Pretentious - worst word in the English language. - Page 2

atsonicpark · 10.20.2010, 11:42 AM

THANKS

Derek · 10.20.2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gast30

why you found that word the worst?
pretentious = don't think you are more then me

a word to put a hold on some one
like you would like to dim the light
to have some sort of control

i'm a pretencious ass

I have no qualms with any word, I think of all words as equal in the English language of course. But this word is grossly misused by idiots who want to shoot down an artist's work if it's vaguely experimental.

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Originally Posted by atsonicpark

THANKS

NO PROB.

Toilet & Bowels · 10.20.2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx7oJ7-Xjpg
A short film called STUFF that was directed by Johnny Depp before he was famous.

Johnny Depp was famous then, he's been famous since the 80s

Derek · 10.20.2010, 12:19 PM

Oh, everywhere I've seen that's written about that video has said it's "directed by Johnny Depp before his fame" but you're probably right, I'm not too knowledgable of him anyway.

EDIT: Oh, he was the jock in A Nightmare on Elm Street. Fuck hahaha.

Toilet & Bowels · 10.20.2010, 02:32 PM

it's before he was famous for being in Pirates of The Carribean though

!@#$%! · 10.20.2010, 02:34 PM

he became famous in 21 jumpstreet. a ridiculous show available online if you want to laugh at the 80s. the hairdos are priceless.

ink. · 10.20.2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Toilet & Bowels

it's before he was famous for being in Pirates of The Carribean though

nice funny.

ink. · 10.20.2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek

Lose the 0 in 10 and you're in the right ballpark.

Oh by the way Adam, here's some Frusciante links you should check:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL6a9ZbGhEw
VPRO Interview; conducted in 1994 in Frusciante's home while he was a reclusive fucked up heroin addict. He talks about everything from Kurt Cobain to why he loves heroin etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx7oJ7-Xjpg
A short film called STUFF that was directed by Johnny Depp before he was famous. Shows Frusciante's living conditions before that house burned down in a fire (destroying his record collection and guitars in the process). Concludes with Frusciante lying on his bed reciting a poem.

You've probably seen these if you've looked around but more people should see them anyway.

not my personal number 1, but I definately think one of the most underglorified musicians of the past 30 years.

SuperCreep · 10.20.2010, 03:59 PM

i don't have a problem with the word or its overuse. it's just that when someone labels something "pretentious" the critique usually stops there. that irks me more than the word itself.

Genteel Death · 10.20.2010, 04:35 PM

It's only really used by people who dread opinionated people and don't have any manner of defence against them because they prefer not being challenged. Give me a person who has strong views about something, regardless of mutual agreement, over an apathetic waste of space any time.

!@#$%! · 10.20.2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Genteel Death

It's only really used by people who dread opinionated people and don't have any manner of defence against them because they prefer not being challenged. Give me a person who has strong views about something, regardless of mutual agreement, over an apathetic waste of space any time.

pendejo, let's have a drink.

oh wait, i live in the ass of the world and you live under its nose hairs.

o well. another time.

Genteel Death · 10.20.2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by !@#$%!

pendejo, let's have a drink.

oh wait, i live in the ass of the world and you live under its nose hairs.

o well. another time.

That'd be awesome.

atsonicpark · 10.20.2010, 08:27 PM

Johnny Depp has been famous since he grew a pube.

John Frusciante is further proof that Captain Beefheart inspired all the best musicians ever. He shot up, painted, and listened to Beefheart every day for 12 hours a day for a year. Sounds awesome.

Derek · 10.21.2010, 05:26 AM

And obsessively studied Burroughs.

atsonicpark · 10.21.2010, 07:32 AM

EVERYONE, at least watch part 3... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DgCQ...eature=related ... most amazing thing ever.

interview: "what did you think when Kurt Cobain died?"
john: "I cried. I dunno why.. his music was awful."

and then a cigarette falls out of his mouth, he nearly falls off a couch, he talks about he's frightened by the camera taking his soul, he said he doesn't understand why anyone would kill themselves when they can slam dance with their daughter.

AMAZING!

terminal pharmacy · 10.21.2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by atsonicpark

great sig, derek.

frusciante is probably one of the top 10 musicians ever

usually just a t-shirt is one of my all time favourite albums, above any SY album, the man is a genius...

atsonicpark · 10.21.2010, 08:21 AM

00_Spool · 10.21.2010, 08:22 AM

A Week In The Life Of John Frusciante

A great article i thought some of you would like to read.

atsonicpark · 10.21.2010, 08:33 AM

cool, thanks, didn't know he was into godard an herog

Derek · 10.21.2010, 11:19 AM

I listened to an interview where he said he obsessively watched Blue Velvet and Eraserhead as a teenager (while he wasn't jerking off or playing guitar).

He changed his mind on Nirvana in later years though, covering 'Lounge Act' in some live shows.

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Derek invito al cielo Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,095	Oh, everywhere I've seen that's written about that video has said it's "directed by Johnny Depp before his fame" but you're probably right, I'm not too knowledgable of him anyway. EDIT: Oh, he was the jock in A Nightmare on Elm Street. Fuck hahaha.
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Toilet & Bowels invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 12,268	it's before he was famous for being in Pirates of The Carribean though
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!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,564	he became famous in 21 jumpstreet. a ridiculous show available online if you want to laugh at the 80s. the hairdos are priceless.
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SuperCreep expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2,281	i don't have a problem with the word or its overuse. it's just that when someone labels something "pretentious" the critique usually stops there. that irks me more than the word itself. __________________
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Genteel Death invito al cielo Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,744	It's only really used by people who dread opinionated people and don't have any manner of defence against them because they prefer not being challenged. Give me a person who has strong views about something, regardless of mutual agreement, over an apathetic waste of space any time.
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atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	Johnny Depp has been famous since he grew a pube. John Frusciante is further proof that Captain Beefheart inspired all the best musicians ever. He shot up, painted, and listened to Beefheart every day for 12 hours a day for a year. Sounds awesome. __________________
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atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	EVERYONE, at least watch part 3... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DgCQ...eature=related ... most amazing thing ever. interview: "what did you think when Kurt Cobain died?" john: "I cried. I dunno why.. his music was awful." and then a cigarette falls out of his mouth, he nearly falls off a couch, he talks about he's frightened by the camera taking his soul, he said he doesn't understand why anyone would kill themselves when they can slam dance with their daughter. AMAZING! __________________
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00_Spool empty page Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	A Week In The Life Of John Frusciante A great article i thought some of you would like to read.
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Derek invito al cielo Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,095	I listened to an interview where he said he obsessively watched Blue Velvet and Eraserhead as a teenager (while he wasn't jerking off or playing guitar). He changed his mind on Nirvana in later years though, covering 'Lounge Act' in some live shows.
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