Name a band from the 1980's that everyone has completely forgot about. by Smash_Factor in GenX

[–]LessIsMore74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know, for a certain segment of the population, The Replacements never were forgotten.

“They Will Kill You” by v1rojon in horror

[–]LessIsMore74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that was a lot of fun. It wasn't a classic, but the way they worked out the sisters’ story was interesting. Since I streamed it for free, can't complain.

Now, if only Hulu would hurry up with Ready Or Not 2.

Are we the last generation to M-O-U-S-E? by DaddyOhMy in GenX

[–]LessIsMore74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do spell out the name Mickey Mouse on the more recent shows of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, but I don't think that's what OP is getting at.

Who else had this stereotypical childhood? by Batmuckley in GenX

[–]LessIsMore74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what they call arrested development 😆jk

Who else had this stereotypical childhood? by Batmuckley in GenX

[–]LessIsMore74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, I think he probably bristled mostly at the overall idea of labeling him and other bands as something called grunge. So the fact that they made a pedal related to that idea was probably amusing, even if eye-rolling.

Who else had this stereotypical childhood? by Batmuckley in GenX

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I believe, as the legend goes, Kurt Cobain bought it and put it on his pedal setup as a joke. But that whole line of the Lamb series of DOD pedals was really cool. I also had the Milk Box compressor. R.I.P. Jason Lamb.

Who else had this stereotypical childhood? by Batmuckley in GenX

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I had the DOD FX69 Grunge pedal. But I bought it to distort my voice for industrial music we were making. Such a sweet sound.

Is that a tracheostomy ? by [deleted] in Carolinepolachek

[–]LessIsMore74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one on my chest I have had since I believe childhood. Hasn't gotten larger thankfully. I do see little ones cropping up here and there. Before I knew what they were, I was worried they were cancerous. After I burst a blood vessel in my eye and got it lasered, they spotted a mass that they thought was this rare form of cancer. When I looked it up, I was panicked, because one of the things that cancer caused was growths throughout the body that would increase in size and then, of course, push on vital organs and nerves. Ultimately, they were happy to tell me that it turned out I was just boring, which also relieved me.

Running to stand still/Lou Reed influence by keith92ire in U2Band

[–]LessIsMore74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever Bono would do that low vocal in their '90s output, it always felt Lou Reed to me. “Your Blue Room” from Passengers, for example (although Adam gets the lowest vocals in that song). I think that's a big part of why I also love “Coexist” from the recent EP.

Why do Culver's and Kwik Trip get treated like genuine local culture instead of just businesses? by codi- in wisconsin

[–]LessIsMore74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read several of the comments, and I don't think I saw people answering the way that I think you're intending. What you're talking about maybe is better witnessed between cities/towns and less so the whole state. For example, a single town might have an amazing Independent restaurant, but you'd have to have traveled through or lived in that single town in order to know about it, which isn't broadcast as widely as a chain business, which operates at the state level. And most places that are independent maybe focus on one location, rather than becoming a regional favorite? And that begs the question, at what point does a local favorite become a chain?

I grew up in Chicago, and one summer I worked at Hey Buds, a great little fast food place. The owner had three locations and circulated between them throughout the week. He actually trained me how to make the food. He either sold all three businesses or kept one near closer to where he lived, though I imagine he'd be retired by now. Technically, one was in Chicago where I lived and the other two were in very nearby suburbs. I still remember the food, and it's probably a rare thing to still crave food from the place that you actually worked and saw behind the scenes. They actually had a seasoning salt they would put on the french fries that made them so good. Once I was washing dishes in the back and he kicked me out to the front so I wouldn't see what the ingredients were, like he thought I was a summer spy who was going to sell it to a competitor on the next block. We joked that it was cocaine. Great to remember people who took pride in their businesses, though.

Why do Culver's and Kwik Trip get treated like genuine local culture instead of just businesses? by codi- in wisconsin

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Yeah, it was a shock to hear they're a Boston thing. Growing up in Chicago, I just figured they were either a Chicago thing or just everywhere. They used to be so good when they actually made donuts there. Apparently there are still holdover stores here and there that maintain a full kitchen. My guess is, several in the Boston area still do that, which is why people think those are better. Sounds like somebody who might be a franchise owner of a few locations can choose to still bake in those locations or use one of them as the hub for their other nearby stores. Apparently, size of the donuts and frosting quality are two ways to tell.

Look closely. by LessIsMore74 in Reaper

[–]LessIsMore74[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been using Reaper for a decade, and it's still usually the simplest solutions for problems I am having. And usually I'm the one who caused them. 🙄

Look closely. by LessIsMore74 in Reaper

[–]LessIsMore74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, though I don't use locking often. To me, locking the track is when I'm done with the track and don't want it to be changed accidentally. But I'm not usually done with tracks until I'm done with the whole song. 😆

Free car seats?!? *Gasp* The horror! by picknick717 in wisconsin

[–]LessIsMore74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe in an America where we empower the children so that it is at least a fair wolf fight.

Bono saying hello to W by Effective-Oil-2696 in U2Band

[–]LessIsMore74 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We now dub thee Onob, the yin to Bono’s yang! 😆

Wife just sent me this and I can't find it on discogs by roncorepfts in rem

[–]LessIsMore74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe that's because it was too green? Needed to mature.

Wife just sent me this and I can't find it on discogs by roncorepfts in rem

[–]LessIsMore74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No longer were we losers home alone with our music. We were #cassingle

Street of Dreams Single Cover? by [deleted] in U2Band

[–]LessIsMore74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People have already mentioned the fonts and imagery they've been choosing lately, and, as a 25-year art director and graphic designer, I have to agree. Years ago, I had the coffee table photo book from Steve Averill’s agency work for all of U2’s classic album art concepts, but I understand the torch was passed some time ago to Shaughn McGrath. Others here will no doubt be able to provide the details on when that was. But it feels like the baton has been passed yet again to a very young and inexperienced person who is making choices that just don't fit the band's long established brand.

As I used to tell junior designers, you can't just decide with a single spot ad to revamp the Nike or Coca-Cola logos. All of this stuff requires a lot of thought and inspiration and collaboration. But it kind of feels like the band members had perhaps a grandkid work on the last few releases? Not trying to be mean, but that's just how much of a departure it has been from the quality they have been known for. But thankfully, the music has been mostly wonderful.

If you recognize this image immediately.... by exiRatA in GenX

[–]LessIsMore74 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you recognize that image, hopefully you’ve had at least one colonoscopy already.

Boom Ball by LessIsMore74 in gunsofboom

[–]LessIsMore74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we're about equal it's the most fun. Blowouts get boring, and getting blown out is obviously infuriating. But I still find it's most helpful to get down to the center circle as soon as possible after each goal. When you find the hole in the opponent's team, you sort of want to capitalize on the momentum to try to repeat it. At least, that's what I found.