Mondo Bungle

I posted the link to the topic all around so more people could enjoy

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Frownland

All of this nonsense to distract from the fact that you've lost this debate.

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Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth.

Trollheart

I'll yield to your experience of Bruce. I certainly have not seen him that many times (how do you know exactly how many though? Not about 50, or 70, but 72? Just wondering) however the fact remains that many artistes often go out of their way to change their songs live. Some see it as offering value for money, or a not-to-be-repeated experience. I have no problem with that.

As for that gig, maybe yes I jumped to conclusions but I must ask why you had to state that it was, and I quote, in a wealthy part of town. If that was not significant, why make the distinction? Why not just say a gig in such a place? Seems like you were trying to make a point that these people were rich, so excuse me for assuming that's where you were going with it.

Either way, rich or poor, there's still no excuse for that kind of rudeness and ungratefulness. Whether she liked the gig or not, without Rundgren she would never even have heard the music, so like it or not, she, and all his fans, actually owe something to the artiste, as well as vice versa.

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Trollheart

And this is to prove that everyone is against you? You're doing a fine job on your own, mate. THIS is why people don't like you. Snide, pointless comments and personal insults are not the way to go.
I'm not.
Oh wait. I am.
Am I?
No.
Almost certainly not.
I think....

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CoNtrivedNiHilism

I was going to respond to what Basil posted in reply to me but then I decided it's funnier if I didn't.

Everyone. Let's stop picking on this poor, overly sensitive fella. By now he's cried enough that he's using a snorkel to breathe out of.

It's funny that this all started because someone used f*ck in their reply to the OP.

F*cking get over it princess. We use profanity. There's no rule stating people can't use explicit words. Nobody is 'allowed' to cuss. By the way if any of what we've said to you broke any forum rules. By now everyone giving you a hard time would have been warned. And you didn't understand the context I used the word prominent in either. You keep bringing the word up. I simply meant regular posters that people enjoy talking to.

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Basil C. Thurston III

I lost? Dammit, I wasn't even aware it was a competition- I would have tried SO much harder. When do I start my vacation, kiddo?

Pretty easy to track- I got 72 ticket stubs in a scrapbook. Plus I can count that high.

I simply stated that because it's true, and it adds substance to the story line. It doesn't add context, so I agree it wasn't particularly useful in that regard. In my personal experience at that venue, the neighborhood locals do come out more often for shows there than other area venues-and it's not about price, it's not about better artists appearing there, it's just that it is literally a short walk for many of them. It's not often you see people show up for a show in a golf cart....and from appearances, many who dress up for shows there come across as wealthier than the average frownland. I mean, a three piece suit for the B-52's is a little much, eh?
But it does show us that making assumptions, well, you know how it goes, right...

As for the lady with the note, maybe it was rude, maybe it was a way for her to vent without causing a major scene. She got up from her seat, went to the bar, wrote the note, came back and handed it to the sound guy, then left the venue. I'd rather have her do that then scream out for the same thing and ruin the shows for others. Again, she was frustrated that she did not get what she paid for-whether out of ignorance or flawed expectation- and she wasn't alone in that regard, IMO. It's really a two way street- she needs Rundgren for entertainment, he needs her (and other fans) to finance his career and life.

Frownland

The artist's decision trumps all, for better or worse (the latter definitely exists). There's nothing else to be said on the subject.

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CoNtrivedNiHilism

Close thread???

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Basil C. Thurston III

Nah, I'm not trying to prove anything. Please refer to my earlier post in this thread regarding how I feel about people "not liking me"- it still applies.
I do agree with 'snide" though, but "pointless"? Never.

It wasn't funnier but points for trying.

Everyone, please do not listen to him, PLEASE keep picking on me, I enjoy it immensely. It truly shows me that you care. I'm really not that sensitive so let me have it, both barrels if you got'em.

That isn't that funny either. You weren't voted class clown, were you?

Now wait a minute, you'd better edit that, I don't think you can call me "princess", that's unnecessary name-calling to Frownland and he might give you a vacation. Hopefully, it's a vacation worthy of your prominent status here. Maybe a trip to Flint, Michigan?

Basil C. Thurston III

Money always trumps everything else. Always has, always will. As proof, I proffer the tour that Rundgren is currently doing- billed as "A Night With Todd Rundgren" where he plays all his hits and more popular songs with a three piece band, in original form, ostensibly to ease the anger and concerns of all the complainers on the Global Tour..

Heaven forbid, let this beauty run forever, so much more to be said, argued over, debated, inferred, and disputed.