I saw this commercial for the new Guitar Hero for the first time yesterday, and I was completely unprepared for what happened. You get the Risky Business motif right away, and then A-Rod, Tony Hawk, and Michael Phelps — the world’s best in their respective sports — slide into view and look like dorks. That much I understand. That much I expect that from A-Rod and Phelps.
But then Kobe comes out as the singer, and holy hell he really sells it. For a guy who’s always so cold and calculated — from the hardcourt to Colorado hotel rooms — I have to say, I was really impressed. Although I would have been more impressed if he was only wearing tighty-whiteys. C’mon, I can’t be the only one who wants these men wearing fewer clothes! Hello? Anyone?


First just because saying first is lame.
Bob Seger in a GH = win.
I haven’t seen Kobe act this well since he talked about how much he loves his wife!
Also, KevinW, the “first” thing is not ok EVER. Please refrain, else I will tell everyone your secret (i.e., how the “W” in your clever user name stands for “Willingly sucks cock).
Kobe’s favorite game is Grand Theft Anal.
There goes another 150 bucks.
Thanks for pointing out that Michael Phelps was the 4th member of the band; I was beginning to think there was another Manning brother out there.
P.S. hehehe, “member”
This was an A-Rod sleep over.
In retrospect, when I had a beer with Kobe at the Lodge and Spa in Cordillera on that fateful night, I would not have told him that sometimes he just has to say “What the fuck.” I was thinking more that he go bungee-jumping or try a Rocky Mountain Oyster.
Kobe worked that mike like a hotel concierge.
No, Matt, you are not the only one.
Note that Kobe is the only one wearing actual shorts. Coward.
Sometimes you just gotta say, what the fuck?
This is a Brett Ratner joint, btw.
So, Tony Hawk always wears a helmet?
Tim, yep, he’s been declared a retard by the government. It explains why a grown man still plays with a skateboard.
@ pauly – where’s jeter?