mayubernatorium

[namethebats]

I also think you've captured the fey-ness of ZB outstandingly.  He looks a bit like Rip Taylor and a bit like the "yeaaaus!" guy from the 70s, whatever his name was.

Frank Nelson?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_r1Ynl4Ls

[moonshake]

I love the poster- although, I'd imagined ZB's face a lot chubbier than that.

[dania]

1.   Bryce [The Party Party]
2.   Timmy Von Trimble [Von Trimblites]
3.   Tank [Democalve]
4.   Horse [Reps-publican]
5.   Hammerhead [Newbridge Hardcore]
6.   Mike [Unaffiliated]
7.   Darren from Consolidated Cardboard [Greasy Funk Party]
8.   Chief, Darren's brother from Consolidated Cardboard [Greasy Funk Party]
9.   Thor from Eastbridge [The Grassroots Party]
10.   Danny Bonaduce from Newbridge's Next Top Mayor
11.   Gene Simmons, the God of Thunder, reppin' [the Fontasy Party]
12.   Bob for [the Newbridge Freedom Lovers Party]
13.   Ronald Thomas Clontle [Ruler Party]
14.   Kurt Gaistburn
15.   PBR [Republican party]
16.   Merle Allin
17.   Glenn Danzig
18.   Marky Ramone
19.   Sleepy Jeff
20.   Pudge
21.   Bishop Pablo Fontana
22.   Paul
23.   Tor [Chocolate, Machine Gun and Switchblade Party]

I'll fill in the missing party affiliations later.

I must be behind on my shows because I don't remember half of these candidates dropping out. 

[Jouster]

I must be behind on my shows because I don't remember half of these candidates dropping out. 

Speaking of which...

1.   Bryce [The Party Party]
2.   Timmy Von Trimble [Von Trimblites]
3.   Tank [Democalve]
4.   Horse [Reps-publican]
5.   Hammerhead [Newbridge Hardcore]
6.   Mike [Unaffiliated]
7.   Darren from Consolidated Cardboard [Greasy Funk Party]
8.   Chief, Darren's brother from Consolidated Cardboard [Greasy Funk Party]
9.   Thor from Eastbridge [The Grassroots Party]
10.   Danny Bonaduce from Newbridge's Next Top Mayor
11.   Gene Simmons, the God of Thunder, reppin' [the Fontasy Party]
12.   Bob for [the Newbridge Freedom Lovers Party]
13.   Ronald Thomas Clontle [Ruler Party]
14.   Kurt Gaistburn
15.   PBR [Republican party]
16.   Merle Allin
17.   Glenn Danzig
18.   Marky Ramone
19.   Sleepy Jeff
20.   Pudge
21.   Bishop Pablo Fontana
22.   PFT
23.   Paul, Tom's friend with the marital troubles
24.   Tor [Chocolate, Machine Gun and Switchblade Party]

[Jimmy]

Is mayubernatorial even a word? I don't think it is but I wouldn't think Tom would use a made up word because he is always very eloquent. I've tried to look it up but haven't had any luck.  If it isn't a word, what is the origin of it?

[Sarah]

I'll bite:  its inspiration is "gubernatorial," meaning "of or relating to a governor."  "Mayubernatorial race" then became "mayubernatorium."

[Omar]

I must be behind on my shows because I don't remember half of these candidates dropping out. 

Note that Tom discovered the withdrawals of TvT, Clontle, and Merle via e-mail -- they didn't actually call the show.

[Jimmy]

I'll bite:  its inspiration is "gubernatorial," meaning "of or relating to a governor."  "Mayubernatorial race" then became "mayubernatorium."

Even if that isn't it, that makes a lot of sense.

[buffcoat]

I also think you've captured the fey-ness of ZB outstandingly.  He looks a bit like Rip Taylor and a bit like the "yeaaaus!" guy from the 70s, whatever his name was.

Frank Nelson?

That's the one, although I do sometimes confuse him with the guy who played the Guiness guy on Sanford and Son.

Edit: D'oh, that's Jonathan Harris of Lost in Space!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stGeqddnp-c

[Martin]

I just updated the Best Show Vault with a bunch of mayubernatorial calls:

http://bestshowvault.blogspot.com

[perry]

I must be behind on my shows because I don't remember half of these candidates dropping out. 

Note that Tom discovered the withdrawals of TvT, Clontle, and Merle via e-mail -- they didn't actually call the show.

THANK you omar!  i was wondering why i didn't remember hearing a TvT call.

[samir]

Updated:

1.   Bryce [The Party Party]
2.   Timmy Von Trimble [Von Trimblites]
3.   Tank [Democalve]
4.   Horse [Reps-publican]
5.   Hammerhead [Newbridge Hardcore]
6.   Mike [Unaffiliated]
7.   Darren from Consolidated Cardboard [Greasy Funk Party]
8.   Chief, Darren's brother from Consolidated Cardboard [Greasy Funk Party]
9.   Thor from Eastbridge [The Grassroots Party]
10.   Danny Bonaduce from Newbridge's Next Top Mayor
11.   Gene Simmons, the God of Thunder, reppin' [the Fontasy Party]
12.   Bob for [the Newbridge Freedom Lovers Party]
13.   Ronald Thomas Clontle [Ruler Party]
14.   Kurt Gaistburn
15.   PBR [Republican party]
16.   Merle Allin
17.   Glenn Danzig
18.   Marky Ramone
19.   Sleepy Jeff
20.   Pudge
21.   Bishop Pablo Fontana
22.   PFT
23.   Paul, Tom's friend with the marital troubles
24.   Tor [Chocolate, Machine Gun and Switchblade Party]


What's more: I'm not sure that Tom's new L.A. pal, Danny Bonaduce, is actually running... If I remember, he's just HOSTING the Shout! network show searching for a new mayor. I need to give Matthew Tompkins a re-listen.

[masterofsparks]

What's more: I'm not sure that Tom's new L.A. pal, Danny Bonaduce, is actually running... If I remember, he's just HOSTING the Shout! network show searching for a new mayor. I need to give Matthew Tompkins a re-listen.

If I recall, Danny and Merle Allin were contestants on Newbridge's Next Top Mayor, so I understood that they were candidates.

[Omar]

What's more: I'm not sure that Tom's new L.A. pal, Danny Bonaduce, is actually running... If I remember, he's just HOSTING the Shout! network show searching for a new mayor. I need to give Matthew Tompkins a re-listen.

Newbridge's Next Top Mayor

Tompkins tells Tom to get ready to be invaded by two huge stars who will help his town elect their next mayor. Tom wants to know if they are legitimately huge stars or stars within the skewed Shout! Network universe. Tompkins says the first star is currently a huge musician, and he gives Tom a hint by asking him if The Texas Nazis ring a bell. Tom is able to identify the so-called star as Merle Allin, GG Allin's brother and longtime bassist. He also correctly guesses that he still has his trademark Hitler mustache. Tom is not excited about seeing Merle on the show.

Tompkins says the second star is still a great bassist, but he's more known for his work in television, including a hugely successful show that aired last year. Tom needs a hint, but red hair doesn't help. Tompkins meets him halfway by performing "Come On Get Happy," and Tom can't believe he's actually referring to Danny Bonaduce. Tompkins thinks he's probably the best bass player around. Tom didn't know he was renowned for his musicianship, and he's not convinced he was actually playing his instrument during his tenure in The Partridge Family. Tompkins says Bonaduce claimed he played on all the recordings and was the first guy to do that popping thing that the guy in Chili Pepper does. Tom thinks he's lying about inventing the playing style.
 
Tompkins says each contestant on the show will go through various challenges, such as mazes and a handburger eating/selling contest. The producers will also bring in 12 models and former models as mayoral candidates. Tompkins thinks a mayor should look great, but Tom prefers a more well-rounded public official. Tompkins tells Tom he doesn't like his attitude one bit. He thinks Tom should be cheering at all of his ideas like a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, or, at the very least, a Cleveland Browns cheerleader. Tom says he thinks they are terrible ideas being executed by scabs, leading to a lowering of television standards and the debasing of our culture. Tompkins says he totally disagrees, and he thinks he can hammer home his point that Shout! is offering valuable, high entertainment with his final -- and best -- show.

Based on the above, I guess Merle was never an official candidate either. 

25 - 36.  12 models and former models??

[Wes]

There was no talk of Newbridge's Next Top Mayor at the Shout! Network's presentation during the TCA Press Tour last week, so someone may have pulled some strings to shelve the show.