WTF Thread

[jakobeast]

Say what you will about shitty rap or hip hop. Some has a lot of talent. Eminem for example. Listen to those lyrics. There is a lot of stuff going on there. He is making rhymes that would make any poet give up.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

[quote name="jakobeast"]Say what you will about shitty rap or hip hop. Some has a lot of talent. Eminem for example. Listen to those lyrics. There is a lot of stuff going on there. He is making rhymes that would make any poet give up.[/quote]



So did Tupac. He was already wise beyond belief by the age of 23, I bet if he was still alive he would be one of the big black leaders in the world today. Before he died he was trying heavily to get out of the gang life and do more charity stuff within inner city areas.

 

[ginnie]

My WTF for today...



My wife got a call from a major TV Cable company offering a new promotion. And they put her on hold....

 

[bri]

My exact words were WTF when I saw a commercial for the E Z Smoker. It is an electronic cigarette. It even glows when they smoke it.

 

[Ymono37]

[quote name="ginnie"]If you're referring to the preceeding posts, then instead of viewing them as "expert" opinions, read them as "some people who post on forums" opinions. Thats the way I look at it.[/quote]



Oh, I usually do... and while my comments weren't aimed at you - it's just the way some people like carry themselves. The "well... I've played guitar for a couple of years and therefore know more about everything 'music'" type. Even outside this board (critics and the like) - just a pet peeve of mine. I've been playing an instrument for over 20 years and hardly feel like an expert when it comes to anything musical... I just know what I like (and some days I'm still learning that, too).

I agree. That's why we have more than one song in the world...

And thank His Noodily Appendage for it!

I certainly wouldn't want a "set of rigid standards" ! Talent and creativity is probably the most subjective topic we can discuss. I'm a visual artist too - I don't like boundaries and in general I don't like art critics. Either you like it or you don't.

I definitely wasn't arguing that one doesn't have the option to an opinion... I just get my feathers ruffled with others phrasing opinions as "facts." (Especially in the separate arenas music and religious dogma but that's a discussion for another day that hopefully never comes on IHN).

Thank goodness we all have different tastes. When I'm alone in the house and want to listen to some good music, my personal taste indeed does supersede all others.

I would hope when your home alone you listen to what you want!

Okay, I used the wrong word. I don't "hate" Nickelback - I just hate listening to them. Surely, I shouldn't be forced to like them?

Again, not arguing that folks aren't allowed an opinion... I've just noticed a trend lately (and I'm not saying you fall into this) that some hate Nickleback just because it's the "cool" thing to do. But somebody must still be listening, buying albums and concert tickets! Honestly I've never cared one way or the other for them... but I've heard Kroeger talk about his craft, and I while I may not be rushing out to get their music, I respect him as a writer. The same way I respect Stephanie Germanada (aka - "Lady Gaga") as a writer. I think her "pop" schtick is tired and an American slant on shit Bjork has already done... but I've heard her non-pop stuff and she's actually a really good songwriter.

Chad can do anything he wants with his money. His music still sucks to my ears. I can write and paint whatever I want too. Sure, I miss the $100 bills but money isn't everything.

It isn't everything... but it can afford one the opportunity to do more with one's creative pursuits! I always liked the line, "Real musicians have day-jobs."

 

[ginnie]

[quote name="Ymono37"]



Oh, I usually do... and while my comments weren't aimed at you - it's just the way some people like carry themselves. The "well... I've played guitar for a couple of years and therefore know more about everything 'music'" type. Even outside this board (critics and the like) - just a pet peeve of mine. I've been playing an instrument for over 20 years and hardly feel like an expert when it comes to anything musical... I just know what I like (and some days I'm still learning that, too).







And thank His Noodily Appendage for it!







I definitely wasn't arguing that one doesn't have the option to an opinion... I just get my feathers ruffled with others phrasing opinions as "facts." (Especially in the separate arenas music and religious dogma but that's a discussion for another day that hopefully never comes on IHN).







I would hope when your home alone you listen to what you want!







Again, not arguing that folks aren't allowed an opinion... I've just noticed a trend lately (and I'm not saying you fall into this) that some hate Nickleback just because it's the "cool" thing to do. But somebody must still be listening, buying albums and concert tickets! Honestly I've never cared one way or the other for them... but I've heard Kroeger talk about his craft, and I while I may not be rushing out to get their music, I respect him as a writer. The same way I respect Stephanie Germanada (aka - "Lady Gaga") as a writer. I think her "pop" schtick is tired and an American slant on shit Bjork has already done... but I've heard her non-pop stuff and she's actually a really good songwriter.







It isn't everything... but it can afford one the opportunity to do more with one's creative pursuits! I always liked the line, "Real musicians have day-jobs."[/quote]



Just for the record, once you hit fifty, you no longer do anything because its the "cool" thing to do!



The money would be handy - I'm not sure if I've even covered my costs in the art department. Probably not, but its still something I absolutely love doing.

BTW this is a link to my webpage where I "archive" my work:

http://pauljhalley.110mb.com/index.html

 

[Guest]

[quote name="bri"]My exact words were WTF when I saw a commercial for the E Z Smoker. It is an electronic cigarette. It even glows when they smoke it.[/quote]



People need to just pull the trigger and stop smoking in general. Don't get me wrong, I was about a 2 pack a day smoker by the time I quit. I'm not in favor of alternative medicine but i did the laser acupuncture. Needless to say 4 months later and I haven't had any nicotine. I still have cravings but they pass in about a minute or so, and the first couple weeks were still a pain in the ass, but once you get past the first week and all of the nicotine is out of your system each day gets easier and easier.



Using patches, gum or electronic cigarettes which are supposed to reduce your nicotine levels rarely work for people as once they have to reduce to another level, they get the withdrawal side effects and pick it back up. Cold turkey is the way to go.

 

[Ymono37]

[quote name="ginnie"] Just for the record, once you hit fifty, you no longer do anything because its the "cool" thing to do!



The money would be handy - I'm not sure if I've even covered my costs in the art department. Probably not, but its still something I absolutely love doing.

BTW this is a link to my webpage where I "archive" my work:

http://pauljhalley.110mb.com/index.html[/quote]

Guess I've hit the curve early then!



Yeah... a lack of funds never seems to stop most of us. Most guitarists I know (including myself) can never stop buying new gear - searching for that perfect sound/tone/etc.



Good stuff!

 

[ginnie]

I love new gear but can't afford it.

I don't play professionally so I don't need a lot:



A Yamaha 12 Acoustic - Squire P Bass - Epiphone Short Scale Bass

Back in 1976 with my Hagstrom Goya electric (man I wish I had that guitar today! Traded it away in 1994 for 2 megs of ram...)

My cheapie Epiphone acoustic:

My Yamaha keyboard:

My 1964 Harmony H-74:

Okay, I'm being lazy, but is there a thread here for musicians and musician gear?

 

[Ymono37]

[quote name="ginnie"]My 1964 Harmony H-74:

Okay, I'm being lazy, but is there a thread here for musicians and musician gear?[/quote]

I love those old Harmonys... I think at the old board we had one, don't think on this spiffy new site it's been done yet. Feel free, Sir!

 

[jakobeast]

Theres a thread now, you douchenozzles.





Now I have to go find pics of all my crap.

 

[phranchk]

Wow! Watch out for iDrugs. They're deadly.

This seriously sounds like it should be a spoof, but it's not. It's real.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZcgUEkBIX0[/youtube]

 

[Rdrhwke]

That's nuts.

 

[ginnie]

Should I throw out my Brian Eno Ambient CD's?

 

[Rdrhwke]

Yes, they will fry your brain.

 

[roshinaya]

[quote name="phranchk"]Wow! Watch out for iDrugs. They're deadly.

This seriously sounds like it should be a spoof, but it's not. It's real.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZcgUEkBIX0[/youtube][/quote]



Oh my LOL. What alarmist crap. OMG Think of the kids. The whole I-doser thing is a sham. Nothing beats the real thing, kids.

 

[BiscuitintheBasket]

WTF?!? For over the last 3 weeks I have only seen 2 Mexican's doing any landscaping in our sub-division. Everyone else has been white, and there is a ton of work that has been done. BTW, those two Mexican's are the one's that do about 6 yards including ours. Odd really.

 

[sth]

Digital drugs are bad really bad M'Kay.

 

[MassHavoc]

Can someone explain to me this iDosing bullshit? What is the basic theory behind it and how would it even be possible. As far as the gateway drug, well that's bullshit. But seriously this has to be a sham right?

 

[Rdrhwke]

No idea. But nothing would surprise me.