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Post by haribert on Apr 18, 2012 15:50:05 GMT -5
Haha! I'm afraid it was me and I took great liberties with the expression because I was angry. The correct saying is "Why don't you put that in your pipe and smoke it!"  means..."so THERE!, what do you think about THAT!" I know we're way past this, aleksandrakv, but I wanted to mention there is a very famous lyric from the musical West Side Story using this expression. The song is called "America" and it's sung by a group of Puerto Rican women to whom English is a second language. The character of Anita sings: Puerto Rico My heart's devotion Let it sink back in the ocean Always the hurricanes blowing Always the population growing And the money owing And the sunlight streaming And the natives steaming I like the island Manhattan Smoke on your pipe
And put that in!Written of course, by the incomparable Stephen Sondheim. I just had to post this clip (apologies for the sound quality) |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2012 15:52:02 GMT -5
OMG -- say "Ma'am" to a Northerner and watch the indignation spew forth -- it is taught as a form or respect here in the South and causes great confusion when one is chastised for using it. Laughable how our cultural differences can be misinterpreted. That's news to me. I was born, raised and spent my life as a northerner and never heard that one. I just asked my co-workers and they laughed. They never heard that either. I do hear women saying it sounds like a term for old ladies--for their mothers. I've heard this for years, even when I lived in Virginia. I think it has to do with my generation not wanting to grow up and mature. Also why we don't want kids calling us Ms. or Mrs. (unless we are teachers). These formal forms of address have died because (IMO) it makes us feel old. Which brings the discussion full circle, to the stigmatization of older women in our society. Speaking of which, wanted to pass this along. Turns out when you're middle-aged, you're not in decline; you're highly evolved: www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/evolution-has-given-humans-a-huge-advantage-over-most-other-animals-middle-age/2012/03/12/gIQAtVnccS_print.htmlQuote: [Middle age is] a resilient, healthy, energy-efficient and productive phase of life that has laid the foundations for our species’s success. Indeed, the multiple roles of middle-aged people in human societies are so complex and intertwined, it could be argued that they are the most impressive living things yet produced by natural selection.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2012 15:53:33 GMT -5
Scan/Translation by Evelina Dimitrova: BRAVO Bulgaria magazine 18.04.2012
5 minutes with... Adam LambertThe performer finishes sentences and tells his secrets! 1. When I was a kid... ... I loved to masquerade. 2. The best thing that anyone had ever told me... ... was 'I love you'. And it came from the heart. 3. I'm addicted to... ... ... shopping. There never will be enough clothes or songs bought on-line. 4. In the morning... ... firstly I look at my phone to check my messages & e-mails. 5. I can't live without... ... my phone! This is a real problem. Once I lost it & felt like I couldn't breath. 6. My favorite cosmetic product is... ... Maroccanoil - balsam* which I rub in my still damp hair. It smells super & gives glamour. 7. Before I get on stage... ... I take a deep breath - and once more I go to the toilet. 8. The most embarrassing moment in my life was... ... when I fell of the stage on American Music Awards 2009 - live on TV. 9. For breakfast I love to eat... ... scrambled eggs. 10. My new album Trespassing is... ... my baby! The songs tells stories of my life & they are very personal. *the word in Bulgarian is 'oil' but I'm not sure if it is appropriate in English!  |
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Post by haribert on Apr 18, 2012 15:56:51 GMT -5
I think it's an age thing also. I DO remember being somewhat crushed the first time a cashier or someone called me ma'am. But come to think of it...and I CAN'T think of it How do cashiers or whomever address people in the north if it's not with the term "ma'am"? "Hey you?" "buddy?" "Babe"?....I'm going to have to pay more attention.  How may I help you? May I be of assistance? Excuse me, do you need some help? t Where I'm from originally (northeast), service people tend to call every female customer "hon," regardless of her age. But where I live now (southwest), if someone who isn't close to you calls you "honey," they're being condescending. I try to look past the words and listen for the subtext before I decide whether I'm offended or not. |
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Post by bridgeymah on Apr 18, 2012 15:57:41 GMT -5
Ok - let me try posting player: |
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Post by nonotme on Apr 18, 2012 15:58:19 GMT -5
RIP Dick Clark. Wonderful memories from youth. Just saw this from FilmQueen on Twitter and I LOVE IT! Re any potential negative reviews/comment on Adam's album: Fans should apply the same rules when posting as they do with any blog or column - don't engage the critic or other posters - simply leave your positive response. Bitching and moaning will change nothing except to brand you (and the fandom) as loony and self-righteous.
If someone has stated something truly offensive, report or flag the post. That's for the authorities to deal with.
If you love a song, briefly explain why. Your thoughts may prompt the haters or those less-than-impressed to take another listen or two!
If you don't have a positive response, refrain from posting.
If you want to express your opinion and it's not favorable, be honest but be nice. If you've read my Voice/Idol tweets you know I'm usually negative - but I don't call people names, I don't swear (okay, I did a couple times but that was about the Idol judges and stupid American voters), and I try to give thoughtful, hopefully accurate assessments (lord knows the judges/coaches/voting public are clueless).
This fandom is passionate and cray all-around, each in our own way, but baiting, ridiculing, and denouncing others' opinions simply because we disagree does Adam no favors. Keep in mind that many, many negative comments stem from rival fandoms, or worse, those who refuse to accept Adam for who he is. Those opinions come from jealousy, ignorance, and hatred and won't be changed no matter how loudly we protest.
Adam will win over his critics and the world with his stellar vocals and creativity. Our job as fans is to make sure he's successful enough to have the opportunity to do so.tl.gd/h138ojETA: Just talked to Sugaree. Her surgery is tomorrow, so please send out all the positivity you can for her recovery! , as far as fans leaving comments, I hope people can stop writing lengthy little lectures that sound like someone's mom trying to tell a teacher why junior deserves a better grade. To quote Free to Be You and Me, "Some kind of help is the kind of help that helping's all about, but some kind of help is the kind of help I'd rather do without!" peace&love |
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Post by tigerlily on Apr 18, 2012 15:58:29 GMT -5
Adam already said this song is about cruising for sex. He needs a sex fix. He is looking for a one night stand. (or for a one hour stand ) He's not looking for a fix of dancing with friends. lol Yes, that's what Adam said and I believe him. But IMO opinion for those who don't analyze lyrics and just enjoy songs (non stans) it would sound like it is about dancing & clubbing! He probably did that intentionally so it wouldn't be "the gay guy out looking for sex." Okay, I get what you are saying now! (duh for me) I agree, listeners can apply "the fix" to mean many things! ETA: I hope I didn't come off as a pearl clutcher! I'm 100% alright with the gay sex, one-night stands, drinking, drugging and dancing the night away! I'm cool with any and all of these "fixes"! |
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Post by bridgeymah on Apr 18, 2012 16:02:51 GMT -5
OT but not: There was an interesting article in the Sunday Times (of London) about the "Symphony of Rock" being put together for the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games. The idea is to chronicle the history of British popular music. Apparently the lineup is still up in the air -- quite literally. The article quotes The Who's longtime manager Bill Curbishley who said he got an inquiry if Keith Moon would be available to play at the Olympics. Moon died in 1978. The manager is quoted as saying: "I emailed back saying Keith now resides in Golders Green crematorium, having lived up to the Who's anthemic line I hope I die before I get old. If they have a round table, some glasses and candles, we might contact him." In other Olympic related news, the Times reported that the Sex Pistols have turned down the organizers. No word on whether they specifically asked for Sid Vicious. At least Queen has made a step in the right direction unless the organizers are just "dead set" on having Freddie. www.metro.co.uk/olympics/895700-london-2012-organisers-wanted-dead-star-keith-moon-to-perform-at-gamesWell based on what happened at Coachella last week with Tupac hologram performance theoretically they "could" bring Freddie back... maybe he and Adam could duet like Snoop Dog did with Tupac? |
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Post by adamrocks on Apr 18, 2012 16:03:24 GMT -5
JustGill....I PM'd you.
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Post by evergreen on Apr 18, 2012 16:04:49 GMT -5
Yes, that's what Adam said and I believe him. But IMO opinion for those who don't analyze lyrics and just enjoy songs (non stans) it would sound like it is about dancing & clubbing! He probably did that intentionally so it wouldn't be "the gay guy out looking for sex." Okay, I get what you are saying now! (duh for me  I agree, listeners can apply "the fix" to mean many things! I just know I don't really care what the lyrics in this song mean. I love the beat and Adam's voices (great harmonies). And Sam and Niles are great, too! Have had it on repeat for longer than I care to admit... |
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