Cass Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Inspired by this topic I though it would be cool if we could, collectivelly, put together a list of GNR references in general pop culture over the years, mainly movies and TV shows. From the top of my head, only Californication comes to mind, where there's a GNR reference every 5 minutes (well, not really, but there's at least several). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I know How I Met Your Mother had a couple of different references - one was a character trying to recite some lyrics from NR to another character to win her back, and another I think I remember they had a tiny bit about Chinese Democracy but it has been so long I forget the specifics lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Lana del Rey and Regina Spektor have GN'R references in some of their songs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lame ass security Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Saw a documentary the other day about Davy Jones of the Monkees and he said "Justin Bieber stole my haircut and Axl Rose stole my dance." Funny stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janrichmond Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, lame ass security said: Saw a documentary the other day about Davy Jones of the Monkees and he said "Justin Bieber stole my haircut and Axl Rose stole my dance." Funny stuff. It's funny 'cause it's true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lame ass security Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, janrichmond said: It's funny 'cause it's true Absolutely, I don't think Axl has ever denied it. I can picture him watching the Monkees as a kid and grooving to that dance.😄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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soon Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Conan riffs on Axl. And also had those special slash features. step brothers: The play White Trash Wins Lotto NWAs song Appetite 4 Destruction: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 20 hours ago, janrichmond said: And Paul Mc Cartney stole his haircut too.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Isn’t there a thread like this somewhere already? Anyway, I remember hearing a bit of WTTJ in one of the Simpsons episodes. The bit stands out, because I don’t recall any other GN’R references in the show (by which I’m not necessarily saying they’re not there – it’s a long-run show, and it’s been a while). Then of course, Axl’s looks were recently mocked in either American Dad or Family Guy, can’t remember which one but think it was AD, in 2016, and I think those images were from an Axl/DC gig. No references in Futurama as far as I know; neither Rick & Morty so far. And yes, Californication. They were mentioning both AfD and ChD. Hank is cool. Of course, plus all the movies, starting with Jim Carrey in, what was it, 1988? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 hours ago, jamillos said: Isn’t there a thread like this somewhere already? Anyway, I remember hearing a bit of WTTJ in one of the Simpsons episodes. The bit stands out, because I don’t recall any other GN’R references in the show (by which I’m not necessarily saying they’re not there – it’s a long-run show, and it’s been a while). Then of course, Axl’s looks were recently mocked in either American Dad or Family Guy, can’t remember which one but think it was AD, in 2016, and I think those images were from an Axl/DC gig. No references in Futurama as far as I know; neither Rick & Morty so far. And yes, Californication. They were mentioning both AfD and ChD. Hank is cool. Of course, plus all the movies, starting with Jim Carrey in, what was it, 1988? you are right is American Dad 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldek Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Doesn't get more self explanatory. Sung in portuguese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlr0s37 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 True Lies: The Arnie Movie. His mate tells Arnie that his daughter no longer looks at them like parents. "Her new mom is Madonna and her dad is Axl Rose" UK tv quiz shows: "Celebrity Juice" In 2010 just after the reading fiasco (I was there ) one of the contestants points out that Keith Lemon the host looked like Axl Rose and they showed a pic of him to the side of Lemon. "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" Frankie Boyle guest hosts the show and there is a GNR question. After the question Boyle goes on a rant on how Axl Rose along with his fans ought to be locked up in a burning building. "Mastermind" Someone Chose GNR as their specialist subject. Those are the ones I've either seen or been shown on UK tv anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Johnny Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 There was definitely a reference in My Name is Earl but I forget the details. I remember it was Randy and he mentioned Axl and Buckethead. And there was an Axl in The Middle, which I think counts as a reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourteenbeers Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) I've seen this film once and this is probably the only thing I remember about it: pretty funny Gn'R related joke, 1.26 -1.41 Edited September 23, 2019 by Fourteenbeers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjapie24 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures has been around since late 80’s and names most of the characters or abilities after music the author is a fan of. One character is named Rosas in reference to GNR, and another character is named Axl Ro with an ability called Civil War. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double talkin jive mfkr Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 true lies tom arnold makes a speech about that bad ass daughter wishing she had axl rose and madonna as parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourteenbeers Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, double talkin jive mfkr said: true lies tom arnold makes a speech about that bad ass daughter wishing she had axl rose and madonna as parents Axl & Madonna as parents, that would be one stable and down-to-earth child. Edited September 27, 2019 by Fourteenbeers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double talkin jive mfkr Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) To me the best usage of GNR in a film is Cape Fear - Patience : Juliette Lewis is going nuts at her parents in her room and Patience is blaring Also Sweet Child in State of Grace with Gary Oldman/Sean Penn - It's a tense bar scene - great insert Edited September 27, 2019 by double talkin jive mfkr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratam Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Fourteenbeers said: Axl & Madonna as parents, that would be one stable and down-to-earth child. I don't knew if stable, but at least would be funny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) I like modern (and old too) British detective tv shows, and I’ve recently finished the third season of the Unforgotten (1 series = 1 case of a very old crime). The protagonist (a milf detective) said in one of the last episodes something along the lines that despite of not being too religious, she used to wear a cross when she was a teenager, because she wanted to look like Axl Rose. It was unexpected there to me. Edited November 1, 2019 by jamillos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Empire Records 🤣❤️ Also the undeservedly obscure 90s cult gem Fun. also - Edited November 1, 2019 by Angelica 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 On 16/08/2019 at 9:35 PM, lame ass security said: Saw a documentary the other day about Davy Jones of the Monkees and he said "Justin Bieber stole my haircut and Axl Rose stole my dance." Funny stuff. Yeah well you stole your haircut off of The Beatles Davy boy. Mind you, so did an entire generation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskingApathy Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 1:10 AM, jamillos said: I like modern (and old too) British detective tv shows, and I’ve recently finished the third season of the Unforgotten (1 series = 1 case of a very old crime). The protagonist (a milf detective) said in one of the last episodes something along the lines that despite of not being too religious, she used to wear a cross when she was a teenager, because she wanted to look like Axl Rose. It was unexpected there to me. I've seen that episode too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOUCOULDBEMINE. Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) There's a TV show about a young Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory. His older brother has a poster of 90's Axl on his bedroom wall. Edited November 10, 2019 by UcudBmine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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