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Non-Music Shit / Re: What pants are you wearing and what do you have to say about it?

« on: February 13, 2010, 08:19:58 AM »

I don't think the above person is obnoxious at all. They're just from the future. Can't blame them for that... EVERYONE will look like that then.

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Non-Music Shit / Re: Can anyone translate this French MICKEY review?

« on: January 15, 2010, 01:11:43 PM »

Quote from: kolaola on January 15, 2010, 10:08:10 AM

i'm sure this isn't what you wanted but i plugged it into google translate out of curiousity:

"Mickey Mouse, but a mouse is one of those new groups in Chicago that the secret to make us addicted. Mickey has in its ranks Mac Blackout (former front man of the Daily Void) and other members to resume full. But rather than making unnecessary name-dropping, we focus on their music. A Glam-Punk felt well, with just what he needed Lo-Fi. The ghost of Marc Bolan seems to hover over this group which can already boast a 7 "newly released on Hozac."

My French isn't great, it's already got enough English you can tell what they're saying, and the google translation is pretty much fine. But i can't resist giving it shot... I'd say:

"Mickey is more than a mouse, it's one of those new bands in Chicago who have the secret to make us hooked. Mickey features Mac Blackout (ex Daily Void frontman) and other members with full CV's. But instead of useless name-dropping, let's concentrate on their music. It's convincing glam-punk, with exactly what Lo-Fi requires. The ghost of Marc Bolan seems to hover above the band who can brag of already having a new 7" on Hozac."

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Non-Music Shit / Re: What drug are you on and what do you have to say about it?

« on: December 30, 2009, 01:48:18 AM »

Lakeport Pilsener, meaty omelette, Dictators.

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Non-Music Shit / Re: drunker than drunk

« on: December 18, 2009, 04:09:36 PM »

I like how vodka from the freezer seems a little bit viscous.

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Non-Music Shit / Re: Tweed Riding:good god, why is this a trend now?

« on: December 16, 2009, 01:09:03 PM »

Some evidence indicates the trend came FROM the fixed-gear world:

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread14596.html

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Non-Music Shit / Re: Tweed Riding:good god, why is this a trend now?

« on: December 16, 2009, 01:05:10 PM »

Quote from: pall mall on December 16, 2009, 11:19:17 AM

Nah it's two different demos. Fixed gear people are more like the fitness fag kind of rider. They're about streamlining the process and getting shit out of the way. These are quaint poofs drafting bikes into their schtick, which is all about fuss and accessorizing.

Yet the fixie people are doing it too!

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Non-Music Shit / Re: Degree vs. Occupation

« on: December 15, 2009, 03:39:16 PM »

I'm almost done a history, philosophy & art BA after many years of part-time studentry & living elsewhere.

I work doing admin & reception stuff at a different university's disability services centre.

I sometimes work as a not-very-efficient bicycle mechanic at bike shops in the summer. Being a bike mechanic is seasonal, essentially dead-end work unless you plan to own your own shop someday but it can be fun because you're actually fixing stuff and making people happy.

I do some volunteer board- & committee- type stuff at a couple bicycle nonprofit organizations that I might magically transform into a paying career someday.

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