CBCradio
Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

Posted by Lisa Christiansen on Jul 29, 2010

Coming Up: Leif Vollebekk

I’m not exactly sure who is excited about the 2nd season of Jersey Shore, but I know they/you are out there. Tonight it kicks off in all its low-brow splendour.

Now while I’ve been known to enjoy many a reality show, the 10 minutes I watched of this one did nothing for me…well, made me sad. I really don’t care how depraved the entire cast is, I just hate what they wear.

The other day I received my copy from Amazon of “Classy – Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady.” On the back cover under Highlights: “How to dress sexy without looking like a skank.” Score zero for Snooki.

On today’s show, your thoughts on being Classy. I think this works for both men and women. Author Derek Blasberg looks ever so dashing on the back cover in a suit and bow tie.

ARE YOU CLASSY?
WHAT DOES CLASSY MEAN TO YOU? 

Let me know.

Also on today’s show: Missing Links with John Paolozzi.

258 Comment(s) | Post a Comment | Permalink

Recent Blog Posts

Comments

242 comments
[Comments are now closed for this post]
NEWEST COMMENTS  |  UPDATE COMMENTS
  1. mattyjames2001
    01

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001
  2. mattyjames2001
    02

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Classy, to me, means people don't think negatively of how you dress.  Or that you could walk into a bank or somewhere professional and not feel out of place.

    A tshirt and jeans can be classy... as long as the jeans aren't ripped with designer holes and the shirt isn't Ed Hardy.

    It's all about presentation.

  3. rhiannonevelyn
    03

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    mattyjames2001 is so high-class, he classes up the joint even with a blank post.

  4. fumblebee
    04

    Yes

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by fumblebee
  5. boders
    05

    Classy? typically no

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    But, every so often some of the YVR3 do a thing we call the Fancy Fun Club, where we get dressed up for a music show. I think we are pretty classy when we do this.

    That's AlexOfAnders on the right, and me in the centre taking his order...or telling him when the next train leaves depending on if you think I look like a waiter or a conductor.

  6. dawn.h
    06

    @tb3

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    Not to bring things over from teh other blog but.. I'd like your eye tooth in a velvet-lined ring box (a la engagement ring): http://www.amazon.ca/Twitch-City-Complete-Don-McKellar/dp/B000H5VACA

  7. arcticwoman
    07

    Classy = Classist?

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by arcticwoman

    Classy is all about dressing/acting like you have money, essentially, but in a WASPy way. Clothes described as classy are usually the sorts of things you'd see on the cast of Desperate Housewives (excepting the hot ex-model).

  8. Lisa Christiansen
    08

    @arcticwoman

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    I hate to think having manners and dress sense is about trying to appear wealthy ro WASPy.

  9. melshim
    09

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by melshim

    I would like to think that I'm usually pretty classy.

    <--- My classiest photo yet!  Thanks Christine :)

  10. AlexOfAnders
    10

    Classy is a state of mind

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    Classy is carrying yourself with pride but not to the point of being smug

    Classy is always keeping your emotions in check

    Classy is treating ladies like a gentlemen

    Classy is what I am even when I'm not in a suit

  11. boders
    11

    ahhh!

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    It's a cake monster!! Stay away from me you boor!

  12. dawn.h
    12

    I like the term 'classic' more

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    Just as the blog pic might be an example of a 'classic' lady - Audrey Hepburn.

    A 'classic' R3 musician.. Mr Jason Collett.

  13. rhiannonevelyn
    13

    class.

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    As some have mentioned, I think it's just pride in appearance. Not vanity necessarily, just taking care of oneself and beng presentable.

    @arcticwoman That's definitely one perception, but I also like to hope that I can be a classy lady and look nice without looking WASPy, or like I'm above anyone in money or social class!

  14. AlexOfAnders
    14

    @boders

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    Not to brag, but wait till next Fancy Fun Club. My wardrobe has had a recent addition of awesomeness.

  15. boders
    15

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    I like Alex's rundown. I can be crass and crude with friends in jest, but I think/hope I maintain some semblance of class even in my hobo chic look (as Grant would say anyways..)

    Spilling beer on Ana's head...not so classy. In fairness though, my balloon was gonna float away, I needed to leap for it...

  16. PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)
    16

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)

    classy is about holding doors open for ladies and giving up bus seats to old people. if you don't do those things then your dad should smack you in the head.

  17. Lisa Christiansen
    17

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    Classy is also that meeting place between trying and not looking like you are trying too hard.

  18. fumblebee
    18

    @gunshots

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by fumblebee

    I think you should hold the door open for everyone, not just women. 

  19. rhiannonevelyn
    19

    @AofA [10]

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    I like these guidelines!

    @YVR3 I am ohsojealous of your FFC! I love excuses to dress up! Regina Chapter? Hint? Anyone?

  20. boders
    20

    @gunshots

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    Ding ding...often is the time on the bus where I wish I was a more imposing figure so as to admonish fellow commuters about not giving up seats for elderly/pregnant women/parents with small children without fear of being smashed

  21. Lisa Christiansen
    21

    @rhiannon

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    Someone told me "buy the dress and the event will follow." It seldom does, so I just wear the dress.

  22. fumblebee
    22

    Classy

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by fumblebee

    is really hard to nail down because it changes depending on the situation. What was classy to wear to work would be out of place out on the town, would be out of place at a dinner party, would be out of place at the beach.

  23. krib
    23

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    what's WASP-y mean? it would be hard to most of us NOT to look WASP-y, wouldn't it?

    Alex, is that your daily affirmation? if not, it could be

  24. Gibsonguitarist77
    24

    @rhiannon

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Gibsonguitarist77

    I'm game for the dressup... but not until snow is on the ground.  Guys dressing up can be sweaty.

  25. rhiannonevelyn
    25

    @Lisa [17/21]

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    Good call, this is very important. It's so easy lose any class you may have appeared to have if it's clear that you're trying too hard for it. The key is to make it look effortless.

    And I like this advice. I shouldn't be so worried about standing out. (So long as I make it look effortless. Hmm.)

  26. tagish156
    26

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by tagish156

    When I was in high school some friends and I started "not so casual fridays" where we'd wear a shirt and tie on fridays.  Twas fun, I don't have enough excuses to wear a tie anymore, so sometimes I just do it for the class.

  27. krib
    27

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    ps: (Alex) you don't need to watch the whole vid, just the first 30 seconds or so

  28. fumblebee
    28

    related to Bus seats

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by fumblebee

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8730106.stm

    Being fat and pretending to be pregnant, not classy.

  29. PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)
    29

    @boders

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)

    i know what you mean, sometimes i wish i could teach people some manners on the bus. maybe i'll do a push up or two later to get the ball rolling, probably not tho

  30. loweeda
    30

    regarding class...

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by loweeda

    someone gave me a copy of this poem once, and I've always thot of these guidelines as defining class.  I found a link here, ironically on a somewhat cheezy website. 

  31. victornovemberlima
    31

    @arcticwoman

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by victornovemberlima

    I disagree that classy is "dressing/acting like you have money, essentially, but in a WASPy way."

    I think classy is a way of self-presentation, deportment and attitude. Nor do I think classy is classist.  You can have rich jerks and classy lower-income people. 

    Classy also cannot be WASPy because that would mean that classiness does not exist in non-WASP countries, which is simply not the case.

  32. fumblebee
    32

    @tagish156

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by fumblebee

    Ties kind of annoy me outside of a full suit. I'm an open shirt+blazer/suit jacket (DIFFERENT THINGS!) kind of look for smart casual.

  33. lounge_act
    33

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by lounge_act

    CLASSY: Wine and cheese.

    NOT CLASSY: Racism.

  34. dawn.h
    34

    @fumblebee

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    I like that ammendment to holidng doors. I hold them for men all the time. And get it held for me back. It's just a nice thing to do.

  35. dawn.h
    35

    @loweeda

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    That's a nice poem.

    I like this part best: Everyone is comfortable with the person who has class because he is comfortable with himself.

  36. fumblebee
    36

    @dawn.h

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by fumblebee

    Thank you, I have had so many women shut the door in my face I guess it's not a social stigma or anything like it is with men but seriously, equality runs both ways.

  37. AlexOfAnders
    37

    @krib

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    I actually do something similar but it's much more in a Barney Stinson way.

    I'm awesome!

  38. melshim
    38

    @gunshots

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by melshim

    So true! re giving up your seat on the bus for the older folks

    Can't tell you how many times I've seen people, who are clearly struggling to stand on the bus, no be offered a seat.  One time, I was sitting near the back doors of a bus and I could not believe a visibly pregnant woman had to walk near the back.  I did give her my seat because, hello! she was pregnant.

  39. rhiannonevelyn
    39

    @lounge_act

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    How do we feel about "classy" designation in the case of boxed wine? Not that it applies to me ... ahem.

  40. jojodillon
    40

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by jojodillon

    Class is being humble when you don't have to be.

  41. mattyjames2001
    41

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    @rhiannon: blank mystery post to start the show.  good one, matt.

    @jay: I'll class up whenever.  I'm usually sweaty anyway.  Haven't you seen the Sadies play? They're in full suits regardless of the weather!

    @alex: I like your rules.  But even if you did follow all of them, and have blue hair, you aren't classy.

    Classy, to me, means you can go to a job interview dressed as you are.

  42. Dan_Ramble
    42

    classy

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    When I'm classy I treat women with respect not like a gentleman. There's something wrong with treating women like men?

  43. lounge_act
    43

    @ rhiannonevelyn re: boxed wine

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by lounge_act

    Avec Kraft Cheese Slices or generic processed cheese slices?

  44. krib
    44

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    generic. Kraft is owned by a cigarette company

  45. PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)
    45

    boxed wine

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)

    is very classy, but only if it has a no drip spigot.

  46. rhiannonevelyn
    46

    lounge act

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    Kraft singles all the way. What am I, some kind of animal?

  47. fumblebee
    47

    Boxed class

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by fumblebee

    Boxed wine is even classier when you take it out of the box.

  48. Lisa Christiansen
    48

    boxed wine

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    It depends on how you see it: pretending it substitutes for something more than it is - not classy. Admitting it is what it is, shrugging sweetly and offering up glasses to all - classy.

  49. AlexOfAnders
    49

    @melshim, gunshots, boders

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    I usually try to give up seats for people, I used to think of just giving them up for women in general but that usually doesn't goes over well unless they have like an awkward package to carry or something. What about the not moving to the back of the bus? That one bugs me to no end. It's like, people are missing this bus or are crushed into the front just because you want to be close to the door or not in the back of the bus?

  50. Dan_Ramble
    50

    When I think classy

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    I think of this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hvaeHllwtw

  51. rhiannonevelyn
    51

    @krib [44]

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    I'm so disillusioned! But if I look as good eating a Kraft single as Audrey up there looks smoking a cigarette, then I'm ok with it. (I probably don't.)

  52. garfielduk
    52

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    The last time I remember wearing a suit it was made from brown corderoy for the school christmas party aged about 6.

     

    As for class, I know good and bad people from all over the class system.  Oh and I am so sick of the class system (no not schools).

  53. lounge_act
    53

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by lounge_act

    CLASSY: The Detroit Red Wings organization.

    NOT CLASSY: The Vancouver Canucks organization.

  54. PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)
    54

    AlexOfAnders

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)

    i always go to the back of the bus, thats where the cool kids sit, or more likely stand.

  55. fumblebee
    55

    @garfielduk

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by fumblebee

    I agree, lets go back to the feudal system. Dibs on King of R3land.

  56. mattyjames2001
    56

    @lounge act

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    because throwing an octopus on the ice is so classy?

  57. Wapuche
    57

    This Guy: No Class!

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    I have to admit, while I'm not excited for the new Jersy Shore season, I preedict that I will watch every episode at some point.  I was addicted to the first season, but so much of it was schadenfreude.  It's kind of like the show Cops; on the one hand it's an exploitative display of state authority and class privilege; on the other hand, good lord, I can't stop gawking at these people.  There's an academic corollary to this that I call "Poorientalism" (+1000 'Puche Points for anyone who can name the reference).  It's the inverse of Cribs.  We're set up to look down on these people even as we live vicariously through them.  Of course, some of my students authentically look up to Snooki, J-Wowww, and the Situation.  That scares me.

  58. rhiannonevelyn
    58

    gg77, mj01

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    I'm so pleased to hear the willingness to dress up for some classy R3RC time. We'll pick a show for that sometime.

  59. jillenium00
    59

    what's classy?

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by jillenium00

    To me, classy is all about the root word classic. A classy outfit is something that you could wear today, 20 years ago, and 20 years in the future and it would still be stylish. It's about identifying the basic elements of style and sticking to them and not just being a slave to fads and attention-grabbers

  60. garfielduk
    60

    @fumblebee

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    Still works for Scotland

  61. Wapuche
    61

    @mattyjames

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    Throwing the octopus on the ice: not classy.  Picking up the octopus off the ice and swinging it around your head: the apotheosis of classy.

  62. Dan_Ramble
    62

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    Hey did you get to see the hold steady live anywhere in canada? I caught them in detroit with the gaslight anthem

  63. rhiannonevelyn
    63

    @Dan Ramble

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    Was that your first time seeing the Hold Steady? How was it?

  64. AlexOfAnders
    64

    @Lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    Any chance of getting your mic turned up? You sound a pretty quiet compared to the tunes.

  65. Lisa Christiansen
    65

    @alex

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    Sure, I'll check but it's at the same level as usual. Sure it's not something on your end?

  66. mattyjames2001
    66

    @dan

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    I've caught them in Vancouver, Saskatoon, and in Washington State.

    How were the Gaslight Anthem?! I've heard rave reviews about their awesomeness.

  67. dawn.h
    67

    @Lisa and Alex

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    I notice the quietness too.

  68. AlexOfAnders
    68

    @Lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    Actually, I generally find you to be really quiet compared to the music. I wouldn't think there'd be any way for it to be my end because it would be constant for everything on the stream.

    I dunno, maybe it's just me

  69. Dan_Ramble
    69

    @rhiannonevelyn

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    Yeah, but sadly the sound quality wasn't as good as I was hoping it'd be. Great venue though! Especially for a show that features two fantastic bands. Definitely agree with Colbert though that the lead singer looks like a graphic designer hahaha

  70. PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)
    70

    gaslight anthem

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)

    Forget about them. Titus Andronicus will give you all the jersey rocking you need

  71. Dan_Ramble
    71

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    Gaslight was great! I'm a huge fan of theirs, I'm hoping to see them on their next tour (hopefully in toronto next time) I only went to detroit because they were both playing, so I saved some money by going down with some friends and we all split on the gas.

  72. rhiannonevelyn
    72

    Dan, Matt

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    Yeah I was at two of the three shows Matt mentioned (because I was unintentionally following him around until we met) and they were fantastic. I was fortunate to see them with good sound, I'm sorry you didn't have the same experience! I hope it was still awesome. They're one of the only bands I would follow around on tour happily.

  73. Wapuche
    73

    Stay Classy, R3

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    As for my definition of classy, I think Lisa has it pretty much nailed.  It's an attitude, not a certain prosribed mode of dress or specific behaviors.  Sometimes, for instance, it's far more classy just to drink the Pabst Blue Ribbon instead of insisting on a Heineken.  It's less about showing off, and more about being socially aware and conscious of other people's feelings; it's less knowing to use your forks from the outside in, but because you're considerate for others.  And, yes, a popular definition of "classy" conforms to WASPy, upper- and middle-class notions of proper fashion.  I would think, though, that the classiest thing to do is not to judge others based on their appearance, but how they treat other people.  Sometimes that means having the confidence to ignore the condescension of others.  Or, you could show up in boots and ruin their black tie affair.  Your call.

  74. stew72
    74

    classy/sleezy

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by stew72

    My girlfriend describes her peronal style as 'classy-sleezy'.  I have not idea how that plays into this, but I dig it.

  75. Dan_Ramble
    75

    @PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    I dunno... They spelled our nation's capital " Ottowa" but I'll give'em a listen

  76. garfielduk
    76

    @AlexOfAnders

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    You have to remember Lisa is our resident metallurgist so when it comes to music it's "Go loud or go home"

  77. Dan_Ramble
    77

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble
  78. mattyjames2001
    78

    @rhiannon/dan

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Nice! I'm really hoping that since THS are doing Vancouver and Halifax this year that maybe they'll just go ahead and play some fill-in dates along the way. *cough, cough, Regina,*

    I've heard they have a lot of border problems which is why they skip Canada a lot.  I'm jumping to a lot of conclusions here, but I bet one of them has a DUI.

  79. Lisa Christiansen
    79

    Here comes Leif

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    He's very classy!!!

  80. mattyjames2001
    80

    @rhiannon

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    pfft unintentionally.  Collett in Saskatoon on some random snowy Tuesday *check*, Hold Steady in Saskatoon *check*, Hold Steady in Washington *check*, baseball game in Seattle? *check*.

    Addicted to R3 blog? *check*

    I must be classy.

  81. Dan_Ramble
    81

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    08/19/10 The Hold Steady in Vancouver, BC at Vogue Theatre

  82. Dan_Ramble
    82

    THS

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    so maybe they will do a secret show :P

  83. mattyjames2001
    83

    @dan

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    I think they're playing the Malkin Bowl right around then as well.

  84. lounge_act
    84

    @mattyjames2001 wapuche

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by lounge_act

    CLASSY: The Detroit Red Wings organization.

    NOT CLASSY: The Vancouver Canucks organization.

  85. rhiannonevelyn
    85

    @classymattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    hahahah, i guess you caught me! *shrug*

  86. boders
    86

    @Matt

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    Michelle and I have tix for the Vogue show..what's this about the Malkin Bowl though?

    Everyone in Van come to the Hold Steady...we'll do the best flying high five at the end of the show

  87. boders
    87

    @Alex

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    oh yeah, not moving to the back is brutal!!! Even more infuriating when a 22 rips on by with the 'Sorry, Bus Full' sign lit, and it's packed at the front, with no one standing in the higher back portion. Not enough drivers get on their mic to coach people to the back

  88. mattyjames2001
    88

    @cam

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    I might have made that Malkin Bowl thing up.  But didn't someone just play there? The Flaming Lips?

    I could've swore that's where THS are playing.  (Pollstar shows the Vogue, so you're probably right)

  89. garfielduk
    89

    Is Folk

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    the new Rock & Roll?

  90. rhiannonevelyn
    90

    @dan

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    I will be crossing my fingers and keeping my eyes open for a secret show. If it's within 8 hours of me, I'm there.

  91. mattyjames2001
    91

    @rhiannon

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Picking good things to go to: classy

    Stalking: not classy

    I'm not sure which side of the fence you are on. (hahaha, I kid, I kid.  But it is weird. Sooper-dooper weird)

  92. mattyjames2001
    92

    @garfield

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    I'm not sure, but Pink is the new Black.

    Pink is classy.  I own a pink dress shirt and tie combo.

  93. garfielduk
    93

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    I am a lazy stalker, I do the net searching bit but I don't like leaving the house.

  94. boders
    94

    @Matt

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    Nardwuar vs. Drake. Haven't watched it yet, will wait till end of Lisa's interview with Leif

  95. rhiannonevelyn
    95

    @matty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    way to call me out! i'm the classiest! not a stalker! coincidences can still be classy! *pouts*

  96. AlexOfAnders
    96

    Steel cut oats doesn't mean anything to you?!

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    They're delicious! and a processing step before rolled oats

  97. rhiannonevelyn
    97

    @gunshots [70]

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    titus andronicus = yes forever.

  98. mattyjames2001
    98

    @lounge act

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    I think we're gonna have to agree to disagree.  I just can't think of anything in Detroit as being classy.

    And in the scope of the NHL, I think the Habs are probably classier than either team....

  99. mattyjames2001
    99

    @rhiannon

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    I'm just trying to get you to pout before you cry at Polymaths. tonight?

  100. garfielduk
    100

    @rhiannonevelyn

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    you are always classy, even while stalking

  101. boders
    101

    Paul Newman

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    *swoon swoon swoon* 

    Mendacity 

  102. boders
    102

    @Matt

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    the organization behind Detroit is classy, no doubt..c'mon..the Illitch family? Good people. Ken Holland, the same...and Stevie Y...there's a good example of class forsure (yes, I know he's not there anymore)

  103. rhiannonevelyn
    103

    re polymaths [mj 99]

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    Oh my gosh Matt, I am going to be a blubbering mess. Craig and his lady are moving to Victoria for school, and I am devastated not only because I'll miss Polymaths but also because they're two of my closest friends. But I still can't wait for O'Hanlon's tonight. They haven't played in ages and will never play again, so I'm hoping they bring the house down. I will try to dance instead of cry.

     

  104. rhiannonevelyn
    104

    Garfield!

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    Such a gentleman! Thank you. I try to hold my head high while stalking, but not too high because then I'd be spotted.

  105. garfielduk
    105

    to make you smile

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    here

  106. rhiannonevelyn
    106

    [105]

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    Cutest possible thing.

  107. Gibsonguitarist77
    107

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Gibsonguitarist77

    Classy is about about being comfortable even if you are a cookie monster like Alister Cookie

  108. krib
    108

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    yeah, thanks Lana, now I'm watching a whole bunch of Nardwuar vs....

    Hey Matty, there's a Vanilla Ice episode, too

  109. krib
    109

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    ...and I say "thanks Lana" because I assume boders saw the link posted by Lana on FB, not because I'm confused (well...)

  110. boders
    110

    dear krib

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    I've been working on my femme fatale look...you noticed!

  111. mattyjames2001
    111

    Re: Rhiannon being a stalker

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    hahaha.  Best rumour ever.

  112. mattyjames2001
    112

    @krib

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Isn't that where Nard gets Vanilla Ice to break dance for him? or something stupid?

    And doesn't he get Vanilla Ice to admit he's the reason Eminem exists? or something stupid like that?

    GO NINJA! GO NINJA GO!

  113. Brassmaster
    113

    Class

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Brassmaster

    No doubt that being tasteful, fashionable and carrying yourself with confidence will give you a classy image, but I think a bit of humility is essential. Being considerate and well-mannered is key to having class. This is what separates classy people from snobby people.

  114. Lisa Christiansen
    114

    @rhiannon - 97

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    i saw that Titus t-shirt and wondered what it meant.

  115. mattyjames2001
    115

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Velcro shoes = classy

    Velcro shoes with lights = flashy = not classy.

  116. garfielduk
    116

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    Velcro shoes = classy ?! huh

  117. krib
    117

    matty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    now, that would be spoiling it for you if I told you the answer to that

  118. Lisa Christiansen
    118

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    Velcro - classy????

    Can't think of any example.

  119. PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)
    119

    @Lisa Christiansen

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)

    it meant a great band sold merch in a city near you.

  120. mattyjames2001
    120

    @Lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Why are you the only host that seems to play Danko Jones?!

    Regardless, thanks!

    p.s. come on, shoe laces are so 20th century.

  121. Lisa Christiansen
    121

    @garfield

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    Loud = proud.

  122. Dan_Ramble
    122

    Speaking of classy

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    This song is not. It's just some kid whining about how his girlfriend sucks but I guess he'd rather write a song about it than pick up the phone and just end it?

  123. Lisa Christiansen
    123

    @Dan

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    I'd say it's pretty single entendre.

  124. garfielduk
    124

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    Lace up shoes = old school = classic there for Classy

    Velcro shoes = new school = not classic there for Classless

  125. Lisa Christiansen
    125

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    oh, and coming up a song to play loud.

  126. kn0ttyn3rb
    126

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    isn't classy epitomized by how you treat others? if you're wearing a paper bag, sweatpants, velcro shoes (hehe) or whatever and being respectful and kind to other people, you're plenty classy in my books. after working downtown for a little while, I'd say that the classiest person I met in those horrid months in the business district was the homeless man I chatted with every lunch hour, not the suits who walked by chattering and tackling walkerbys with their shoulder bags.

  127. Dan_Ramble
    127

    whoa DFA1979

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    haven't heard some of this in a while! I'm very sad that they decided to go somewhere else with their music :(

  128. Gibsonguitarist77
    128

    Classy Velcro shoes from Gucci

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Gibsonguitarist77

    Gucci

  129. mattyjames2001
    129

    @dan

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    As awesome as MSTRKRFT and Sebastien Grainger are seperately, I still prefer when they worked together.

    Speaking of Sebastien Grainger working with people, what's up with Bad Tits? Is it released yet? is it good? Have you heard it?

  130. Brassmaster
    130

    @kn0ttyn3rb

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Brassmaster

    Well said. Looking doesn't hurt though...

  131. Brassmaster
    131

    @kn0ttyn3rb

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Brassmaster

    Well said. Looking good doesn't hurt though...

  132. kn0ttyn3rb
    132

    @garfielduk 105

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    awwww

  133. Dan_Ramble
    133

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Dan_Ramble

    No clue man

  134. kn0ttyn3rb
    134

    @brassmaster

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    you're right... but it's not essential!

  135. boders
    135

    @Lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    Team A treats their players with respect etc etc...Team B treats their players like shit. Team A is classy, Team B is not..

  136. mattyjames2001
    136

    @knotty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Can you be classy with a mohawk though?

    When I think of classy, I think of the Dos Equis guy.  You know? The kinda guy that everybody wishes they knew.

    Maybe I just wish I was as suave as James Bond.

    ...or Pierce Brosnan.

  137. Lisa Christiansen
    137

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    I have a pretty big crush on Jimmy Fallon. He does late-night classy for me.

    and matty - that's a name I WILL NOT SAY ON AIR.

  138. PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)
    138

    roger moore

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)

    no brosnans

  139. mattyjames2001
    139

    @Lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Bad Tits?

     Is it more offensive than Fucked Up? Or Holy Fuck? Or Pissed Jeans? or Swollen Members?

    or to me personally... Metric.

  140. kn0ttyn3rb
    140

    @matty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    sure, mohawks are a dignified hair style. ;)

  141. Lisa Christiansen
    141

    @matty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    yes. to all of the above.

  142. PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)
    142

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots)

    bad tits is way more offensive, its like smell the glove

  143. Lisa Christiansen
    143

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    I saw a business-attired man yesterday with a mohawk. it made me think of this classic.

  144. garfielduk
    144

    @Lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    Why are ill (or naughty) birds such a bad thing to say

  145. kn0ttyn3rb
    145

    @Lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    euphoric is a good description!

  146. krib
    146

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    (143)

    hey, he's wearing a piano necktie!

  147. kn0ttyn3rb
    147

    Robot Chicken!!

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    that's one thing I've been told classy people don't watch. in my friend's words, "only assholes watch that show. I bet your ex watches that show."

    ... but I watch it... and very frequently love it!

  148. Lisa Christiansen
    148

    @kn0ttyn3rb

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    Yes, I must say not a great show to tell people you watch.

  149. mattyjames2001
    149

    @Lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    I think a lot of people at Bon Jovi/Kid Rock last night recorded that show to watch later.

  150. Lisa Christiansen
    150

    @matty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    Low blow.

  151. tb3
    151

    You can't spell classy without the word assy.

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by tb3

    Am I classy…

    Um, no. I burp. Pick my nose. And cuss way more than I probably should. Also the word poo-poo is funny to me.

     

    What is classy to me…

    Rich Corinthian Leather.

  152. kn0ttyn3rb
    152

    @matty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    I heard awful things about how Bon Jovi treats their fans. so, not classy.

  153. Wapuche
    153

    @knotty; @tb3

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    knotty- Ignore the haters.  Watch what you like. 

    tb3- So, George Hamilton?  (Too soon?)[Too late?} 

  154. mattyjames2001
    154

    @lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Sorry.  Not classy.

    I just saw so many Ed Hardy shirts yesterday.  Or "Breaking Benjamin".  It's hard to tell what the skulls and dragons represent on these designer shirts.

  155. boders
    155

    Classy

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    Crooners. Example number 1.

  156. Wapuche
    156

    re: Bon Jovi

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    New Jersey is only allowed to produce one classy thing per generation.  Bon Jovi was not it.

  157. mattyjames2001
    157

    @knotty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Bon Jovi has fans?

    Just kidding.  But I gotta admit that he's a trooper to keep up on the current tour after he blew his ACL.

    It also shocked me to learn that Bon Jovi has the most ticket revenue in 2010 so far.

  158. krib
    158

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    I thought he tore a calf muscle

  159. boders
    159

    @Wapuche

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    I assume the Boss fits that role? Singing for the working man is classy in my books.

  160. krib
    160

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    if you were to say "yeah I'm classy" on the blog here, wouldn't that be kind of not classy?

  161. Wapuche
    161

    @boders

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    Damn straight.  The generation before him it was Frank Sinatra.  Nothing says class like Mafia connections.

  162. be free 2 live
    162

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by be free 2 live

    In my small town of Orillia Ontario, a lot of young men seem to think that it's okay to walk around downtown with no shirt on. Please people, put a shirt on unless you are in your backyard or on the beach!! I've also seen young women walking around with only bikini tops as a tee and short shorts, again, only fine at the beach!!

    Thanks for letting me get that off my chest ;-)

  163. garfielduk
    163

    @krib

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    would the reverse be true? would saying I have no class imply that in fact I have class?

  164. Lisa Christiansen
    164

    @wapuche

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    Well said. I just read that New Jersey was voted "the least annoying state." That's nice.

  165. mattyjames2001
    165

    Who's the classiest Canadian Musician?

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Royal Wood?

    The Sadies?

    Feist?

    Hawksley?

    Basia?

    Damian Abraham?

  166. garfielduk
    166

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    is that noo joy-zee?

  167. kn0ttyn3rb
    167

    @matty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    there was a guy on the bus yesterday, ed hardy black wife beater (I mentioned because the logo was right in front of my face) blasting his music on his earbuds so that half the bus could hear him. I could even hear his music over mine (Shad, in case you were wondering). everyone was glaring at him. when i tapped him on the shoulder he didn't turn around, and when I did it a second time he growled at me and told me to fuck off.

    so, that's not classy.

  168. tb3
    168

    Shirtless in Orillia?

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by tb3

    Really. Thought that sort of thing only flew in Wahsago.

  169. Wapuche
    169

    @Lisa

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    Apparently those people have never been to New Jersey.

  170. garfielduk
    170

    Who's the classiest Canadian Musician?

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    Joel Plaskett

  171. be free 2 live
    171

    @tb3

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by be free 2 live

    I think anything flies in Wasago lol ;-)

  172. krib
    172

    be free...

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    hey, it's Ontario. the girls can go topless in public if they want.

  173. mattyjames2001
    173

    @knotty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Not that it's good to judge a book by it's cover... but that's kind of the response I was expecting him to give you.

    Was his music good at least? I find that the worst music is usually the stuff that gets played the loudest.

    Sidenote: Is it possible to wear Ed Hardy and not be a douchebag? and if not, is it because you were a d-bag before or AFTER you put on the the shirt?

  174. garfielduk
    174

    @krib

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    how much are flights to Ontario?

  175. kn0ttyn3rb
    175

    @garfielduk re: Joel Plaskett

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    I'm glad someone else said it first!

    It's probably easier to pick out the non classy ones. Sam Roberts stayed outside in the rain for half an hour after his show in Vancouver last January to sign autographs and chat. he was talking to my friend in Spanish after finding out her family's from Mexico. I have nothing but nice things to say about Mr. Roberts!

  176. be free 2 live
    176

    @Krib

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by be free 2 live

    Yes, but would your first impression be that that women is classy?  Just because you can, doesn't necessarily mean you should.

  177. krib
    177

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    hey, just looked it up and the same topless-ability law exists in BC. the entire YVR3 crew could go topless in public if they desire*

    and, there's supposedly a nude beach in Salmon Arm called Nipple Point (har har)

     

    *assuming Van city doesn't have a by-law against it. From what I understand, Van has a bylaw against everything

  178. tb3
    178

    @be free 2 live (Nº 176)

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by tb3

    This is a life rule, really:

    "Just because you can, doesn't necessarily mean you should."

  179. Mod Maid
    179

    Cats Can Fly

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Mod Maid

    The lies are gonna get ya!

    Your guest  just made a Cats Can Fly reference- Does he know that?! LOL

    Am I the only one who noticed or would know that? hehehe

  180. krib
    180

    garfield

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    if you save your pennies (or pence) and go to NXNE next year you'll see....

     

     

     

     

    nobody goes around topless in TO. I was there the first year the bylaw was struck down. There was scandal all over the papers and such, but really, no topless women.

  181. mattyjames2001
    181

    Not to nitpick...

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    But I'd say Joel is a lot nicer, and smarter, and funnier, than he is classy.

    As in, I don't think he'd ever wear a tie to a gig. Or comb his hair.

    Dan Mangan on the other hand... I can see him grooming his beard before a show.

  182. garfielduk
    182

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    That is just judging the biik by it's cover

     

    I am scruffy unkempt but I have been called a gentleman on here

  183. mattyjames2001
    183

    @garfield

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    But are you classy?

    I'm sure not. haha.

  184. garfielduk
    184

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    but that is for others to decide

  185. mattyjames2001
    185

    @garfield

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    I think if you're going for classy in the classice sense of the word, you'd know already.

  186. tb3
    186

    @Mod Maid (Nº 179)

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by tb3

    NOW THAT IS A OBSCURE REFERENCE!!!

    I saw Cats Can Fly open for Glass Tiger for free on Canada Day in Victoria Park here in London.

  187. mattyjames2001
    187

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    classic*

    Spelling errors aren't classy.

  188. be free 2 live
    188

    @tb3

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by be free 2 live

    Agreed :-)

    Mattyjames, I just met Dan Mangan a couple of weeks ago at the Mariposa Folk Festival. He is definitly classy!

  189. Lisa Christiansen
    189

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    Agreed. I would call Dan,  A Class Act.

  190. Wapuche
    190

    @matty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    I don't think that set "Douchbags" and set "Ed Hardy Wearers" are necessarily identical, but I think there would be precious little of the EHW set left out of the intersection.  There could be a super nice, very classy person who just happens to have a different fashion sense.  Not that I've ever met one, but I believe in the possibility.

  191. tb3
    191

    Cats Can Fly

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by tb3

    Ha ha ha!!!!

    I thought they threw away the mold when they made Platinum Blonde.

  192. garfielduk
    192

    @tb3

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    they just scraped the mold off

  193. AlexOfAnders
    193

    @Wapuche

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    I think Matt was wondering if the Ed Hardy gang was a subset of douchebags, to venn this out, the Ed Hardy is a circle inside the douche circle.

  194. kn0ttyn3rb
    194

    @matty & garfielduk

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    classy: (adj) of high class, rank, or grade; stylish; admirably smart; elegant.

    that's the dictionary definition, but everyone probably weighs specific aspects differently.

  195. kn0ttyn3rb
    195

    re: not your parents music

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    I'm obsessed with this song right now...!

  196. mattyjames2001
    196

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    @be free: I've never met/seen him before! I've only heard things though!

    @wapuche: Oh I'm sure they exist... but it'd be like a snow leopard.  Impossible to spot in the wild.

    @lisa: since we're playing Gordy on a semi-regular basis, I just checked to see if we could play some Blue Rodeo.  Anywho, they only have 3 songs on the library.  One's on the new album, one's prior, and one's Hasn't Hit Me Yet.  I guess what I'm getting at is: Can we hear some Blue Rodeo?! Anything? pretty please? (this doesn't have to happen today, obviously)

  197. garfielduk
    197

    @kn0ttyn3rb

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    Then I have no class

    woohoo, lower expectations of me

  198. Wapuche
    198

    @alex

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    I believe that is what I was getting at as well, but you said it more clearly.  Ed Hardy is not a subset of douchbag, but it's pretty damn close.

  199. Wapuche
    199

    @garf

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    But the British accent, at least in the US, automatically adds +50 class points.  Doesn't matter if its Oxford or Manchester, it's all the same to us.

  200. mattyjames2001
    200

    Re: Parents Music

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Reminds me of Radio Radio.....

  201. krib
    201

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    I had to go look up what Ed Hardy was. Does that mean I'm classy or not?

    I'm thinkin' I might just have to order the underwear with the flaming skull on the crotch -that's GOTTA be classy!

  202. Lisa Christiansen
    202

    @krib

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Lisa Christiansen

    if you had to look it up, consider yourself lucky.

    but i did get an ed hardy air freshner for my car at 7/11.

  203. kn0ttyn3rb
    203

    @garfieluk

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    it's ok, unless "classy" is a personal trait that's highly important to you! I think we were touching on traits that were similar and overlapped with classy (in the strict sense of the word).

  204. kn0ttyn3rb
    204

    @matty re: Radio Radio

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    I've been really enjoying the Radio Radio songs I've heard... do you have their album? recommend?

  205. garfielduk
    205

    @kn0ttyn3rb

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    I was called a swat at school,(I recently found out it was because I was quiet) I like to be me, but I like to blend in and be ignored (most of the time)

  206. krib
    206

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    yeah, well, I also had to look up who Drake is.

    ignorance can sometimes really be bliss

  207. Wapuche
    207

    @knotty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    You can listen to their entire album on their myspace page if you want to hear the songs in context.  I enjoy their music, but I found that it got repetitive over the course of a whole album.  it might be different if I understood the words.

  208. garfielduk
    208

    @Wapuche

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    An idea of my accent here

  209. kn0ttyn3rb
    209

    @garfieluk

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    a swat? like the guys in uniforms with sniper guns? they do blend in quite nicely.

  210. garfielduk
    210

    @kn0ttyn3rb

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    lost in translation, think nerd / bookworm

  211. rhiannonevelyn
    211

    @matty [200]

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by rhiannonevelyn

    I know what that means, and I agree.

  212. mattyjames2001
    212

    @knotty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Ummm. I hate saying bad things about bands that aren't Metric, so I'm just not going to say anything at all.

    I haven't been able to make it all the way through a song, let alone the album.

  213. Mod Maid
    213

    Cats Can Fly

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Mod Maid

    What can I say, my love for Canadian Content started as a teen loving Eye Eye fan...;)

    And The Spoons and Platinum Blonde and Glass Tiger and Haywire...shall I go on? ;)

    But I survived and follow current music-see!

  214. kn0ttyn3rb
    214

    @s

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    @garfielduk: whereabouts in the UK are you from? a dear friend of mine recently moved to London. and yes, nerd is something I've been called many times!

    @matty: different tastes alert!! I'll take your warning with a grain of salt ;)

  215. loweeda
    215

    @garfield

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by loweeda

    That site is so cool*!  My grandparents were from Yorkshire, so I'm listening to voices that sound like theirs.  A little bit of nostalgia - thanks!

    *and so is your voice, evidently.

  216. garfielduk
    216

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    I live in Witton Gilbert just outside Durham City

     

    google dh7 6rh

  217. krib
    217

    more ed hardy

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    really, how can a guy go wrong with a pair of these?

  218. darbarspecial
    218

    @knotty/matt

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by darbarspecial

    I have come to the realization that mattyjames and I have different tastes in music. I personally love what I have heard of Radio Radio and am thinking of going and getting the album right this moment just so I can play it for Matt at a listening party :D

     

  219. kn0ttyn3rb
    219

    re: Ed Hardy

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    I wonder if guys who wear Ed Hardy are making fun of skinny jeans as we speak...

     

    @garfielduk: ahh... I had to zoom out so far in order to even see London.

  220. AlexOfAnders
    220

    @krib

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    Thanks for scaring the bejeebus outta me *shudder* now I'm not gonna be able to sleep all day at work!

  221. Wapuche
    221

    @knotty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    Actually, the guys in skinny jeans are out buying Ed Hardy shirts because its so ironic.

  222. krib
    222

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    c'mon Alex, you'd be totally COOL wearing a pair of those. just think what your gf would say!

  223. garfielduk
    223

    @kn0ttyn3rb

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    Durham to London is about 3 to 3.5 hours by train (did it 2 weeks ago)

  224. kn0ttyn3rb
    224

    @Alex

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by kn0ttyn3rb

    credit your photo!

     

    @wapuche: is it ironic yet?

  225. krib
    225

    knotty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    yeah, you had to zoom all the way out to....the distance between Van and Nelson or so

  226. AlexOfAnders
    226

    @kn0ttyn3rb

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by AlexOfAnders

    Who what? You mean the ones on my R3 account? Okay, done.

  227. krib
    227

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by krib

    wow, this Ed Hardy guy really, really like skulls. and flames.

  228. Wapuche
    228

    @knotty

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    It was always already ironic.  Like the trucker cap.  But douchier.

  229. dawn.h
    229

    @knotty matt darbarspecial

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    I was thinking the same thing.

    Matt, my friend, we like too many things to be so 'off' in our feelings on Radio Radio. I think we need to convert you somehow.

    This calls for a dance party!

     

  230. garfielduk
    230

    Would that be

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by garfielduk

    brainwashing or an intervention?

  231. Wapuche
    231

    @garfield

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Wapuche

    I'm picturing a Clockwork Orange-type scenario.  But as a dance party.  And with less ultraviolence.

  232. boders
    232

    @Wapuch

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by boders

    similar levels of milk though..

  233. dawn.h
    233

    Black licroice pipes

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    (no, the cigars are different)

    This is my mom's dicontinued item but it irks me because it was a regular item in her stocking and dad and I.. I mean Santa.. had a couple frustrating years until we found out.

  234. mattyjames2001
    234

    @dawn

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    I'm having a realllllllly hard time coming around on Radio Radio!

    I think I'd like them live... but on record... just.. .no

  235. dawn.h
    235

    oops.

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    Wrong blog. Hee.

  236. mattyjames2001
    236

    @dawn

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Well that explains why I can't plead my case on Radio Radio to you on Lana's show!

  237. dawn.h
    237

    @mattyjames2001

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    Actually, that I can get behind. I don't own the album so haven't listened right through. But did listen to maybe 4 songs in a row. I can see it beng a tough 'album' to love. But I think you might be right on teh live show. I think there's a SxSW video or session out there somewhere.

  238. dawn.h
    238

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    Yeah. I have to go meet said parents for dinner in 5 anyway so now no one but you knows of the black licorice pipe woes of Dawn.

  239. mattyjames2001
    239

    dawn

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    the more I think/listen to them.... the more I'm sure it was a sort of conspiracy to get them even on the Short List.  Here's my reasons why

    a) they're annoying (this probably is biased to the max)

    b) they're french (every single french juror had them on their ballot.  hmmm? I think THEY are biased)

    c) when you type their name into google, you get results to buy their album on itunes/future shop/best buy..... that's a bit odd?

    So yeah, I think they got on because of group voting and marketing pressure.  As long as they (or Karkwa for said french conspiracy theory reasons) don't win this year, all is good in my world.

  240. mattyjames2001
    240

    sidenote

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    they don't make those black licorice pipe cigars anymore? what????

    do they still make popeye?

  241. dawn.h
    241

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by dawn.h

    Interesting theories, conspiracy nut. Haha. No there are some valid points in there. It is a bit suspicious (although they have some very unique marketing ideas - albums coming with merch.. crazy quill pen merch).

    I just think they are fun.

     

    And the cigars are still around (and Popeye  cigarettes are too last time I looked). It's the pipes they got rid of. It's the same thing except the pipe is thicker and has a bend in it. My mother insists that makes a difference.

     

    And now I HAVE to go. Later buddy.

  242. mattyjames2001
    242

    re: Today on Appetite for Distraction: Stay Classy R3 Listeners

    Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by mattyjames2001

    Cheers, Dawn!

242 comments
OLDEST COMMENTS  |  UPDATE COMMENTS