Re: [MMouse]: More Real World conjecture...
I have an observation about this whole Promise ring fiasco...ive never really watched the Real World or this one inparticular but I have one thing to mention.How can u be sure that the members of the show picked these songs? Couldnt it be true also that people behind the scenes in their marketing department picked these songs to appeal to the so-called "twentysomething college-age demographic"they figure that by including what they probably perceive as college music would appeal to those who watch the show and would hence buy the CD. I know its MTV and if they really wanted to sell records they would have at least included 98 degrees, blink 182, and some fairly new rap/rock combopapa roach perhaps But I am sure these people behind the scenes picked these songs, why else would "Deep South" be included in an episode taking place in New Orleansguess it kinda makes sense..how much do u wanna bet that if the said show was taking place up in New England they would have included "Pink Chimneys" just to seem clever or whatever..just an idea to ponder! JS The show is probably scripted and anything these people say have probably had to go through for someones approval so they assign them bands and give them dialogue to say to make it appear as if these people picked these songs so kids can be like, wow so and so picked this song becuase he/she likes it and they are hot so it must be kewl to like them also.. -"like Im supposed to be interested in what she is saying becuase she is like wearing a backpack" - Original Message - From: you can really get it on! [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 10:54 PM Subject: Re: [MMouse]: More "Real World" conjecture... straight off the page originally referred to, yall.. "Indie-pop found its way to the Big Easy, thanks to Melissa. She chose Promise Ring's "Deep South" and the Get Up Kids' "Red Letter Day." She notes that the Kids' song is egocentric, adding that, "I'm always me-focused. I firmly believe in me-ology." Thank you, Me-lissa." http://64.4.14.250:80/cgi-bin/linkrd?_lang=lah=97c3dabaf814306d1b4c37c019c2 43dblat=966220598hm___action=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ecdnow%2ecom%2fcgibin%2fmse rver%2fredirect%2fleaf%3dswitch%2ffrom%3dbbx%3au%3amtv%3adag%3arealwd%2ftarg et%3dbuyweb_purchase%2fitemid%3d1217342 god damn, thats some link j Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: [MMouse]: and she said what about the scene?- Rally around the watercooler
Isnt this basically what all popular television has become these daysshows with no substance but are developed to make for interesting conversation at the watercooler the next morning between colleagues at work.peoples lifes have become so goddamn dull and boring and homogenized that we need a freakin' television show to make ourselves feel important. I am also lost at work in the morning when people asked if i watched "Survivor" last night and im like no.some people look at me as if I have a horn growing out of my forehead etc etc.its sad that your inclusion into society has to be based on liking what everyone else likes or what the fascist media programmers make you participate in or say u have to do or buy to be considered a part of society today.fuck all that! People are definitely becoming stupider and stupider! Oh and the other day after discussing this damn show.someone brought up the idea about how important do u think it is to be an individual.And the same people who looked down on me for not watching a particular tv show, for going to a dank smelly club to hear some band no one has ever heard of on a friday night instead of going to the trendy new young meat market bar for yuppies and making myself seen and for not wanting to go with them to the big outdoor Dave Matthews concert with them where it is gonna be so cool to be drunk with 50,000 other idiots say that indeed they are individuals in todays society were asked if they follow the masses. Every single persons response was a wholehearted NO, they said that they were individuals because they like whatever they like as being popular and they dont follow the crowd, oh OK..So what constitutes being an individual in today's society? JS - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 12:50 AM Subject: Re: [MMouse]: and she said "what about the scene?" OK the thing about the real world. I really dig this show because it is entertaining. I don't necessarily think its reality or something to be treated with seriousness, it's a tv show. It serves it purpose well. If these people want to do this, then that's great for them, and I don't mind watching it. It is very silly to release a soundtrack to the show and books and have the cast make cameos on other MTV shows and stuff, but hell, they become celebrites now. A funny thing is I remember on an older real world...with that puck guy...everyone was all in a fight because puck was saying that shows like 90210 are silly and shouldnt be watched and the other cast members were saying it was just fun to watch and get together with friends and talk about it. That seems to be what the real world has become. And i can absolutley see where someone could hate this show with a passion. .bagel.
[MMouse]: Get NADER in the Debates
For those of you who are really interested in getting Ralph Nader elected or even on the ballot in your state, should start by signing the petition to get him included in the debates. Heres a link to sign the petition: http://green.votenader.org/cgi-bin/petition-sigs.cgi It only takes a couple of seconds.thanks JS
