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Gedanken · 25 January 2006, 04:32 PM

Okay, we all know him as the warm, friendly guy who remembers everybody's birthdays and paints the town orange. But who, really, is JJ Irani?

In the first article of an investigative series, we try to piece together bits of evidence and work out who this enigmatic character really is.

From the earliest records, it's evident that JJ had an interest in the performing arts and was destined for stardom. Here we see him in a primary school production of Snow White, with JJ in the title role:

JJ later went on to star in an off-Broadway production of King Lear:

And auditioned for a part in Fame:

Sadly, though, JJ did not get the role of Bruno in Fame as the casting director felt he needed someone with more of a musical background. Unfazed as always, JJ decided to fill this gap in his repertoire and threw himself headlong into music:

and evetually made a name for himself as a crooner:

JJ lived it up for a while, rubbing shoulders with entertainment and political bigwigs:

Sadly, a tyrannical band leader who refused to let JJ out of his contract to pursue a solo career led JJ to seek alternative forms of management. Thanks to his high profile, it was inevitable that JJ's resulting mob connections soon became public knowledge. Here JJ is pictured with Michael "Momo" Marischino and Tommy "Two Thumbs" Tagliatelle of the East Coast Mozzarella family:

Soon, though, JJ was under constant FBI surveillance:

The pressure became too much for JJ, and he dropped out of sight for the next three years. What happened next? Stay tuned.

NEXT WEEK: JJ resurfaces!

G Shearing · 25 January 2006, 05:02 PM

I knew there was more to him...

RogerF · 25 January 2006, 05:07 PM

buhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhahaha hahahahahahaha

C.J. · 25 January 2006, 05:10 PM

JJ really gets around

JJ Irani · 25 January 2006, 07:10 PM

James, ya tosser, that Snow White bit looks pretty ridiculous....love the King Lear role though!! In all fairness to you, pal....very creative!!

mailman · 25 January 2006, 08:12 PM

Excellent James.

padi56 · 25 January 2006, 08:47 PM

Excellent James.

TARDIS · 25 January 2006, 08:58 PM

Well done James!

25 January 2006, 11:14 PM

Just awesome James!

Rockrolex · 25 January 2006, 11:26 PM

Well done, James. You deserve the Numero Uno spot. I congratulate you.

rolexchick · 26 January 2006, 12:01 PM

Great job!!!!

Gedanken · 25 January 2006, 11:43 PM

Thanks, guys! Now I'd better get cracking on next week's article!

JJ Irani · 26 January 2006, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Thanks, guys! Now I'd better get cracking on next week's article!

Don't forget to mail me my cheque for all the entertainment, copyrights, etc., etc., etc.!!

ralphieralph · 26 January 2006, 12:20 PM

Great post James

Launch Mini · 26 January 2006, 12:36 PM

I think JJ is "D Y N O M I T E "
ps this may only make sense to the North Americans over 35 years of age.

26 January 2006, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I think JJ is "D Y N O M I T E "
ps this may only make sense to the North Americans over 35 years of age.

John, thanks for making me feel old tonight.

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I think JJ is "D Y N O M I T E "
ps this may only make sense to the North Americans over 35 years of age.

John, have you been peeking at my draft for next week's article?

BTW, I'm 34/Singaporean/Australian and I used to watch Good Times as a kid.

mailman · 27 January 2006, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

John, have you been peeking at my draft for next week's article?

BTW, I'm 34/Singaporean/Australian and I used to watch Good Times as a kid.

James, that pic is DYN-O-MITE

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

James, that pic is DYN-O-MITE

Wait till you see what else I've got coming up!

Launch Mini · 26 January 2006, 12:41 PM

No problem. I'm sure I've got a couple years on you, so you'll always be younger.
Had to put that disclaimer on that one, not sure if Good Times mean anything to the Ausies, Kiwis or others. Hey, JJ didn't know what a fluffer was.

26 January 2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

No problem. I'm sure I've got a couple years on you, so you'll always be younger.
Had to put that disclaimer on that one, not sure if Good Times mean anything to the Ausies, Kiwis or others. Hey, JJ didn't know what a fluffer was.

How old are you anyways? I just turned 41...

Launch Mini · 26 January 2006, 12:58 PM

I will be "OMG" 43 in June.

26 January 2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I will be "OMG" 43 in June.

Hey 43 ain't bad. But we'll start a collection for your walker... we should have it in time for your birthday.

Launch Mini · 26 January 2006, 01:03 PM

I've got my eye on one of those electric jobs.
Tune it up abit, wheelie wheels, maybe go for 24 volt upgrade....

26 January 2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I've got my eye on one of those electric jobs.
Tune it up abit, wheelie wheels, maybe go for 24 volt upgrade....

If you get the Rollie from HK, you'll have to get a walker. But maybe we can kick in some extra $$ and get you one with an attached seat, so you can sit and rest after a long haul.

Launch Mini · 26 January 2006, 01:08 PM

Good point.
Cdn tire sells those $10 portable fold out chairs.
Then its Kraft Dinners for me.
BUT , I will able to boil that water for EXACTLY the right length of time, thanks to my shiney new stop watch.

26 January 2006, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Good point.
Cdn tire sells those $10 portable fold out chairs.
Then its Kraft Dinners for me.
BUT , I will able to boil that water for EXACTLY the right length of time, thanks to my shiney new stop watch.

That's the spirit. We're still living off of potatoes, shaped to look like different food groups... but I can time my cooking of said potatoes in two time zones.

BruceS · 26 January 2006, 02:35 PM

LOL that's funny

SSB · 26 January 2006, 11:50 PM

LMAO! Thats some good stuff

Rockrolex · 27 January 2006, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSB

LMAO! Thats some good stuff

Hi, Suhail. How are you? What's new in your neck of the woods?

25 January 2006, 04:32 PM	#1
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Who IS JJ Irani? Okay, we all know him as the warm, friendly guy who remembers everybody's birthdays and paints the town orange. But who, really, is JJ Irani? In the first article of an investigative series, we try to piece together bits of evidence and work out who this enigmatic character really is. From the earliest records, it's evident that JJ had an interest in the performing arts and was destined for stardom. Here we see him in a primary school production of Snow White, with JJ in the title role: JJ later went on to star in an off-Broadway production of King Lear: And auditioned for a part in Fame: Sadly, though, JJ did not get the role of Bruno in Fame as the casting director felt he needed someone with more of a musical background. Unfazed as always, JJ decided to fill this gap in his repertoire and threw himself headlong into music: and evetually made a name for himself as a crooner: JJ lived it up for a while, rubbing shoulders with entertainment and political bigwigs: Sadly, a tyrannical band leader who refused to let JJ out of his contract to pursue a solo career led JJ to seek alternative forms of management. Thanks to his high profile, it was inevitable that JJ's resulting mob connections soon became public knowledge. Here JJ is pictured with Michael "Momo" Marischino and Tommy "Two Thumbs" Tagliatelle of the East Coast Mozzarella family: Soon, though, JJ was under constant FBI surveillance: The pressure became too much for JJ, and he dropped out of sight for the next three years. What happened next? Stay tuned. NEXT WEEK: JJ resurfaces! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

25 January 2006, 05:02 PM	#2
G Shearing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canadian NW Posts: 176	I knew, I knew. I knew there was more to him...

25 January 2006, 07:10 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	James, ya tosser, that Snow White bit looks pretty ridiculous....love the King Lear role though!! In all fairness to you, pal....very creative!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

25 January 2006, 08:12 PM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Excellent James. __________________ JJ

25 January 2006, 08:47 PM	#7
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25 January 2006, 05:07 PM	#3
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	buhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhahaha hahahahahahaha

25 January 2006, 05:10 PM	#4
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	JJ really gets around

25 January 2006, 08:58 PM	#8
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Well done James!

25 January 2006, 11:14 PM	#9
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Just awesome James!

25 January 2006, 11:26 PM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	Well done, James. You deserve the Numero Uno spot. I congratulate you. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

26 January 2006, 12:01 PM	#11
rolexchick Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Catie Location: new york Posts: 336	Great job!!!!

25 January 2006, 11:43 PM	#12
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, guys! Now I'd better get cracking on next week's article! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

26 January 2006, 12:20 PM	#14
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	Great post James

26 January 2006, 12:36 PM	#15
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I think JJ is "D Y N O M I T E " ps this may only make sense to the North Americans over 35 years of age. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

26 January 2006, 12:41 PM	#20
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	No problem. I'm sure I've got a couple years on you, so you'll always be younger. Had to put that disclaimer on that one, not sure if Good Times mean anything to the Ausies, Kiwis or others. Hey, JJ didn't know what a fluffer was. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

26 January 2006, 12:58 PM	#22
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I will be "OMG" 43 in June. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

26 January 2006, 01:03 PM	#24
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I've got my eye on one of those electric jobs. Tune it up abit, wheelie wheels, maybe go for 24 volt upgrade.... __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

26 January 2006, 01:08 PM	#26
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Good point. Cdn tire sells those $10 portable fold out chairs. Then its Kraft Dinners for me. BUT , I will able to boil that water for EXACTLY the right length of time, thanks to my shiney new stop watch. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

26 January 2006, 02:35 PM	#28
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	LOL that's funny

26 January 2006, 11:50 PM	#29
SSB "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 92	LMAO! Thats some good stuff

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