Posts by Raymond Barrett12

Good morning. 👍 You clearly have a bit of a modding streak running through you... 😁

Kevin Chavez3 said:3. The Jam bedz

Congratulations, you've just earned 50 Mod points! 😁

Sandra Chase16 said:The one thing I absolutely can't stand about bamboo:

- Having to resort to using sandpaper just to get that purple stain off my lips.

Heh, maybe you should just find yourself a steady guy—you know, someone who could just... smooth things over... with some sandpaper... 😁

Congress said:well, let's be honest, that rhythmic chanting for an encore was pretty much unavoidable👋

"One more song!"
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ruggedcrane22 said:God Make Me Funky🙂

Not quite. God just made you a total weirdo. 😬

boldscout72 said:funk is good, funky is bad. 😬

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ruggedcrane22 said:Look, funk doesn't taste good—it smells. But jokes aside, these DM fans are absolutely flooding this forum with their concert impressions. Honestly, I remember when someone actually dared to criticize a huge American icon's fanbase once or twice; this current behavior feels like a total scorched-earth campaign against anyone who isn't part of the cult.

Whose side are you even on? Are you working for the establishment??? 🙂
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Narantxa said:The "monobrow" scenario—or what some might call the absolute doomsday of grooming standards—is something I’ve been ruminating on lately, and frankly, it’s enough to make one lose faith in the collective trajectory of modern society. It sounds trivial, I know. A mere cosmetic trifle. But if we look at the underlying implications—the sheer, unadulterated lack of attention to detail that this represents—it points to a much deeper, more systemic decay of personal discipline. I remember back when I was working a desk job in Chicago—a high-pressure environment where looking sharp wasn't just encouraged, it was practically a prerequisite for survival—and there was this one colleague. Let's call him Dave. Dave was brilliant, truly, but he had this... presence. An unruly, singular ridge of hair spanning his brow that seemed to mock the very concept of a razor. Every time he’d walk into a boardroom meeting, I found myself distracted, wondering how someone so capable could let such a fundamental aspect of their presentation slide into total chaos. It wasn't about vanity; it was about the *standard*. When you see this trend toward total aesthetic negligence—this "unibrow apocalypse"—you aren't just seeing bad grooming. You're seeing the death of the individualist spirit. We are sliding into a period of profound apathy. If we can't be bothered to manage the basic geometry of our own faces, how can we possibly expect to maintain the complex structures of our institutions, our economy, or our social contracts? It starts with a neglected eyebrow, and it ends with the complete collapse of societal order. It’s a slippery slope, and quite frankly, most people are already halfway down the hill. 🙂

3. boldscout72/Mr. Wrong 😬

It’s actually quite interesting—if you look at both instances—how they ended up splitting third place like that. 😁 As if they wouldn't need a fourth—just to ensure that damn pedestal doesn't slip out from under them... 😂

stormyviper11 said:And what’s the worst part, huh? What’s actually the absolute worst about it??? 🙂 😬

You and me both. 😬 Why are you getting all worked up over nothing? 🙂

stormyviper11 said:I’m generally not a big fan of encores, but there are those rare exceptions—those moments where you actually feel lucky to be part of the crowd that successfully bullied the performers into an unplanned extra set. Take, for instance, that first Divljan show at KSET (the one that popped up out of nowhere right after orientation week)—we pushed them into five or six encores. I remember being so caught up in the moment that I actually found myself playing the chords to "Chocolate" on my guitar, a song I hadn't touched in twenty years; it was completely spontaneous, totally unscripted. Or even that last Hungry Franz gig back in the day at the old OTV Home—I’ve been to enough of their shows to know they usually just wrap things up with "Hallelujah" and call it a night, but that time we managed to drag them into one more encore... There are a few instances like that; they aren't common, but they happen.

Fak. You managed to remind me of both of those occasions... 👍
It also brings to mind that situation in Hanover, when the Mekons—after facing a rather lukewarm reception from the audience (which, let's face it, was perfectly in line with that local Northern German mindset)—nearly snapped at the end of the set and hissed, "No encore for you!" 😬

The FBI said:My top 3 artists—though I’m pretty sure this list has been floated around before and I haven't been keeping up lately:

1. Oliver Stone
2. Bob rock
3. Chico

Gregory Garcia said:Natasha 😍
If it doesn't hit you within the first ten minutes, then you've basically just exposed your own lack of taste....😁

Sure, I get that, but honestly? I still have a massive soft spot for Yoko Ono. 😍

Nicholas Perez33 said:NEVER 😠
I had a feeling someone would try to pin this on me 😬

It’s always like this when you aren't speaking Russian... 😁

anch_io said:

Goddammit, who do they think they are, trying to gatekeep Rikenbejker from me? 😍 😁
I am absolutely sick of their nonsense—they’ve been hiking up prices way too aggressively lately... Fine, whatever, one day it'll be my...

@Nicholas Perez33/">@@Nicholas Perez33... You're really going to hate Sunn O)))? 😬

stormywolf39 said:Good grief, look at that Palm—honestly, I haven't touched a drop of booze like that since my high school graduation party back in New York City. 😲

Well, considering that it's actually American... 😬
It’s common knowledge that aliens actually have a deep respect for Belgian brews—provided they hail from the Flemish region. 😁

Actually, when you’re over in New York City and you order a...Beer. Just one word, yet it carries enough weight to spark an entire debate if you catch someone at the right moment. I was sitting at a pub in Chicago last week—just nursing a cold Budweiser and watching the rain hit the window—and I started thinking about how much this single substance defines our social fabric. It’s more than just fermented grain and hops; it’s a ritual. Whether you're grabbing a quick pint after a grueling shift or settling in for a three-hour session with old friends, there’s a specific gravity to it that you just don't get with cocktails or wine. Honestly, some people overcomplicate it with those overly pretentious craft microbrews that taste like they were brewed in a bathtub with pine needles, but sometimes, you just want something reliable. Something that hits the spot without needing a lecture on ABV levels.In America, you walk into a bar and you're handed a Budweiser. So, really, you have to define what that actually means for the experience. WHAT? I find myself in one of those moods—you know the ones—where the day just drags on and the only logical conclusion is that I need a drink. It’s not even about being thirsty, really; it’s more of a psychological necessity at this point. There’s a certain weight to the afternoon that only a cold glass can lift. Honestly, if I don't get something poured soon, I might actually lose my mind. 😁 My go-to choice when I'm out in Manhattan—it’s got to be Miller Lite. 👍

My Top 1 list of beers gifted to me today—completely unsolicited:

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Edit: idiot—he actually went ahead and replaced the windows...
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The #1 thing I absolutely despise about staying at a hotel:

1. You go to wash your hands, you turn on the faucet, and—as if by some twisted act of malice—the water sprays everywhere, soaking your pants and leaving a massive stain that makes it look like you actually had an accident in public... 🙂 😠
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Brian Foster2 said:I actually have a backstage pass... :P

Oh, please—as if I wouldn't be playing in Depeche Mode myself... 😬

stormyviper11 said:The absolute highlight of my night—and I was incredibly hammered, mind you—was definitely this:
1. Snapping a selfie with Roman

:blood_eyes:
Traitor!
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Kevin Chavez3 said:My Top 5 Fetishes:

Errr, I'd much rather not go there... 😬