Slappin' da bass - slappin ya face

[bluejayway82]

Are there any gigging bassists here that still find this funny, or like me do you just give the drunk guy the stare of death when he gets in your face with this out of date reference?

Any of you TBers have some awesome come-backs that I could perhaps utilize?

 

[Element Zero]

I always give the “huh?” response. “Oh it’s from a movie? I haven’t seen it.” That usually shuts them down.

 

[Passinwind]

I always give the “huh?” response. “Oh it’s from a movie? I haven’t seen it.” That usually shuts them down.

In all honesty, I have no idea what movie it comes from, or if I've seen it. And I've never heard anyone mention it anywhere but on Talkbass, ever.

 

[SLO Surfer]

I honestly don't know what this quote is from either, but I get it from strangers from time to time. I just nod and smile or if I'm feeling frisky say something like, "No, slapping isn't really appropriate in my genre, I mostly use finger-style with a floating thumb technique these days."

 

[Element Zero]

In all honesty, I have no idea what movie it comes from, or if I've seen it. And I've never heard anyone mention it anywhere but on Talkbass, ever.

It’s from the movie “I love you man”. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve heard it. My old gamer tag on Xbox Live referenced that I played bass and people would say it all the time. Also in just casual conversation with random people from time to time once it’s known that I play.

 

[Passinwind]

It’s from the movie “I love you man”. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve heard it. My old gamer tag on Xbox Live referenced that I played bass and people would say it all the time. Also in just casual conversation with random people from time to time once it’s known that I play.

There are benefits to being old and clueless...just sayin'.

 

[Jrussblues]

I usually just slap the bass a little, which only serves to egg them more, after it gets annoying I’ll just ignore them.

 

[monsterthompson]

I wish horrible things upon those who utter those words. I immediately know you have zero understanding of who I am, what music I play, and I know you like awful movies.

 

[dreamadream99]

I don’t get the “sloppin’ da bay-ess, mon” hate. It is one of the only mainstream pop culture references to our profession. It is certainly the most recent, and most popular.

Are we suggesting that laypeople should be able to connect with us in our own vernacular? Are we only going to respect strangers if they can talk knowledgeably about ohms and watts?

I think they’re just trying to reach out and connect to us, the same as we would do if we were introduced to someone in a profession that had a signature scene associated with it.

I’ve seen the movie; I’ve seen the scene. When I am greeted with it, I smile, acknowledge the attempt to relate, and quote the next line in the scene.

 

[ScrewDevil]

That movie isn't even good enough to quote.

 

[bobba66]

I try to be nice to people. Not always easy.

 

[Old Blastard]

I get it on a semi-regular basis from folks who aren't musicians. It's never been met as an insult (I work for a newspaper so I know insults when I hear them. Which is a lot.) I usually fake a laugh and say something awkward.

They mean well. I give points for that

 

[FingerDub]

It's a great movie.

And I thought he says, "slappa da bass".

 

[40Hz]

There are benefits to being old and clueless...just sayin'. View attachment 2921634

Agree. It’s stood me in good stead on more than one occasion these last few years.

 

[basslayer]

I always found it amusing that Paul Rudd is saying that nonsense to Quincy Jones's daughter in that movie.

 

[yodedude2]

... When I am greeted with it, I smile, acknowledge the attempt to relate, and quote the next line in the scene.

uhhm...what's the next line? i'm attempting to relate.

 

[two fingers]

 

[two fingers]

I heard it more right when it came out.

Honestly, if you are still whipping out that line today (drunk or not) you're a bit of a weirdo. I would probably invite you on stage to do your "act" for the whole class.

"Ladies and gentlemen, check THIS guy out! He's awesome! Come on up here and do that for all of us! Aw, come on, man! Do it for everyone!"

A microphone is a very powerful tool. One must use this power for good and not evil. But every now and then, some weirdo just needs to be put in his place.

Worst case he gets up there and does it and it's and awkward moment. Usually they would just go away.

 

[Mannyinnewyork]

Didn’t see the movie, never heard the phrase before but just I watched the clip. Yes, it did make me laugh. It will probably pop into my head all day now. I am okay with anything that makes me laugh.

 

[AcadianBassman]

No one has ever made the "Slappa da bass" quote to me, never saw the move and given the fact that it would probably get stuck on permanent loop in my noggin' I'm gonna pass on the above posted clip However, I do get slightly annoyed when some dingbat starts up with "It's all about da bass" and does some moronic dance move. That seems to be the more popular thing in these woods.