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Stupid Groupies.
- Thread starter xxfaux_punkxx
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svtb15
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- Mar 22, 2004
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- I play it all. Whatever works for the gig. Q+
I may have said to her.. Maybe you should check your tampon. because you seem to be on the rag today...
or maybe commented about her bad breath or cellulite/ stretch marks...
or maybe commented about her bad breath or cellulite/ stretch marks...Oh, the irony. I'm 5'4" and 115 pounds. And I am a male. And a bassist.
There is no part of me that says strength or musical ability with my 3-inch fingers. Oh well.
if you really want to get chicks try playing upright bass at a few shows. for some reason chicks LOVE the thing... I had a chick standing five feet from me (after noticing I was married) yell "**** he's married!" like i said play upright bass if you want chicks...
I never had a woman insult me as yet, but if it happens (someday I expect it will, I've already been insulted by a drunk guy), I've got a comeback prepared. "Outside, countess. As long as they've got sidewalks, you've got a job". Line stolen from a movie so old nobody here will know it. Worst thing is I never insult anyone except my bandleader, and we've known each other for 30 years.
I may have said to her.. Maybe you should check your tampon. because you seem to be on the rag today...
Here, I'll give you this one to use for such occasions...
"Awwwwww, honey! You know, some B6 and a Midol will fix you riiiiight up. Bless your heart."
Skanks. These girls probably also judge men by their vehicles and how many apps their cell has.
Cherie
I'd have said, "No, no I really don't have to do anything right now." Then I'd have stared at her like a mental patient until she got really uncomfortable.
I find as a bass player I get more attention, I get a lot of "ooo all bass players are hot" (I'm not hot, I'm pale, blonde and skinny). I find the issue is actually that I do have stuff to do like load gear, being the bass player, I have a large amp and a big flight case to deal with, then I also often help with the PA (being a bass player I understand it better than singers). The singers (particularly female ones) tend to just stand around not knowing what to do to help, and when they try they get in the way.
Also with regards to misogyny, it is quite funny if you're taking the piss, i.e. using it ironicly. Just like casual racism and picking up on physical features and exploiting them as LIGHT HEARTED humor, as long as its amongst friends. For example, I live in wales but was born in england, my girl friend has pakistani parents, but was born and bread in wales, I will make fun of her for being muslim or pakistani, and she will make fun of me for being pale (using the phrase cracker boy) and will tell me to go back to my own country (england). We both love eachother and neither of us is offended by the comments the other makes, it is all in jest and people who think that you can't take anything you want as ammo for jest has clearly not realised that taking the piss and hatred or superiority are very different things.
Also with regards to misogyny, it is quite funny if you're taking the piss, i.e. using it ironicly. Just like casual racism and picking up on physical features and exploiting them as LIGHT HEARTED humor, as long as its amongst friends. For example, I live in wales but was born in england, my girl friend has pakistani parents, but was born and bread in wales, I will make fun of her for being muslim or pakistani, and she will make fun of me for being pale (using the phrase cracker boy) and will tell me to go back to my own country (england). We both love eachother and neither of us is offended by the comments the other makes, it is all in jest and people who think that you can't take anything you want as ammo for jest has clearly not realised that taking the piss and hatred or superiority are very different things.
I really don't get the whole "bass players are dissed" thing, by anyone.
Every musician I know appreciates what I do as a bass player. Every non-musician I've talked with appreciates what I do in the band. I've never, ever had a problem with women being into me playing bass.
Perhaps it's the person playing the bass and not the bass itself? Even if it was a reference to a cartoon, I really don't get the stereotype. Maybe some bass players fit the stereotype.
Every musician I know appreciates what I do as a bass player. Every non-musician I've talked with appreciates what I do in the band. I've never, ever had a problem with women being into me playing bass.
Perhaps it's the person playing the bass and not the bass itself? Even if it was a reference to a cartoon, I really don't get the stereotype. Maybe some bass players fit the stereotype.
It's pretty good. But you have to stick with it for a few episodes in order to really get the humor and appreciate the characters. It helps if you're into metal but I don't think one would have to be a metal fan to get the joke.
If you get the chance, begin with the earliest episodes and go from there. Otherwise it can be kind of confusing. But I really like that show.
i would've used the oldie, but goodie, "that hurts. how would you like it if i came to where you work and slapped the **** out of your mouth?"
See? This is why I play 5-string basses. When I get that "four strings because you're ********" business, I just say, "Think about it ... instruments with an odd number of strings are much more difficult to play."
Actually, that's never happened to me, but it could.
Actually, that's never happened to me, but it could.
I'm nice to everyone unless they prove they don't deserve it.
Yup...
