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Title: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 04:38:03 PM: On another forum an interesting topic came up.

We were discussing the album The Fame, and a member commented that it was supposed to be a satire. I had always taken it at face value, but now I'm perplexed.

There is a lot of sillyness in The Fame, (killer whale, anyone?), and it could be interpreted as a satire.

However, I don't believe it was meant to be one. I truly believe it was a display of what fame meant to Gaga.

On the other hand, it's difficult to take it all seriously.

The killer-whale scene in the kiddie pool.

Rolling around in a pile of money and playing what looks like hide-and-seek.

I had always veiwed it as a deeply moving portrayal of a young girl's intoduction to, and corruption by, her newfound fame and fortune.

I thought it was sending a warning that fame is self-destroying, and ultimately fatal, as we saw in the next album, the Fame Monster.

And I believed Born this Way was a form of ressurection, purification, and afterlife.

But if The Fame was meant as a satire, where does that leave us?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: 41magsnub on June 17, 2011, 04:41:41 PM: You want to have a philosophical discussion about a Lady Gaga album? I had to look it up.. street cred intact.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: TechMan on June 17, 2011, 04:56:58 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 04:38:03 PM
On another forum an interesting topic came up.

We were discussing the album The Fame, and a member commented that it was supposed to be a satire. I had always taken it at face value, but now I'm perplexed.

There is a lot of sillyness in The Fame, (killer whale, anyone?), and it could be interpreted as a satire.

However, I don't believe it was meant to be one. I truly believe it was a display of what fame meant to Gaga.

On the other hand, it's difficult to take it all seriously.

The killer-whale scene in the kiddie pool.

Rolling around in a pile of money and playing what looks like hide-and-seek.

I had always veiwed it as a deeply moving portrayal of a young girl's intoduction to, and corruption by, her newfound fame and fortune.

I thought it was sending a warning that fame is self-destroying, and ultimately fatal, as we saw in the next album, the Fame Monster.

And I believed Born this Way was a form of ressurection, purification, and afterlife.

But if The Fame was meant as a satire, where does that leave us?

I take it to be just music, at best. Nothing more, nothing less (somewhat.)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:01:28 PM: Quote from: 41magsnub on June 17, 2011, 04:41:41 PM
You want to have a philosophical discussion about a Lady Gaga album? I had to look it up.. street cred intact.

Street cred? Which reminds me: I was listening to The Fame yesterday to try and obtain some new insights as to the meaning of the lyrics.

Now, I thought to myself while listening to the song Starstruck, why would the rapper Flo Rida agree to collaborate on an album by Lady Gaga?
Their musical styles seem at opposite ends of the "pop" spectrum.

And right after, I turned on the TV and saw Flo Rida singing in a video by this little Australian kid (a copy of Justin Bieber).
Now I believe that this Flo Rida must have no street cred among other rappers.
It appears he is desperate for work.

I was listening to Born this Way and I noted the mention of the "Rivington rebels". In the song "Black Jesus â€ Amen Fashion" Gaga mentions how she was born on Broadway and "grew up" in New York city.
In the documentary "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside", Gaga again mentions New York as an inspiration, and her favorite city.

However, in Paris this week, Gaga was spotted with a new tatto saying "PARIS". I believe it is a fake tattoo, because of its prominent location and the fact that New York is her avowed favorite city.

So, consider this:

The Fame: Gaga's corruption by her newfound wealth and power, and her flight from the nest.
The Fame Monster: Gaga's exploitation, and eventual death (Paparazzi, Alejandro, Bad Romance)
Born this Way: Gaga's return to her home, in spiritual form (hence the many religious songs, eg. Bloody Mary, Black Jesus â€ Amen Fashion, Judas) and her remorse (shown by the darker, more serious and heartfelt songs and lyrics). But is she still being exploited by her record label (Government Hooker), or her emotional attachment to her parents (Hair)?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 17, 2011, 05:08:40 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:01:28 PM
And right after, I turned on the TV and saw Flo Rida singing in a video by this little Australian kid (a copy of Justin Bieber).
Now I believe that this Flo Rida must have no street cred among other rappers.

Then again, Jay-Z had a very popular song based on a well-known musical number, usually sung by little girls. If THAT didn't kill his street cred, Mr. Rida should be OK.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:09:45 PM: So, what are your thoughts on the deeper meaning of these albums?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 17, 2011, 05:38:13 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:09:45 PM
So, what are your thoughts on the deeper meaning of these albums?

Who, me? I have only heard bits and pieces of maybe two of her songs.

I guess if she wanted people to pay attention to the meaning of her lyrics, she wouldn't have made herself into a meat dress. Since she decided to wear, of all things, a meat dress, all most people know about her is her meat dress. So that's what she's chosen to become, rather than some kind of songwriter/philosopher.

Now all of this presupposes that she intends her lyrics to have meaning. It is no insult to the Gaga; it just seems to me that most music written today is more about setting a mood that crafting a syllogism. I'm fine with that.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: bedlamite on June 17, 2011, 05:39:47 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:09:45 PM
So, what are your thoughts on the deeper meaning of these albums?

That would require actually listening to Lady Gaga, which from the snippets I've heard so far, ain't gonna happen.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:44:29 PM: Quote from: bedlamite on June 17, 2011, 05:39:47 PM
That would require actually listening to Lady Gaga, which from the snippets I've heard so far, ain't gonna happen.

Type in You and I. That's her new country song.

Also check out Bloody Mary.

All her songs are on Youtube.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: bedlamite on June 17, 2011, 05:46:05 PM: Yeah, good idea. Or maybe not. Definitely not.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 17, 2011, 05:50:48 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:44:29 PM
Type in You and I. That's her new country song.

Also check out Bloody Mary.

All her songs are on Youtube.

You mean little Miss Center of Attention has all of her stuff on YouTube? I'm shocked. Just shocked. :P
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: seeker_two on June 17, 2011, 06:02:57 PM: Quote from: 41magsnub on June 17, 2011, 04:41:41 PM
You want to have a philosophical discussion about a Lady Gaga album? I had to look it up.. street cred intact.

You know that civilization is at an end when someone uses "philosophical" and "Gaga" in the same sentences....and is serious about it.... :facepalm:

Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:44:29 PM
Type in You and I. That's her new country song.

....and this is further proof of why all country music made after 1985 has been nothing but suck and fail.... [barf]
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Lanius on June 17, 2011, 06:26:26 PM: Verily, there is no escape from that woman. I thought gun forums, one'd be safe... but alas. Even here.
At least I can claim I haven't consciously heard any song of hers. I don't listen to radio, that's why.
Why? They never play the real classics, that's why..
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 06:27:52 PM: Quote from: The artist formerly known as fistful on June 17, 2011, 05:50:48 PM
You mean little Miss Center of Attention has all of her stuff on YouTube? I'm shocked. Just shocked. :P

THere's a reason she's the center of attention. It's called talent.
She was accepted to Julliard at 17, but turned it down to go to some other fancy school and be one of only 20 people in history to be accepted before they were 18.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: seeker_two on June 17, 2011, 07:31:14 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 06:27:52 PM
THere's a reason she's the center of attention. It's called talent.
She was accepted to Julliard at 17, but turned it down to go to some other fancy school and be one of only 20 people in history to be accepted before they were 18.

Hmmmm....no Juliard mentioned here ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Gaga#1986.E2.80.932004:_Early_life (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Gaga#1986.E2.80.932004:_Early_life) )....maybe Juliard misplaced her acceptance letter..... ;)

....and, aside from one instance of fashion sense ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gagafameball.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gagafameball.jpg) ).....I haven't seen her in anything that isn't a Madonna/David Bowie/Elton John knockoff.....and I'm not mentioning Queen....because she ain't even a speck of dust compared to Freddie Mercury's world of talent..... :cool:
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 17, 2011, 09:13:04 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:44:29 PM
Type in You and I. That's her new country song.

Also check out Bloody Mary.

All her songs are on Youtube.

Type in "And You and I" and listen to something else.

jim
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Ron on June 17, 2011, 09:46:56 PM: Quote from: Jim147 on June 17, 2011, 09:13:04 PM
Type in "And You and I" and listen to something else.

jim

And you and I climb, crossing the shapes of the morning
And you and I reach over the sun for the river
And you and I climb, clearer, towards the movement
And you and I called over valleys of endless seas
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 17, 2011, 10:05:47 PM: I listen to a wide variety of music. But that little three song album tends to be in the shop computer most of the time.

I listened hard but could not see
Life tempo change out and inside me.
The preacher trained in all to lose his name;
The teacher travels, asking to be shown the same.
In the end, we'll agree, we'll accept, we'll immortalize
That the truth of the man maturing in his eyes,
All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you.

jim
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Ron on June 17, 2011, 10:18:19 PM: I really don't begrudge anyone their taste in music.

What little I've heard of Lady Gaga just doesn't speak to me on any level. Her and I most likely share very little in the way of life experiences other than those common to humankind. In areas we share common human experiences our view and interpretation of events is most probably very different.

YES has a special place in the soundtrack of my life.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on June 17, 2011, 10:37:58 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 05:44:29 PM
Type in You and I. That's her new country song.
Is that an Anglicized version of Toi et Moi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4AexuyhHI)?

Edit: doesn't appear to be any resemblance.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 17, 2011, 11:32:20 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 17, 2011, 06:27:52 PM
THere's a reason she's the center of attention. It's called talent.

:facepalm: Now I understand the title of your thread. It IS satire, and the joke is on us. Bravo, Bob!

(Not that I'm saying she's without talent. I wouldn't know. It's just kinda obvious that her fame is due to publicity stunts.)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: gunsmith on June 17, 2011, 11:39:09 PM: and you and I is a great song by a band called yes,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fi-sUOM8io
I remember smoking pot in the seventies & thinking how deep this song was, as well as the entire Fragile album.
The big problem is I've forgotten why I thought it was really deep but the song remains the same.

As far as Lady Gaga? is she related to Lord Gaga? I hardly like any body with "Lady" in front of their name-not even "Lady Antebellum"

Maybe we can get both ladies to have a shooting competition, the winner gets a S&W Ladysmith
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Harold Tuttle on June 17, 2011, 11:41:31 PM: (https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpremium1.uploadit.org%2FdocZox%2F%2FSmokem.jpg&hash=8c10a14ade0fdcc3eedd19866d1c96011547fe51)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: 41magsnub on June 17, 2011, 11:49:39 PM: Quote from: gunsmith on June 17, 2011, 11:39:09 PM
and you and I is a great song by a band called yes,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fi-sUOM8io
I remember smoking pot in the seventies & thinking how deep this song was, as well as the entire Fragile album.
The big problem is I've forgotten why I thought it was really deep but the song remains the same.

As far as Lady Gaga? is she related to Lord Gaga? I hardly like any body with "Lady" in front of their name-not even "Lady Antebellum"

Maybe we can get both ladies to have a shooting competition, the winner gets a S&W Ladysmith

Were they better in the 70's? Because seriously... that was awful. Maybe you have to have been a fan from the start or something?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: TechMan on June 18, 2011, 12:29:08 AM: Quote from: gunsmith on June 17, 2011, 11:39:09 PM
and you and I is a great song by a band called yes,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fi-sUOM8io
I remember smoking pot in the seventies & thinking how deep this song was, as well as the entire Fragile album.
The big problem is I've forgotten why I thought it was really deep but the song remains the same.

As far as Lady Gaga? is she related to Lord Gaga? I hardly like any body with "Lady" in front of their name-not even "Lady Antebellum"

Maybe we can get both ladies to have a shooting competition, the winner gets a S&W Ladysmith
Quote from: 41magsnub on June 17, 2011, 11:49:39 PM
Were they better in the 70's? Because seriously... that was awful. Maybe you have to have been a fan from the start or something?

Notice GS stated "I remember smoking pot in the seventies & thinking how deep this song was,..." That is all the explanation that is needed.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: gunsmith on June 18, 2011, 12:38:20 AM: I used to say "if you remember the 60's and the 70's then you weren't there....man"
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 12:57:08 AM: Quote from: gunsmith on June 18, 2011, 12:38:20 AM
I used to say "if you remember the 60's and the 70's then you weren't there....man"

Get a haircut.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: brimic on June 18, 2011, 01:17:04 AM: Lets drift this thread into something winning- lets discuss Lemmy.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: gunsmith on June 18, 2011, 01:43:15 AM: Quote from: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 12:57:08 AM
Get a haircut.

I had a haircut just the other day, I liked the affect so much I had the lady cut all of them.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: gunsmith on June 18, 2011, 01:44:44 AM: Quote from: brimic on June 18, 2011, 01:17:04 AM
Lets drift this thread into something winning- lets discuss Lemmy.

I finally saw motorhead for the first time this year, I even got a cool shirt. I had no idea what he was saying and only recognized the last three songs.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Physics on June 18, 2011, 03:14:25 AM: This thread is in serious need of some testosterone. This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3WJX1cIuY4&feature=relmfu) should make your beards grow a bit. ;)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Ron on June 18, 2011, 08:54:06 AM: Ace of Spades, makes me want to get in my car and drive real fast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYO4zLY-Nag
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Ron on June 18, 2011, 09:09:57 AM: Quote from: 41magsnub on June 17, 2011, 11:49:39 PM
Were they better in the 70's? Because seriously... that was awful. Maybe you have to have been a fan from the start or something?

I guess there is no accounting for different musical tastes eh? :laugh:
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: MechAg94 on June 18, 2011, 10:05:37 AM: Quote from: Jim147 on June 17, 2011, 09:13:04 PM
Type in "And You and I" and listen to something else.

jim
Wow, a Gaga thread saved by a Yes reference. Thanks for that. Pepped up my morning a lot. I haven't put that CD in the truck in a while.

I like Yes, but I don't think I ever put much significance to the lyrics. I always like Steve Howe's guitar work and the strong bass presence in many of their songs. The only album I ever really paid close attention to the lyrics was Going for the One. I have been listening to the Drama album a lot lately. After listening to a lot of more current stuff, Drama was a breath of fresh air with well made songs and good bass play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL68VE-Qi7Y
Here is the 3rd song on the Drama album. Lots of good bass play and such at beginning and end. I never paid much attention to the lyrics so I have no idea on that. Nice base line at the end.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: MechAg94 on June 18, 2011, 10:08:22 AM: Quote from: 41magsnub on June 17, 2011, 11:49:39 PM
Were they better in the 70's? Because seriously... that was awful. Maybe you have to have been a fan from the start or something?
IMO, Yes has a unique style that takes some getting used to if you never heard it before. It is certainly not for everyone.

I don't know about the 70's. I was born in that decade. I started listening to Yes a while later.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: MillCreek on June 18, 2011, 11:53:58 AM: Yes, Genesis, Emerson Lake and Palmer, the Moody Blues. All mainstays of the operatic rock scene. The soundtracks to my making out in high school in the mid-late 70's.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 03:44:58 PM: So, guys, the Edge of Glory video came out yesterday.

Critics are mixed. Some say it's boring, some say it's refreshingly simple.

I'm also mixed up. It's not as "involved" as many of her other videos, but it is clean-cut and the song is fantastic.

I requested it twice on the radio yesterday.

It sort of complicates matters, though.

Perhaps it symbolizes her homecoming?

Maybe the progression is:
The Fame: corrupted by fame and wealth, leaves home
The Fame Monster: Search for true self and inner beauty
Born This Way: realization of self, return to home and cultural roots

What do you guys think? Have you seen the Edge of Glory video?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Physics on June 18, 2011, 04:18:55 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 03:44:58 PM
So, guys, the Edge of Glory video came out yesterday.

Critics are mixed. Some say it's boring, some say it's refreshingly simple.

I'm also mixed up. It's not as "involved" as many of her other videos, but it is clean-cut and the song is fantastic.

I requested it twice on the radio yesterday.

It sort of complicates matters, though.

Perhaps it symbolizes her homecoming?

Maybe the progression is:
The Fame: corrupted by fame and wealth, leaves home
The Fame Monster: Search for true self and inner beauty
Born This Way: realization of self, return to home and cultural roots

What do you guys think? Have you seen the Edge of Glory video?

There are so many directions to take this. Must... Resist... Urge... :-X
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 18, 2011, 04:19:22 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 03:44:58 PM
What do you guys think? Have you seen the Edge of Glory video?

Take a wild guess.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: seeker_two on June 18, 2011, 04:21:48 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 03:44:58 PM
Perhaps it symbolizes her homecoming?

The aliens came back and got her?.....
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 04:26:45 PM: Hey guys, I'm trying to have a serious examination here.

I find on many forums people turn these types of threads into a big joke.

I had this discussion on the Gaga YArd forums and people took it seriously.

So if you have nothing meaningful to contribute, please don't disturb the thread.

...I'll bet many of you haven't seen even one of her videos. Possibly not even heard her songs.

Type in Black Jesus â€ Amen Fashion on YouTube.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 18, 2011, 05:06:48 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 04:26:45 PM
Hey guys, I'm trying to have a serious examination here.

I find on many forums people turn these types of threads into a big joke.

Not to be a prick, but perhaps its because this type of audience probably doesn't find much interest in lady gaga. Use the search engine and you'll find a number of music threads around. Very few of them are anything remotely close.

I had this discussion on the Gaga YArd forums and people took it seriously.

Perhaps you took a left instead of a right at Alberqurque. This isn't the Gaga Yard. It's APS.

So if you have nothing meaningful to contribute, please don't disturb the thread.

That wouldn't be our style around here.

...I'll bet many of you haven't seen even one of her videos. Possibly not even heard her songs.

Type in Black Jesus â€ Amen Fashion on YouTube.

Thanks, but I'll pass. I'd rather type in "double rainbow" and have a midget whip me with a chunk of rubber hose.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 05:11:31 PM: Quote from: JamisJockey
Not to be a prick, but perhaps its because this type of audience probably doesn't find much interest in lady gaga. Use the search engine and you'll find a number of music threads around. Very few of them are anything remotely close.

Well, that's changed now. I have different tastes.

Perhaps you took a left instead of a right at Alberqurque. This isn't the Gaga Yard. It's APS.

Yes, and APS is primarily a site for discussing non-firearms topics with the gun crowd. Hence this thread.

That wouldn't be our style around here.

Mine neither...

Thanks, but I'll pass. I'd rather type in "double rainbow" and have a midget whip me with a chunk of rubber hose.

Your policy of mental seclusion seems to have been taken directly from Tokugawa-era Japan.

Enlighten yourself!
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 18, 2011, 05:34:03 PM: Lady Gaga is nothing but pop culture trash. As in, not even good pop culture.

Her 'art' is shock value and weirdness. And its not even good or all that orginal.

You want good shock value with music? Alice Cooper.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on June 18, 2011, 05:48:02 PM: We don't really go into musical criticism here, aside from "I like that" or "it sucks!" Just the way we generally operate.

Since music and satire were mentioned somewhere in the thread, I think this qualifies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU2mwrxRQyA
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Ron on June 18, 2011, 05:49:02 PM: Well, I made it through 3/4 of the Edge of Glory video and checked out the lyrics for a couple other songs of hers mentioned here.

Her style of music sounds generic to me, it seemed I had heard that song before, mostly because it uses the same pop/dance formula all the others in that genre use.

The lyrics were the typical narcissistic emoting one also hears in that genre.

She's no Madonna, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 05:56:36 PM: Quote
Type in Black Jesus on YouTube.

http://youtu.be/zKIKKXm6Mlk
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 05:57:00 PM: Well, I don't think Gaga is pop culture trash, or that she only has 15 minutes of fame.

She has been constantly mentioned in the media.

She has many number one hits (Bad Romance, Poker Face, anyone?)

Her music is for the most part, very, very good ( if you are into this genre).

But most of all, her fans are truly fanatics.

I should know. :) There's a personal connection between the artist and the fan.

For example, fans refer to her as Mother Monster and to themselves as Little Monsters.

Also, they take great interest in her activities and her well-being.

There's even a university course on the subject. So, with so many hits, so much mention in the media, great critical reviews and dedicated fans, she clearly is not just basking in the sun.

She also sings live at all her events, unlike many artists nowadays. She is an extremely talented vocalist, no matter what you may say about her composing (which she does by herself).
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Ron on June 18, 2011, 06:00:08 PM: I gave her a shot, just not my cup of tea.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 06:08:16 PM: What did you check out?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 18, 2011, 06:21:18 PM: ;/

Gaga is a moderately talented singer who is out to out madonna madonna.

You started the thread, if you can't deal with the critisim, I'm sure we can find a door somewhere.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 06:23:59 PM: I like The Doors.

Darn shame about Morrison.

DD
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 18, 2011, 06:26:37 PM: so groupies are still around?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 06:27:37 PM: Quote from: JamisJockey on June 18, 2011, 06:21:18 PM

;/

Gaga is a moderately talented singer who is out to out madonna madonna.

You started the thread, if you can't deal with the critisim, I'm sure we can find a door somewhere.

Gaga is an extremely talented singer who has out-Gaga'd just about everyone.

I can deal with criticism. I can't deal with thread hi-jacking and not taking me seriously. :D
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 06:28:35 PM: Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 18, 2011, 06:26:37 PM
so groupies are still around?

Oh man, it goes much farther than groupies.

Think "cult".

Seriously.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: White Horseradish on June 18, 2011, 06:30:11 PM: Quote from: bluestarlizzard on June 18, 2011, 05:34:03 PM
You want good shock value with music? Alice Cooper.
Seriously? I respect Cooper, but I don't think anyone has been shocked by him in at least 20 years. The world has moved on.

Quote from: Ron on June 18, 2011, 05:49:02 PM
She's no Madonna, that's for sure.
Well, these days Madonna is no Madonna... :P

Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 05:57:00 PM
She has been constantly mentioned in the media.
That really is not proof of anything. Weiner's wiener has been all over the media for several week now, but it does not make it entertaining.

Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 05:57:00 PM
But most of all, her fans are truly fanatics.
That is not really any reflection on her music, either. All sorts of non-musical personalities have had huge and very dedicated followings. Heck, look at the Grateful Dead.

LG's tunes are catchy and her videos are a good show. It's fairly good quality pop, especially compared to all the other utter crap filling the genre. That said, I think you have a bad case of SfDMS (Search for Deep Meaning Syndrome). It's pop music, that's all. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and sometimes a pop song is just a pop song.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 18, 2011, 06:35:47 PM: not taking me seriously

is that a recurring issue? and whats the common element?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Monkeyleg on June 18, 2011, 06:38:01 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 05:57:00 PM
She has been constantly mentioned in the media.

So has Anthony Weiner..

She has many number one hits (Bad Romance, Poker Face, anyone?)

So has Weird Al Yankovic.

Her music is for the most part, very, very good ( if you are into this genre).

What if I'm not into the genre?

But most of all, her fans are truly fanatics.

So were the fans of David Koresh.

I should know. :) There's a personal connection between the artist and the fan.

In the old days, we called those "groupies".

There's even a university course on the subject.

Why am I not surprised? With university courses on anal sex, crop circles and Tom Cruise, why not Lady Gaga?

She also sings live at all her events, unlike many artists nowadays. She is an extremely talented vocalist, no matter what you may say about her composing (which she does by herself).

Back in the olden times, when I was a young-un, singers sang at their concerts. Call me crazy, but I thought it's what they're supposed to do.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 06:40:34 PM: Quote
I can't deal with thread hi-jacking and not taking me seriously.

That's what we do here. (that's about all we do here) Shirley you knew that.

Do I smell bacon?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 06:45:33 PM: Quote from: Monkeyleg
Back in the olden times, when I was a young-un, singers sang at their concerts. Call me crazy, but I thought it's what they're supposed to do.

Exactly what Gaga said when asked about it.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Monkeyleg on June 18, 2011, 06:46:52 PM: Quote
Shirley you knew that.

Stop calling him Shirley.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 18, 2011, 06:52:52 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 06:27:37 PM
Gaga is an extremely talented singer who has out-Gaga'd just about everyone.

I can deal with criticism. I can't deal with thread hi-jacking and not taking me seriously. :D

Then you won't last around here. Just sayin.

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2F0%2F0d%2FZardoz_zed.jpg&hash=aee42e5c0f05a2360d2a2abe6e62546c841ccefb)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 06:53:51 PM: Quote
Stop calling him Shirley.

Looks like I picked a bad day to give up Gaga.

DD
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 06:55:53 PM: Quote from: Monkeyleg on June 18, 2011, 06:38:01 PM
In the old days, we called those "groupies".

Get with it old-timer! Now we call them "fanbois." =D

DD
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 06:57:15 PM: This is getting difficult! I'm at work and APS comes in okay, but my outbound posts have to sneak by Teh Barracuda.

DD
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 06:58:46 PM: Quote from: JamisJockey on June 18, 2011, 06:52:52 PM
(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2F0%2F0d%2FZardoz_zed.jpg&hash=aee42e5c0f05a2360d2a2abe6e62546c841ccefb)

I should get me an outfit like that. Of course, I should probably lose about 80 pounds before I go out in public in it. ;/
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 18, 2011, 06:59:44 PM: Quote from: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 06:55:53 PM
Get with it old-timer! Now we call them "fanbois." =D

DD

Giggle. Snort.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on June 18, 2011, 07:14:06 PM: Quote from: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 06:58:46 PM
I should get me an outfit like that. Of course, I should probably lose about 80 pounds before I go out in public in it. ;/
Nah. Get it now and grow into it.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boomhauer on June 18, 2011, 07:23:33 PM: Quote from: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 06:58:46 PM
I should get me an outfit like that. Of course, I should probably lose about 80 pounds before I go out in public in it. ;/

It's rather dashing, isn't it?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 18, 2011, 07:25:59 PM: There is nothing like the smell of bacon with some good music.

My wife came home from the store with a sack full of bacon. She said they had it buy one get one.

I said, you really know how to curl my toes.

jim
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: seeker_two on June 18, 2011, 07:29:44 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 06:27:37 PM
I can deal with criticism. I can't deal with thread hi-jacking and not taking me seriously. :D

My days of not taking you seriously are coming to a middle....
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: bedlamite on June 18, 2011, 07:30:36 PM: Quote from: Monkeyleg on June 18, 2011, 06:38:01 PM
So has Weird Al Yankovic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnQQ9_NUvS8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnQQ9_NUvS8)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on June 18, 2011, 07:39:09 PM: Quote from: Physics on June 18, 2011, 03:14:25 AM
This thread is in serious need of some testosterone. This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3WJX1cIuY4&feature=relmfu) should make your beards grow a bit. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApxnAr6pRt0
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 07:44:28 PM: What I have found is that many guys actually like her music but refuse to admit it.

On another hunting forum some guys admitted that they listened to her stuff.

One said she was awesome, "the new Elton John."

I'm too young to have heard anything Elton did (apart from the Lion King) but I assume that he is quite good.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on June 18, 2011, 07:48:34 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 06:27:37 PM

I can deal with criticism. I can't deal with thread hi-jacking and not taking me seriously. :D

APS is university-approved curriculum for a Masters Degree in Threadjacking and Silliness.

Our criticism department is limited and only merits an Associates Degree.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boomhauer on June 18, 2011, 07:55:44 PM: Quote
What I have found is that many guys actually like her music but refuse to admit it.

Nope. Don't like her music, don't care too much for her persona, either.

Heard she was once a right nice looking young lady.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 07:56:06 PM: Quote from: AZRedhawk44 on June 18, 2011, 07:48:34 PM

APS is university-approved curriculum for a Masters Degree in Threadjacking and Silliness.

Our criticism department is limited and only merits an Associates Degree.

Well, just to let you guys know, you can expect more Gaga threads from me.

She has a lot going on right now with the release of new videos and singles.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 07:56:34 PM: Quote from: Avenger29 on June 18, 2011, 07:55:44 PM
Nope. Don't like her music, don't care too much for her persona, either.

Heard she was once a right nice looking young lady.

Oh yes, still is, very much so.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 07:58:12 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 07:56:06 PM
Well, just to let you guys know, you can expect more Gaga threads from me.
She has a lot going on right now with the release of new videos and singles.

Bring it.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Monkeyleg on June 18, 2011, 08:00:44 PM: Quote
One said she was awesome, "the new Elton John."

Talk about damning with faint praise. If given a choice between listening to Elton John or having pine needles stuck in my eyes, I'd really have to think about it.

My wife likes Lady Gaga. Of course, she likes pretty much anybody that gay boys like. She even liked Divine:

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frishiswaney0215.altervista.org%2Fcelebrities%2F52134_theclubcreatures_jojo_baby_as_divine_-_john_waters_tribute.jpg&hash=6a38d0e25ae93ecec0767d03f75a72a647aac23b)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 08:04:08 PM: I don't like Elton JOhn either.

There was this repetitive song of his playing while I was driving. I had to turn it off, he kept repeating the same phrase (someone help me out here). Worst of all, it came right after Gaga's Born This Way.

And about the demographics:

Polls conducted at Gaga Yard forums have determined that out of her dedicated fans, 1/6 are female.

2/3 to 3/4 are LGB.

The rest are straight guys.

So there!
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 08:05:38 PM: Quote
2/3 to 3/4 are LGB.

I thought LGB was a sandwich. ???
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 08:07:22 PM: Quote from: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 08:05:38 PM
I thought LGB was a sandwich. ???

I heard recently that they're extra good with horseradish.

DD
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on June 18, 2011, 08:09:41 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aleeJ9Rg4Hw

Moar APS.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 18, 2011, 08:12:52 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 07:56:06 PM
Well, just to let you guys know, you can expect more Gaga threads from me.

She has a lot going on right now with the release of new videos and singles.

You said you didn't like how this thread is going. What is your motivation for starting similar threads?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 18, 2011, 08:13:36 PM: Quote
The rest are ~~straight guys~~ uncommited LBG.

Fixed it for you.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 08:16:29 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 08:04:08 PM
The rest are ~~straight guys~~ lying.

Quote from: Jim147
Fixed it for you.

And I helped.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 08:18:31 PM: Quote from: The artist formerly known as fistful on June 18, 2011, 08:12:52 PM
You said you didn't like how this thread is going. What is your motivation for starting similar threads?

Can't help it. It's one of my main passions, apart from guns and food.

And anyways, I don't like how this thread is going, but at least it IS going along.

^Hey,the two posters above me, 'tis not funny. It's not an insult, it's a compliment to my highly-tuned emotions.Thank you.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 08:21:25 PM: Quote
^Hey,the two posters above me, 'tis not funny.

Jim, we've been beaten. I guess we can go home now. :'(

DD
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 08:23:10 PM: Quote from: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 08:21:25 PM
I guess we can go home now. :'(

DD

You're doing this at work?

Naughty, naughty.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 08:25:28 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 08:23:10 PM
You're doing this at work?

Naughty, naughty.

Nah, just efficient. But, I'm going home now. Booting down in 3, 2, 1...
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 08:27:20 PM: Quote from: Doggy Daddy on June 18, 2011, 08:25:28 PM
Nah, just efficient. But, I'm going home now. Booting down in 3, 2, 1...

....aaaaand he's gone.

Leaving us to resume our philiophical examination of these fine songs.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boomhauer on June 18, 2011, 08:34:06 PM: Quote
Leaving us to resume our philiophical examination of these fine songs.

Yes, we shall indeed...

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Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 08:39:00 PM: Quote from: Avenger29 on June 18, 2011, 08:34:06 PM
Yes, we shall indeed...

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No way!

Heavy metal sucks, unless it's Master of Puppets. And that's just plain OK.

Type in this on YouTube: Electric Chapel. Now THAT is rock!
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: bedlamite on June 18, 2011, 08:48:39 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 08:39:00 PM
No way!

Heavy metal sucks, unless it's Master of Puppets. And that's just plain OK.

Type in this on YouTube: Electric Chapel. Now THAT is ~~rock~~ pop!

FTFY. A mediocre electric guitar intro does not make anything rock.

You think a song about drugs is OK? That explains a few things.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on June 18, 2011, 08:48:52 PM: Gaga doesn't have anything on The Hoff.

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs.buzzfed.com%2Fstatic%2Fimagebuzz%2Fweb02%2F2009%2F1%2F13%2F13%2Fanigif_do-not-look-directly-at-the-hasselhoff-6742-1231872453-4.gif&hash=329e45231e779959643d10e9952411661aee2bec)

Or Gary Busey.

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joeydevilla.com%2Fwordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F02%2Ffractal-busey.gif&hash=dc1833a75f512b1c40751de1e224b1d04037ef2b)

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Or Jeff Cohen.

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Freaders%2F2008%2F08%2F30%2Ffour_1.gif&hash=d52be0c993b6e354f974d57f671cd9d3bd82dd91)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: MicroBalrog on June 18, 2011, 08:55:01 PM: There's no denying Gaga's musical talent, really.

Now, the getups are plain downright annoying to many people. It's like a terrible pile-up of Madonna and Manson.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boomhauer on June 18, 2011, 09:07:45 PM: Quote
Heavy metal sucks, unless it's Master of Puppets. And that's just plain OK

Oh no you didn't...

Iron Maiden The Longest Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL0XHvtcg4k

Sabaton: Primo Victoria http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BycrqGX0qK4&feature=fvst

Sabaton: Uprising http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01IaKb6DmTw

Now THAT'S music. With class.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 18, 2011, 09:27:53 PM: Quote from: AZRedhawk44 on June 18, 2011, 08:48:52 PM
Gaga doesn't have anything on The Hoff.

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs.buzzfed.com%2Fstatic%2Fimagebuzz%2Fweb02%2F2009%2F1%2F13%2F13%2Fanigif_do-not-look-directly-at-the-hasselhoff-6742-1231872453-4.gif&hash=329e45231e779959643d10e9952411661aee2bec)

Or Gary Busey.

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joeydevilla.com%2Fwordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F02%2Ffractal-busey.gif&hash=dc1833a75f512b1c40751de1e224b1d04037ef2b)

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Or Jeff Cohen.

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Freaders%2F2008%2F08%2F30%2Ffour_1.gif&hash=d52be0c993b6e354f974d57f671cd9d3bd82dd91)

In case you missed it.

I've always been here.

jim
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 09:45:46 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 07:44:28 PM
What I have found is that many guys actually like her music but refuse to admit it.
I'm a fan of "Another one rides the bus", speaking of Queen...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX3Fc0fBfWc
First hit, just genius.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHNeIjiTwpI&feature=related

Quote
On another hunting forum some guys admitted that they listened to her stuff.
I've listened to some seriously awful stuff, too.
I'll admit it, too, but it doesn't mean the stuff was any good.

Quote
One said she was awesome, "the new Elton John."
Ever since I realized "Your Song" was written about man-man love I can't take Elton seriously, either.

Quote
I'm too young to have heard anything Elton did (apart from the Lion King) but I assume that he is quite good.
Was quite good.
Was.

Your Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xubavlo3CFk
Levon - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lXOuZgm_eY
Someone saved my life tonight - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR7a0Gm379E&feature=related
Saturday Night's All right for fighting - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26wEWSUUsUc
Funeral - Love Lies Bleeding - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p_xAToFzck&feature=related

He turned into a flabby parody of himself about 25 years ago, remade hits into "poignant personal tributes", quit taking artistic risks and became a traveling oldies show who'd sell his name to the highest bidder, thereby giving us the middling "lion king" soundtrack.

You talk about thread derailment?
I'm just getting started
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: White Horseradish on June 18, 2011, 09:46:14 PM: Quote from: Jim147 on June 18, 2011, 08:13:36 PM
uncommited LBG.
Locust Bean Gum can form commitments?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: White Horseradish on June 18, 2011, 09:50:38 PM: Quote from: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 09:45:46 PM
Your Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xubavlo3CFk
Hoo boy. The 70's sure had some god-awful fashions and haircuts...

Pop, metal... Why not BOTH!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3Lzp65e74
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 18, 2011, 09:53:01 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 07:56:06 PM
Well, just to let you guys know, you can expect more Gaga threads from me.

She has a lot going on right now with the release of new videos and singles.

And just so you know, if you're nothing but some kind of shill for lady gaga, with nothing much else to say, you might get shown the door. Just sayin.

You've got dozens of posts telling you most here aren't interested in lady gaga. The thread veer is another sign of that. Yet you persist. Just sayin.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 09:57:01 PM: Quote from: White Horseradish on June 18, 2011, 09:46:14 PM

Quote from: Jim147 on Today at 04:13:36 PM
uncommited LBG.

Locust Bean Gum can form commitments?
Lettuce, bacon, and guacamole.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Physics on June 18, 2011, 09:57:59 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 08:39:00 PM
No way!

Heavy metal sucks, unless it's Master of Puppets. And that's just plain OK.

Type in this on YouTube: Electric Chapel. Now THAT is rock!

I like to contemplate the lyrical genius of Strapping Young Lad. They are so clever and brilliant. See now, Lady Gaga just can't compare with the brilliance of SYL, nor other metal bands. For example, I give you this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ0xZDuuJjA) (NSFW language) piece that really illustrates what I'm talking about.

;/
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 10:01:05 PM: Lady Gaga?
Eff that S

Motor City 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvJGQ_piwI0
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boomhauer on June 18, 2011, 10:14:49 PM: Quote

And anyways, I don't like how this thread is going,

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Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 18, 2011, 10:15:07 PM: Elton Johns not my cup of tea, either.

But Bowie, on the other hand, LG can try and try, but she will never be as great as the early glitter boys.

And my comment about Alice Cooper is this. He did shock value right. Since his time almost NO ONE has managed to be more then a weak parady.
Rob Zombie is good and his brother, too. But Manson was just an idiot.

And bober-whatever your name is. I'm the closest thing around here too the acceptable age and sex to be a fan of lady gaga. Obviously I am not a fan. Maybe its because I disdain pop music, or maybe its 'cause i'm odd, but to be honest, I find "poker face" to be annoying as hell and after suffering through the Gaga Glee episode, this accomplished Brittney Spears hater was begging for another spears episode rather then suffer anymore nonsense about little monsters in silver lamee without ONE (not ONE!!!) homage to great glitter gods who first brought glam to rock and roll.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 18, 2011, 10:20:52 PM: Here, mr. gaga fan.

Tell me she's not just straight up trying to rip this off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8sdsW93ThQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8sdsW93ThQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

Its been done before, and done better.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: TechMan on June 18, 2011, 10:22:01 PM: I use to listen to Pop music, but the wife has gotten me converted to Country and I haven't looked back. Thank God. If I listen to the crap that is now considered Pop music, I would [barf]
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 18, 2011, 10:23:53 PM: NSFW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vNky_tXaI0

What seems to be my life for years http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8cSawigums

Something with a heavier meaning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3UWacaiFvY

jim
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 10:24:22 PM: Quote from: adively on June 18, 2011, 10:22:01 PM
I use to listen to Pop music, but the wife has gotten me converted to Country and I haven't looked back. Thank God. If I listen to the crap that is now considered Pop music, I would [barf]

Thank God, indeed! (I thought nobody else listened to E.T. anymore) http://youtu.be/2Kh_FSYK7b8
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 10:25:19 PM: Quote from: Avenger29 on June 18, 2011, 10:14:49 PM

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Damn shame about that ballooning accident.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQyrd1BwusQ
"It's not a balloon you stupid thick headed saxon git, it's an airship"

We need another Led Zeppelin thread.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 10:40:13 PM: Quote from: Avenger29 on June 18, 2011, 10:14:49 PM

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi267.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii303%2Fziggyzaggy001%2Foh-the-huge-manatee.jpg%3Ft%3D1262207260&hash=f56bfca4a950524bbbd1c0a2c1cbc51fe0c93697)

You are sick, Avenger.

You are making fun of a tragedy in which many people died. Morrison poured his heart out.

I can't believe the stuff some people will do.

You probably score quite high on the PCL-R.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 10:43:30 PM: Quote from: JamisJockey on June 18, 2011, 09:53:01 PM
And just so you know, if you're nothing but some kind of shill for lady gaga, with nothing much else to say, you might get shown the door. Just sayin.

Well, ain't that too bad. You don't like my musical taste so you say that I am on Interscope Records' paylist. Ridiculous.

You've got dozens of posts telling you most here aren't interested in lady gaga. The thread veer is another sign of that. Yet you persist. Just sayin.

As long as I don't break forum rules, I will be staying here, thank you very much. Yes, I see your status.

Frankly, I don't care what other people are interested in.

I'm not some sheep that conforms to the demands of others. Just sayin'. I haven't been rude or broken rules.

So there.[/quote]
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 10:44:50 PM: Bbbbbbut
But it's satire!
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 18, 2011, 10:45:22 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ_JAgHxR14&feature=youtube_gdata_player (http:// http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ_JAgHxR14&feature=youtube_gdata_player ) :angel:
Wish I had the scan for the 'nuke the whales' flyerfrom the gig my dad did.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 10:45:55 PM: Quote from: bluestarlizzard on June 18, 2011, 10:15:07 PM
Elton Johns not my cup of tea, either.

But Bowie, on the other hand, LG can try and try, but she will never be as great as the early glitter boys.

And my comment about Alice Cooper is this. He did shock value right. Since his time almost NO ONE has managed to be more then a weak parady.
Rob Zombie is good and his brother, too. But Manson was just an idiot.

And bober-whatever your name is. I'm the closest thing around here too the acceptable age and sex to be a fan of lady gaga. Obviously I am not a fan. Maybe its because I disdain pop music, or maybe its 'cause i'm odd, but to be honest, I find "poker face" to be annoying as hell and after suffering through the Gaga Glee episode, this accomplished Brittney Spears hater was begging for another spears episode rather then suffer anymore nonsense about little monsters in silver lamee without ONE (not ONE!!!) homage to great glitter gods who first brought glam to rock and roll.

Hahaha, oh man, you watched Glee?

I can't bring myself to watch the BORN THIS WAY episode. I know it featured Gaga, and she looked AWESOME!

But I've only seen it on an ad, and in an animated GIF.

Glee is SO gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's just not my thing.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 10:46:46 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 10:45:55 PM
Glee is SO gay.

Pot?
Meet kettle.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: gunsmith on June 18, 2011, 10:47:40 PM: what this thread needs is some Beefheart!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqRHr5pEIFU
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 18, 2011, 10:49:39 PM: Could you tone down the rainbow colors? It's not going to make anyone here click on them.

They kind of hurt my old tired eyes.

jim
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 18, 2011, 10:50:10 PM: tuco beat me too it.

And, as is blatently obvious, I am female. Whats your excuse?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 10:55:02 PM: Quote from: bluestarlizzard on June 18, 2011, 10:50:10 PM
tuco beat me too it.

And, as is blatently obvious, I am female. Whats your excuse?

What do you mean, "What's your excuse?"

http://www.gagayard.com/showthread.php?tid=24&page=17

Post #166 on that page.

Edit: Oh, you guys can't see it, they've recently made only registered users able to view threads.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: TechMan on June 18, 2011, 10:56:33 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 10:55:02 PM
What do you mean, "What's your excuse?"

http://www.gagayard.com/showthread.php?tid=24&page=17

Post #166 on that page.

Sorry not registering for that site.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:01:52 PM: Ooooooooo
I can't stand not knowing what it says. ;/

eta -

The whole Hindenburg fire is just so rich in comedic potential.
There's a career worth of material in that, juxtaposed against the Nazi rise to power, the over-the-top play by play commentary, the uber-hawt Teutonic stewardesses.
Heck , only 36 or so people died, why should it be in vain?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 18, 2011, 11:04:35 PM: Quote from: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:01:52 PM
Ooooooooo
I can't stand not knowing what it says. ;/

I double dog dare you >:D

Just remember, what is seen cannot be unseen... =D
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on June 18, 2011, 11:08:05 PM: Early shock musician of sorts. Possibly the original?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYrv-kBUh3Y&feature=fvst
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:08:19 PM: Quote
Me and my mate were back at the shack we had spike jones on the box
She said I can't take the way he sings but I love to hear him talk.

Busy trying to surf Dirigible jokes..
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:11:37 PM: Quote from: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:08:19 PM
Busy trying to surf Dirigible jokes..

You aren't funny.
I know that you are trying to get my goat, you've seen that I have a connection and you are prodding my sensitive spot.

So you are going on my Ignore list.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:13:06 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:11:37 PM
You aren't funny.
I know that you are trying to get my goat, you've seen that I have a connection and you are prodding my sensitive spot.

So you are going on my Ignore list.

Liar. You cannot look away.
Like me with the great German balloon.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boomhauer on June 18, 2011, 11:16:48 PM: Quote from: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:08:19 PM
Busy trying to surf Dirigible jokes..

Man I'm hungry...

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg28.imageshack.us%2Fimg28%2F7240%2Fblimpielogo.jpg&hash=6223af764035e5cfd2c491ca6d3e5862dcfb1588) (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/blimpielogo.jpg/)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:19:57 PM: Quote from: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on June 18, 2011, 11:08:05 PM
Early shock musician of sorts. Possibly the original?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYrv-kBUh3Y&feature=fvst

No way, Sarony was.

Check this out. He was 60 years ahead of his time:

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=72548
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 18, 2011, 11:30:46 PM: (https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fchzsomuchpun.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fa40ce487-28d1-4f91-b25c-be8034a76b63.jpg&hash=cf36b38aee91c686fe0ac447d25f2a0d59393603)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:34:43 PM: I'm on it's ignore list. :lol:

Do we even have that here?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:37:24 PM: Quote from: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:34:43 PM
I'm on it's ignore list. :lol:

Apparently they don't have Ignore lists here, so I'm stuck with you. :(

Anyways, I'd like to let you know that I never smile unless I find something very amusing.

If I meet someone and they smile at me, I won't smile back unless I find something to laugh at.

So many people think I'm cold and unfriendly.

Which may be the case, but I don't wear hoodies either (including rainjackets.)

Or umbrellas, they are effeminate.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 18, 2011, 11:39:25 PM: Quote
you've seen that I have a connection and you are prodding my sensitive spot.

I don't think anyone here would prod your sensitive spot.

[popcorn]

jim
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: TechMan on June 18, 2011, 11:42:15 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:37:24 PM
Apparently they don't have Ignore lists here, so I'm stuck with you. :(

Anyways, I'd like to let you know that I never smile unless I find something very amusing.

If I meet someone and they smile at me, I won't smile back unless I find something to laugh at.

So many people think I'm cold and unfriendly.

Which may be the case, but I don't wear hoodies either (including rainjackets.)

Or umbrellas, they are effeminate.

??? ???

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.xradiograph.com%2Fxradiograph%2F2001-08-17-johnchloemichaelvanessaumbrellahatsafa-01.jpg&hash=9aba4f6088698850e8f261bad02089335ff8586b)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:44:11 PM: Quote from: Jim147 on June 18, 2011, 11:39:25 PM
I don't think anyone here would prod your sensitive spot.

[popcorn]

jim

What exactly is that suppposed to mean? ;)

This is me, by the way:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2406/18/25/827244582/n827244582_1270228_6161.jpg?dl=1)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2406/18/25/827244582/n827244582_1270227_5818.jpg?dl=1)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:46:56 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:37:24 PM
umbrellas, they are effeminate.

Wrong again with a capital r

http://www.pimall.com/nais/umbrelllasword.html
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:48:55 PM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:44:11 PM
This is me, by the way:

Umbrellas are effeminate?!?!?!

Again,
Pot, meet kettle.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:49:17 PM: Quote from: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:46:56 PM
Wrong again with a capital r

http://www.pimall.com/nais/umbrelllasword.html

I have an umbrella dagger with a brass horse's head. Very cool, but not practical.

What do you think of my photos?

Sorry about the first one, you can see my expression because the cat knocked the camera as the photo went off. That's why the edge is blurry a bit.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:51:23 PM: Quote from: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:48:55 PM

Whoooo hooo!
Umbrellas are effeminate?!?!?!

Again,
Pot, meet kettle.

Yeah, go ahead, make fun. I was dressed up for a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show and had just returned home.

This is my normal attire:

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi479.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr158%2Fboberamatheclown%2Fdfdgfgfg.png&hash=3802e7e8e59f2ff8dd0dac5713d13fe83382d12f)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: White Horseradish on June 18, 2011, 11:52:45 PM: Quote from: Tuco on June 18, 2011, 11:46:56 PM
Wrong again with a capital r

http://www.pimall.com/nais/umbrelllasword.html

Pshaw. John Steed had no need for such gimmicks.

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_R_Sqi0a8BRc%2FSjdQqEfJhOI%2FAAAAAAAAB_U%2Ff_WtveV2MV0%2Fs1600%2FAvengers.jpg&hash=a240ea137eaab00059fb82939594ea5255c58c92)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:53:24 PM: Quote from: White Horseradish on June 18, 2011, 11:52:45 PM
Pshaw. John Steed had no need for such gimmicks.

(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_R_Sqi0a8BRc%2FSjdQqEfJhOI%2FAAAAAAAAB_U%2Ff_WtveV2MV0%2Fs1600%2FAvengers.jpg&hash=a240ea137eaab00059fb82939594ea5255c58c92)

My favorite episodes were the shrinking one, and the one with the tortue rack and the iron maiden.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 18, 2011, 11:56:48 PM: Quote
Don't edit my sig again, mods.

One time at banned camp....

jim
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:59:11 PM: The moderators had changed my signature so that:

The word Bloody Mary read as Bloody Tampon.

And so the words Highway Unicorn read as Magic Obama Unicorn.

I didn't find it funny, and it goes against TOS.

I will phone Oleg and make a personal complaint if whoever did this persists.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: zxcvbob on June 19, 2011, 12:02:33 AM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:59:11 PM
The moderators had changed my signature so that:

The word Bloody Mary read as Bloody Tampon.
And so the words Highway Unicorn read as Magic Obama Unicorn.

WTF are you talking about?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Boberama on June 19, 2011, 12:04:06 AM: Quote from: zxcvbob on June 19, 2011, 12:02:33 AM
WTF are you talking about?

Lady Gaga, Born This Way
Check out these tracks:
Bloody Mary
Highway Unicorn

^That is what I typed in for my signature.

I logged back in after a couple hours away and noticed it had been modified to read:

Lady Gaga, Born This Way
Check out these tracks:
Bloody Tampon
Magic Obama Unicorn
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Physics on June 19, 2011, 12:09:16 AM: Quote from: Boberama on June 19, 2011, 12:04:06 AM
Lady Gaga, Born This Way
Check out these tracks:
Bloody Mary
Highway Unicorn

^That is what I typed in for my signature.

I logged back in after a couple hours away and noticed it had been modified to read:

Lady Gaga, Born This Way
Check out these tracks:
Bloody Tampon
Magic Obama Unicorn

I still see Bloody Tampon and Magic Obama Unicorn for your sig. Weird.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jim147 on June 19, 2011, 12:10:38 AM: I still can't read you sig line. To much rainbow.

jim
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 19, 2011, 12:10:43 AM: I never saw what you are claiming, and I've been watching your posts quite carefully.
I am hereby calling TROLL!
Crybaby troll, at that.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 19, 2011, 12:11:41 AM: Oh Wait.

There it is.

Odd.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: TechMan on June 19, 2011, 12:11:51 AM: Quote from: Jim147 on June 19, 2011, 12:10:38 AM
I still can't read you sig line. To much rainbow.

jim

I have to agree with you on that one.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: mtnbkr on June 19, 2011, 12:17:45 AM: But not quite double rainbow.

Chris
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 19, 2011, 12:23:39 AM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:44:11 PM
This is me, by the way:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2406/18/25/827244582/n827244582_1270228_6161.jpg?dl=1)

Weren't you in A Clockwork Orange?

You really should try something a bit different with the eyeshadow. The Discount Bieberesque hair style is a bit... desperate.

DD
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Balog on June 19, 2011, 12:37:58 AM: Oh, a closeted teen. Things make more sense now.

Also, Amon Amarth was the best concert I have ever been to, and it makes me sad they come to America so infrequently. Looking forward to Opeth and Katatonia though, anyone in Seattle wanna come with?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Tuco on June 19, 2011, 12:42:14 AM: In another thread you mentioned owing multiple Colt 1911s
Are you of legal age?

Is it 18 or 21 in Arizona?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 19, 2011, 12:49:03 AM: Quote from: Tuco on June 19, 2011, 12:42:14 AM
In another thread you mentioned owing multiple Colt 1911s

I hope he doesn't also own a black trench coat! [tinfoil]

DD
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Doggy Daddy on June 19, 2011, 12:54:43 AM: Interesting.

No reply in almost an hour. His parents must enforce a strict bed time. With decent parents at least there's hope for him. It's so discouraging to see a kid with some promise get sidetracked by a carney like GAGA. I think that's what really irritates me. It's like seeing an otherwise intelligent kid who believes pro wrestling is real.

What a pity.

DD
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 19, 2011, 01:05:00 AM: Quote from: Doggy Daddy on June 19, 2011, 12:54:43 AM
Interesting.

No reply in almost an hour. His parents must enforce a strict bed time. With decent parents at least there's hope for him. It's so discouraging to see a kid with some promise get sidetracked by a carney like GAGA. I think that's what really irritates me. It's like seeing an otherwise intelligent kid who believes pro wrestling is real.

What a pity.

DD

Seems that one of the other mods smelled the writing on the wall. Boberama has been banned.

G'night all.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: MillCreek on June 19, 2011, 01:10:44 AM: As I look at that picture, he looks a lot like that kid who came to fame with the Youtube clip sobbing about leaving Britney alone.

PS: Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHmvkRoEowc
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Balog on June 19, 2011, 01:12:35 AM: Did JJ mean to lock this?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: seeker_two on June 19, 2011, 01:17:53 AM: Quote from: Boberama on June 18, 2011, 11:44:11 PM
What exactly is that suppposed to mean? ;)

This is me, by the way:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2406/18/25/827244582/n827244582_1270228_6161.jpg?dl=1)

I have to give Boberama some recognition here....to have a Gaga fanboy who looks like this call something like umbrellas effeminate carries a lot of weight with me....either that, or he's just all wet.... =D

Quote from: JamisJockey on June 19, 2011, 01:05:00 AM
Seems that one of the other mods smelled the writing on the wall. Boberama has been banned.

G'night all.

Nuts....Jamis is always spoiling my fun..... :facepalm:
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Matthew Carberry on June 19, 2011, 01:26:35 AM: Prince did the pencil mustache and amorphous sexuality better.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: MicroBalrog on June 19, 2011, 01:37:03 AM: I for one approve these photographs. Assuming this individual is of legal age.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 19, 2011, 01:51:44 AM: So he was just here for some abuse?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on June 19, 2011, 01:53:47 AM: Paid Gaga shill, most likely. Way too single-minded.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Balog on June 19, 2011, 02:18:28 AM: Quote from: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on June 19, 2011, 01:53:47 AM
Paid Gaga shill, most likely. Way too single-minded.

Obsessive teen fan boys define single minded. And a shill probably wouldn't have freaked about huge manatees. Could be part of an unpaid "street team" style ad campaign.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 19, 2011, 10:11:51 AM: Quote from: MicroBalrog on June 19, 2011, 01:37:03 AM
I for one approve these photographs. Assuming this individual is of legal age.

:laugh: Are you saying he's got a purty mouth?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Monkeyleg on June 19, 2011, 10:23:03 AM: Quote
Paid Gaga shill, most likely.

Do you mean to say that Lady Gaga's PR team would pay to have someone troll this tiny forum?
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: dogmush on June 19, 2011, 10:36:49 AM: Quote from: Monkeyleg on June 19, 2011, 10:23:03 AM
Do you mean to say that Lady Gaga's PR team would pay to have someone troll this tiny forum?

Hey, if a couple of us go to the YouTube pages and rack up ad hits for them, and he does it on 100 tiny forums....... More likely just a bored teenager out of school for the summer though. What's with the KKK mask and knives though?

Quote from: JamisJockey
Seems that one of the other mods smelled the writing on the wall. Boberama has been banned.

G'night all.

Aren't you worried he's going to call up Oleg and get you in trouble? =D
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 19, 2011, 10:44:25 AM: Quote from: dogmush on June 19, 2011, 10:36:49 AM
Hey, if a couple of us go to the YouTube pages and rack up ad hits for them, and he does it on 100 tiny forums....... More likely just a bored teenager out of school for the summer though. What's with the KKK mask and knives though?

Aren't you worried he's going to call up Oleg and get you in trouble? =D

I'm hoping Oleg will send one of his models to spank me.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: dogmush on June 19, 2011, 10:49:25 AM: While a nice thought....aren't some of his models like kick-boxing champions? That could end up hurting.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 19, 2011, 10:56:19 AM: Quote from: dogmush on June 19, 2011, 10:49:25 AM
While a nice thought....aren't some of his models like kick-boxing champions? That could end up hurting.

Love hurts.

This one's already got the riding crop and everything.
http://olegvolk.net/gallery/friendsandstrangers/drew-suzanne/crop6586.jpg.html
>:D
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: seeker_two on June 19, 2011, 11:14:13 AM: Quote from: JamisJockey on June 19, 2011, 10:44:25 AM
I'm hoping Oleg will send one of his models to spank me.

Me too.... =D

http://olegvolk.net/blog/2011/06/07/kills-on-one-end-pushes-a-little-on-the-other/ (http://olegvolk.net/blog/2011/06/07/kills-on-one-end-pushes-a-little-on-the-other/)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 19, 2011, 11:33:30 AM: my dad dropped me off at alexandria roller rink to see david bowie and lou reed. i don't think he's ever seen a man with a beard in a halter top before.... or since. great concert though.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on June 19, 2011, 12:34:47 PM: Quote from: Monkeyleg on June 19, 2011, 10:23:03 AM
Do you mean to say that Lady Gaga's PR team would pay to have someone troll this tiny forum?
Could be. I figure that some of the "work from home for good money!" ads are legitimate, and they involve spamming. I don't see why Gaga's people wouldn't be in on very low-cost publicity.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: Physics on June 19, 2011, 12:45:48 PM: Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 19, 2011, 11:33:30 AM
my dad dropped me off at alexandria roller rink to see david bowie and lou reed. i don't think he's ever seen a man with a beard in a halter top before.... or since. great concert though.

Thanks for the image. Now I'm having to do mental gymnastics to get your avatar out of my head. :P
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: AmbulanceDriver on June 19, 2011, 05:34:08 PM: *sigh*

So my wife likes most of Lady Gaga's music. But she's in no way a "fanatic" as boberama puts it. I admit a few of her songs catch my attention, have a good tune, or a good beat. But mostly when I see her I see a narcissistic personality, or for those that don't like five-dollar words, an attention whore.

Which is the problem I have with *most* modern performing artists. It's not about the music, it' all about "LOOK AT ME!!!!"

Music is simply one of the means by which they draw attention to themselves.

Now don't get me wrong, I like genuinely good music. And I've seen some of Stefani Germanotta's performances pre-Lady Gaga. And I will say that she is a genuinely talented, even gifted, musician, even though her singing voice tends towards being a bit nasal (you can still hear it a bit in "Poker Face"). But inasmuch as this is true, the commercialized, over-hyped, over-sensationalized Lady Gaga is NOT someone I would regularly enjoy listening to.

Finally, while her being accepted to Juilliard is impressive, it is tempered by being the "pre-college" division which is somewhat less competitive as it has pretty severe geographic restrictions on where students live, etc. Granted, there are 18 million people in that same geographic area, and only 149 students are accepted to that division of Juilliard, but it's not quite the same as the College itself, which accepts students from around the world and is *much* more competitive. Tisch School of the Arts is good, but it isn't Juilliard.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 19, 2011, 06:52:27 PM: Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 19, 2011, 11:33:30 AM
my dad dropped me off at alexandria roller rink to see david bowie and lou reed. i don't think he's ever seen a man with a beard in a halter top before.... or since. great concert though.

Too bad ot wasn't cooper, you might have run into my dad :lol:
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 19, 2011, 06:58:49 PM: heck i saw cooper a couple times how bad would it eek you out if i met your dad and it turned out we'd met?

my helper almost lost his mind when it turned out the girl he fell in lovbe with's dad and i went to high school together, lived 3 doors apart the look on both the kids faces was priceless
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 19, 2011, 07:01:46 PM: Hah, I think it would be pretty cool. But I doubt you would have associated with Dad and his buds, they would have been a bit older... And *expletive deleted*it faced. :laugh:
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 19, 2011, 07:03:18 PM: how old? and i didn't draw a sober breath for more than a decade would be 2 decades but the state of va enforced sobriety on me twice
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 19, 2011, 07:05:43 PM: Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 19, 2011, 07:03:18 PM
how old? and i didn't draw a sober breath for more than a decade would be 2 decades but the state of va enforced sobriety on me twice

He said he saw cooper either late in 69 or later. So, he was younger then I thought... so 19 or thereabouts.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 19, 2011, 07:08:53 PM: i was 10 or 11 then and still a nice catholic boy from new york. if he ran around in woodbridge springfield or alexandria we mighta bumped into each other during mid late 70's
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 19, 2011, 07:11:53 PM: Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 19, 2011, 07:08:53 PM
i was 10 or 11 then and still a nice catholic boy from new york. if he ran around in woodbridge springfield or alexandria we mighta bumped into each other during mid late 70's

That would be about when he moved down here, I think.

The Turds where playing into '75 or '76, and he sobered up in '84 (concendently the year I was born :lol:)
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: MechAg94 on June 19, 2011, 07:19:03 PM: The kids is gone and I never got the chance to post this video. IMO, this sort of humor and satire is much better including better music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUP5rwVNJko

I was thinking that when I was in college, I saw it as sort of a badge of honor that I liked bands that were not mainstream and saw a few in concert before they became big hits. I guess I had given up on trying to convert anyone to my tastes in music.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 19, 2011, 07:22:12 PM: Quote from: MechAg94 on June 19, 2011, 07:19:03 PM
The kids is gone and I never got the chance to post this video. IMO, this sort of humor and satire is much better including better music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUP5rwVNJko

I was thinking that when I was in college, I saw it as sort of a badge of honor that I liked bands that were not mainstream and saw a few in concert before they became big hits. I guess I had given up on trying to convert anyone to my tastes in music.

I LOVE THAT SONG! It was big when I was in middle school....
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: MechAg94 on June 19, 2011, 07:36:00 PM: I have that CD somewhere. I think I was in college at the time. I think that band is completely different in style from just about anything else I listen to, but it is good music and a good band so I like it. Good music is good music. It don't need fancy clothes or profound lyrics. Besides, if I wanted enlightenment, I have centuries of classical music and literature to sift through. I wouldn't call any modern pop music enlightening.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on June 19, 2011, 07:40:28 PM: The band I was really big on, around the same time was Presidents Of The United States.

And, FYI, Southern Culture on the Skids is still going. They play around here about once a year.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on June 19, 2011, 07:58:51 PM: SCOTS reminds me of Tito and Tarantula, that did a lot of the music for Tarantino/Rodriguez movies like From Dusk Til Dawn and Desperado.

After Dark (the song when Salma Hayek gets sorta not really nekkid in FDTD):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYxxgvA8rlM (Mild NSFW)

I love the guitar solo in that one, though the audio mix in the movie is designed to make the guitar solo "climax" during Hayek's dance.

Also particularly good is Back To The House (Desperado):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jiwHZrx9MU

A buddy of mine and I were really into those Tarantino/Rodriguez movies and played guitar, and we could lead/rhythm many tunes from the soundtracks.
Title: Re: Satire or not?
Post by: TechMan on June 22, 2011, 12:43:27 PM: Never mind.