The Random Thought Thread

[Wayne]

The Random Thought Thread (IV)



Rules

1. Don't be a dickhead.
2. Music discussion is fine, but this topic shouldn't just be about music when we now have the Pop Talk topic. If it becomes a music topic, I'll lock it for good as it's then not serving a purpose.
3. Personal abuse will not be tolerated, there is a zero tolerance approach to this - on the back of this, I've upweighted infractions for personal abuse which basically means you'll receive a 7 day ban for personal abuse on your 2nd infraction.
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Have fun!

[aRat]

Alcohol is humanitys second greatest invention (after hawt men) and that is the teaT

[RayRay]

Alcohol is humanitys second greatest invention (after hawt men) and that is the teaT

I don't drink and I don't like people who are drunk.

Music is the greatest invention IMO.

[aRat]

I don't drink and I don't like people who are drunk.

Music is the greatest invention IMO.

Musique is third in my book

[Wayne]

Alcohol is humanitys second greatest invention (after hawt men) and that is the teaT

I haven't consumed a drop of alcohol since August 2018, and wasn't a big drinker prior to that tbf.

Ever since I danced on a bar, and fell off - I've been a bit weary over the booze.

Also, drunk people are invariably annoying.

[aRat]

I haven't consumed a drop of alcohol since August 2018, and wasn't a big drinker prior to that tbf.

Ever since I danced on a bar, and fell off - I've been a bit weary over the booze.

Also, drunk people are invariably annoying.

No one says that you have to get drunk tho. You can enjoy it without overdoing it.

WaiT didn't you say you got a scar when you fell off? That's kinda hawt.

[Wayne]

Not a scar as such, but I do have a small metal plate in my jaw.

Nightmare.

And you're right, you can drink without getting drunk - incidentially, how often do you not drink to get drunk?

[cheapthrills]

Yay- Welcome back, RT! You've been missed!

I love alcohol but almost never drink alone. The last time I remember doing so was when Trump won.

[aRat]

Not a scar as such, but I do have a small metal plate in my jaw.

Nightmare.

And you're right, you can drink without getting drunk - incidentially, how often do you not drink to get drunk?

I never drink to get drunk. I drink coz I like the taste / flavor of it and to get a lil tipsy and let loose.

Though I must say I am able to drink way more than the average person I know without getting drunk. I must have a larger liver or something.

[stevyy]

I also don't drink alcohol. The only exception being New Year's Eve.

[stevyy]

Music is the greatest invention IMO.

I agree. Despite that truth, I would find life harder blind than deaf.

There is nothing better than being tired and relaxing on the sofa with a good Vinyl on and then napping in out of it.

[JSparksFan]

As far as music talent competitions go, American Idol is better than all the others combined.

[stevyy]

As far as music talent competitions go, American Idol is better than all the others combined.

I enjoyed the German version the most out of all the competitions. The first season winners were the best ones also. Apart from Kelly I can't even name another winner from the US version.

[RayRay]

I never drink to get drunk. I drink coz I like the taste / flavor of it and to get a lil tipsy and let loose.

I don't like the taste of wine and beer. I do drink a Bailey's once or twice a year. Luckily I don't need it to get loose. I'm always the first on the dance floor.
And although not everyone drink to get drunk, not many people know when to stop.

[RayRay]

So who is in the Christmas spirit already?

Having the lights up, the tree, the songs...

[beredy]

I enjoyed the German version the most out of all the competitions. The first season winners were the best ones also. Apart from Kelly I can't even name another winner from the US version.

Carrie Underwood for sure? Like I don't know even one of her songs, but she has been that country girl appearing everywhere. Also Jordin Sparks. The rest have no careers though.

[stevyy]

Carrie Underwood for sure? Like I don't know even one of her songs, but she has been that country girl appearing everywhere. Also Jordin Sparks. The rest have no careers though.

Oh yeah, I remember them, also David Cook <-- but him only for his Mariah cover.
[MENTION=31471]RayRay[/MENTION] I have 0 decorations out bc in 2 weeks i will be moving appartments. It's frustrating. All by decoration is still stored. I'm the most festive person ever.

[RayRay]

^ Fantasia

[stevyy]

^ Fantasia

I only know her from the Got 2B Real series and this super dumb chick. lol.

[RayRay]

[MENTION=31471]RayRay[/MENTION] I have 0 decorations out bc in 2 weeks i will be moving appartments. It's frustrating. All by decoration is still stored. I'm the most festive person ever.

I just decorated my classroom today. (We celebrate St. Nicolaas on the 5th, so there is no way when you work with children that you can start the season before the 6th.
But we haven't decorated our home, yet. Probably on Sunday.
As for Christmas songs... I've been playing them since late October when the first new releases were available on Spotify.

[stevyy]

As for Christmas songs... I've been playing them since late October when the first new releases were available on Spotify.

I play Xmas songs whenever the temperature is below 15°C. So I was able to play Xmas music this year in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

We literally had an artic year here, the coldest May in recorded weather history.

[JSparksFan]

I enjoyed the German version the most out of all the competitions. The first season winners were the best ones also. Apart from Kelly I can't even name another winner from the US version.

My username should help with remembering at least one more.

Besides Kelly, there's a long list of American Idol acts that have gone on to achieve commercial success and critical acclaim, though. Just to name a few:

- Carrie Underwood (biggest Idol alum album seller in the US, seven-time Grammy award winner, country music legend)
- Chris Daughtry (his band's self-titled LP was #1 on Billboard's 2007 year-end list and is #27 all-time on their Billboard 200 list)
- Fantasia (Grammy winner, Patti LaBelle calls her "Baby Patti", one of the bigger R&B females of the new millennium)
- Jennifer Hudson (two-time Grammy winner, Oscar winner)
- Jordin Sparks ("No Air" was one of the biggest global hits of 2008, she co-wrote Ariana Grande's "The Way"), is infinitely talented )
- Adam Lambert (toured with Queen since he's the closest thing this generation has to Freddie Mercury)

[RayRay]

I play Xmas songs whenever the temperature is below 15°C. So I was able to play Xmas music this year in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

We literally had an artic year here, the coldest May in recorded weather history.

Glad I don't live in Germany.

But I can play Christmas music the whole year as well though. I don't care if it's in the middle of a hot summer. I grew up in the tropics, so I am used to Christmas music in the sun. But I only play it on heavy rotation from the end of October.

[urbanmusik]

As far as music talent competitions go, American Idol is better than all the others combined.

I honestly think the rap music reality contest Rhythm + Flow on Netflix has outdone the rest when it comes to developing an artist (despite having T.I as a judge).

The contestants have get to showcase their writing, performance and battle talents, instead of simply being judged on their singing (or in this case rapping) ability. Interesting concepts such as creating a song with big producers, creating a song and music video and creating a verse for a feature and then performing it with the star (Jhené Aiko, Miguel, Teyana Taylor, Ty Dolla $ign etc) make for much more compelling watching, and result in more well rounded artists imo.

Plus a cash prize and place on a Spotify playlist is the prize - which is far more relevant in 2019 when you don't necessarily need a label to build a fanbase.

[JSparksFan]

I honestly think the rap music reality contest Rhythm + Flow on Netflix has outdone the rest when it comes to developing an artist (despite having T.I as a judge).

The contestants have get to showcase their writing, performance and battle talents, instead of simply being judged on their singing (or in this case rapping) ability. Interesting concepts such as creating a song with big producers, creating a song and music video and creating a verse for a feature and then performing it with the star (Jhené Aiko, Miguel, Teyana Taylor, Ty Dolla $ign etc) make for much more compelling watching, and result in more well rounded artists imo.

Plus a cash prize and place on a Spotify playlist is the prize - which is far more relevant in 2019 when you don't necessarily need a label to build a fanbase.

I'll have to check Rhythm + Flow out! I will admit that one of the weaknesses with Idol is that it was very often just a vocal acrobatics contest (though there are a few winners who aren't vocal beasts, but are semi-decent to decent songwriters and producers). I think them not being better rounded led to abbreviated careers (that and oversaturation of the contest; we're on season 512 at this point).

[urbanmusik]

I'll have to check Rhythm + Flow out! I will admit that one of the weaknesses with Idol is that it was very often just a vocal acrobatics contest (though there are a few winners who aren't vocal beasts, but are semi-decent to decent songwriters and producers). I think them not being better rounded led to abbreviated careers (that and oversaturation of the contest; we're on season 512 at this point).

You should, I was surprised at how good it was.

That assessment seems pretty spot on. The show is a massive platform, but between Idol, 8 seasons of The Voice each year and half a dozen other fledgling talent shows, the format and talent pool is a little exhausted at this point.

[bm08]

As far as music talent competitions go, American Idol is better than all the others combined.

I think Making The Band was a good concept and possibly one of the only talent competitions that could rival Idol.

[Goldmoney]

To the black community, this was the moon landing of the 2000s.

[TIfan]

To the black community, this was the moon landing of the 2000s.

This was talked about in my High School like it was a human that landed on Mars.

[spiritboy]

About alcohol, i need to quit drinking before i lose my health. Giving up drinking alcohol will be one of my new year resolutions.