Mara Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Katy Perry and Adam Levine. You are both everywhere and I cannot escape the aural assault of unintelligible caterwauling that the two of you have managed to pass off as "singing". I bitched about Moron 5 the other day, saying something about how criminal it is for people to make millions fooling the masses with Auto Tune. I was immediately - and indignantly - "corrected" by a fan of theirs (female, of course) who practically shouted, "Songs About Jane was NOT auto-tuned!" Oh, so Levine just naturally sounds like he got his junk slammed in a car door, then. Okay. Those two are everywhere, all the time. Ads all over the place - Perry's got some gig with Windows which makes me want to punch Bill Gates. The other night I was happily tuned in to the gym TV, watching "Castle" as I did cardio. The ad for Levine's stupid clothing line came on so I hit the mute button as fast as I could. You guessed it - a Maroon5 song was blasting from the gym speakers. (I do not bring my own music because I sweat too much and would ruin my S4). Why do women - the majority fanbase for both - tend to have such shitty taste in music??? Yes, I despise Bieber and Taylor Swift and ugly little Miley Cyrus as well, but for some reason I seem to have better luck avoiding their performances. I can deal with seeing them on the web - I just hie myself to TRF quickly, as I know it is a safe refuge! Edited December 4, 2013 by Mara 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatLightInYourEyes Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Katy Perry and Adam Levine. You are both everywhere and I cannot escape the aural assault of unintelligible caterwauling that the two of you have managed to pass of as "singing". I bitched about Moron 5 the other day, saying something about how criminal it is for people to make millions fooling the masses with Auto Tune. I was immediately - and indignantly - "corrected" by a fan of theirs (female, of course) who practically shouted, "Songs About Jane was NOT auto-tuned!" Oh, so Levine just naturally sounds like he got his junk slammed in a car door, then. Okay. Those two are everywhere, all the time. Ads all over the place - Perry's got some gig with Windows which makes me want to punch Bill Gates. The other night I was happily tuned in to the gym TV, watching "Castle" as I did cardio. The ad for Levine's stupid clothing line came on so I hit the mute button as fast as I could. You guessed it - a Maroon5 song was blasting from the gym speakers. (I do not bring my own music because I sweat too much and would ruin my S4). Why do women - the majority fanbase for both - tend to have such shitty taste in music??? Yes, I despise Bieber and Taylor Swift and ugly little Miley Cyrus as well, but for some reason I seem to have better luck avoiding their performances. I can deal with seeing them on the web - I just hie myself to TRF quickly, as I know it is a safe refuge! Good move coming to us. Do you have access to a punching bag? You might want to blow off some steam. I know i do whenever Autotune hits my eardrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushfanNlv Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 What's the best way to watch a Katy Perry video? With the volume all the way down. Coudn't agree with you more on all points. It's insane how may people dig pop music and don't care about things like auto-tune or substance in songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikenrooster Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I've never dug pop, not even Madonna. I couldn't name 1 song on the top 40 pop charts and I'm proud of it Thanks Slacker Radio 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Pig tailing on Aikenrooster's sentiments.... I am much the same. I think my aversion to the here and now as it pertains to music and pop culture is a little extreme. My wife say's she keeps up and stay's hip to it for our now adult children's sake. She want's to be on educated and informed ground when they discuss such things. I think my Daddy skills are pretty good, but I draw the line on that front. I am quite content for her to be the "hip" one and I the old stubborn geezer... :) :codger: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I have a seventeen year old son who hates pop music (and loves Rush) as much as I do. If anything, he hates pop music even more than I do. Of course, he has to go to high school whereas I can pretty easily avoid 99% of it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Pig tailing on Aikenrooster's sentiments.... I am much the same. I think my aversion to the here and now as it pertains to music and pop culture is a little extreme. My wife say's she keeps up and stay's hip to it for our now adult children's sake. She want's to be on educated and informed ground when they discuss such things. I think my Daddy skills are pretty good, but I draw the line on that front. I am quite content for her to be the "hip" one and I the old stubborn geezer... :) :codger: Crackin' the whip and playing the stick in the mud...you rock geezer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 I got free Sirius XM with my new car and it is a godsend. Between that and mp3/CDs, there is no reason for me to ever have to suffer through pop music again. Like others here, I've never liked the "pop" genre, of ANY era. I just hate being a captive audience to shit like the subjects of my rant. And thank you - I know I have kindred spirits here and it's most comforting. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Excellent rant, Mara! :ebert: :ebert: If only the pop music moguls had your wisdom.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Don't know anything about Perry or Levine. Don't know what they even look like. In regards to pop...I think some of David Bowie's stuff has been grouped in the pop genre. And I like a lot of that guy's music. Who cares what genre something is? If someone somehow labeled Rush pop, country, or hip-hop, it wouldn't change a thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Katy Perry and Adam Levine. You are both everywhere and I cannot escape the aural assault of unintelligible caterwauling that the two of you have managed to pass off as "singing". I bitched about Moron 5 the other day, saying something about how criminal it is for people to make millions fooling the masses with Auto Tune. I was immediately - and indignantly - "corrected" by a fan of theirs (female, of course) who practically shouted, "Songs About Jane was NOT auto-tuned!" Oh, so Levine just naturally sounds like he got his junk slammed in a car door, then. Okay. Those two are everywhere, all the time. Ads all over the place - Perry's got some gig with Windows which makes me want to punch Bill Gates. The other night I was happily tuned in to the gym TV, watching "Castle" as I did cardio. The ad for Levine's stupid clothing line came on so I hit the mute button as fast as I could. You guessed it - a Maroon5 song was blasting from the gym speakers. (I do not bring my own music because I sweat too much and would ruin my S4). Why do women - the majority fanbase for both - tend to have such shitty taste in music??? Yes, I despise Bieber and Taylor Swift and ugly little Miley Cyrus as well, but for some reason I seem to have better luck avoiding their performances. I can deal with seeing them on the web - I just hie myself to TRF quickly, as I know it is a safe refuge! :notworthy: I like you better and better for every of your posts I read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Katy Perry and Adam Levine. You are both everywhere and I cannot escape the aural assault of unintelligible caterwauling that the two of you have managed to pass off as "singing". I bitched about Moron 5 the other day, saying something about how criminal it is for people to make millions fooling the masses with Auto Tune. I was immediately - and indignantly - "corrected" by a fan of theirs (female, of course) who practically shouted, "Songs About Jane was NOT auto-tuned!" Oh, so Levine just naturally sounds like he got his junk slammed in a car door, then. Okay. Those two are everywhere, all the time. Ads all over the place - Perry's got some gig with Windows which makes me want to punch Bill Gates. The other night I was happily tuned in to the gym TV, watching "Castle" as I did cardio. The ad for Levine's stupid clothing line came on so I hit the mute button as fast as I could. You guessed it - a Maroon5 song was blasting from the gym speakers. (I do not bring my own music because I sweat too much and would ruin my S4). Why do women - the majority fanbase for both - tend to have such shitty taste in music??? Yes, I despise Bieber and Taylor Swift and ugly little Miley Cyrus as well, but for some reason I seem to have better luck avoiding their performances. I can deal with seeing them on the web - I just hie myself to TRF quickly, as I know it is a safe refuge! :goodone: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Before I left my job at the hotel sometimes we would put the radio on whilst we were cleaning a room. When I was by myself I would stick a rock channel on but the others weren't into rock so I usually had to grit my teeth when they put one of the pop ones on.... Made me look forward to the end of the day so I could put my earphones in and rock out to Rush, Maiden, Magnum, Tull, Vai, Malmsteen, Opeth etc all the way home!! :haz: It was always a relief to be able to do that!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Before I left my job at the hotel sometimes we would put the radio on whilst we were cleaning a room. When I was by myself I would stick a rock channel on but the others weren't into rock so I usually had to grit my teeth when they put one of the pop ones on.... Made me look forward to the end of the day so I could put my earphones in and rock out to Rush, Maiden, Magnum, Tull, Vai, Malmsteen, Opeth etc all the way home!! :haz: It was always a relief to be able to do that!! :goodone: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Katy Perry and Adam Levine. You are both everywhere and I cannot escape the aural assault of unintelligible caterwauling that the two of you have managed to pass off as "singing". I bitched about Moron 5 the other day, saying something about how criminal it is for people to make millions fooling the masses with Auto Tune. I was immediately - and indignantly - "corrected" by a fan of theirs (female, of course) who practically shouted, "Songs About Jane was NOT auto-tuned!" Oh, so Levine just naturally sounds like he got his junk slammed in a car door, then. Okay. Those two are everywhere, all the time. Ads all over the place - Perry's got some gig with Windows which makes me want to punch Bill Gates. The other night I was happily tuned in to the gym TV, watching "Castle" as I did cardio. The ad for Levine's stupid clothing line came on so I hit the mute button as fast as I could. You guessed it - a Maroon5 song was blasting from the gym speakers. (I do not bring my own music because I sweat too much and would ruin my S4). Why do women - the majority fanbase for both - tend to have such shitty taste in music??? Yes, I despise Bieber and Taylor Swift and ugly little Miley Cyrus as well, but for some reason I seem to have better luck avoiding their performances. I can deal with seeing them on the web - I just hie myself to TRF quickly, as I know it is a safe refuge! :notworthy: I like you better and better for every of your posts I read You need to read her romantic Rush fiction—titillating! I love that word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Katy Perry and Adam Levine. You are both everywhere and I cannot escape the aural assault of unintelligible caterwauling that the two of you have managed to pass off as "singing". I bitched about Moron 5 the other day, saying something about how criminal it is for people to make millions fooling the masses with Auto Tune. I was immediately - and indignantly - "corrected" by a fan of theirs (female, of course) who practically shouted, "Songs About Jane was NOT auto-tuned!" Oh, so Levine just naturally sounds like he got his junk slammed in a car door, then. Okay. Those two are everywhere, all the time. Ads all over the place - Perry's got some gig with Windows which makes me want to punch Bill Gates. The other night I was happily tuned in to the gym TV, watching "Castle" as I did cardio. The ad for Levine's stupid clothing line came on so I hit the mute button as fast as I could. You guessed it - a Maroon5 song was blasting from the gym speakers. (I do not bring my own music because I sweat too much and would ruin my S4). Why do women - the majority fanbase for both - tend to have such shitty taste in music??? Yes, I despise Bieber and Taylor Swift and ugly little Miley Cyrus as well, but for some reason I seem to have better luck avoiding their performances. I can deal with seeing them on the web - I just hie myself to TRF quickly, as I know it is a safe refuge! :notworthy: I like you better and better for every of your posts I read You need to read her romantic Rush fiction—titillating! I love that word. I've not seen that - is there a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Katy Perry and Adam Levine. You are both everywhere and I cannot escape the aural assault of unintelligible caterwauling that the two of you have managed to pass off as "singing". I bitched about Moron 5 the other day, saying something about how criminal it is for people to make millions fooling the masses with Auto Tune. I was immediately - and indignantly - "corrected" by a fan of theirs (female, of course) who practically shouted, "Songs About Jane was NOT auto-tuned!" Oh, so Levine just naturally sounds like he got his junk slammed in a car door, then. Okay. Those two are everywhere, all the time. Ads all over the place - Perry's got some gig with Windows which makes me want to punch Bill Gates. The other night I was happily tuned in to the gym TV, watching "Castle" as I did cardio. The ad for Levine's stupid clothing line came on so I hit the mute button as fast as I could. You guessed it - a Maroon5 song was blasting from the gym speakers. (I do not bring my own music because I sweat too much and would ruin my S4). Why do women - the majority fanbase for both - tend to have such shitty taste in music??? Yes, I despise Bieber and Taylor Swift and ugly little Miley Cyrus as well, but for some reason I seem to have better luck avoiding their performances. I can deal with seeing them on the web - I just hie myself to TRF quickly, as I know it is a safe refuge! :notworthy: I like you better and better for every of your posts I read You need to read her romantic Rush fiction—titillating! I love that word. I've not seen that - is there a link?Turn the page subforum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikenrooster Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Not to steal Mara's thunder, but what I really can't stand is why Fox News has to be on everywhere you go ... well, why does the TV have to be on everywhere? Doctors' waiting rooms, restaurants, lobbies, etc., conversation is being discouraged, it seems. It's as if they just want you to sit there and be indoctrinated. It is pitiful. I try to use my headphones, or get my food to go,or whatever, but it can't be completely avoided.And then my wife has to watch Good Morning, er GMA, sorry, we're supposed to abbreviate everything, on the few days I am home .... drives me bonkers. They cover real important stuff like cats stuck in trees, celebrity gossip, and Miley Cyrus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Not to steal Mara's thunder, but what I really can't stand is why Fox News has to be on everywhere you go ... well, why does the TV have to be on everywhere? Doctors' waiting rooms, restaurants, lobbies, etc., conversation is being discouraged, it seems. It's as if they just want you to sit there and be indoctrinated. It is pitiful. I try to use my headphones, or get my food to go,or whatever, but it can't be completely avoided.And then my wife has to watch Good Morning, er GMA, sorry, we're supposed to abbreviate everything, on the few days I am home .... drives me bonkers. They cover real important stuff like cats stuck in trees, celebrity gossip, and Miley Cyrus.You been to a gym lately? A F ing television in front of every piece of equipment.... No conversation is had :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 It pays to be out of touch sometimes. Mara, I have no idea who or what you are talking about. Nevertheless, I enjoyed reading your post. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y3IoBocVZ4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Not to steal Mara's thunder, but what I really can't stand is why Fox News has to be on everywhere you go ... well, why does the TV have to be on everywhere? Doctors' waiting rooms, restaurants, lobbies, etc., conversation is being discouraged, it seems. It's as if they just want you to sit there and be indoctrinated. It is pitiful. I try to use my headphones, or get my food to go,or whatever, but it can't be completely avoided.And then my wife has to watch Good Morning, er GMA, sorry, we're supposed to abbreviate everything, on the few days I am home .... drives me bonkers. They cover real important stuff like cats stuck in trees, celebrity gossip, and Miley Cyrus.You been to a gym lately? A F ing television in front of every piece of equipment.... No conversation is had :( If I have to work out indoors, I do like being able to watch TV while doing cardio. Cardio is boring, plus I make a game out of it sometimes ("OK, I'm going up-tempo during the main program and alternate sprint/rest intervals on the ads"). I don't understand how anyone could lift and watch TV at the same time. I'm not that coordinated and would end up either breaking myself, part of the building, or another person. I admit I do not talk much at the gym - I'm there to work out and get out. On the flip side I don't ever go on Saturdays because of the football fans standing around in everyone's way "coaching" and hooting, "GO DAWGS!" Jeez, people, do you not have a TV at home? Go do your color commentary there and get out of my way. The gym I belong to does not do Fox News because it's caused fights in the past. At least that's the reason given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Not to steal Mara's thunder, but what I really can't stand is why Fox News has to be on everywhere you go ... well, why does the TV have to be on everywhere? Doctors' waiting rooms, restaurants, lobbies, etc., conversation is being discouraged, it seems. It's as if they just want you to sit there and be indoctrinated. It is pitiful. I try to use my headphones, or get my food to go,or whatever, but it can't be completely avoided.And then my wife has to watch Good Morning, er GMA, sorry, we're supposed to abbreviate everything, on the few days I am home .... drives me bonkers. They cover real important stuff like cats stuck in trees, celebrity gossip, and Miley Cyrus.You been to a gym lately? A F ing television in front of every piece of equipment.... No conversation is had :( If I have to work out indoors, I do like being able to watch TV while doing cardio. Cardio is boring, plus I make a game out of it sometimes ("OK, I'm going up-tempo during the main program and alternate sprint/rest intervals on the ads"). I don't understand how anyone could lift and watch TV at the same time. I'm not that coordinated and would end up either breaking myself, part of the building, or another person. I admit I do not talk much at the gym - I'm there to work out and get out. On the flip side I don't ever go on Saturdays because of the football fans standing around in everyone's way "coaching" and hooting, "GO DAWGS!" Jeez, people, do you not have a TV at home? Go do your color commentary there and get out of my way. The gym I belong to does not do Fox News because it's caused fights in the past. At least that's the reason given.My gym certainly has Fox News for sure. I do the same running/walking thing too but I use music to lift me up and cool me down. Try running with AC/DC's Let There Be Rock banging in you ears. You won't want to stop. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I honestly don't ever hear their music anywhere.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Not to steal Mara's thunder, but what I really can't stand is why Fox News has to be on everywhere you go ... well, why does the TV have to be on everywhere? Doctors' waiting rooms, restaurants, lobbies, etc., conversation is being discouraged, it seems. It's as if they just want you to sit there and be indoctrinated. It is pitiful. I try to use my headphones, or get my food to go,or whatever, but it can't be completely avoided.And then my wife has to watch Good Morning, er GMA, sorry, we're supposed to abbreviate everything, on the few days I am home .... drives me bonkers. They cover real important stuff like cats stuck in trees, celebrity gossip, and Miley Cyrus.The morning network "news" shows are all sh!t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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