Today I Will Challenge Country Singer Paul Davidson To A Duel
July 22nd, 2006
“I love your song Prairie Fire,” she told me.
And then she went on to tell me about how much she admired my song called “Ghost Chickens.” That was, of course, nothing compared to the time my general practitioner took time out from examining me to chide me over the fact that I would sing such an amazing song like ‘Ghost of a North Texas Cowboy’ but give credit to Wallace Rennels for writing it in the first place.”
Apparently, my fear of having a doppleganger was actually coming true since I had no idea what they were talking about or what songs they were speaking of.
After some extensive research (well, more like “fleeting”) I quickly realized what was going on. While the Paul Davidson you know was writing about how he could eat food out of the mini-bar in your hotel, my doppleganger and new nemesis Paul Davidson (the country singer) was writing songs about “the Silver Spur Hotel.”
“I write posts about playing songs,” I would tell people. “But I don’t sing country music.”
Fortunately (or unfortunately) for me, I am very possessive about my name. That means, I don’t want anyone else to have it. That’s why I have been endlessly frustrated by the well-known Economics theorist and writer, Paul Davidson, who can wax on endlessly about the “Ricardian Rent Share” or his “Theories of Aggregate Income Distribution.” But coming across a country singer named Paul Davidson (after already coming across the aforementioned USA Today writer Paul Davidson, who I already challenged to a duel and won by default) was just too much for me to handle.
And so I have decided to challenge country singer Paul Davidson to a duel in the hopes that this duel also turns out the same way as the previous one.
If you think about it, it’s a shame that people don’t have duels anymore these days. But what’s an even bigger shame is that people can’t pronounce the word “duel” to save their life. It’s not doo-EL and it’s not dool. It’s dyuel. But instead of giving you a pronunciation lesson like the time I told people how to axe me a question, I’ll just say again:
I’ve decided to challenge country singer Paul Davidson to a duel.
I, author/screenwriter/blogger & freelance journalist Paul Davidson of paul davidson dot net challenge country singer Paul Davidson to a duel. Such a duel will take place in a centralized locale (halfway between our two hometown locations) in a public place like a park, main street of a city or on a grassy knoll of some kind. Weapons may be guns but don’t have to be guns but shouldn’t they be six-shooters since Paul Davidson is pretty much a cowboy? They can be something less fatal if both parties agree to said faux-weapons although if you were a cowboy and someone challenged you to a duel would you really want to pick anything but a six-shooter? I mean, let’s be honest, a cowboy who wins a duel with a tazer gun or a boomerang or a large metal pipe is less cowboy and more vigilante and there’s a huge difference there. Cowboys are regal. Vigilantes are terrorists. So step up, cowboy, and pick the six-shooter. Paul Davidson (the country singer) will have thirty (30) days in which to accept this duel here on this blog, in the comments section of this post, at which point the two parties will have ten (10) days in which to decide on a place, set a date within another thirty (30) days, and then inform all interested parties and spectators as to the location, weapon-type and time of the duel. If country singer Paul Davidson does not accept the duel, does not respond, or does not make any mention of this challenge, he must reliniquish the name Paul Davidson in any and all of his songs (much like the Paul Davidson who was the writer at USA Today must already do for not responding to the challenge), thus leaving myself as the only person named Paul davidson with a website on the Internet in the continental United States.
Alright, Paul Davidson, you have been challenged!
Bring it!
may the best paul davidson win, and then challenge the winner of the other paul davidson duel. and may the best paul davidson win that one. all i know is, i’m rooting for paul davidson.
Comment by dgm — July 22, 2006 @ 11:29 am
I know Paul Davidson, and you sir are no Paul Davidson!
Oh, wait… yes you ARE Paul Davidson! Who the heck is this other guy then??
Comment by Dave2 — July 22, 2006 @ 12:43 pm
They’re all imposters, Dave. All. Imposters.
Comment by Pauly D — July 22, 2006 @ 2:32 pm
Hey, look who’s on 25 Peeps.
Comment by Lynn — July 22, 2006 @ 11:20 pm
Lynn - I know, right? So go ahead and go over to 25peeps.com so I can stay up on that front page. I think it will change my life or something.
Comment by Pauly D — July 23, 2006 @ 6:32 am
PaulyD, I’ve been on 19 days, and it’s totally changed my life or something.
OK, not really. But it’s still cool. And don’t you worry, I’ve clicked you. I even put you in my sidebar.
Comment by Lynn — July 23, 2006 @ 10:05 am
Haha I know how you feel about the same-name thing - there were 3 of us in school with exactly the same name (with the exception of middle-names). What a frustrating time.
Comment by Michelle — July 23, 2006 @ 5:47 pm
I think you should be more afraid of actually using the word “doppleganger” in a sentence.
Comment by LisaBinDaCity — July 24, 2006 @ 6:48 am
This is funny… I don’t care who ya are…
I am the before mentioned “Paul Davidson’s” older brother… the Country/Cowboy Singer Paul Davidson, that is…
My name is Chris Davidson… though I am not the only one either…
As I have googled myself on several occassions to prove it.
I thought you… the Paul Davidson of this blog… might enjoying knowing more about your “competition” before the actual “duel”. Here is a link to his webpage.
http://www.spc.cc.tx.us/commart/websites/paul/first.html
By the way… “our” Paul Davidson has four “rough and tough” brothers… and a sister that rivals the sharpest legal minds in the country, as well as, his sharp wit and “pen” which are definitely his most “effective weapons” in any arena! He is a University Professor in Texas (during the week) and a Computer Graphics Artist/Engineer when he’s not performing original and traditional Cowboy Poetry and Music all over the country.
Best of luck, Mr. Davidson… I’m afraid you’re going to need it. Paul is of Scottish descent and mighty proud of his name too.
*grins, winks & tips his virtual cowboy hat*
Sincerely if not wisely,
~ Chris Davidson
Comment by Chris Davidson — January 31, 2007 @ 2:23 am
I AM THE PAUL DAVIDSON COWBOY SINGERS FATHER . I HAVE ALWAYS TAUGHT MY SON TO FIGHT FAIR. SO AS HIS SECOND AND AS THE CHALLENGED WE CHOOSE THE WEAPONS AND WE CHOOSE_JALAPENO PEPPERS FACE TO FACE AND EAT TILL THE FIRST MAN GAGS OR QUITS. LETE US NO SOON AS HIS VERY BUSY SINGING AROUND THE COUNTRY
Comment by Standlee Davidson — January 31, 2007 @ 11:50 am
I am the youngest and only female sibling of the Cowboy Paul Davidson. If nothing else he has plenty of famiy support - but our family is known for that. I think my dad’s choice of weapons is commendable - being from Texas and all - but I’m not sure Paul is the pepper eater old dad is, might explain dad’s high blood pressure problem as well.
Best of luck to you in the duel, but if support carries any weight in the outcome - you don’t stand a chance - we are a BIG Texas family.
Comment by Lori Davidson Collier — January 31, 2007 @ 7:37 pm
Chris, Standlee and Lori D-Collier - While I was a little afraid of a duel against country singer Paul Davidson before, now I have zero fear whatsoever. When Paul Davidson himself shows up with his own words, only then will I take the threat seriously. This family support is nice and all — but there’s only one man who can truly take responsibility for the duel-to-come.
Comment by Pauly D — January 31, 2007 @ 7:43 pm
Oh… he’s going to “show up”… he’s just “preparing” as he always does…
*salutes & tries to keep a straight face*
~ Chris Davidson
Comment by Chris Davidson — January 31, 2007 @ 11:59 pm
As a matter of fact… “our” Paul got so wound up thinking about this upcoming “Internet Duel” that he stayed up all night last night and completely built a brand new website just to get limbered up according to his wife, Becky, also a University professional in Texas:
http://www.pauldavidsonmusic.com/
*raises my coffee cup to you* Enjoy!
~ Chris Davidson
Comment by Chris Davidson — February 1, 2007 @ 12:17 am