1565: A Dollar and a Dream

[amyuilani]

Originally Posted by Robotron

I love Mr. Love but this country shit is really leaving a bad taste in my mouth. As long as he's getting paid and happy I suppose I can't complain too much, and it doesn't appear to be changing him or anything so fuck it. It just seems like a waste that somebody so cultured, creative, and overall awesome is using his artistic ability on crap like this. As if the undereducated south needed more messages telling them that white trash; while statistically more likely to fuck up in just about every possible way; make great men. Even if it was said tongue-in-cheek it is no better than these gangsta rappers essentially selling out and producing lowest common denominator horseshit. I am not for censorship and I think almost everything should permitted including music, but to say young minds aren't effected by messages like this is naive. It isn't even really the music, we as a species learn by example. We automatically put everyone we meet into patriarchal roles and somebody in the entertainment industry for all intents and purposes is an elder of sorts in our subconscious mind due to their highly recognized success. So people being insanely successful spouting fuck-all and never being held accountable for anything over time will effect your perception on what you believe a "good" person entails. Naturally just about every other influence in your life will have more of an impact than music in and of itself but it is none-the-less hardly an admirable thing to pursue.

Just because this genre of music is not your cup of tea does not mean it is horseshit. I don't care for rap so much but I am constantly captivated by Eminem and the talent he has. Many songs also have messages of culture, history, and politics. I don't care for country as much either but can respect how difficult some of it is to sing. The music that does capture me are the ones that make me want to get up and dance.

There are people who use certain terms meant for derogatory purposes and turn them into terms of empowerment or celebration. A lot of women use the word "bitch" as something to own and not something to be demeaned by. A lot of people use the term "white trash" as a joke, as a representation of who they are and where they are from, and not as a representative of the stereotype. Seems if anyone wants to perpetuate the stereotype, it's you, for you think Brother Love is demeaning himself by using the term in a celebratory way.

[Suppernoob]

As soon as I heard about the jackpot (and bought several tickets), the first thing I thought of was what I'd do with my girl. Oh, and that I'd get a few years of VIP. :3

[Sparrow]

Originally Posted by Robotron

...this country shit is really leaving a bad taste in my mouth. ...a waste...crap like this...the undereducated south...white trash...lowest common denominator horseshit...It isn't even really the music... Naturally just about every other influence in your life will have more of an impact than music in and of itself but it is none-the-less hardly an admirable thing to pursue.

Hi rude. I bet you're excellent at parties.

[Fourbid]

Originally Posted by Sparrow

Hi rude. I bet you're excellent at parties.

Bitches love ellipses.

[Sparrow]

How else would you have liked me to indicate to you I forewent a number of his original words and phrases? Can a bitch illustrate a point without gettin' hassle?

[Fourbid]

I'm a fan of caps lock, but that's because I'm old-school.

[Robotron]

Fine, I am a dick. I re-read what I wrote and it was a little harsh. I stand by what I said but I could have been nicer about it.

[Sparrow]

Originally Posted by Fourbid

I'm a fan of caps lock, but that's because I'm old-school.

It is the more masculine approach. Sexy.

Originally Posted by Robotron

Fine, I am a dick. I re-read what I wrote and it was a little harsh. I stand by what I said but I could have been nicer about it.

Thing is, and this is coming from born and bred Appalachia, there's some truth to what you said. I understand who my people are. Thank you for being willing to go a little easier on it; there's some of us down here ain't s'rough and those that are come in a literate variety nowdays.

[BrianAlt]

Originally Posted by Sparrow

there's some of us down here ain't s'rough and those that are come in a literate variety nowdays.

Yeah?

[sex_n_diamonds]

Oh Brother Love. The man is wonderful. Country or rock, he is still a rockstar. Adore him to bits.


As for the poll, I would most definitely split my winnings with my girlfriend, especially is it was something ridiculous like 50 million dollars. I dont think I'd even think twice about it. It really must mean something when you are ready to give your partner everything you have to give.