maxbeckmann Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 all, who can explain me the origin of the word goat referred to neil ? best, mB
J2112YYZ Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) How does someone not know what that means by now? It's been around for years already. It's not a reference to Neil specifically. It's just for anyone you consider the Greatest Of All Time at what they do. Edited January 13, 2020 by J2112YYZ 2
Mosher Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 G reatestO fA llT ime acronym commonly used with athletes. Probably attributed by many when discussing drummers over the years and certainly by many more posthumously.
Blue J Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 How does someone not know what that means by now? It's been around for years already. I haven’t known for all that long, actually; I’m still getting used to it as an acronym. 2
Mosher Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Anything anyone knows is learned for the first time at some point. What's wrong with learning it now? 4
maxbeckmann Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 many thanks. english is not my first language. mB 4
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 You gotta be a sports fan? Ugh that's what they call Tom Brady. 3
J2112YYZ Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 How does someone not know what that means by now? It's been around for years already. I haven’t known for all that long, actually; I’m still getting used to it as an acronym. Seriously? It's been around since probably the early 2000s.
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 N aturalE nergyI gnitesL ove P ercussiveE nthusiasmA ttractsR ushT ranscendence For you the reader and for Neil. 8
Blue J Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 You gotta be a sports fan? Ugh that's what they call Tom Brady. Well if Tom Brady is not a sports fan, he’s been in the wrong profession his whole life. :P
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 You gotta be a sports fan? Ugh that's what they call Tom Brady. Well if Tom Brady is not a sports fan, he’s been in the wrong profession his whole life. :P LOL! 6 rings. Kiling me J............ 2
GeddysMullet Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 I'm still not over my annoyance at how the term "goat" in sports used to refer to a person who had made a screw-up that caused a game loss, and then suddenly it became an acronym meaning something so far on the other side of the spectrum. But I guess that's neither here nor there. Carry on! 2
Mosher Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 I'm still not over my annoyance at how the term "goat" in sports used to refer to a person who had made a screw-up that caused a game loss, and then suddenly it became an acronym meaning something so far on the other side of the spectrum. But I guess that's neither here nor there. Carry on! That was weird for me, too. Still is sometimes.
J2112YYZ Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 many thanks. english is not my first language. mB Ok, that makes sense. My apologies for how I answered in my first post. 2
Principled Man Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Anything anyone knows is learned for the first time at some point. What's wrong with learning it now? GOAT is a misleading acronym. When we call someone the "Greatest Of All Time", we're being totally subjective in our opinion. There is hardly anything factual about it. It's all biased opinions. How can you objectively compare drummers, athletes, or anyone across generations, and then declare one person the "Greatest"? You can't. 1
ReRushed Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Anything anyone knows is learned for the first time at some point. What's wrong with learning it now? GOAT is a misleading acronym. When we call someone the "Greatest Of All Time", we're being totally subjective in our opinion. There is hardly anything factual about it. It's all biased opinions. How can you objectively compare drummers, athletes, or anyone across generations, and then declare one person the "Greatest"? You can't.Any particular fan of any particular team or band might call their favorite team/band member the greatest of all time. So what? Joe DiMaggio or Ted Williams are arguably the greatest of all time. Same for Neil Peart or John Bonham. In the end, it's all harmless.
Mosher Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Anything anyone knows is learned for the first time at some point. What's wrong with learning it now? GOAT is a misleading acronym. When we call someone the "Greatest Of All Time", we're being totally subjective in our opinion. There is hardly anything factual about it. It's all biased opinions. How can you objectively compare drummers, athletes, or anyone across generations, and then declare one person the "Greatest"? You can't.I agree completely. Hope you didn't think I Intended otherwise
goose Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) How does someone not know what that means by now? It's been around for years already. I haven’t known for all that long, actually; I’m still getting used to it as an acronym.Yeah, traditionally "goat" was used as the guy that got close but blew it. http://insidesurvivor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/peanuts.gif Edited January 13, 2020 by goose 3
Blue J Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) Anything anyone knows is learned for the first time at some point. What's wrong with learning it now? GOAT is a misleading acronym. When we call someone the "Greatest Of All Time", we're being totally subjective in our opinion. There is hardly anything factual about it. It's all biased opinions. How can you objectively compare drummers, athletes, or anyone across generations, and then declare one person the "Greatest"? You can't. I agree with you. But I don’t think he does.http://images.rapgenius.com/8fb9f66bdb8216a8ee62215a38f832cb.500x255x19.gif Edited January 13, 2020 by Blue J 3
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Anything anyone knows is learned for the first time at some point. What's wrong with learning it now? GOAT is a misleading acronym. When we call someone the "Greatest Of All Time", we're being totally subjective in our opinion. There is hardly anything factual about it. It's all biased opinions. How can you objectively compare drummers, athletes, or anyone across generations, and then declare one person the "Greatest"? You can't. I agree with you. But I don’t think he does.https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FairOnlyAnnelid-size_restricted.gifhttp://images.rapgenius.com/8fb9f66bdb8216a8ee62215a38f832cb.500x255x19.gif I knew it! Wish I didn’t look. Ali Floats like a butterfly stings like a bee. Buddy Rich is a GOAT.So is Keith Moon.Gene Krupa.Max RoachLouie Bellson.Tony WilliamsBilly CobhamStewart CopelandDave WecklSteve Gadd Neil would have agreed. I was very lucky to meet CobhamWecklPhillipsGaddIn my life. All at Yoshi’s.Sushi jazz clubOakland CaMy special placeEven saw Michael Schenker there.Meet and greet too. Anyway I mentioned my passion and love for Neil Peart to CobhamWecklPhillips And Gadd Weckl and Phillips worked with Neil on the “Burning For Buddy” records. All four drummers were very respectful about the legacy of Neil’s drumming. But!! Well I will keep that to myself. 1
Principled Man Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Anything anyone knows is learned for the first time at some point. What's wrong with learning it now? GOAT is a misleading acronym. When we call someone the "Greatest Of All Time", we're being totally subjective in our opinion. There is hardly anything factual about it. It's all biased opinions. How can you objectively compare drummers, athletes, or anyone across generations, and then declare one person the "Greatest"? You can't.I agree completely. Hope you didn't think I Intended otherwise Not at all. The whole GOAT thing is a pet peeve of mine, so I tend to rant about it....LOL
Blue J Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Anything anyone knows is learned for the first time at some point. What's wrong with learning it now? GOAT is a misleading acronym. When we call someone the "Greatest Of All Time", we're being totally subjective in our opinion. There is hardly anything factual about it. It's all biased opinions. How can you objectively compare drummers, athletes, or anyone across generations, and then declare one person the "Greatest"? You can't. I agree with you. But I don’t think he does.https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FairOnlyAnnelid-size_restricted.gifhttp://images.rapgenius.com/8fb9f66bdb8216a8ee62215a38f832cb.500x255x19.gif I knew it! Wish I didn’t look. Ali Floats like a butterfly stings like a bee. Buddy Rich is a GOAT.So is Keith Moon.Gene Krupa.Max RoachLouie Bellson.Tony WilliamsBilly CobhamStewart CopelandDave WecklSteve Gadd Neil would have agreed. I was very lucky to meet CobhamWecklPhillipsGaddIn my life. All at Yoshi’s.Sushi jazz clubOakland CaMy special placeEven saw Michael Schenker there.Meet and greet too. Anyway I mentioned my passion and love for Neil Peart to CobhamWecklPhillips And Gadd Weckl and Phillips worked with Neil on the “Burning For Buddy” records. All four drummers were very respectful about the legacy of Neil’s drumming. But!! Well I will keep that to myself. Oh, man!! You named off some percussion royalty there, my friend. My favorites out of that list are Rich, Krupa, Tony Williams (just mid-blowing!), Cobham, and Mr. Triplets, Steve Gadd! I would add Vinnie Colaiuta and Bill Bruford, too. :cheers:
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