You are all lazy, low self-esteem introverts...

[jasonlee]

...says a researcher.

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Music tastes link to personality

 

[jay canseco]

Yo!!!

 

[indra]

You are all lazy, low self-esteem introverts...

Trying to get on my good side, are ya?

 

[Zoomerang96]

it's bbc scotland... what do THEY know.

 

[cell]

 

[MsPurrl]

Quote: You are all lazy, low self-esteem introverts...

Why, thank you--that's the nicest thing anyone has said to me all day!

 

[unforgettableFOXfire]

"One of the most surprising things is the similarities between fans of classical music and heavy metal. They're both creative and at ease but not outgoing."

I've been saying this for years, but people scoff at me as though the two things are entirely disparate. Not sure that it should be a surprise, even if it is to some people.

Incidentally, I've always had to laugh at how the "metal" persona is portrayed on sit-coms and tv dramas, the ones that are always bullies and murderers and stuff. Some metalheads are also meatheads, some of them aren't too bright, but a lot of them are; in my experience, most metalheads just want to have a good time and to not get hassled by people. It's only recently that I've had any experience with the type of metal fan who wants to be a hard rough-and-tumble kind of person, instead of just putting on the illusion of being that way to get people to stay away. Usually the people I see making trouble aren't into double-kick drums and wailing guitar solos, but rather top-40 club hits. Maybe that comes with wanting to impress ladies by asserting dominance via strength, because HURRR masculinity is nothing if not brute force. Hey ladies, HURRR! are you impressed yet? Yeah, I thought not.

 

[jasonlee]

I agree, Fox. All stereotypes.

 

[last unicorn]

I listen to all kinds of music.

Do I have a personality disorder?

 

[LemonMelon]

So people who listen to dance music aren't really gentle? It's just the E talking?

 

[major_panic]

Wait wait wait, U2 make rock music these days? According to WTAHNN and EYKIW, I thought they just made money now.

 

[Audiophile]

Apparently, I need to listen to more 'Bollywood'....

 

[u2popmofo]

Apparently, I need to listen to more 'Bollywood'....

That will not cure you of your love of hate crimes.

 

[Audiophile]

Blast, there must be a cure!

 

[jasonlee]

Going by that convenient chart in the article, I am... confused!