Topic: Do all hipsters hate Muse, or is it just Pitchfork? (Read 52838 times)

RedLion · « **Reply #50 on:** 24 Jun 2008, 21:10 »

Eh? I think I'm missing something here because those two bands are nothing alike to me. I love Radiohead and only like a few Muse songs.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #51 on:** 24 Jun 2008, 21:13 »

Actually I agree that Muse used to sound like Radiohead like 7 years ago. Their new material obviously doesn't.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #52 on:** 24 Jun 2008, 21:25 »

A hipster walks into a thread on QC and says "Why are we even debating this at all when the premise of the entire thread is laughably absurd and best ignored?"

MooMan1 · « **Reply #53 on:** 24 Jun 2008, 22:29 »

OH GOD WHAT HAVE I DONE?!

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #54 on:** 24 Jun 2008, 22:44 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 24 Jun 2008, 21:25

A hipster walks into a thread on QC and says "Why are we even debating this at all when the premise of the entire thread is laughably absurd and best ignored?"

A guy walks into the webbernets and makes a sweeping, condescending dick-wagging statement to make himself feel superior to others.

FILM AT ELEVEN.

Tom · « **Reply #55 on:** 24 Jun 2008, 23:43 »

Quote from: Scandanavian War Machine on 24 Jun 2008, 16:02

when i see people dressed like that around town i usually think "hey, they're dressed like hipsters but they could be totally good people."

So hipsters can't be "totally good people"?

David_Dovey · « **Reply #56 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 02:30 »

Quote from: zerodrone on 24 Jun 2008, 22:44

A guy walks into the webbernets and makes a sweeping, condescending dick-wagging statement to make himself feel superior to others.

FILM AT ELEVEN.

But enough about you, let's talk about someone else for a change.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #57 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 08:39 »

Wow. "I know you are but what am I?"

Well played, sir.

Well. Played. *golf clap*

benji · « **Reply #58 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 10:36 »

Quote from: MooMan1 on 24 Jun 2008, 22:29

OH GOD WHAT HAVE I DONE?!

Proven that a lot of people would rather argue about whether there's such a thing as a hipster then discuss Muse.

onewheelwizzard · « **Reply #59 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 11:36 »

In my experience, people use the word "hipster" to refer to people who go to the same shows and listen to the same music and dress similarly to themselves, but are not as cool as themselves in some vague indeterminate way. Calling someone else a "hipster" basically implies that they are actively trying, but failing, to live up to one's own standards of cool. It's like a subculture-specific synonym for "poser."

Maybe this is just a regional thing, but around my way, the term "hipsters" represents the anonymous crowd of followers who are always present anywhere anything cool is happening but only because they are trying to use their presence there to make themselves look cool. Nobody tries to be one ... actually, people often live in apprehension that others will think of them that way.

StreetSpirit · « **Reply #60 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 11:41 »

I think Muse is a pretty enjoyable band and in some people's eyes I could be considered a "hipster." The terms hipster and indie kid are just so darn broad that it is impossible to use them as viable group descriptors when it comes to pinpointing particular likes and dislikes of the entire "hipster" population.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #61 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 11:48 »

Wait I think I figured it out guys

a hipster is anyone who puts "quotes" around the word "hipster"

/thread

onewheelwizzard · « **Reply #62 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 11:51 »

Wait, wouldn't it just be people who are trying to participate in a discussion about what the word means who put quotes around it? That's usually how it works when people are discussing the meaning of a word ... it gets put in quotes for ease of communication.

I suppose, however, that anyone who takes the time to discuss the meaning of the word "hipster" could be considered one by default though. Shit.

I think the really funny thing about this thread is that zerodrone called someone out for wagging their dick in the music forum. The rest of the thread is just background noise, setting the stage for that little bit of genius.

Oli · « **Reply #63 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 11:57 »

This thread is completely batshit.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #64 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 12:06 »

nurrrrr

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #65 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 12:11 »

Quote from: onewheelwizzard on 25 Jun 2008, 11:51

I think the really funny thing about this thread is that zerodrone called someone out for wagging their dick in the music forum.

I only wag my dick for comedic effect.

Does anyone honestly think I take myself seriously?

benji · « **Reply #66 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 12:20 »

You know, scratch it all out, let's just go back to the beggining.

Hipster - A white, middle class youth who has an interest in modern jazz and the culture surrounding it. Understanding of Jive-cant a must. Substance abuse not required but recommended.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #67 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 12:26 »

Quote from: benji on 25 Jun 2008, 12:20

Hipster - See: "scenester."

They all mean the same thing, and they are all equally ambiguous and silly.

Quote from: zerodrone on 25 Jun 2008, 12:11

I only wag my dick for comedic effect.

Does anyone honestly think I take myself seriously?

It took me a while to figure it out, but I really don't think you do anymore.

Lines · « **Reply #68 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 13:02 »

I like Muse. I can shake my ass to their music and I like listening to them when I drive too. Also, I think they sound just as good, if not better, live. I saw them...2 or 3 years ago and I had a good time rocking out. But I do not consider myself a hipster or a scenester and I do not read Pitchfork for various reasons. I listen to what I like and I like what I listen to, so hey.

(Also, I scanned this entire thread for "oh em gee they sound like Radiohead" and was actually surprised it took so long. But I'm not going to go into that. Just pointing out something I thought was funny to me.)

Funk Thompson · « **Reply #69 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 13:18 »

Quote from: Oli on 25 Jun 2008, 11:57

This thread is completely batshit.

Which makes it unique among threads on internet forums, which are usually sane and pleasant places to discuss subjects of all manner with respect and dignity.

Thrillho · « **Reply #70 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 14:28 »

Quote from: Funk Thompson on 24 Jun 2008, 14:26

Quote from: imapiratearg on 24 Jun 2008, 10:33
Now was that necessary?

I had it coming. I keep forgetting which forum I'm on, and self-censoring out of habit.

Please don't lock me under the stairs again!

I wasn't actually insulting you, pal. I was just shoving lots of swear words into the post, I thought I'd made that obvious. There's only one word that's censored on here to my knowledge, and it should be.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #71 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 14:39 »

What word? I know that there are a a few word filters for strange things.

Thrillho · « **Reply #72 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 14:51 »

Racial slur for a black guy. I believe it censors itself to 'I'm a racist jackass, ban me please' or something.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #73 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 15:00 »

Oh! Yeah, that's a good one. I like how C huck Norris turns into "Anal Prolapse."

imapiratearg · « **Reply #74 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 15:03 »

Mediaf!re is a glorious word!

suitupletsgo · « **Reply #75 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 18:10 »

as someone in another forum I frequent said, "Your bands have blinded my Third Eye, and prolapsed my anus."

mymms · « **Reply #76 on:** 25 Jun 2008, 21:22 »

Lol hipster wank. I'll get the popcorn.

MadassAlex · « **Reply #77 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 06:13 »

I fucking love Muse, sorry guys.

I think Rush are fantastic, too.

Marty Friedman gave me J Pop as a guilty pleasure.

Fuck you guys.

MadassAlex · « **Reply #78 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 08:09 »

Quote from: Burzum on 26 Jun 2008, 08:01

Burn Jews.

what

Christophe · « **Reply #79 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 11:04 »

Back when I used to post on the Weezer message boards, typing Coldplay resulted in "I am so gay it FUCKING hurts".

Oh, and Muse blows.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #80 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 11:11 »

I propose we do something about the word "hipster."

Dimmukane · « **Reply #81 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 11:14 »

We should have the word filter change it to 'fatster'.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #82 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 11:17 »

YES.

We should also do something about "indie." Maybe it changes to something totally irrelevant. Like Belgium.

BlahBlah · « **Reply #83 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 11:19 »

The image and caption here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipster_(contemporary_subculture) are brilliant.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #84 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 11:27 »

lol @ Weezer fans making fun of Coldplay fans.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #85 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 11:47 »

^^^^^^^^

StreetSpirit · « **Reply #86 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 14:21 »

We are all just wannabeatrons?

Lines · « **Reply #87 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 14:30 »

I hate everything now.

SleeperCylon · « **Reply #88 on:** 26 Jun 2008, 15:39 »

I can't stand Muse. It's overwrought, overproduced and pandering.

CheerioSandwich · « **Reply #89 on:** 01 Jul 2008, 12:46 »

I hate to be the odd one out, but for strange reasons I cannot explain, Muse is my favorite band... I'm sorry. I compare my love for them to my being compelled to touch barbed wire every time I see it.

bbq · « **Reply #90 on:** 01 Jul 2008, 12:52 »

I feel myself compelled to rub my rough nails across rough cotten, which upon contact repulses me. I also like muse, coincidentally.

jeph · « **Reply #91 on:** 01 Jul 2008, 14:22 »

Quote from: SleeperCylon on 26 Jun 2008, 15:39

It's overwrought

See this is my main beef with them. Everything I have ever heard by Muse has been nothing short of histrionic. It's like they took all the choruses off The Bends, turned them up, and then wrote entire songs out of them.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #92 on:** 01 Jul 2008, 22:40 »

I think you mean "took all the choruses from The Bends and wrote entire songs that were parodies of them".

kraemandrummer · « **Reply #93 on:** 12 Oct 2008, 10:24 »

I've heard them being called "Radiohead plus Red Hot Chili Peppers"

I'm guessing that means RHCP are good live.

But even so, Assassin is a damn good song.

I think my friend's equation for muse was

"(Radiohead + RHCP)/sigur ros ( I don't know why, but thats what he said) - 3 band members +FUCKING RADIOHEAD= MUSE"

he really stressed the radiohead part

David_Dovey · « **Reply #94 on:** 12 Oct 2008, 10:28 »

Hey old and horrible thread, how have you been?

Old and horrible? That's nice.

Me? Oh you know, the usual.

Tom · « **Reply #95 on:** 12 Oct 2008, 13:36 »

For the record, Muse make superhereo music.

theoryC · « **Reply #96 on:** 12 Oct 2008, 15:20 »

Muse are pretty satisfactory where my over-the-top rock needs are concerned.

Also, Muse no longer have much to do with Radiohead.

LittleKey · « **Reply #97 on:** 12 Oct 2008, 18:36 »

I think hipsters exist, it's just that they haven't been completely defined yet (like, people aren't sure exactly what makes a hipster yet) so the term is kind of hard to throw around.

sean · « **Reply #98 on:** 12 Oct 2008, 18:43 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 12 Oct 2008, 10:28

Hey old and horrible thread, how have you been?

Old and horrible? That's nice.

Me? Oh you know, the usual.

Thrillho · « **Reply #99 on:** 13 Oct 2008, 01:23 »

Quote from: kraemandrummer on 12 Oct 2008, 10:24

he really stressed the radiohead part

*hangs self for at least two reasons*

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