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8.25.08

We Wanna Be Your Maine Man


What better place to begin applying the brakes on the Alka-Seltzer Great American Road Trip than waaay up there in Maine! We can still taste the lobster, the saw dust, and the sea water. Perhaps our music video will become the Official Tourism Song of Maine...


Ever been to Maine? What did you do? Comment below...
plus, let us know--what's your favorite part of the video?

 
 
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Was it "Maine State girl is 'you'" or "huge"? I couldn't tell. I've lived in Maine and trust me, it could go either way :-)

How long will it be before I get the lyrics out of my head? My cousin and I sing a different line from it everytime we see each other. I almost peed myself the first time I saw it.

Greg · Sep 20, 2008 8:26am

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My favorite part? The whole thing was catchy and funny, and it is difficult to identify one single favorite part.

I liked:
- the long bladed chain-saw - over the top manly.
- I like the fish
- cousin Glenn's "wha?" glance
- the state bird, fossil, insect, etc. "contest"
- I love the "I got some cousins in maine"
- I been supportin' the economy in Mai-ai-aine"

The harmonies were great, the tune was fun - one of your best.

Daniel · Sep 4, 2008 12:07pm

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Nope, never been to Maine - I think it'd be a nice place to visit, though.

My favorite part of the Maine Man song is Link's mannerisms on "the state cat is the Maine Coon" - classic early 1990's! Too funny!

Thanks so much, guys, for the great - and perfectly hilarious - summer road trip!

HeatherinAL · Sep 1, 2008 11:15am

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I just noticed in the scene when there by the boats behind Rhett is a boat name "Ugly Anne" I laughed so hard when I saw that. I am not sure if they meant to get that in the back ground but that is funny.

Wayne · Aug 29, 2008 2:00am

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Hahaha. You guys are great! I just went to ME for vacation this summer and stopped at Portland Head Light where you did some of your videoing. I wish you had been doing it when I was there....

KJ · Aug 27, 2008 2:26pm

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Outstanding! The song is stuck in my head! Definitely my favorite of the series. I pick out a new favorite line every time I listen to it. I went on a 23 hour roadtrip to the Canadian border. I drew the 2AM driving shift from Portland through Bangor to the border. Straight up I-95, trying to stay awake and watch for moose on the interstate through the fog and rain. I think I saw 10 cars all night. Good Times. Rhett, congratulations on your new progeny(NCSU animal science word).

bubba · Aug 26, 2008 10:36pm

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After seeing one of your videos on a comedy blog, we started looking around to see if you had any other work.

So now.... I have spent far too much time the last 2 weeks, watching everything I can find that you two have made. You amaze me with the talent and variety-nothing is the same, but everything is great.

This was one of the BEST. Two of my favorite parts-when Link puts the lobster in his shirt, he steams it so fast it automatically turns red. Then when Rhett says "with this Loser," his voice changes to emphasize the LOSER--very very funny.

Thanks for sharing your talent and amazing sense of humor-I keep wondering how you do this without cracking up constantly!!

NWMomof3 · Aug 26, 2008 8:19pm

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what was really in that can? I have to admit Link would look funny as a lumberjack :) He could like wear one of those fake muscle things.

bear pee seriously? · Aug 26, 2008 7:57pm

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well you guys, this is one of your best music vids!
when we were in Lillington you guys let us listen to the instrumental and we were debating about the "baby trees" line. Its awesome to see the final product, it was awesome!

danthemontageman · Aug 26, 2008 7:12pm

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My choice for maine man is ... you're gonna have to fight it out.
This is my favorite video of the whole road trip. If it wasn't for the new years resolutions vid, cornhole, freelance fireworks, the clip of future according to rhett where he says "bacon coke", and the viral video boom where link dances, this would be my fave vid of all ever. Oh and velcro. but otherwise yah.

I've traveled to Maine. It didn't have men of various skills and trades vying for my love and/or babymaking abilities (can i say that and still be family-friendly?) but it did have a road and a restaurant or two that we utilized on our way to and from Newfoundland.

Good Times.
(Alka Seltzer was not there in my case but maybe i'll take him next time)

Rachel (notatriplet) · Aug 26, 2008 5:34pm

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The more I listen to this, the more I love it... That last line slays me:

"and I like to get the child tax credit in Maine, but I'm gone need some help with that, girrrll..."

So subtle, but OH SO SWEET! XD

Ashy (from Alabama - he's an Alabama Man)
http://wanderingmen.com

Ashy · Aug 26, 2008 3:53pm

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that was very educational,
thanks to your helpful hint, about the bear pee, I won't have to worry about moose coming anywhere near me, or anything else for that matter

caytw · Aug 26, 2008 3:30pm

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yes i have been to maine. it's the only state other than washington i would want to live in. it's gorgeous! my bro and his fam live there so we visited them 2 1/2 years ago in the winter and it was SO cold. we went hiking up this mountain that was mostly ice - twas so great. now looking forward to visiting in the warmer months and maybe fell a pine tree or catch a lobsta with my hands.

i just passed this vid along to him. he lol'd.

cephas76 · Aug 26, 2008 3:29pm

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Wow! This was like an old school boyz to men rap! I love the saw dust sceen with Rhett and the tax credit comment by Link. Very funny guys - your wives must be happy that you are their "maine men".

Little Lee Lee · Aug 26, 2008 9:41am

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One of the best yet.

Matt P. · Aug 26, 2008 9:38am

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Outstanding, gents.

Wish I'd known when you were gonna be here... I would have...

Well, I don't know what I would have done, but I would have done something to commemorate such a momentous occasion.

That song was the best of the bunch, and I'm not just saying that because I live here...

SlatersGarage · Aug 26, 2008 6:13am

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Great song about my home state.

Greg Linscott · Aug 26, 2008 12:23am

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I. WANT. THE. MP3!!! :D

Rockin' guys - the pick of the Interlitter! :)

Ashy (from Alabama)
http://wanderingmen.com

Ashy · Aug 25, 2008 11:21pm

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wow! i shake my head at the amount of creativity that emits from from my monitor when you guys sing. The Alka Seltzers are a miracle drug. They makes one funny.

Highrock (lake-y) · Aug 25, 2008 9:45pm

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Forgot to mention what my favorite part was!

"I've got a soft spot for baby trees" lol, and I don't know how a girl can be worry free when her guy bathes in bear pee. Personally, I think I'd risk the moose, lol, but I understand the concept of the bear pee....

Anna · Aug 25, 2008 9:43pm

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Ahhh. I'd been waiting for this one for what seems like forever, and it didn't disappoint.
No, I've never been to Maine.

But I did thoroughly enjoy the bit where Link corrects Rhett about building the cabin in a month by himself.

Nicole (RandomNigel) · Aug 25, 2008 8:27pm

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My bro goes to college in maine, I think its a nice place

P.S. love the video

Dontheman01 · Aug 25, 2008 7:20pm

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Wow. The best video yet!

Sam The Drifter · Aug 25, 2008 6:50pm

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Love the video and the song. The music reminds me of classic boy band music, but there's nothing wrong with that, right? You do no synchronized dancing anyway ... :-)

My favourite part of the video is where Link throws the net while singing the refrain.

theMostlyHarmless · Aug 25, 2008 6:13pm

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o my gosh! o my gosh! o my gosh!

i have been waiting for this one and i was sooo excited to see it!
and it.........is........AWSOME!!!

i loved it guys its very catchy and funny (of coarse)!! its definantly one of my favorites!!!my fave part had to be the bear pee part that was so weird. plus i liked how link said "yeah.....but you smell like bear pee." hahaha :) :) :)

kelcie · Aug 25, 2008 5:07pm

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wow, guys, that was hilarious. and yes i have also seen the greatness that is Lenny the Chocolate moose. It has to be at least one of the top 261 moments in my life!

dan layman · Aug 25, 2008 4:46pm

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First off, Let me start out with an applause! You guys deserve it! You two seem to do nothing but impress! I first checked this video out during my lunch break and when I went to my Astronomy Class, I couldn't get it out of my head!

This video really took me back to the days when boy bands such as the Backstreet boys were popular. lol, I take it boy bands had something to do with the inspiration of this video?

Again, Congrats!

Anna · Aug 25, 2008 4:27pm

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How can they keep getting better and better?! We (my family) love this song, but people are kinda looking at me wierd as I keep finding myself singing "I wanna be your maine man".

Melanie (cdn_watermelon) · Aug 25, 2008 4:09pm

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this one leaves me speachless.. in a good way! Great harmonies and outfits, but I really love everything about it. Fav from the whole series! *******

mcmo · Aug 25, 2008 3:40pm

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Well, my girls say Link is the pick for their Maine Man. I like the rugged lumberjack type myself, but the bear pee might be a problem for me, Rhett. :)

I totally agree with everyone about the harmonies on this video! Plus the cool locations, the facial hair, all of the Maine facts, and that last line about wanting to file for the child tax credit and needing 'her' help with that...excellent! You guys out did yourselves on this video!

Mamacitax7 · Aug 25, 2008 3:23pm

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what a great video. honestly, this and the bbq song are probably my favorite. when rhett gets covered in the sawdust has gotta be my favorite part. unbelievable job guys.

freedom · Aug 25, 2008 1:10pm

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and you cooked a lobster under your shirt, Im impressed. one of the best songs so far. and where did you get that GIANT chainsaw?? that made me laugh

Wes · Aug 25, 2008 12:55pm

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I think my favorite visual part was Rhett getting showered in sawdust, and my favorite part of the song was when Link said he wanted help with getting the child tax credit! haha

This song is going to be stuck in my head the rest of the day I am sure :-)

sunny_gf · Aug 25, 2008 12:28pm

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I've never been to Maine personally, but friends have been and told me it's beautiful.

BTW, just wanted to say ink might have done a good idea on the kast last week by only showing a part of the video... It left me with not knowing what EXACTLY the video was going to be about, and it surprised me with the lyrics. Usually when you premiere a video on the kast, I laugh so hard there, but when the videos released, it's just somehow not as new to me...

....and let the hate comments for me suggesting don't show whole videos on your show begin...

flipperz (Shane) · Aug 25, 2008 12:00pm

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My hubby and I went to Maine for our honeymoon in 1999. We went to Bar Harbor first and then drove down to Freeport. We really loved it!
My favorite part of the video is where Link is putting the lobster in his shirt and says something like "I'll steam it with my body heat". Totally random and I love random! Hate to see this series end!

Suzanne · Aug 25, 2008 11:57am

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Haha, I liked the part about the Moose in the road, when all it was was a scared old lady with her little dog covering up something he left!! AWSOME! and when you guys lifted up your arms as well as your hearts while the cross bridge lifted up for the boat to go through.........WOW!

Jonathan · Aug 25, 2008 11:50am

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My family went on a trip to Maine when I was in high school. It was kinda foggy and rainy while we were there, which I loved. I thought the L.L. Bean store was sweet. What I saw of Maine was beautiful.

My favorite part of the vid was when you guys hit good harmonies - particularly when you go high on "state girl of Maine is YOU" and when you both go high on the final chorus. I like how you're on the same note but Link drops a 2nd to the note below creating tasty dissonance. Your music videos are my favorite thing you guys do, especially the ones that clearly took extra musical effort. My other faves are Cornhole and BBQ Song.

I always wonder why you don't overdub more harmonies? You have the voices for a great blend. The only time I've heard overdubbed 3-part harmony was in the Fireworks Song.

Keep up the sweet music vids, guys! Thanks for another great one.

Timothy · Aug 25, 2008 11:45am

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My favorite parts were Link's facial expression while eating the blueberry pie at the beginning, the hilarious vocal effects throughout, the parts where the vocals go all high like on "The state girl of Maine is YOU!" I also like "The state animal is moose, the state mammal is moose!" and that entire section with arguing about who knows more facts about Maine. I really like the harmony during the part where the camera is circling around Rhett and then Link. I also like how you say "Girrrrl" at the end. LOL, great video. Keep doing music videos! They are the best!

Kelly · Aug 25, 2008 11:42am

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Awesome!!! One of my very favourites! I can't even pick a favourite part - it was all gold. Although, I have to admit I liked Rhett's cousin quite a bit.

Lucy · Aug 25, 2008 11:03am

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bahahahahahh this is hillarious. i wonder what you guys are going to think of after the alka-seltzer great american road trip...

G-Reg_Hippo · Aug 25, 2008 10:18am

 
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