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   ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO'OLE
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, aka IZ, was one of Hawaii's most famous musicians. His release of the album "Facing Future" received attention on the mainland and helped popularized the ukulele. IZ was a large man who played a really small instrument and no doubt is hanging out with some rainbows right about now. Sadly IZ was not long for this world. At only the age of 38 he left us, falling to obesity related respiratory complications. At one point he weighed 769 lbs. But contrary to every prejudice we all have about obesity, anyone who followed his life instantly saw right through his mass—to see a beautiful, kind, loving, gentle man, who loved and cared about the world like none other. There is no doubt IZ was one of the world's most unique individuals, he was totally awesome, and he is sadly missed.
Nominated by TinManCometh
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Filename: IZ.jpgSource: Screen Shot from:Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole Over The Rainbow Url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZFkXQKCuBc
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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was voted MORE AWESOME than:
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   LAWN MOWER RACING
Mowing the grass takes time and with this time the human mind thinks. I guess, the mind doesn't stray too far from the task at hand. Long love racing lawn mowers.
Nominated by DorkPower
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Lawn Mower Racing was voted MORE AWESOME than:
 Pirate Parts Vectrex ManBabies Greenpeace The Carrot Highway  Vampires Lawn Mower Racing was voted LESS AWESOME than: Praying Mantises  Caffeine The Recliner Bonneville Salt Flats  Non-Newtonian Liquid Literal Video Versions Chuck Norris vs. Bruce Lee Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Hunter S. Thompson MST3K Extent of the Universe X-Ray Vision Converse All Stars Disco Balls Marilyn Monroe Congress Ave Bridge Bats Price is Right Wheel
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I recognize that Iz Kamakawiwo'ole is quite awesome, but I have a hard time voting for him because, as a tourist visiting Hawai'i I was subjected to his music in just about every restaurant and shop that every catered to visitors. Every time I hear his music now, I just think of shlocky Waikiki tourist traps. It's sad and certainly unfair, but it takes away from his awesomeness to me.
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I feel you. But think about how IZ's influence on Hawai'i has inspired store owners of Oahu to only play his music.
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I like that there's rebar stuck into the edge of the track every so often to impale racers who experience an unlucky topple.
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Race fans always love carnage...
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