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^ I guess a lot of peoples interpretations of it are different. Here's my short answer... To me, rap is a lot more negative, aggressive, and hard. Rap tends to focus on money, demoralizing girls, drugs, cars, jewelry, violence, etc... I also think that rap is very repetitive, and most of it is done over a purely computer generated beat, and the hooks or chorus' are usually terrible. I think most rap beats tend to be fairly simple, with a lot more (fake) bass. Hip Hop on the other hand, to me, is more upbeat and positive. To me hip hop focuses more on the future, and being positive about life, and making changes for the better. A lot of hip hop also focuses on relationships, friendships, family, equality, and to be proud and thankful for what you have and to do the best with what you have. It's more about life experiences and enjoying the good, and how to overcome the bad. I think hip hop is a lot more meaningful than rap. I also think that hip hop beats are usually more complicated and substantial than rap beats. A lot of hip hop emcees tend to have real instruments in their songs too, whether it be drums, horns, turntable scratching, etc... Let me know if you'd like any examples. I could give you some YouTube links to some great hip hop songs, and some not so great rap songs that will definitely show you the difference, haha. I used to be a huge hip hop head (still "one" of my favorite genres), and have a huge arsenal of goodies! But like I said, everyone's definition may be different.

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I don't think I have a favorite genre. I just love music. All music! Well, besides Opera, Gospel, and R&B, haha. I will say this, though... I'm VERY happy to see that Rap and Hip Hop are separate on the poll. I think there is a big difference between the two that a lot of people completely overlook, or just don't understand.

^ I had to stop back by just to look at her again! I can't even handle it! I figured something out, too... she reminds me of Alyssa Milano, and that's not a bad thing!

Oh my, I think I'm in love! (with the girl)

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Anytime! Thank you for always going out of your way to bring us these awesome updates, and thank you for always being so nice and for doing all that you do for everyone! Love you too, Big Mike!

Just wanted to drop by to leave this monumental post. I've dedicated my every hundredth post to The Big Mike Road Show so far, but this post is a bit more special, as it's my 1,000th post! HOORAYYYY!!!

The oldest coaster that I've ever ridden is Leap The Dips at Lakemont Park, which has been operating since 1902. Here I am sitting in one of the Leap The Dips cars back in 2009

HOORAYYY!!! Congrats to all the other Ducky Hunters that won this round! If I'm not mistaken, I think I'm now 100% qualified! - I've got my 3 Ducky wins (4 actually ) - I've met Big Mike and got my picture taken with him - I've got a Mikestery Card Now I just need to get myself entered into the "SUPER EPIC" contest and I'll be good to go!

^ I know, that's why I said "There was this decoy Ducky!".

Here are the four that I found... Sand Pail Ducky #1 Sand Pail Ducky #2 Sand Pail Ducky #3 Sand Pail Ducky #4 There was this decoy Ducky! Then... this one is the one that was getting me. Normally, Big Mike says this is the ducky that we are looking for, and says to make sure not to count it. BUT, this time, he never said to not count it. I didn't count it, and I'm hoping that I wasn't tricked!

Locked in! Glad to see the Bebes got their guesses in on time!

That's pretty damn cool!

Locked in! As for me, I'm gonna unconfidently guess 4 Sand Pail Duckies! Lock me in, please!

^ WOW! Those are amazing! Very nice work, thanks for sharing!

Locked in! I'll be back in a few minutes with my guess.

^ They do still have iSpeed and Katun, two of the best coasters I've ever ridden!

I didn't see this posted yet, so I'll go ahead and share it. Mirabilandia posted it on Facebook last night. After watching this video, I can see what they were going for with the layout and the splash downs, and I think it works well.

Great update, Big Mike! I've always wanted to go see Devil's Tower. Oh yeah, and I'll take one Misty, please!

HOORAYYY!!! I've finally got my three Find The Ducky wins! Congrats to the other winners, too! Now, back a couple pages I go to study the new duckies.

I'm not big on water parks, but this thing looks awesome!

I love this photo! This thing is looking awesome! Can't wait for summer to get here!

^ Alright, I finally see what you guys are saying.

^ I'm not understanding that. Why are the boards laid the way they are then?