Sunday April 17, 2011 11:53
Eminem 8 Mile Punchlines – My Favorites
For Eminem 8 Mile is a fictionalized autobiography with some killer freestyle rap battles. I’d like to take a a few minutes and high spot my favorite punchlines that take place during the different battles and explain why those words are so strong in the film.
Outside the lunch truck: “Your title is doo doo… You’ve worked here longer than me I make more than you do!” followed by “Check this out yo yo, He cashed his whole check and bought 1 ho ho!”
“I’ll select your shoulder blade and hit you so difficult Elvis’ll turn in his grave…”
“So sue me… This is a horror flick, but the black guy doesn’t die in this movie”
“Is that a new bra? Look, Snoop Dogg got a boob job!”
These channels get a smiling to my face every time I view 8 Mile. So what is it that makes these lines specially powerful, and how can fight rappers improve their punchlines? As you’ll note, every punchline referred here has a few ingredients in common:
They’re specific. Whether it’s making fun of someone who’s broke or whose shirt is too tight, these punchlines just go on the person they’re thrown at. This is why they work so well; we all have heard a million “Yo Mama” jokes, but as we’ve seen Eminem (aka B. Rabbit) and .other rappers in the film do time and time again, specifics are what gain the day.
The punchlines are also well delivered. They each have a break between the set up and the punchline. Look-alike a heavyweight boxer, it’s important to compound a strong one-two punch to pink out opposites. Eminem is a well known freestyler, who got second place at the Freestyle Olympics (which got the attention of Dr. Dre), and most of the actors in 8 Mile freestyle as well. Their smooth delivery is no chance event; for maximum force, they break so the interview might really understand where they’re getting the words.
For Eminem 8 Mile as a film is a chance to demonstrate his artistic skills, rically and on screen. For those who have seen the bonus DVD battles, you can certainly attest that he can freestyle battle with anyone on 8 Mile! He was able topple random MC’s who were chosen to be extras on the film because they beat everyone else. If you haven’t seen the DVD bonus, I highly recommend it.
As for rappers in movies, which do you prefer? Eminem 8 Mile or 50 Cent: Get Rich Or Die Trying?
Want to find out more about how to rap, then visit this site on how to freestyle rap.
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