There are plenty of things that form an image of Prince in one's mind. For some of us it may be 3 or 4 things. For others, it may be 6 or 8 or 10, or even more things. But whatever number of traits you look for in Prince, they all MUST be in place to pull of the Prince look.
Images and thoughts about Prince's essence brings me back to my childhood. Like Margarett Cho said, "The smell that brings me back to my childhood is balls in pantyhose." But I digress, Prince is unique and can be imatated, but never duplicated.


I've gathered a group of Prince impersonators to show you why I think it is impossible to pull Prince off.



First this poor chap:

This bitch has it all wrong. First of all, Prince is not this chunky!
Prince looks like Kelly Rolan after a 40 day water fast, and this guy just doesn't get it right. Also, Prince is 5"3 (or 5"2 depending on your source), so you know that bitch don't slouch! God damn.


Next:

This guy calls himself Tony M. And personally, I think he could pull the Tony M. look off perfectly. One sad truth is he's actually trying to impersonate Prince here. It's just too Susanah Hoffs meets Manudo for me.


Next:

Oh My Gawd Becky, there is all sorts of wrong with this impersonator. He looks like a fucking linebacker in drag.
Look, anybody can pull off the "Prince" look. I mean, even the Jackson's were doing it back in the mid 80's, but if you're going to make a career out of it, follow in the footsteps of DeBarge or something. The "transgender" Prince impersonation just doesn't work here.


Next:

Now this guy is the closest thing I can see to being Prince Prince. Yes, I doubt any of the ladies in here would want to fuck him, and he looks like of like a leftover cast member of cop rock. But his features are delicate, his skin tone is about right. All he needs to do is to get his hair done at a salon and not do it himself. Also, check out how he sucks in his cheeks like he's sucking on lemons! It's perfect!




Anyways, what do you consider to be the essence of Prince? What features do you think a person MUST have to resemble Prince?




PS. Do any of these extremely drag queen looking men prove lead you to suspect that on some level, whether subconciously or overtly and exceedingly obvious, that Prince is gay?

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[Edited 12/2/05 20:02pm]

ReturnofDook is better than all of the impersonators in my opinion.

AsianBomb777 said:

Why don't you borrow that costume?

littlemissG said:

I don't have insignificant cameltoe

Who's the last one? I think I know him.

Zelaira said:

ReturnofDook?
He's an orger.

Here's what it is:

You can just tell that these people don't feel being Prince like the real Prince does. Yeah, they have the look, but the attitude and aura is totally lacking and you can just feel it missing. Although, Prince dresses like a dandy he oozes machismo---these impersonators definitely do not. Prince is authentic and one of a kind.

skywalker said:

The other one..The Younger guy..I think we dated.Is it Martin? And why hasn't he kept in touch..I lost his number.
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I think this guys name is Vince...he was in the Missy video "Work It".

He always reminds me of what Ice Cube would look like if he dressed as Prince.






*no disrespect intended*

DJ506 said:

Ive met a few prince impersonators in my time including one from a tv programme.
None of them had what Prince has...
[Edited 12/3/05 8:49am]

I wish this Fan Named Alan from NYC would post Pics of Himself. He Really Looked like Prince and when he met Prince at Tower in the 90's with us Prince really Looked. Alan had the TYPHOON going ON and was A HUGE FAN..... I think I Know Martin but he is an orger here. Martin with the red and black in this article. Was Purple something or other his org name. We lost contact...I lost contact with some fans..Lost their numbers..

Why do all these "Prince Impersonators" look like transvestiets to me?

MickG said:

They probably are and the impersonation gig gives them an excuse to indulge themselves. Actually most of these guys would probably make a better Eddie Izzard than Prince. Prince is virtually impossible to imitate...just ask Jak!

A HOT MESS!

Prince can not be impersonated. They only turn out looking like gay Morris Days.

I knew a guy that looked just like Prince (voice and all) but he was like 6' 2" LOL.

When I was in school, I remember these two guys who hung out all the time. One looked like Prince and the other had dark skin and sounded like Prince. The two would frequent all the talent shows together with their Prince act and would always win. The dark one did the singing while the lighter one did all the dancing. Girls would go crazy. No one person can imitate Prince effectively. Even if they have the looks, they probably don't have the swagger.

I don't Wanna DATE an IMPERSONATOR.... Why would I want my Boyfriend to IMPERSONATE PRINCE..I would want the REAL thing. But Good LUCK to all IMPERSONATORS.....It's COOL...

THOSE PRINCE....INPERSONATOR ARE MADE UGLY ...THEY LOOK LIKE CRAP

















MAN,.....THEY ARE MADE UGLY...THEY LOOK LIKE THEY FELL OUT OF THE UGLY TREE ...EWW I'M GOIN' TO HAVE NIGHTMARES TONITE ...

Prince isn't Gay, he's a hermafidite.

DJ506 said:

My name is Vince...and I am funky!

So, do they do shows? What is the point? If ya not getting paid why bother with this? For PUSSY? PLEASE! That's STUPID-ASS!

Actually, there are some places that do 'revue' type shows with several different impersonators. It's all done in fun.

AsianBomb777 said:

you forgot this one



that math teacher at it again.

Zelaira said:

That never made sense to me too. It's like going to Burger King and being offered a Big Mac. Your impersonating someone else is a tacit admission that you're not good enough.....

The guy in Vegas imitates him REAL well (I mean speech wise and move wise and essentially looks like him) and puts on a fun show.

Impersonators and the Guys who Sing like him are Cool,but Fanatic Male Fans are Suspect . Look at who killed JOHN LENNON.... Chapman Signed his work log as JOHN LENNON. Ya gotta be WEARY of MALE Fans who THINK they are PRINCE.... They can be DANGEROUS. I think ya gotta do PROFILES on people and hear how they talk. Fans who call Mayte or Mani a Bitch or whatever are HOSTILE and Should NOT BE Let NEAR PRINCE. Noboy should be Nasty,Fighting. It should all be COOL and Fun liking a PERFORMER..

That Frank Moore guy is the closest as far as looks here. This is kinda sick though. If it ain't October 31st or you're not working in Vegas you shouldn't be dressed as Prince. Period.

whodknee said:

Some people need suplement their identities with the identities of celberties or esteamed figures such as females. It's all in an effort to subdue the reality of worthlessness we all must face at one time in our lives. Living for the light, and the beauty within will shine for you, but by living in darkenss you have to strain to see a light somewhere.

lovemachine said:

no he does not.