Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
[QB] What's so pretentious about Kafka? He was junior high required reading in my public school…
Using words like dilletantism is more pretentious than namechecking Kafka or Wagner.
Namechecking Wagner and Kafka is pretentious while accompanied by little snippets out of their private lives and whatnot. If Kafka was required reading in your jr. high, I would love to meet some poor 12 year old who had to write a book report on The Metamorphosis.
Guided by Voices
actually Rhett its only pretentious when you spell it correctly…….
dilettanteism
\Dil`et*tan"te*ism\, n. The state or quality of being a dilettante; the desultory pursuit of art, science, or literature.
dilettanteism
\Dil`et*tan"te*ism\, n. The state or quality of being a dilettante; the desultory pursuit of art, science, or literature.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:well. . .originally, it was him and toby and other local musicians/friends who would drink and record in one's basement. then, they got a bit more famous, and set a line-up. . . .then, the bassist left to go back and resume his law practice, and they got a new bassist (kim deal's husband-of-sorts). . then, the drummer found god and he left and they got a new drummer. . .then, bob just wanted to work with other people (cobra verde). after that album, bob said that he didn't really want to work with them anymore, but kept the guitarist (doug gillard). . .then, he got two dayton session players (nate farley and tim tobias). finally, after going through a lot of drummers, they go kevin march (a damn fine drummer). basically, they just steal other peoples' drummers. :)
Why is it that he's gone through so many band members?
but more to the point. . .bob just likes working with new people and what new music can be made.
Originally posted by the scientist:Thats right. When you spell it Ghetto-style, it means you're deck.
actually Rhett its only pretentious when you spell it correctly…….
dilettanteism
\Dil`et*tan"te*ism\, n. The state or quality of being a dilettante; the desultory pursuit of art, science, or literature.
So Rhett, please explain the role and significance of Wagner and Kafka in the broader theme of Rhett's song?
Sorry, the book report is long gone. But I can probably still produce my award winning junior high essay, "The Flag, Proudly Let It Wave" which took second place statewide in a conte4st sponsored by the uber-conservative Daughters of the American Revolution…
Originally posted by keithstg:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
[QB] What's so pretentious about Kafka? He was junior high required reading in my public school…
Using words like dilletantism is more pretentious than namechecking Kafka or Wagner.
Namechecking Wagner and Kafka is pretentious while accompanied by little snippets out of their private lives and whatnot. If Kafka was required reading in your jr. high, I would love to meet some poor 12 year old who had to write a book report on The Metamorphosis.
Originally posted by the scientist:It must be a cold day in hell if you are calling someone out on misspelling.
actually Rhett its only pretentious when you spell it correctly…….
dilettanteism
\Dil`et*tan"te*ism\, n. The state or quality of being a dilettante; the desultory pursuit of art, science, or literature.
Originally posted by ggw:
"DECK"
Thats right. When you spell it Ghetto-style, it means you're deck.
A platform extending horizontally from one side of a ship to the other.
A platform or surface likened to a ship's deck.
A roofless, floored structure, typically with a railing, that adjoins a house.
The roadway of a bridge or an elevated freeway.
A pack of playing cards.
A group of data processing cards.
A tape deck.
Slang A packet of narcotics.
Originally posted by the scientist:that's between you and the wallflower. . .
As for Wallflower I thought you said my willy ways……
The undeniably rocking album-opener, "Our Love," also contains references not traditionally found in modern American pop music. "I got really into reading collected love letters, specifically the ones from Richard Wagner to his mistress and from Franz Kafka to his translator. Both of the women were married and both of the men were doomed. Wagner comes off in his letters like kind of an asshole, go figure, but Kafka's letters were so sweet it broke my heart to read them. I could totally identify with this guy. It was like his love was threatening to cause his heart to burst in his chest like a lemming's."
Originally posted by ggw:
Originally posted by the scientist:Thats right. When you spell it Ghetto-style, it means you're deck.
actually Rhett its only pretentious when you spell it correctly…….
dilettanteism
\Dil`et*tan"te*ism\, n. The state or quality of being a dilettante; the desultory pursuit of art, science, or literature.
So Rhett, please explain the role and significance of Wagner and Kafka in the broader theme of Rhett's song?
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:How does this help you ponder your own personal issues?
The undeniably rocking album-opener, "Our Love," also contains references not traditionally found in modern American pop music. "I got really into reading collected love letters, specifically the ones from Richard Wagner to his mistress and from Franz Kafka to his translator. Both of the women were married and both of the men were doomed. Wagner comes off in his letters like kind of an asshole, go figure, but Kafka's letters were so sweet it broke my heart to read them. I could totally identify with this guy. It was like his love was threatening to cause his heart to burst in his chest like a lemming's."
Originally posted by ggw:
Originally posted by the scientist:Thats right. When you spell it Ghetto-style, it means you're deck.
actually Rhett its only pretentious when you spell it correctly…….
dilettanteism
\Dil`et*tan"te*ism\, n. The state or quality of being a dilettante; the desultory pursuit of art, science, or literature.
So Rhett, please explain the role and significance of Wagner and Kafka in the broader theme of Rhett's song?
Who said it had to? I don't want to pschoanalyze a rock star, and I don't care if his music helps me to ponder my own issues.
His job is to keep me mentally and aurally entertained…
[/qb][/qb]How does this help you ponder your own personal issues? [/QB]
His job is to keep me mentally and aurally entertained…
[/qb][/qb]How does this help you ponder your own personal issues? [/QB]
Originally posted by ggw:I always spell longer or rarer words correctly because I pay attention to how they are spelt. I dont really care about the simple words.
It must be a cold day in hell if you are calling someone out on misspelling.
I hope you all know I can spell them already and that I am just lazy in my proofreading.
there is no surer way of looking a putz than mis-spelling an uncommon word. It makes it look like you are reaching beyond your abilities. The cardinal sin in the UK.
The other sure fire way of looking like an asshole is criticisizing other peoples spelling.
or never using commas , and going…… al the time……
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
I don't care if his music helps me to ponder my own issues
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
I prefer to ponder my own personal issues,
Originally posted by the scientist:That's why I never criticisize other's spelling….
Originally posted by ggw:I always spell longer or rarer words correctly because I pay attention to how they are spelt. I dont really care about the simple words.
It must be a cold day in hell if you are calling someone out on misspelling.
I hope you all know I can spell them already and that I am just lazy in my proofreading.
there is no surer way of looking a putz than mis-spelling an uncommon word. It makes it look like you are reaching beyond your abilities. The cardinal sin in the UK.
The other sure fire way of looking like an asshole is criticisizing other peoples spelling.
or never using commas , and going…… al the time……
my point exactly
you can look that shit up online and find out what it is.
Tell me what a Tractor Rape Chain is?
you can look that shit up online and find out what it is.
Tell me what a Tractor Rape Chain is?
Originally posted by ggw:trying to point out the consistency in Rhetts postings? It all makes perfect sense to me.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
I don't care if his music helps me to ponder my own issuesOriginally posted by Rhett Miller:
I prefer to ponder my own personal issues,
I don't use pop music as an aid to ponder my own personal issues. When I said I prefer to ponder my own issues, I meant I prefer to ponder my own issues rather than Bob Pollard's issues.
I'm not sure what your point is?
I'm not sure what your point is?
Originally posted by ggw:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
I don't care if his music helps me to ponder my own issuesOriginally posted by Rhett Miller:
I prefer to ponder my own personal issues,
I thought having straight white teeth was the cardinal sin in Britain?
Originally posted by the scientist:
Originally posted by ggw:I always spell longer or rarer words correctly because I pay attention to how they are spelt. I dont really care about the simple words.
It must be a cold day in hell if you are calling someone out on misspelling.
I hope you all know I can spell them already and that I am just lazy in my proofreading.
there is no surer way of looking a putz than mis-spelling an uncommon word. It makes it look like you are reaching beyond your abilities. The cardinal sin in the UK.
The other sure fire way of looking like an asshole is criticisizing other peoples spelling.
or never using commas , and going…… al the time……
Originally posted by ggw:what is your point?
That's why I never criticisize other's spelling….
crit·i·cize   ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (krt-sz)
v. crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing, crit·i·ciz·es
v. tr.
1. To find fault with: criticized the decision as unrealistic. See Usage Note at critique.
2. To judge the merits and faults of; analyze and evaluate.
you can spell that word multiple ways. I prefer criticise, the English way. It does stem from crtic for gods sake. I used a Z to Americanise it a little.
critisize is awful looking.
Alright, asshole?
wow I must have been struck by indecision I spelt it both ways….
As I know how to spell it, can you forgive me and pass it off as lazy proofreading, just like I already suggested?
As I know how to spell it, can you forgive me and pass it off as lazy proofreading, just like I already suggested?