Raven Rancid Slime wrote: » He's not rich enough to be a corporate shill, just saying. They hang out with the same people they hung out with before they got famous, and put their friends in their videos. They're nice, genuine people. The hatred here is weird and way off the mark.
Dannyriver wrote: » What do you listen to if you dont mind me asking because I cant my head around your dismissal of Bandits music [I can understand not liking the lyrics if its not your thing] but you say you are a musician and how u dont appreciate the musical element of their stuff confuses me. They ve done hip hop/pop/electronica/post punk/RandB and hardcore techno and I might be leaving some out .... very few acts would ever dream of trying those different genres not to mind making them work.
Deleted User wrote: » Dude, musical comedy is very gimmicky at the best of times..ok, horse outside was alright..for a while..but was overplayed and became gimmicky..and some of it was absolute muck..im all for absurdism etc, but it has to work too..not just being mad for the sake of it..that 'trout of no craic' craic like..that was just stupid..the accent only gets you so far..i dont even want to be going on about it really, but you're actually asking this dude what music he listens to because he disagrees with you..if he's a classically trained beethoven fan would it alter your view?
Stonedpilot wrote: » Alt rock mainly. Fave bands be Smiths, The National, Eels, Pixies, Dears, Shins, explosions in the sky. Ah people take me far too literally on this. Ive been accused of anger. Anger is the twin brother of depression. I rant so does everyone on this. Good luck to blindboy. Its just I think his arguments arent as strong as perhaps he thinks they are.
Wanderer2010 wrote: » I think in general there is a massive anti-working class undercurrent in boards.ie which is weird since none of us had a bob until recent decades and there is such an overwhelming population of working class people in Ireland. Odd...maybe its the likes of nobodys like Vogue Williams and Roz Purcell instagramming us their latest 4 bed in South Dublin and their new cookbook that's making people think they are to be aspired to.
Raven Rancid Slime wrote: » They're not working class
CWF wrote: » https://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/the-tommy-tiernan-show-tv-extras-30004519/10831502/ Blindboy isn't going anywhere and it's fantastic... Very interesting interview from last night. Hate him or love him the man is fascinating it has to be said.
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CWF wrote: » You're entitled to your opinion thanks Bob. Have a good one.
darkdubh wrote: » Whats the story with the other Rubber Bandit? Never hear anything about him these days. Is Boatboy going solo?
Spudmonkey wrote: » From what I hear Mr Chrome prefers the singing and the dancing and might not be as interested in the whole opinions side of things.
wnolan1992 wrote: » I love that people get so angry because someone dares to wear a plastic bag on his head, as if that invalidates the content of what he says. If you disagree with the content of what he says, fine, make your case, but just saying "Ah, look at the eejit, hiding behind a plastic bag!" is nonsense.
Saruhashi wrote: » It doesn't invalidate what he says, as such, but it lowers the quality of the discourse. It's an unnecessary distraction. What qualifies Blindboy Boatclub to discuss mental health in Ireland? Is he a qualified medical professional? Just a guy with an opinion and a gimmick that puts him in the spotlight? Is it just that he has had mental health problems of his own? So he says "I use CBT techniques to keep anxiety in check" and that's it? Anyone who has ever been to a therapist for help with these issues knows that it's often FAR more complicated than that. If the message is just "if you are struggling then seek professional help" then I wonder to what extent the mask is really needed for that? The truth is that if we bring some stuffy old therapist in a suit out on stage then we might get great advice but most people will tune out because it's not "interesting". So instead we get some guy giving unqualified, shallow, views on mental health but it's worth listening to because he's got a plastic bag on his head and that's just so "refreshing"? So it's all for show? We let the celebrity have the stage over the people who actually know what's going on because that's what gets people's attention? Let's be honest here. The plastic bag is a gimmick used to push his own career. So when someone is looking at doing a TV interview about the state of mental health in Ireland the go to person is that guy with the plastic bag. He's "interesting". Instead of boring old medical professionals with their "experience" and their "facts" and their "useful advice" because who needs any of that stuff, right?
Saruhashi wrote: » So when someone is looking at doing a TV interview about the state of mental health in Ireland the go to person is that guy with the plastic bag. He's "interesting". Instead of boring old medical professionals with their "experience" and their "facts" and their "useful advice" because who needs any of that stuff, right?
