KidVid Tournament 2008: The Jimmies vs. Mr. Richard
Moving on into the semifinals of KidVid Tournament 2008, we have a matchup between two popular videos thus far in the competition. The first video, The Jimmies' Latin-tinged (of course) "Spanimals," is off the Jimmies' 2007 debut CD, Make Your Own Someday (review). Its competition will Mr. Richard's Italian-tinged "Cheese," which is from his late-2007 release Polka Dot Puzzle (review).
Please read these voting rules carefully...
1. Vote in the comments below.
2. One vote per family.
3. Vote by 9 PM West Coast time tonight (Wednesday).
4. Please vote nicely. Anything that smacks too much of, well, talking smack won't be counted as a vote. It's OK to say how wonderful your favorite is. It's not OK to say how awful the other is.
5. Just as a reminder, comments aren't posted immediately -- for spam-prevention purposes they need my OK before being posted. So if your vote doesn't show up immediately, don't worry -- it will get posted eventually.
OK, so on to the videos (which you should watch both of, even if you already know who you're voting for.)
The Jimmies - "Spanimals"
Mr. Richard - "Cheese"
Comments
I watched both videos and loved Cheese. I vote for Cheese.
Posted by: danielle | April 2, 2008 08:39 AM
cheese
Posted by: Cindy Toshie | April 2, 2008 08:51 AM
We like Cheese!
Posted by: Diane | April 2, 2008 08:52 AM
Say Cheese, Mr. Richard!!
Posted by: Angela & Ceci | April 2, 2008 08:54 AM
Cheese-loved it!
Posted by: Suzanne | April 2, 2008 08:55 AM
great video... wonderful song! A lot of fun!
Nice to see your success!!
Posted by: claudia | April 2, 2008 09:01 AM
Cheese Please!
Posted by: ethansmommy | April 2, 2008 09:01 AM
Both videos are very good, but after both videos my toddler son wanted "More Mr. Richard, more Mr. Richard". So my vote would have to for Mr. Ricahrd.
Posted by: Iris Metel | April 2, 2008 09:10 AM
Mr. Richard OF COURSE!! He rocks.
Posted by: Erika Gladys | April 2, 2008 09:11 AM
Mr. Richard must be stopped. The Jimmies all the way.
Posted by: Brian | April 2, 2008 09:23 AM
CHEESE!
Posted by: Kerry | April 2, 2008 09:24 AM
Both videos were great. We'll go with Mr. Richard and Cheese. (Even though we're more partial to "Underwear!" in our family) :)
Posted by: Brandee | April 2, 2008 09:25 AM
Cheese Please!!!!!!
Posted by: marje | April 2, 2008 09:27 AM
My son and I vote for "Cheese"! Great Job Mr. Richard.
Posted by: Staci Hahn | April 2, 2008 09:29 AM
Cheese please!
Posted by: Dena | April 2, 2008 09:29 AM
Both videos were good but my vote's for Cheese!
Posted by: Rose Evans | April 2, 2008 09:30 AM
CHEESE!!!!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth Warren | April 2, 2008 09:33 AM
Cheese is best!
We love CHEESE!!!!
Posted by: roberta | April 2, 2008 09:34 AM
Cheese, of course. I thought it was great. Funny. Had great style.
Posted by: F;prence Marmor | April 2, 2008 09:36 AM
Cheese!
Posted by: Amanda Derasmo | April 2, 2008 09:37 AM
Cheese!!!
The little girl is so cute!
Posted by: Amy | April 2, 2008 09:43 AM
CCCCCCHHHHHHHHHEEEESSSSSSEEEEEE!!!!
Posted by: Olivia!!!!!!!! | April 2, 2008 09:46 AM
Cheese please!
Posted by: Noelle | April 2, 2008 09:46 AM
My ever-so-slight preference would be The Jimmies, but since Cheese has been on heavy rotation on my kids' media player whenever we're in the car, we'll have to cast our family's vote for Mr. Richard.
Posted by: Jill | April 2, 2008 09:51 AM
More cheese please!
Posted by: Karen & Isabelle | April 2, 2008 09:52 AM
Cheese, Mr. Richard!
Posted by: Otto | April 2, 2008 09:53 AM
We love cheese!
Posted by: Laura Butts | April 2, 2008 09:57 AM
Cheese baby!
Posted by: Barbie | April 2, 2008 10:03 AM
CHEESE!!!
Posted by: Tammi and Things 1-3 | April 2, 2008 10:03 AM
SAY CHEESE !
Posted by: Angela | April 2, 2008 10:08 AM
Mr Richard Rocks!!!!
Posted by: lisa | April 2, 2008 10:12 AM
We say "CHEESE", please!
Posted by: Dana | April 2, 2008 10:16 AM
Cheese!!!
Posted by: Crystal | April 2, 2008 10:16 AM
More Cheese Please!
Posted by: keii | April 2, 2008 10:17 AM
I vote for cheese
Posted by: Betty | April 2, 2008 10:19 AM
Cheese
Posted by: lori | April 2, 2008 10:20 AM
My family votes for CHEESE!
Posted by: Angela T. | April 2, 2008 10:21 AM
WE LOVE CHEESE!
Posted by: Lisa Luiz | April 2, 2008 10:23 AM
I hanger for a hunks CHEESE!
Posted by: Kevin | April 2, 2008 10:25 AM
Cheese!
Posted by: Beth Palmer | April 2, 2008 10:32 AM
I luv cheese!
Posted by: colleena | April 2, 2008 10:35 AM
Cheese is the best
Posted by: Kelsey Ellis | April 2, 2008 10:44 AM
Cheese!
Posted by: Shannon | April 2, 2008 10:45 AM
Cheese
Posted by: Sally M. Hardy | April 2, 2008 10:45 AM
We loved Cheese! So true!
Posted by: Jameson & Luke's Mom | April 2, 2008 10:46 AM
Cheese, please
Posted by: Barney Hammond | April 2, 2008 10:47 AM
More cheese please!!!
Posted by: Kelli Acomb | April 2, 2008 10:50 AM
CHEESE!
Posted by: mary ellen carroll | April 2, 2008 10:51 AM
cheese!
Posted by: debbie decuir | April 2, 2008 10:52 AM
We vote for CHEESE!!
Posted by: Mandy Borkman | April 2, 2008 10:53 AM
Cheese
Posted by: lsk_ca | April 2, 2008 10:53 AM
You know I'm all for The Jimmies!
Posted by: Risa | April 2, 2008 10:54 AM
The Jimmies!
Posted by: Tara Williams | April 2, 2008 10:57 AM
THE JIMMIES!!
Posted by: danielle | April 2, 2008 10:58 AM
Mr. Richard Rocks!!!
Posted by: Melissa O'Neill | April 2, 2008 10:58 AM
My girl Ashley and The Jimmies are the bomb.
Posted by: DJ Flame | April 2, 2008 10:59 AM
My son loves CHEESE!!!!
Posted by: Michelle | April 2, 2008 10:59 AM
Spanimals without a doubt! My whole family loves this video. The Jimmies are amazing, we love her voice and the band is absolutely fab!
Posted by: lena | April 2, 2008 11:00 AM
Cheese
Posted by: ns | April 2, 2008 11:00 AM
I vote for Cheese
Posted by: Ashley | April 2, 2008 11:00 AM
Most definitely The Jimmies!
Posted by: Justine | April 2, 2008 11:01 AM
The Jimmies eat cheese for breakfast!
Posted by: jrbig1 | April 2, 2008 11:02 AM
Jimmies all the way!
Posted by: redfrojer | April 2, 2008 11:02 AM
Are you kidding? The Jimmies ROCK. I vote for the Jimmies. Live for the Jimmies.
Posted by: Shane Shaps | April 2, 2008 11:03 AM
Jimmies!@
Posted by: nancy | April 2, 2008 11:03 AM
Spanimals all day please!!!
Posted by: dan | April 2, 2008 11:04 AM
Cheese!! Cheese!! Cheese!!!
Posted by: Lisa Black | April 2, 2008 11:04 AM
Cheese Please!
Posted by: Sherry | April 2, 2008 11:04 AM
It's all about the cheese!
Posted by: Dawn Herring | April 2, 2008 11:04 AM
CHEESE Please! :)
Posted by: The Antal's | April 2, 2008 11:06 AM
Cheese!
Posted by: Kathy | April 2, 2008 11:06 AM
Jimmies,jimmies,jimmies....And HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY!!! YOU ROCK THE HOUSE!
Posted by: charmichael G | April 2, 2008 11:07 AM
Spanimals!!!!
Posted by: lena | April 2, 2008 11:07 AM
No contest - GIMME JIMMIES!
Posted by: Abbie Harper | April 2, 2008 11:07 AM
The Jimmies!
Posted by: Ron Schnell | April 2, 2008 11:07 AM
Gimme more Jimmies!!!
Posted by: sarah althea abisror | April 2, 2008 11:08 AM
Jimmie's!!!!!!
Posted by: Alison | April 2, 2008 11:09 AM
Cheese! Yes, give me more Cheese. Mr. Richard Rocks!!!!
Posted by: Cynthia | April 2, 2008 11:10 AM
geez, cheeze... I preferred the Jimmies. So cool - mixing in all that old noir & fun vintage back yard party feel... great concept. The song is well played & the lyrics are educational. I really loved it!
Posted by: gwendolyn | April 2, 2008 11:10 AM
Cheese, of course.
Posted by: Krista | April 2, 2008 11:11 AM
We LOVE Cheese!! MR Richard is the bestest ever!
Posted by: webbyrach | April 2, 2008 11:14 AM
You have got to be kidding. The Jimmies is SOOOOOOOO much better. Cheese is a nice idea but the singing is awful.
Posted by: Howard | April 2, 2008 11:14 AM
The Jimmies on top!
Posted by: Alex | April 2, 2008 11:16 AM
Our vote's for the Jimmie's Spanimals!
Posted by: Robert | April 2, 2008 11:16 AM
The Jimmies are much better. Spanimals is not only educational but the production is super.
Posted by: Jo Ellen | April 2, 2008 11:16 AM
The Jimmies Rock!!!
Posted by: Rebecca | April 2, 2008 11:16 AM
We love the Jimmies and el vaca con sombrero! Yay Jimmies!
Posted by: Mrs. Burton's class | April 2, 2008 11:17 AM
the jimmies! ashley is my favorite
Posted by: mike | April 2, 2008 11:17 AM
I love the Jimmies
Posted by: steve | April 2, 2008 11:18 AM
The Jimmies!!!! They definetly had a better video!!!
Posted by: Jackie | April 2, 2008 11:19 AM
The Jimmies ALL THE WAY!!!!
Posted by: gordon remer | April 2, 2008 11:20 AM
The Jimmies Please
Posted by: brenda | April 2, 2008 11:20 AM
jimmies!
Posted by: cem | April 2, 2008 11:20 AM
cheese
Posted by: angela | April 2, 2008 11:21 AM
Yay for cheese!!
Posted by: Pam Makinson | April 2, 2008 11:21 AM
Cheese Pleese!
Posted by: Heather Reneau | April 2, 2008 11:22 AM
Jimmies all the way! They're AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Giovanna Slon | April 2, 2008 11:23 AM
Cheese!
Posted by: June | April 2, 2008 11:25 AM
Cheese - it's great!
Posted by: bethany | April 2, 2008 11:26 AM
Jimmies!
Posted by: Maura | April 2, 2008 11:26 AM
A vaca con sombrero?? How can you not love that? The Jimmies always!
Posted by: Laura | April 2, 2008 11:28 AM
Jimmies & Spanimals!
Posted by: kevin | April 2, 2008 11:28 AM
Cheese!!!
Posted by: molly and c-man | April 2, 2008 11:29 AM
JIMMIES!
Posted by: Jake | April 2, 2008 11:29 AM
SPANIMALS without a dudas! That's "doubt" for anyone who hasn't been captivated by the Jimmies most flavorful tune! Me gusta!!
Posted by: Gary Memi | April 2, 2008 11:29 AM
We vote for The Jimmies!
Posted by: bigred8249 | April 2, 2008 11:31 AM
Mr. Richard is the best! All my little friends love his music!
Posted by: Lisa Worsham | April 2, 2008 11:31 AM
Cheese
Posted by: Sandy | April 2, 2008 11:33 AM
Cheese
Posted by: Kelly | April 2, 2008 11:34 AM
The Jimmies are #1!
Posted by: Arielle | April 2, 2008 11:34 AM
Please check a vote for Cheese by the awesome Mr. Richard! He makes me smile and makes my day! :)
Posted by: Jane | April 2, 2008 11:34 AM
Gim-mes The Jimmies !!
In fact Plese give us all The Jimmies, they are GREAT!!
Posted by: Ron and Gregory | April 2, 2008 11:35 AM
CHEESE Please?
Posted by: Ansa | April 2, 2008 11:36 AM
I vote for the Jimmies!
Posted by: Alyssa | April 2, 2008 11:36 AM
Go Jimmies!
Posted by: Belle | April 2, 2008 11:37 AM
My daughter can't get enough of the Jimmies!
Posted by: Johanna | April 2, 2008 11:38 AM
Wow, these both made me laugh, but Spanimals is the video that keeps on giving me laughs, very very very funny and hip.
Posted by: Belinda & Hova | April 2, 2008 11:39 AM
EL GIO !!
JIMMIES SWING IN SPANISH IS NEATO EL GOTTA HAVE O THE JIMMIE OS
Posted by: Beth, Harrison and Hailey | April 2, 2008 11:39 AM
cheese
Posted by: madd | April 2, 2008 11:39 AM
Jimmies all the way!
Posted by: Bruce | April 2, 2008 11:40 AM
I love the Jimmies! and VOTE Spanimals all the way. It's a gorgeous video & I love that song. Gracias!
Posted by: Astra | April 2, 2008 11:40 AM
cheese!
Posted by: amanda | April 2, 2008 11:41 AM
JIMMIES!!!
Posted by: Susan | April 2, 2008 11:41 AM
I vote for the Jimmies' SPANIMALS. It rocks.
Posted by: Brett | April 2, 2008 11:42 AM
Cheese, please
Posted by: Barney Hammond | April 2, 2008 11:42 AM
The Jimmies, no contest
Posted by: shane | April 2, 2008 11:42 AM
Yay Jimmies!
Posted by: Pat | April 2, 2008 11:43 AM
The JIMMIES ... NO QUESTION!
Posted by: Jill Apple | April 2, 2008 11:44 AM
When the camera points your way...
CHEESE
is what we have to say!
Posted by: Sarah Stoub | April 2, 2008 11:44 AM
Go Jimmies, Go Jimmies, it's Ashley's birthday. WOOT!!!...no really it's actually her birthday...I love you sis!
Posted by: Ari | April 2, 2008 11:44 AM
Cheese
Posted by: Headly | April 2, 2008 11:44 AM
THE JIMMIES!!
Posted by: Rod Hartling & family | April 2, 2008 11:45 AM
I vote for Spanimals!
Posted by: Dave Wish | April 2, 2008 11:45 AM
Jimmies crack corn, I mean cheese. Yay Jimmies!
Posted by: Carrol | April 2, 2008 11:47 AM
CHEESE!!!!!
Posted by: Mary | April 2, 2008 11:47 AM
You have to smile when you say, The Jimmies win easy.
Posted by: Steve | April 2, 2008 11:47 AM
I love sprinkles...go Jimmies!
Posted by: Chris | April 2, 2008 11:48 AM
Jimmies please!
Posted by: Dan | April 2, 2008 11:49 AM
Go JIMMIES!!!
Posted by: Debbie | April 2, 2008 11:50 AM
The jimmies!!!
Posted by: MMJB | April 2, 2008 11:51 AM
I vote for the Jimmies!
Posted by: Rusty | April 2, 2008 11:52 AM
CHEESE!!
Posted by: Susan | April 2, 2008 11:52 AM
spanimals all the way!!! love the music. and let's give a round of applause to the jimmies for introducing 60's block/pool party aesthetic to kids early in life.
Posted by: spice cake | April 2, 2008 11:53 AM
CHEESE please! We LOVE Mr. Richard! :-)
Posted by: Mikasmommy | April 2, 2008 11:53 AM
Both were great videos but my vote is for cheese.
Posted by: trent | April 2, 2008 11:53 AM
The Jimmies!
Posted by: Paradise Dan | April 2, 2008 11:53 AM
Cheese wiz what else!
Posted by: Grandma Sue | April 2, 2008 11:54 AM
Jimmies for the win!
Posted by: Jen | April 2, 2008 11:55 AM
Who can sing?...The Jimmies can!
Posted by: Paul | April 2, 2008 11:56 AM
1 more vote for the Jimmies!
Posted by: Mike | April 2, 2008 11:57 AM
Go Jimmies
Posted by: Nate | April 2, 2008 11:58 AM
The Jimmies are on a roll..how do you say that in Spanish?
Posted by: Paul | April 2, 2008 11:59 AM
Gimme Jimmies!
Posted by: Robin | April 2, 2008 12:00 PM
My granddaughter adores the Jimmies!
Posted by: Sheryl | April 2, 2008 12:00 PM
Jimmies take the cake!
Posted by: Wanda | April 2, 2008 12:01 PM
CHEESE!
Posted by: Gabriella's mom | April 2, 2008 12:03 PM
I vote for the Jimmies!!! Lovbe the groove...love the Alberts!!
Posted by: Rod Glaubman | April 2, 2008 12:03 PM
Cheese
Posted by: Danielle | April 2, 2008 12:03 PM
the jimmies are clearly brilliant.
Posted by: Erin | April 2, 2008 12:05 PM
I have always wanted to learn Spanish, now I can . . . gimmie jimmies!!!!
Posted by: Kevin | April 2, 2008 12:05 PM
Go Jimmies!
Posted by: Laurie | April 2, 2008 12:05 PM
Jimmies all the way!!!!
Posted by: Frank | April 2, 2008 12:05 PM
Spanimals win my vote.
Posted by: Janna | April 2, 2008 12:07 PM
CHEESE! I 'heart' Mr. Richard! xoxo
Posted by: Sabrina | April 2, 2008 12:08 PM
Jimmies for me
Posted by: Joan | April 2, 2008 12:09 PM
Jimmies please
Posted by: Beatrice | April 2, 2008 12:10 PM
Cheese please
Posted by: Michelle | April 2, 2008 12:11 PM
The Jimmies
Posted by: Allison | April 2, 2008 12:12 PM
Cheese, Please!
Posted by: John D. | April 2, 2008 12:14 PM
Good Luck Bro
Posted by: Tim (Stump) Holcomb | April 2, 2008 12:14 PM
Cheese
Posted by: Holly Williams | April 2, 2008 12:14 PM
Gimme the Jimmies!
Posted by: JoJo | April 2, 2008 12:15 PM
CHEESE - MR. Richard ROCKS!
Posted by: Chrissy Allen | April 2, 2008 12:18 PM
Cut the cheese and gimme Jimmies!
Posted by: Absolutely Mindy | April 2, 2008 12:19 PM
We say Cheese, with a big smile!
Posted by: Margaret | April 2, 2008 12:20 PM
def. the jimmies!!! :)
Posted by: jamie | April 2, 2008 12:21 PM
CHEESE! Mr. Richard is the best!
Posted by: Sherryp | April 2, 2008 12:22 PM
Tough call, but we got to go with The Jimmies!!!!
Posted by: Time Outs | April 2, 2008 12:22 PM
The Jimmies all the way!
Posted by: Brad | April 2, 2008 12:22 PM
Cheese!
Posted by: Allison | April 2, 2008 12:24 PM
PLEASE HELP !!
My son (Gregory and I voted for the Jimmies, but when I checked the voting it say we voted for Cheese Please, when we voted for the Jimmies. I don't think their could be two Ron and Gregory emails out there. Can you please fix this error??? Thanks, I copied and pasted the "wrong" entry below. Thanks
The entry was Posted by: Ron and Gregory | April 2, 2008 11:35 AM
Posted by: Ron and Gregory | April 2, 2008 12:26 PM
Go Jimmies Go!!!
Posted by: Mona | April 2, 2008 12:28 PM
My vote is for Mr Richard and "Cheese"
Posted by: Abigayle Ihde | April 2, 2008 12:29 PM
The Jimmies
Posted by: Steve Alaimo | April 2, 2008 12:29 PM
Gimmie Gimmie Jimmie Jimmie
The Jimmies rock, love the song, love the video, Thanks
Posted by: Jay | April 2, 2008 12:29 PM
Cheese!
Posted by: Kelley | April 2, 2008 12:31 PM
Jimmies!
Posted by: Kay | April 2, 2008 12:32 PM
CHEESE PLEASE!!!
Posted by: John T Walker | April 2, 2008 12:32 PM
Cheese Please....it's the best and good for you too! he-he - We love Mr. Richard!
Posted by: Ashlee Sanders | April 2, 2008 12:32 PM
Voting for the Jimmies here. Viva Spanimals!
Posted by: danny | April 2, 2008 12:32 PM
Love The Jimmies, that's a great song and video
Posted by: Gary K | April 2, 2008 12:33 PM