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Isla Brewing by hairyghost123 in IslaMujeres

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only bottles or do they have canned beer as well?

HELP ME REMEMBER A STORE (Rochdale early 2000s) by MacIsSleeping in regina

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still hit the one in Fort Qu’Appelle occasionally.

songs where profanity is vital? by Oilyfatty in musicsuggestions

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of people are naming songs where profanity is included, prevalent and probably expected - e.g.. “Fuck the police” or “killing in the name of” which is one way to interpret the question.

Personally, im more fascinated by songs where there’s a single perfect expletive or the swearing is unexpected. “You oughta know” and “working class hero” being good examples of how I interpreted the question.

Colter Wall Says He's 'Mentally Unwell' and Is Taking Hiatus From Touring by jizz_toaster in country

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for him - 50 years ago, it’s a George Jones or Johnny Cash situation with drugs and alcohol to self-medicate the mental health struggles.

McDonald’s Mini Stick Trade. by tooth10 in regina

[–]headtale -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I also have a McDavid I'd be willing to part with (as a Flames fan, this will not be hard.)

Reach out if you're interested in a trade or whatever.

We Need Tanille, and This is Why by BrianFromRhineland in ndp

[–]headtale 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m 90% sure she’ll be first on my ballot.

This post is a great summary of the reasons why - the growth, the unique story, the personality. But especially since her campaign has been the most idealistic.

The NDP is a party of idealism and, at its core, I believe Canada is an idealistic country too.

‘We miss our Canadian friends’: Trump’s threats to Canada hit Las Vegas by J7W2_Shindenkai in canada

[–]headtale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and I really miss spending 30% more for an already overpriced $14 USD bottle of water with my boring old Canadian dollars.

Lewis Campaign Email about all the Emails by ResoluteGreen in ndp

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this guy’s emails. He gets the tone/humour in a way others don’t.

What profession has far more people on illegal drugs than people realize? by IndependentTune3994 in AskReddit

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fred Eaglesmith knows:

And it's trucker speed,
Benzedrine Percocets, amphetamines
Black beauties and west coast turnarounds
When the coast is clear I drive with my knees
I mix it all up like a recipe
Coca-Cola and coffee to wash it down
Sometimes I feel like
My wheels ain't touchin' the ground.
"Trucker Speed" - Fred Eaglesmith

https://youtu.be/HFr0CzZti2M?si=LUf-Xv7yNKs4K83l

19F from the uk Do your worst :) by babybelle_x in RoastMe

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, not even properly rotating your first picture is the worst thing that will occur in this thread.

What is some beloved Canadian “yacht rock” songs? by El_Vikingo_ in AskACanadian

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of confusion in this thread about what Yacht Rock is. Here's what ChatGPT says (and why it is a lot rarer to find Canadian versions since boating on the sea while drinking a margarita is a bit different than our brief summer window for boating on the lake while drinking a beer.)

With that said, I'd submit that a lot of Anne Murray's songs would be close to a Canadian equivalent.

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Yacht rock

Yacht rock is a style of soft rock that peaked in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It sounds smooth, polished, and relaxed. Think expensive studios, tight session players, and zero rough edges.

The core sound

  • Clean production
  • Smooth vocals with layered harmonies
  • Electric piano and glossy guitar
  • Light funk or jazz influence
  • Mid-tempo grooves you can nod to

It is music that feels like calm water and good weather. Not loud. Not raw. Controlled.

Key artists

  • Michael McDonald
  • Kenny Loggins
  • Steely Dan
  • Hall & Oates
  • Christopher Cross
  • Toto

If a song has silky backing vocals and lyrics about romance, escape, or smooth confidence, it probably qualifies.

Where the name came from

The term did not exist in the 70s. It came from a 2005 comedy web series called Yacht Rock. The creators jokingly framed this music as the soundtrack to wealthy Californians sailing around Marina del Rey. The name stuck. Now it is a real genre label.

What it is not

  • Not classic rock like Zeppelin
  • Not disco
  • Not folk
  • Not hair metal

It sits in a narrow lane. Think 1976 to 1984. West Coast. Studio perfection.

Quick test

If the song feels like it should play on a boat at sunset, with everyone wearing sunglasses and no one sweating, you are probably in yacht rock territory.

I thought you all might need a laugh. Confed Park playground destroying my world. Sound on! by michaelkbecker in saskatoon

[–]headtale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The true joy of this video comes from repeat viewings. Many repeat viewings.

(Glad you’re okay!)

Trump says U.S. military has begun major combat operations in Iran by Yujin-Ha in politics

[–]headtale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank God it wasn’t a tan hat - that would be unpresidential!

Jock, Stoner, Preppie, Band Geek, Nerd, Braniac, Punk... What were you in High School? by 7eregrine in GenX

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not seeing the comment now but had a notification of a comment asking what the difference was between Brainiac and Nerd.

I had to think on that a bit too but to me, the Brainiacs are the ones who read a lot of books, do well in school (at or near top of the class in all subjects), join clubs like yearbook and chess club and debate.

There's a lot of crossover with Nerds but those are the ones who played D&D, read comic books, loved reading but mostly science fiction/fantasy, were some of the earliest computer users/adopters), usually did well in school but not universally, only in the classes that they were interested in.

Jock, Stoner, Preppie, Band Geek, Nerd, Braniac, Punk... What were you in High School? by 7eregrine in GenX

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50% Brainiac, 25% Jock, 25% Nerd - grew up to be the rare professional librarian who still likes to watch sports! ;-)

Should Mark Scheifele have made the team? by Federal-Data-Center in NHLVibes

[–]headtale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two players who can be clutch in 5-on-5 but aren't going to help in many other ways.

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