This week we answer the question: How cool is Will Smith?
Very interesting question, anonymous. We're really conflicted about this. Mr Smith is cool in a lot of ways – and before anybody kicks up a fuss about him being lame, let's not forget the majority of
Big Willie Style was written by Nas – and not cool in many. So we've decided to make a kind of pros/cons list. (It's also important to remember that 'cool' is subjective. So if you don't agree with us, them's the breaks.)
Let's see where we end up! Exciting!
Cool
Was then, is now. Don't argue.
Not cool
So, so dumb.
Cool
If you don't think this is cool, you shouldn't read on. You clearly won't agree with anything we say.
Not cool
You can tell this was written by Ludacris, 'cause Big Willie is basically mimicking him. But it dun really work.
Cool
The tropical suit and ancient Egypt looks really work for Big Willie.
Not cool
That satin-look shirt looks highly flammable.
Cool
To make up for I, Robot and Wild Wild West, Smith did a SRS ROLE.
Not cool
Pledging your dedication to your kid is cool, but this song is turbo naff. (BIll Withers deserves better.)
Cool
A total Hollywood cheese-fest. But it was a fun time.
Not cool
Why this is so incredibly grating is kind of a mystery. It's just shit.
Cool
Solving the Rubik's Cube in less than a minute will always be cool.
Cool/Not cool
We want this to be cool (and enjoy the alien dance scene), but fear that it's the 'Forget Me Nots' sample that's swaying us.
Cool
Oh, what? You don't enjoy a blockbuster buddy movie with plenty of witty/not-really-witty banter?
Anonymous! We have decided that Will Smith is cool. But not
very cool.