October 1998 - Sinister - missprint.org

Sinister: charanga! charanga!
by Genevieve Wesley 13 Oct '98

13 Oct '98

>BTW, pookie59(a)hotmail.com (Stan The Man) wrote: >Stan? Stan? Has Genevieve had a sex change then? I'm devastated. ;-) devastated? rrrrrrowwww :) Well,a long time ago I used to be Hank,but I just wasn't happy you know? So my fairy godmommmma made me teenage girl and now I get to dance with kittens and sing Belle and Sebastian out on the dewy grass during the sunrise,it's all good. no no, Stan The Man is a real man ("I'm all man,baby" -Stan) just one of the many colourful characters who comes to sing and dance and bake cupcakes with me in my mudhut....there's also Lurleen,but she's too trashy,you know..she has bad thoughts about keith and his lyrca bodysuit and wheat berries,so we had to get her to leave. wow,volunteering get's you free stuff..i got a all these old vinyls with REJECTED stamped on them...one's called LOVELY THANG sugar sugar,i'm going to be a dj in my mudhut watch your ass fatboy slim! kiss kiss,you lovely thangs Genevieve (not Stan) Happy Thanksgiving!!! ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: sour times, capital times, new york times
by Kelly McGuire 12 Oct '98

12 Oct '98

"always eager to offer up a handshake and feeling the instinct, once again, to destroy my own happiness." its monday and i really don't feel like being in los angeles. either way, come october 30th i'll be off to new york to stare aimlessly at anyone who will be kind enough to cross my path. i still haven't found a place to stay on november 2nd and 3rd. if anyone on the list who lives somewhere reasonably close to soho/midtown/village/etc would care to put up a randomly altrusitic, sometimes artistic, generally well meaning, exceptionally tall, delightfully self-destructive boy, please email me as soon as you get a chance. i'll buy you a drink and i promise not to break anything. ok, thank you and good-day. -kelly ryan mcguire kellym(a)raygun.com +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: GEAR magazine
by Tara Widmer 12 Oct '98

12 Oct '98

There is a wee general-info profile on Belle & Sebastian in the Nov/Dec issue of Gear, "the new magazine for men". It's also got Sarah Cracknell, Irvine Welsh and lots of photos of half-nekkid starlets. If anybody would like to know what the B&S article says, please contact me privately and I'll send you a transcript. Bye FunkySeb. You will be missed. ta, tara +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Boston -- A kind of ticket for sale offer sort of thang
by Rod Begbie 12 Oct '98

12 Oct '98

Hey chaps! Miss you loads (as I'm sure you can understand), but I have a wee problem. I booked a ticket for the Boston gig next Wednesday cause I was supposed to be in the states in time for it. However, I'm currently stuck in Tillicoultry, and won't reach America until next Friday night. Anyone want this spare ticket? And have you any idea how I can transfer it to you, cause it's booked on my credit card? See ya later, Rod. Rod Begbie @ http://www.begbie.com | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | If I was a body, would you still wear clothes? | If I was a booger, would you blow your nose? +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Mainly Harmless!
by Orlando Munos 12 Oct '98

12 Oct '98

By the way, I'm just listening to the Cherry Poppin' Daddies, one of those, mor or less, new american swing-revival-type o' bands that are sweeping over Germany throughout the last weeks. Mainly harmless stuff, so I guess I'll just liste to a couple of Scott Walker tunes while reading a short story by Cortázar before going to sleep! (I'm only tellin' you this to find someone to talk to about 'Rayuela' in a subtle way.) -Orlando (the crispy mountain dood) +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: An unfortunate farewell
by Funkyseb＠aol.com 12 Oct '98

12 Oct '98

funky seb wrote: "Jake wrote lots of opinions that made lots of people shout at him. Well, that's probably all over, so I won't comment." and then he proceeded to comment: "my mate in america says everyone in new jersey, is fat, so they must be." Erm, just a tiny technical point here- NO I FUCKING DIDN'T. I have no idea where the new jersey comment originated, but it certainly wasn't from me. Look, I left the list 'cause it was clear that I was winding some people up, intentionally or otherwise, and I don't mind when people have a go at me 'cause they find what I write offensive, but I'm not going to sit back and be laid into over things that I haven''t said and certainly don't believe. I've never said anything on this list about any nationalities being fat, lazy stupid, or whatever, basically because I don't believe that, and never have. If you remember, I posted the other day on how much I loved the idea of hearing about other B&S fans on other continents. And I agree that, like Tag said: <<those responsible for this patronising "I don't like the rest of your people, but you're OK" attitude (should) grow up, or shut the fuck up. >> I don't know what I've done to Todd, to make him post this tirade of lies; all I hope is that the rest of you realise that there is no truth in that mail at all. The only thing I did say was that I'd be pretty fucked up without my local pub.And I made a shit joke about Rikki Lake's audiences being bitter deficiant. For that, I apologise. It was only an attempt to structure my e mail. You know, a running joke? Oh for goodness' sake. Todd wrote: <<el duque wrote:"One public response to another obvious public moment of idiocy is fine, but it doesn't have to become an ongoing list debate. You want to argue about whether Kenny was joking or not, and whether that joke was funny, and if so or not, then erm take it in private." well said duke.>> well said Todd. In that case, maybe you could be so polite as to explain what the hell your post's all about in private? Rather than to 700 people who only know me by what other people write about me. I look forward to hearing your explanations. I actually unsubbed a few days ago, and I only saw this rubbish when I was looking in the digest for espadrille's address. I don't see myself re subbing, so can any fall out from this be cc'd to me? Ta. Someone who doesn't realise what a facistic, glamourous pretty boy I *obviously* am wrote: <<SEB, cheer me up with another one of your pub descriptions..that was GORGEOUS.>> OK. This one's of your favourite local- where every stain means something, a place that you know you spend too much time in, but you don't regret it. The plastic wood veneer is like mahogany to you, and you know the snug better than you know your own lounge. There's an empty skip parked outside the window. And past the wilting geraniums in their shrinking earth, through the yellow net curtains, unwashed since the landlord had to go, you can just see the men coming to start work, with their sledgehammers. bye seb +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: PLEASE READ: message from list owner
by Honey 12 Oct '98

12 Oct '98

I'm sorry this mail is somewhat lacking in humour but you'll have heard all is not well in Honeyland. So some points you have no excuse but to read and I will assume you all have. First off, stop indulging in this pointless UK/US thread - and stop mailing the list to stop people talking about it. When I left on what I thought was a one week holiday (M.E.'s like that :), I told you two things: (a) be good, and (b) don't mail the list and tell other how to behave. It's no-one's job to do (b) but mine, and some people with the sweetest of intentions have done so, understandably in my absence, but I'm afraid it just propagates the problem and causes more discussion. No-one's allowed to argue with me :) If you think someone's being stupid ignore them, they'll hang themselves publically that way - we've seen it several times already. It's like not talking to the pissed man at the party with the silly hat on who keeps dropping peanuts and asking people if they know who invented tarmac - you just don't reply and eventually he feels silly and goes home. See? And if he's REALLY bad he just gets chucked out, but you don't have to worry about that. You're supposed to be just having fun and dancing nude on the coffee table. I've been having funny dreams lately. As for people who aren't doing (a), or people who continue to fan the flames, or people who are personally abusive in ANY way, retaliation being NO excuse: well, the way I feel just now and the time I have to do any of this is so short, that I'll have no hesitation in cutting you off from Sinister with no court of appeal, permanently, and if it gets sillier, shutting down the list. I'm sorry to all you good people out there, who vastly outnumber the people with big mouths and smaller hearts, but it's fairly clear to me who's helping and who hindering the prospects of this mailing list, and it should be clear to everyone else. You (plural) have to think when you mail something to 700 people and be careful about what it will mean to them - if you don't agree, then this list isn't for you and you can always go and make your own. So not one WORD more about this UK/US thing please, or about talking ABOUT it - just stop it now. When I left I also asked you to (c) think before you post. Some people are and some aren't and I'll repeat that now. But please don't go talking about this on the list - I know how to run a mailing list by now, and as I've said a million times, everyone else's job on this list is just to play in the sandpit and be good; and add something of themselves and their lives to what they post. Being funny helps too. And be warned that on a short and feeble fuse I will take seriously any young gun who thinks he or she can walk in and run all over this list. I'm not referring to anyone in particular here, so please don't anyone take offence; I suppose I'm just saying - don't offend some wonderful friends of mine who've been here since the beginning of the list and made it what it is. If you're new you're very welcome, but please learn how wonderfully self-regulating this list can be from the old-timers, and shhs a little if you find yourself posting more than once a day. And add CONTENT to your posts. And I'm a little biased towards anyone who gives a friend of mine a hard time just now (flash of claws, grrr) - put it down to the illness. I'm sorry this is a mean sounding email. Lots of people behind the scenes have been so kind and I've got cards and emails from lots of you sweet things - no-one's sent me any underwear yet but I'm still hopeful. But if you did ask Michele for my address, please don't just turn up naked on the doorstep - I'm prone to dizziness. And I haven't replied to all the nice people yet who have sent me things: please take this email as a huge thank you just now, and I will mail people as time allows and things get better. Things SHOULD get better now as Linda's back to make cups of tea, so I'm not relying on missions of mercy from her Mum and two useless, selfish cats who don't know how to work a tin-opener. Finally you need to just be happy bunnies - moaning about the list ON the list does no good and just lowers the tone further. Smile and bounce around. That's an order :) Oh and you could all do with following the shining example of some on this list, meeting a fellow list member (either gender will do, stop being picky), whipping off your clothes and further putting up the number of sordid Sinister liaisons that I'm filling in on my wallchart, and that make me very proud. Always the bridesmaid, me. That's it for now, I'm returning to my quilt. Please don't email me asking for things, as you won't get a reply, probably, but by all means send me non-returnable emails. You might not hear from me for a bit on the list I'm afraid as things are distinctly wobbly, unless of course you're bad in which case everything might go suddenly blank; but remember I'm watching you all like a hawk. A sexy hawk with a sniffle. bye bye for now, chums, and let's hope we can keep this thing going, honey xxx +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". 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Sinister: Drummer available for Tribute Tape
by Brier Random 12 Oct '98

12 Oct '98

Hi; If anyone is thinking of doing a song for this tribute tape and needs someone to lay down the drum track and/or vocals, I would like to do that, as I am a drummer/singer but know not of guitar. Also, do y'all think that the "State I Am In" from Tigermilk is kind of weak compared to the rest of the album, especially considering how great it came out for the EP? Why does the best song on the album sound the worst? Or is it that I'm comparing it to the more produced second version? My vote for best cover art: 3... 6... 9... -Brier (hoping I haven't angered anyone else besides you-know-who by saying you-know-what which I haven't done and didn't mean to strongly suggest that anyone else should do either, unless you're fed up and want to.) +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: julie christie, the rumors are true
by mkl206＠is8.nyu.edu 12 Oct '98

12 Oct '98

At 12:16 PM 10/12/98, Tara Widmer wrote: ><<Courtenay turns up again in a similar film of that time,"Billy Liar">> >I think Yo La Tengo wrote a song about him? Anyway, this film, along with actually, the song is called "tom courtenay". i'm not entirely sure that it's about billy liar, it probably isn't per se. it seems to be about julie christie's either on or off-screen relationship with tom, not sure whether there was an offscreen one. i know little about the behind the scenes stuff. there's a beautiful version sung by georgia that *someone* recently taped for me, and it's become one of my favorite songs of late. and when georgia sings, the lyrics are even decipherable!!! i don't really have a lot to say right now. i'm doing a lot of filming for classes, and that seems to be ruling my life. my first one was based on an idea from photo jenny, though i'm not sure that anyone who knew the song would be able to recognize it from that. ;) last year i was walking home from class one day and i got the idea to film something having to do with lonliness of the middle distance runner. i wanted to use it as a soundtrack for a film, as it'd be much easier than doing sync sound. do you all have any idea how hard it is to sync sound up to lip movement? i get the feeling my films just will feature ventriloquists. on a related note, that isn't at all related, i love the tindersticks. i finally bought the first cd and the new b-sides collection in the past couple weeks and they're wonderful. it's like waltz music. well, to me. i seem to be the only one to get that impression, but it sounds like the music to a sort of modernist musical. i'm trying not to mix up my -ists. sorry if i sound pretentious, but i'm a college student, so i think a degree is taken care of in the tuition. xox megan mkl206(a)is8.nyu.edu visit the magnetic fields web page at: http://www.dissemination.com/megan/magneticfields/ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Ruffled feathers.
by kenny 12 Oct '98

12 Oct '98

Well I seemed to have ruffled a few American feathers with comments that I made late of an evening and the influence of alcohol. But hey shit happens. No again just joking. I thought that I would try and explain where my, and that of many other of my compatriates, stereotypical view of Americans came from. If I were you I would blame Ricki, Jerry, Ophra et all. We vget these programmes sent over here and they seem to show those people on stage as being (delete where applicable) fat, lazy, transvestites who go out with strippers. I understand that these are the extremes but hey, if you are continually shown these images certain associations will eventually start to form. And my mate in America says that lots of people in New Jersey, are fat, so they must be. That is my reasoning, No offence intended again. Jake ps What is the American stereotype of us English. Is it all Hugh Grant, posh accents....... (No that is not a chance to email saying " we think you are all narrowed minded xenophobes like you") +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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