TonyWilson wrote:I think this happens constantly. Dylan advertising ipods is the one I've noticed most recently, but I think it's the very nature of capitalism...it absorbs anything that could be a threat (no matter how insignificant) and perverts it just enough to make a buck.
lyra belacqua wrote:TonyWilson wrote:I think this happens constantly. Dylan advertising ipods is the one I've noticed most recently, but I think it's the very nature of capitalism...it absorbs anything that could be a threat (no matter how insignificant) and perverts it just enough to make a buck.
Yes, that, but also it's because the consumers (as a whole, I'm sure not many Zoners) don't examine pop culture enough. "American Woman" or "Born in the USA" are popular songs that not much thought is put into what is actually being said. Back in the day, maybe (I really don't know-to young for the examples given here). But by now, people just sing along or recognize the hook and their gone-no close reading.
Most people just live in pop culture and never stop to examine it.
TonyWilson wrote: people pay attention to how you look not what you say.
TonyWilson wrote:People do not give a fuck about subtext, or even just plain old text. Like Eddie Izzard says, people pay attention to how you look not what you say.
lyra belacqua wrote:TonyWilson wrote:People do not give a fuck about subtext, or even just plain old text. Like Eddie Izzard says, people pay attention to how you look not what you say.
I agree right back.![]()
Of course, agreeing with Eddie Izzard is pretty damn easy.
lyra belacqua wrote:And have you ever noticed that because you know how to read subtext, people think you're a genius? I used to try to explain how it wasn't that hard if you paid attention. Now I just let them think I really am that smart (cuz I am!).
DennisMM wrote:Springsteen's lyrics are a fine portrait of Reagan-era America, but all many heard was the reapeated line "Born in the USA." He's not happy, you idiots, he thinks and knows that he deserves better!
lyra belacqua wrote:TonyWilson wrote:People do not give a fuck about subtext, or even just plain old text. Like Eddie Izzard says, people pay attention to how you look not what you say.
I agree right back.![]()
Of course, agreeing with Eddie Izzard is pretty damn easy.
And have you ever noticed that because you know how to read subtext, people think you're a genius? I used to try to explain how it wasn't that hard if you paid attention. Now I just let them think I really am that smart (cuz I am!).
DennisMM wrote:What has Apple to do with Cream?
ThisIsTheGirl wrote:ETA: I just thought I'd randomly address tunes which were named after colours
ThisIsTheGirl wrote:As I understand it, this thread is more about how ad men take well-loved songs with subversive lyrics/messages, and use them to sell jeans and sneakers
Doc Holliday wrote:and ultimately the complete tripe that was Bablyon Zoo. Great opening - then shit...the demand is out there...quickly, make the rest of the song up.
Oh dear...its shit.
So guess, on balance...I prefer it when they go with a classic tune, even if its just to sell Vagisil or whatever.
ThisIsTheGirl wrote:Great minds.....
silentbobafett wrote:And as for being a Chav. I think its fair to say that I love it! I try to keep my suredy-nuff-then-dowdy-cacka-chavey-larrit0boy down to a minimum because as TiTG reminded me - its an American site. But if I could speak like I do down here I would Swear on my mother left bit of toe that I'm well chuffed you know about Maidstone and us chavs.
We seem to have the worst one percent of Essex and Chatham and the Medway towns pushed into this one place.
It was revealed the other day that the highest area for teenage pregnancy's in Europe is in Maidstone. And that area in Maidstone is Parkwood. I went to school there. I love it!
So from one Chav to my fellow London suity man.
Acutally thats the problem with London, you're never sure are you? Its so diverse!
Its like are people from London shit eating scum - like the people I see. Trendy assholes. Production House workers (aka fools - whats with the Wages dude!) or dole or dull(!) Struggling Background Artists....
unikrunk wrote:There is no counter-culture, no sub-culture, esoteric is a dead word, all things are assimilated; the speed of assimilation is in direct correlation with the exponential increase of information, and its accessibility.
silentbobafett wrote:Why have single sales droped by 60%, why has TOTP been cancelled?
Because the music is shit.
ThisIsTheGirl wrote: the likes of James Blunt
DennisMM wrote:They canceled TOTP? For this ignorant American that's on par with The Times going tabloid-format.
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