I'm saying this strictly for effect.
I always wonder how confusing it is for newcomers to the list to become
assimilated with all the inside jokes and references that sinister members
seem to bat around with ease. For instance in response to queries of who was
Struan Mark Casarrotto muttered, "Don't you chaps ever have your own
nicknames for things and people you feel affection for? You're called mmm
skyscraper, mate, you're hardly one to talk."
You'd think he was all *down* with nicknames but try to regularly call him a
'smarmy little bastard' as a term of endearment as see how well he warms up
to you. It doesn't even matter if you throw in a little cheer of "Gimme a
C! Gimme an A! Gimme an S! Oh, fuck this shit." Boys - you can't live with
them and it's illegal to chop them up in tiny pieces and feed them to
fishies with sharp teeth.
Personally, I have my own little nicknames for members of the band:
Stuart Murdoch: Oh, Cabana Boy
Stuart David: Alcoholocaust
Bob Kildea: Why that Looks Nothing Like Stuart David
Richard Colburn: Tricky Dicky (Evidently, I shouldn't say "that might just
be what my life is missing - a little tricky dicky." It results in people
running away from me.)
Sarah Martin: Betty Ford
Isobel Campbell: Abracadever which just barely beat out the frequently used
(but never by me. Oh no) - Hey Fat Ass, Why The Hokey Are You Wearing
WRANGLERS?
Another thing newbees might not be aware of is certain listees one should be
wary of. For example, Miss Maddie Minx minxed, "Question. Can the Americans
amongst us please explain, in full lurid detail (or charming euphemism if
you wish) what exactly first, second and third base are? I mean, I do know
generally, but I want specifics."
A while back MMM was asking about how to give hickies. Not knowing how to
accurately do justice to its beauty via the restrictive medium of words I
simply said that I'd just show her if we ever met. Pegging Americans as lazy
with words it's obvious she's just fishing for "hands-on" tutorials. Next
thing you know she'll be changing her voice mail to say, "I can't come to
the phone right now because I'm too fucking busy... and vice versa." Beware
kids, you have no idea what she has in mind for that seventh inning stretch.
Thinking of Saucy Sinister Girls (and when are we not?), I finally got to
meet *the* Sexpot herself - Miss Julie who might be best known on the list
for her love letters to Neil Robertson last autumn (I know they brought
tears to my eyes) and being the ever faithful NY picnic mum. She graciously
let me stay at her house a few roadtrips ago when I was up in Pennsylvania.
We went bowling!, played air hockey!, played skee ball!, she played ddr (i
watched from afar), and picked out fashionable jelly bracelets from our
winning tickets. Oh yes - we are VERITABLE renaissance women. It was much
fun and she is everything you could hope for in a girl. She has
Personality:
Me: Where have you been? Did you get a life?
Julie: No! And I am insulted that you would insinuate such a thing!
Looks:
Hello, she's a sexpot! and a GWG.
Keen Insight On Life:
"The Make Out Club and where emo losers go to look for other emo losers with
whom to have drunken fumblings with after the Bright Eyes show." (Sidenote:
I've been to a Bright Eyes show and I can assure you there was NO drunken
fumblings after it. I demand a refund!)
A Bookshop Girl:
"Sometimes I stare at the three shelves of Chicken Soup books at my work and
think my God, how much inspiration does the world need. We are truly in a
sad state if we need THIS much inspiration. Chicken Soup for the Golfer's
Soul? Like it's so trying to be a golfer. "I had a terrible day at the
country club today, so stressful. I need some chicken soup for my soul."
There is also Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, and Chicken Soup for
the Dog and Cat Lover's Soul. Apparently they couldn't scrounge up enough
inspiration for separate dog and cat books. Once someone came into my store
and asked for Chicken Soup for the Dental Soul. I can only imagine.
Inspiring, witty anecdotes about dental hygienists overcoming their
respective tumors or whatever."
I didn't get her permission to quote any of the above so hopefully she
doesn't see fit to scourge me or anything. Now, if I can just get around to
meeting the other New Yorkers who win my heart with their murmurings of, "I
have a problem with Ben & Jerrys too - its called MY FAT ASS."
Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
Laura
"meeting all your Laura Llew needs since 1977"
* Cheer courtsey of Rob Brennan and Ben & Jerrys quote courtsey of Brian
Winters.
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Hello,
Yep, first post, been out of the nursery a while but slightly intimidated to
write, not sure what to say, I'm not the poetic type, wish I was though!
I was introduced to B&S fairly recently but once I heard their music I was
completely enthralled. I am going to the show in Montreal instead of the
Toronto show and since I live pretty much half way between both (a little
limestone town called Kingston) it was a matter of which town I like
best...you can't beat the french...amour, amour...yeah, I'm Canadian eh!
Anybody else have Montreal tickets??? I have an idea where the show is but
not sure which way to take...any suggestions...plus I'm driving, so if you
live anywhere between K-town and Montreal I can pick you up, only room for
one though, already have 3 others in my car...red rocket is her name.
Cheesy part...I have really enjoyed reading the posts. It is great to hear
about places (specifically in the UK) that I dream about visiting sometime,
know I will, maybe next summer...
That's all for now!
Dorie :.)
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Excuse me if this is improper, but here it is:
I am looking, for the sake of some friends for one ticket to each of the
following shows:
1. Boston
2. First Night of New York City
Thanks,
Remy
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Hello Sinister Kids.
MAGAZINE
Careless Talk Costs Lives: I liked the issue I read. But it was
definitely pretentious. Some nice articles, some nice new information.
Reading it was similar to talking to the snotty guy you know who you would
enjoy talking about records with, but he's waaaay to cool for you and his
records are carefully picked to remain cool. But I still liked it, but I
like Q. Compared to the Rolling Stone magazine and Spin so readily available
here; it whups ass.
ROCK
Related to this, my stance on music is: I don't like things that suck.
I do like things that rock. And somethimes I like things that suck.
STEAMED HAMS
Ok. I have a Philadelphia ticket to sell for face value. Y'know now
that there's a DC show and all. And that the week I'm up with my family for
my cousins wedding, there's the NY show which will be a nice excuse to get
the fuck off Long Island. I'm not even staying with them the whole time; my
best friends live around and visits will occur. But Still.
Don't get me wrong, I love all my cousins and aunts and uncles and
stuff; but they're right wing, conservative, in the Navy, Pro-Life, Roman
Catholic and I am a far left wing secular Buddhist. I'm not very religious,
but when put into a situation where Jesus is stalking me at every turn; well
that's a little odd having to actively pick a side. Trying to explain a way
of living that's not actually a religion...whoa. They were surprised to know
I wasn't even Christian. There are some times when I bite my tongue cos to
start something wouldn't be a good idea and wouldn't change anyone's ideas
about anything. I don't want to try to change their ideas; I just want
mutual respect. Riiight. So anybody want my Philadelphia ticket?
DC PIC-A-NIC
There will be a DC picnic. I think me and Jenny Payne are the mummies.
More info to come. We've got some ideas but suggestions are very very
welcomed.
ROCK
Can I say how much I am in love with Ballboy's record/compilation "Club
Anthems"? They're FAB. And I'm not from Scotland either. Favourite song:
"Donald in the Bushes With a Bag of Glue", "I've Got Pictures of You in
Your Underwear" and "One Sailor Was Waving". For the names of the first two
alone. It's nice cos it simple but not afraid to fully embrace Phil
Spector's Wall Of Sound. It's Unrest versus Arab Strap. ROCK!
FUGAZI, PINE TREES, RAH-BRAS, A LAKE, AND 34 DEGREES FARENHEIT
Fugazi played here a few weeks ago. I LOVE Fugazi and have since age
14. However, due to bastard cars, broke-assedness, and being at jobs instead
of venues; I've only managed to see them play out two and a half times
before. And I'm 27 now. They played at the local posh university that
funnily enough has the FABulous radio station. The actual venue was at an
outdoor amphitheatre surrounded by pine trees, leafy trees, and a lake. It
was 34 degrees farenheit out i.e. cold as fuck. The local kids, the Rah-Bras
opened. They rocked. I've seen them a bunch and this was the best sound
ever. All their songs sounded so good and so clear yet still ferocious and
Wrarrrrr. Same with Fugazi, I think the dirt of the amphitheatre and the
pine trees and shit made fabulous sound conducters. Fugazi played two of my
fave songs. Merchandise and Reclamation. Reclamation has this beginning
gittar bit that sounds like the noises Beavis and Butthead make to sound
like guitars. Or maybe like an actual waterfall. Sounds like "Beirnn neer
neer neer neer neer neer". And Merchandise was great cos it rocks, is
righteous, and makes me remember hearing punk rock for the first time and
how exciting and dynamic this sound was. Telling you lot about this, I
assume there more than one crossover listeners cos how dull would it be to
listen to only one kind/speed of music.
La la luv ya, Vilkas
*As always, a contest if you know who sang the subject line. It's an easy
one. Prize = Mix Tape.
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Another review of Brixton. Interesting not for what it has to say but how it
chooses to say it. The writer has decided to write a fictionalised account
of two people going to see the gig (possibly himself and a friend). I
suspect he or she may be taking the piss, but there are some funny moments.
http://212.87.85.170/new/story.asp?id=1156
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>From: minster(a)fsmail.net
>To: sinister(a)missprint.org
>Subject: Sinister: Listy foe-pa
>Date: Wed, Apr 17, 2002, 3:15 pm
>
>I know I shouldn't do this but I realy can't help myself
>it isn't very often that I get moved to a full-stop
>giggle at the expense of myself and some that are quite like me.
>Sometimes the truth is funnier than friction!
>oh just have a look you'll see what I mean!
>http://www.theonion.com/onion3813/record-store_clerks.html
>
>
>
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> +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+
> +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+
> +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+
> +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+
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+-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+
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I know I shouldn't do this but I realy can't help myself
it isn't very often that I get moved to a full-stop
giggle at the expense of myself and some that are quite like me.
Sometimes the truth is funnier than friction!
oh just have a look you'll see what I mean!
http://www.theonion.com/onion3813/record-store_clerks.html
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hello everyone,
the good woman and I are off to All Tomorrow's Parties very soon now. We are
going to have a good time all of the time. We're also heading over to
Brighton on Monday. does anyone know if there is any fun to be had there?
there's a good likelihood we'll just charge around pretending we have
scooters and shouting "We Are The Mods" at random passers-by.
In a private mail a Sini-subber once commented that I seem to be always
buying compilation albums. he'll be happy to hear that I've done it again,
because I was so enraptured by the film "24 Hours Party People" that I
bought myself the soundrack album. You have scene this film, yes, the one
with Steve Coogan playing Factory supremo Tony Wilson, and chortled along
with the wacky hi-jinks the label gets up to? Well, you should, if you like
music, particularly music from Manchester. has any city produced so many
great bands, even if they did fumble the ball when Wasis came on the scene?
Fernando scoffed at Lotus Notes and said how happy he would be to be working
for Microsoft. Beware, Fernando. Seductive the Dark Side is.
that's it, then.
bless,
DV
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Hi! Nothing of interest here except for those who might have spare tickets
for B & S in Chicago.
Do you have them? Do you want to get rid of them? I'm your lady.
Please email me offlist,
Thanks oodles,
Jenn
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+-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+
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Hello everyone, I'm Dean and I'm new. Well, I'm not
really but my lack of computer knowledge means that I
am (don't ask). Wasn't like that in my day when
everything was made of wood and we respected our
elders for cramming us up chimneys. Aaahh (nostalgic
sigh.)
Just writing to say hi and that I'm quite jealous of
anyone going to any gigs recently or coming up. Skint
until the 26th - grrr. Does anybody know if that line
about "he reminded you of johnny - before he went
electronic" is about the mighty johnny marr? I've
always suspected but was never sure. and oh yes, if
anyone has any tips for a best man's speech, I'd be
grateful too. Mates wedding next week and I'm crap at
stuff like that. I suppose I'll just get pissed and
play it by ear.
Oh well, I'll post something a bit more sensible when
I've done anything worth writing about.
See ya. Dean
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Hello all,
I've just been given permission to post, and am thrilled to do so after
watching Velvet Goldmine, which I find to be quite indulgent, yet enjoyable.
I wanted to make an initial post that was thoughtful and lovely, but all I
can think about is my upcoming trip. Tomorrow, I am off for Dublin, and
then to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Let me take this opportunity to blatently
invite anybody who would like to meet up with me (I'm visiting
universities), and show what it's like beyond the youth hostel scene. I've
already corresponded with a few lovely people. I am anticipating a rather
long plane trip, but, ah, I have the assigned task of reading Portrait of
Lady, by Henry James, so I should be well occupied. Chances are, I've
emailed many of you already about my trip, but such is life. I'm fairly
chuffed, as I am planning to start a book club with a few friends from
school. MY idea for the initial book is Kafka's The Trial. Any other
suggestions? Also, suggestions of places to visit in the cities mentioned
would be lovely. last I was in Glasgow, I apparently turned the wrong way
out of the youth hostel, and ended up in some rather drawl bar strip by a
highway. It seems that I missed a few things. Hmmmmm... So, I really am
not so myopic, or self-serving, I'm just incredibly excited. Anybody
thinking of going to University at University of Glasgow next year? Just
curious. Does anyone have any opinions on studying Scottish Literature vs
English LIterature? I've been weighing the pros and cons, and am a bit
confused. Although, maybe their will be educational mobility, and I can do
a bit of both. So, anyone who would like to, email me, and we might meet
up. Thanks,
Ramesh (Remy-A nickname of sorts)
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