Foulness, Essex Superthread

[The Sad Punk]

Given Buck's hilarious behaviour, he should be commended, not fined! I mean, I find most drunk people to be twats, and all the sloshed slobs at Aussie U2 Show gigs kind of put me off going (I only go because I enjoy the company of Ali and the people we normally meet up with there), but Buck deserves a Lawlz Award for that behaviour.

Haha, finally, a quality typo. Just about to pour either glass ten or eleven. God, I am drinking heavily tonight!

I guess it depends on whether you know someone or not. I mean, if there's some bogan stranger all stumbling around the place and saying crazy things, then I'd probably find it annoying. But if a friend of mine were to do the same thing, I'd likely find it hilarious (or if sober, I'd hang my head in shame, but not be annoyed). What with Buck being a celebrity I know a bit about, I'd find that whole thing amusing if I were on the plane.

 

[Axver]

Yeah, I mean, I thought when you're drunk you're meant to play even better!* Like I said, you better keep at it for great successes.

*Disproved on 30/01/1986.

I do feel a bit lightheaded, but honestly, I feel in full possession of my mental faculties, I could totally write an essay now, and if I needed to focus on something, I could. Shouldn't I be fucking rolling on the floor right now?

 

[Axver]

I guess it depends on whether you know someone or not. I mean, if there's some bogan stranger all stumbling around the place and saying crazy things, then I'd probably find it annoying. But if a friend of mine were to do the same thing, I'd likely find it hilarious (or if sober, I'd hang my head in shame, but not be annoyed). What with Buck being a celebrity I know a bit about, I'd find that whole thing amusing if I were on the plane.

I just can't stand obnoxious drunks. And I honestly feel the atmosphere goes to piss when the drunken hordes filter in. When it's the serious U2 fans, I really enjoy it, and the band does stuff like OTH, Exit, and Silver And Gold for us. But once the drunks arrive, it's Pride and WOWY and SBS and stuff like that. Now, I do like that some of the drunks do get into it and the band get rewarded for their effort, but ... ugh, hits parades. And like I said, I just don't enjoy the atmosphere as much.

 

[The Sad Punk]

I do feel a bit lightheaded, but honestly, I feel in full possession of my mental faculties, I could totally write an essay now, and if I needed to focus on something, I could. Shouldn't I be fucking rolling on the floor right now?

I understand what you mean. Personally, I think you're in the calm before the storm stage.

Maybe you should walk up to a 24/7 store and grab a bottle of Port, if not.

 

[The Sad Punk]

I just can't stand obnoxious drunks. And I honestly feel the atmosphere goes to piss when the drunken hordes filter in. When it's the serious U2 fans, I really enjoy it, and the band does stuff like OTH, Exit, and Silver And Gold for us. But once the drunks arrive, it's Pride and WOWY and SBS and stuff like that. Now, I do like that some of the drunks do get into it and the band get rewarded for their effort, but ... ugh, hits parades. And like I said, I just don't enjoy the atmosphere as much.

So the reason you don't like obnoxious drunks is because when they're at a pub the band is going to play popular U2 songs.

I can see that, yeah.

What is the Aussie U2 Show like, anyway? Convincing? Is the Bono guy annoying?

 

[The Sad Punk]

http://www.u2interference.com/forums/f189/wished-u2-was-a-little-bit-like-the-boss-190969-4.html

I got myself into a duel.

 

[Axver]

I understand what you mean. Personally, I think you're in the calm before the storm stage.

Maybe you should walk up to a 24/7 store and grab a bottle of Port, if not.

We'll see. Depends if I keep drinking past this, really. I think I'm approaching my record for most booze in one night. But THIS OCCASION IS WORTH IT!

Ha. I don't think any such store exists within walking distance of me.

 

[Axver]

So the reason you don't like obnoxious drunks is because when they're at a pub the band is going to play popular U2 songs.

I can see that, yeah.

What is the Aussie U2 Show like, anyway? Convincing? Is the Bono guy annoying?

Haha. Well, that, and, like I say, the atmosphere just isn't as enjoyable. Also, what's with these drunken tarts wearing the WORST clothing. No, darling, you don't look hot. You look Amy Winehouse trashy. At least wear a bra, for god's sake.

The Aussie U2 Show are remarkably good. Fake Bono even goes off on the occasional speech about things in the news! One time when I saw them, he remarked about the Aussie dollar being worth only US$0.65 and pensioners having trouble paying bills. It was QUALITY. A Fake Bono with a sense of humour!

http://www.u2interference.com/forums/f189/wished-u2-was-a-little-bit-like-the-boss-190969-4.html

I got myself into a duel.

I shall check this out post-haste.

 

[The Sad Punk]

We'll see. Depends if I keep drinking past this, really. I think I'm approaching my record for most booze in one night. But THIS OCCASION IS WORTH IT!

Ha. I don't think any such store exists within walking distance of me.

Just the keep it going the fuck on. :FUCKYEAH: While you're doing that, I'm gonna get another butter menthol!

Oh, no 7/11s? I was hoping their name wasn't actually indicative of their open times.

 

[Axver]

Oh my god, people think U2 touring the US after 11 September 2001 is somehow historically significant?

Let me say this as a historian: NOBODY WILL GIVE A FUCK.

 

[Axver]

Just the keep it going the fuck on. :FUCKYEAH: While you're doing that, I'm gonna get another butter menthol!

Oh, no 7/11s? I was hoping their name wasn't actually indicative of their open times.

A butter menthol? Aww. Still not in the mood for beer then?

There is a 7/11 that's within walking distance, but unless my blindness is worse than I think, none of them sell alcohol.

 

[The Sad Punk]

A butter menthol? Aww. Still not in the mood for beer then?

There is a 7/11 that's within walking distance, but unless my blindness is worse than I think, none of them sell alcohol.

I had a beer with tea because my brother and mum were having them too, and I had some of a second beer my brother was drinking (he offered), so I'm getting better. I might have another beer, but I want to make sure my throat's okay first. I do have a crunchy Beck's in the fridge just in case, though.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Oh my god, people think U2 touring the US after 11 September 2001 is somehow historically significant?

Let me say this as a historian: NOBODY WILL GIVE A FUCK.

The joys of EYKIW. Ah, if only I weren't actually a U2 fan, then I wouldn't have to bother with it.

 

[Axver]

Oh, you know, the beginning of this thread should have really been "so far, we have brightened the future of:". But it's still good the way it is.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Oh, you know, the beginning of this thread should have really been "so far, we have brightened the future of:". But it's still good the way it is.

Oh shit. Shit. Next time, right?

 

[Axver]

I had a beer with tea because my brother and mum were having them too, and I had some of a second beer my brother was drinking (he offered), so I'm getting better. I might have another beer, but I want to make sure my throat's okay first. I do have a crunchy Beck's in the fridge just in case, though.

Ah, cool. Hope you get better soon! And out of genuine curiosity, what makes a beer 'crunchy'? I realise that might be hard to define. I'd have no clue how to describe some wine terms. But I'm just not entirely grasping what qualities you mean when you say a beer is crunchy.

The joys of EYKIW. Ah, if only I weren't actually a U2 fan, then I wouldn't have to bother with it.

Haha. Yeah, I totally would've started a thread about "I actually dislike everything U2's ever done", but I still like U2, and earlier I was cranking October because it seemed like fun music to play. I wish this shit post-Pop band had nothing to do with U2.

 

[Axver]

Oh shit. Shit. Next time, right?

Yeah. I love how I only noticed this when I'm drunk. Drunk perception FTW?

 

[The Sad Punk]

As for the Aussie U2 show, sounds good, but unless you guys forced me along, the only U2 tribute band is an eighties-themed one. Although even then, I am sure I would be hesitant to enjoy it, as tribute bands are the enemy of art.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Ah, cool. Hope you get better soon! And out of genuine curiosity, what makes a beer 'crunchy'? I realise that might be hard to define. I'd have no clue how to describe some wine terms. But I'm just not entirely grasping what qualities you mean when you say a beer is crunchy.



Haha. Yeah, I totally would've started a thread about "I actually dislike everything U2's ever done", but I still like U2, and earlier I was cranking October because it seemed like fun music to play. I wish this shit post-Pop band had nothing to do with U2.

Thanks. Well, you know how beer is occasionally described as "crisp"? You may not, but it is. "Crunchy" is an Achewood reference, Ray sometimes describes certain beers as being "crunchy", as opposed to "crisp".

Yeah, October is good stuff. I'm tempted to listen to War soon or now. I don't know. Anyway, I don't need to say anything about agreeing with you, even if I don't like the whole nineties output that much. Actually, that's a lie. I like a lot of the nineties output, I just hate the rest of what they did in the nineties. Zoo TV was just fucking bullshit and I'm surprised that a lot of U2 fans still don't see it as the embarrassing garbage that it was.

 

[Axver]

As for the Aussie U2 show, sounds good, but unless you guys forced me along, the only U2 tribute band is an eighties-themed one. Although even then, I am sure I would be hesitant to enjoy it, as tribute bands are the enemy of art.

The Aussie U2 Show may be the enemies of art, but I like how they oppose it. They really do play U2's songs pretty well, and know their shit - they always play OTH in 26 December 1989 style, for instance! I'm actually pretty impressed by them, and if they charged for entry, I'd pay it.

What cracks me up is that they manage to play more diverse setlists than U2. I just love it when tribute bands show up the real thing. PLUS THEY'VE ACTUALLY PLAYED ELECTRICAL STORM. Suck that, Bono & Co.

 

[Axver]

Thanks. Well, you know how beer is occasionally described as "crisp"? You may not, but it is. "Crunchy" is an Achewood reference, Ray sometimes describes certain beers as being "crunchy", as opposed to "crisp".

Yeah, October is good stuff. I'm tempted to listen to War soon or now. I don't know. Anyway, I don't need to say anything about agreeing with you, even if I don't like the whole nineties output that much. Actually, that's a lie. I like a lot of the nineties output, I just hate the rest of what they did in the nineties.

Oooh, right. Somehow, I'm not surprised you're referencing Achewood! And 'crisp' seems to make sense to me.

I'd listen to War, but right now, I need heavier stuff I can rock the fuck out to. I'm about to pour my eleventh (or twelfth?) glass. Probably more of the cab sav. It just feels more potent. Anyway, I don't want weak music. I want to be rockin' along, somewhat intoxicated, enjoying life. So I'm cranking the metal that the rest of the forum loathes. Every Agalloch album appeared on my top 50 that I submitted to LM, haha. I damn you in the dead winter! Aaaagggghhhh!

And yeah, U2 didn't go entirely to piss in the nineties. Shame about One and Ultra Violet and Miami and shit.

 

[Axver]

Huh, when I walked into the kitchen, I actually felt like the pinot noir more, so I poured that. The description on the label is quite right - definitely it has strong flavours of cherries and plums. And it is a most drinkable wine. Something I would buy for gatherings or parties, if I ever hosted them. But I am ... well, I'm not quite Nigel No-friends, but I'm close. The closest I get to a rockin' gathering at my house is when Ali comes around to jam with me on U2 songs we both only vaguely know.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Oooh, right. Somehow, I'm not surprised you're referencing Achewood! And 'crisp' seems to make sense to me.

I'd listen to War, but right now, I need heavier stuff I can rock the fuck out to. I'm about to pour my eleventh (or twelfth?) glass. Probably more of the cab sav. It just feels more potent. Anyway, I don't want weak music. I want to be rockin' along, somewhat intoxicated, enjoying life. So I'm cranking the metal that the rest of the forum loathes. Every Agalloch album appeared on my top 50 that I submitted to LM, haha. I damn you in the dead winter! Aaaagggghhhh!

And yeah, U2 didn't go entirely to piss in the nineties. Shame about One and Ultra Violet and Miami and shit.

Yeah, I didn't expect that to make your brain explode.

You mean War isn't heavy? Fuck off! Dat's marching music! You haven't listened to Red Light in so long, clearly you've forgotten that it's full of death growls!

Well, I like Ultraviolet, but yeah, otherwise. Also, I added a bit to my post that would get me crucified even with certain Superthread company.

 

[The Sad Punk]

The Aussie U2 Show may be the enemies of art, but I like how they oppose it. They really do play U2's songs pretty well, and know their shit - they always play OTH in 26 December 1989 style, for instance! I'm actually pretty impressed by them, and if they charged for entry, I'd pay it.

What cracks me up is that they manage to play more diverse setlists than U2. I just love it when tribute bands show up the real thing. PLUS THEY'VE ACTUALLY PLAYED ELECTRICAL STORM. Suck that, Bono & Co.

Yeah, I think you've said they played OTH like that! That's certainly something I'd like to see. Otherwise though, I could probably do without a lot of it. But good on 'em anyway.

Jesus. Do they play RHMT, Acrobat and Drowning Man too?

 

[Axver]

Yeah, I didn't expect that to make your brain explode.

You mean War isn't heavy? Fuck off! Dat's marching music! You haven't listened to Red Light in so long, clearly you've forgotten that it's full of death growls!

Well, I like Ultraviolet, but yeah, otherwise. Also, I added a bit to my post that would get me crucified even with certain Superthread company.

Oh, how could I forget! That intro of Red Light has the DEFINITIVE death growl. Those dah-dah-dah women knew how to unleash the fury of HEEEEELLLLLLLLL.

OK, I must go back and see this edit. And buy some wood and nails to crucify you, in case you are referring to me. I mean, I am a bloodthirsty cunt.

 

[Axver]

Zoo TV was just fucking bullshit and I'm surprised that a lot of U2 fans still don't see it as the embarrassing garbage that it was.

I LOVE YOU.

uts away crucifixion equipment:

It was just so repetitive and over-blown and full of bad acting. Bono should never act. He's not good at it. Hell, he's not good at much. His grasp on singing and lyricism is tenuous at best (i.e. mid to late 1980s), and totally gone nowadays.

 

[Axver]

Yeah, I think you've said they played OTH like that! That's certainly something I'd like to see. Otherwise though, I could probably do without a lot of it. But good on 'em anyway.

Jesus. Do they play RHMT, Acrobat and Drowning Man too?

I'm not usually the kind of guy who'd dig this sort of thing, but I went for a night out and I really do think the Aussie U2 Show are worth seeing and I'll see them as much as I can. I don't care that they are "just" a tribute band. OTH 26/12/89 is quite something to behold - and they play it regularly too - and I like that they dig out some other rarities too. Even if that also means suffering through IALW and Sweetest Thing. The funny part is they have no keyboards, so their Fake Edge just stands around doing dillysquat during NYD's keyboard solo.

Alas, no. I once yelled out for them to play Twilight and Fake Bono responded to me, but Fake Edge didn't know it, so they couldn't do it. But they instead launched into The Unforgettable Fire, which I'd prefer over Twilight, so no complaints from me!

 

[The Sad Punk]

I LOVE YOU.

uts away crucifixion equipment:

It was just so repetitive and over-blown and full of bad acting. Bono should never act. He's not good at it. Hell, he's not good at much. His grasp on singing and lyricism is tenuous at best (i.e. mid to late 1980s), and totally gone nowadays.

Yes. YES. YES!

Finally! Someone who agrees with me! I used to love that tour when I was still a newish fan, but I can't see how I could now. Most of it's just frustrating to look at. That is how a rock band jumps the shark. Your audience is getting confused and finding your whole act stale, so add wise cracking characters like The Fly to your mix, and OH LOOK YOU'RE RUINING YOUR MIND WITH TV. If it failed, Edge wouldn't have a yacht today. A dinghy, perhaps.

I can't believe some people here have described his acting in the tour as good. It's not even passable. He's overtly theatrical - which is okayish in rock concert format, but would be hopeless elsewhere. I hear he's completely wooden in movies, though.

 

[Axver]

Oh god. Why can't people speak English properly! There is such a thing as dual gauge in railways, where a railway line is laid with three rather than two rails (sometimes four rails - maybe more, though I have never seen it) so that trains of multiple gauges can operate over the same route. And some twits call it "duel gauge"! Well, I suppose you can metaphorically talk about gauge wars, but these people are just idiots.

And then there are the people who say 'use' when they mean 'used'. What, can't they hear the 'd' sound? GET A HEARING AID THEN, FOOL!

 

[The Sad Punk]

I'm not usually the kind of guy who'd dig this sort of thing, but I went for a night out and I really do think the Aussie U2 Show are worth seeing and I'll see them as much as I can. I don't care that they are "just" a tribute band. OTH 26/12/89 is quite something to behold - and they play it regularly too - and I like that they dig out some other rarities too. Even if that also means suffering through IALW and Sweetest Thing. The funny part is they have no keyboards, so their Fake Edge just stands around doing dillysquat during NYD's keyboard solo.

Alas, no. I once yelled out for them to play Twilight and Fake Bono responded to me, but Fake Edge didn't know it, so they couldn't do it. But they instead launched into The Unforgettable Fire, which I'd prefer over Twilight, so no complaints from me!

They do seem like they care. You tell them to an Inthistowntastic gig when I'm around, and we go see, hey?

Can't they at least play the early Twilight?! Do they ever play ASOH?