hasselhoffphobia. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2001, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/7 "2001-02-20T14:22:05Z")
[http://www.esquilax.com/baywatch/index.shtml](http://www.esquilax.com/baywatch/index.shtml) Absoul, just for you. ---
**Author:** ![PunditLisa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4af34b/32.png) [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2001, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/8 "2001-02-20T22:49:31Z")
Please, for pete’s sake, no one mention this to **UncleBeer**. ---
**Author:** ![absoul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@absoul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/absoul)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2001, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/9 "2001-02-20T23:38:03Z")
I’m gonna drop this now **Twisty** , thanks for the link BTW. Although I am sure you can understand my concern when fellow dopers start sniffing around Hasselhoff merchandise. He _is_ quite popular in the European communities… ---
**Author:** ![Dylan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e95f7d/32.png) [@Dylan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dylan)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2001, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dimrod-hasselhoff-is-not-the-next-dylan/55079/10 "2001-02-21T03:46:53Z")
ooooohhhhhhhhhh…_that_ Dylan - blush \* . . . . . . . . David Hasselhoff … :: shudder :: :: shake :: :: convulse :: [sub]_reaching for ativan to calm me[/sub]_