Meme via FastCompany
Have yall heard about this post-modern rock star? He seems pretty chill. Might download his album or something… but srsly yall. It’s weird how Girl Talk’s brand is still being consumed by mainstreamers. Like they are discovering some ‘gem’ or something. I guess what we have learned is that Girl Talk does nothing too special as a DJ, but his brand is strong and identifiable–he is white, used to have a ‘real job’, and represents our inner-whitebro having a good time, partying & becoming the person we want 2 be. I guess that makes him ‘creative’ or something. Wonder how much he charges for a DJ gig. Glad I was into him ‘before he was too famous’ [via "I'm a PC" ad]
Also saw that Damien Hirst was on this list.
Not really familiar with any artist other than Andy Warhol, so I read up on this bro. Apparently he sells are for ‘a shit load of money’ even though it is stupid. He apparently sold some gold shark or something for $1 million. He is apparently going to sell his cadaver after he dies to make some ‘art.’ Seems authentic/like a gimmick/like a dream job. Damn. Feel jealous. Can’t believe these creative people get paid for their passion, but I don’t get paid for what I love to do.
Is it still alt to deify Marc Jacobs? Wish people turned their backs on fashion designers like they do on bands.
Not sure how I feel about this list of creative people. I think Tyra Banks is on it. So is the guy who shoots the Sartorialist. So is the guy who designed the iPod/iPhone. Glad he got #1.
It’s weird when ‘magazines’ build these intense, deep lists of people who are influential. It’s like they take 1 person from every niche of the cool aspects of society that are covered by blogs. Think it might be some sort of scheme to get ‘mad hits.’ Tech bros + movie bros + design bros + music bros + government bros + female bros + African American bros + fashion bros + ______ bros. Important 2 pick diverse lists. Think that this list is ’sponsored by HP’ and some HP bro is on their list. Might be a scam. Might need to destroy my Hewlett Packard desktop/Photo+printer+scanner.
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Marc Jacobs is predicting Neon and 80’s style clothes/ I think my mom could of told you that.
Girl talk is the most unauthentic performer. I saw him in March his drunk ass knocked over his entire table including laptops and the music didn’t even skip… Its all a bunch of bullshit.
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//////////Reply by ee
//////////Posted May 27th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
@Rick, does your music skip when you knock your computer over?
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//////////Reply by jen
//////////Posted May 27th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
@Rick, it’s not a cd player / turntable dumbass. it’s a laptop, and he uses audiomulch. all live sample triggers, all done by hand. this has been covered so many times dummy.
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//////////Reply by chrises
//////////Posted May 28th, 2009 at 3:26 am
@jen, wish i could get famous by crossfading a bunch of random crap together (via ppl paying me to do it in front of them)
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//////////Reply by Rick
//////////Posted May 28th, 2009 at 6:21 am
@jen, I’m just saying everything went over in a really big explosion of emotion. I was expecting some sorta glitch or connection buzz and all I got was crystal clear audio and GG playing it off as if nothing happened as his techs assisted him in on setting his stuff back up… gotta go buy my neon clothes/matching shades
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//////////Reply by jen
//////////Posted May 29th, 2009 at 3:57 am
@Rick, i’ve seen his shit buzz with a cable getting unplugged. who cares? so pointless
//////////Reply by jen
//////////Posted May 29th, 2009 at 3:58 am
@Rick, i’ve seen him a few times over the past few years and have never seen him wear neon clothes. is that just what you would expect him to wear? did you even go see him? are you living in a fantasy land? you dumbass
//////////Reply by Rick
//////////Posted May 29th, 2009 at 6:36 am
@jen, I’ve seen him three times, the first time was great, second so-so and last time was no good. Every time ive seen him he is wearing a white-t. I think after a few times you realize its just a giant hypefest. Its all those fucks dancing on stage with the plastic neon sunglasses I was referring to, not him. thx tho.
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dont want to b any1 of these bros
want to maek my own thing
want to maek my own
want to make
dont want to b an1 of these brose
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kim gordon wears marc jacobs, alt enough I guess
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I have only heard of like 5 people on the list: Tyler Perry, Tyra Banks, Greg Gillis, Marc Jacobs, and Brian Eno. I guess I’m not as relevant as I thought or this is a list of gay-asses.
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//////////Reply by mfbroom
//////////Posted May 27th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
@monster,
ruablipster.?
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kinda wish gregg gilliss was ganggraped by the zombie ghost of gg allin, yall.
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Thanks for giving me some love, Carl.
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//////////Reply by anonymous
//////////Posted May 27th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
@Gregg G., just want to ‘unfollow’ you every day for like a year.
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i knew about damien hirst before he and his diamondy skull thing were even born
wish ppl would stop robbing me of my altness
h8 u press
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//////////Reply by adelaide
//////////Posted May 28th, 2009 at 9:51 am
@musical chains,
:(
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girl bros
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I wrote that list 2 years ago.
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//////////Reply by adelaide
//////////Posted May 28th, 2009 at 9:51 am
@Scott,
my hero <3
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Meeting Gillis at UCLA yesterday was a sobering experience. Talked about software and Pittsburg. Still def authentic, but totally mainstream. Audience catchphrase for the night was “I love this song!” Hating on Girl Talk is a tired effort.
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you know its legit because Tyler Perry is on it at number 21!
I <3 Madea goes to Jail!!!!!
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Girl Talk is awesome! If you want to check out more great music take a look at A Camp – they’re incredible. They’ve recently released a new album and are going on tour this SUMMER! dont miss out…
http://www.acamp.net/tour.html
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//////////Reply by shtfckr
//////////Posted May 27th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
@Frank, fuck you
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//////////Reply by carlito
//////////Posted May 27th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
@shtfckr, h8 u
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//////////Reply by Tyler Durden
//////////Posted November 9th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
@carlito, Just adding the word FUCK, that’s all
remember when i 1st heard girl talk
thought he was so kewl
h8 him now. h8 all mainstream things that used 2 be alt
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DUDE DOPE POST. SNGAF. -s.traight n.ot g.iving a. f.uck.
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Why rnt u on that list, Carles??
Why isnt Tao Lin on that list, Carles???
Why am i listening to the Erol Alkan Rework of Zero by The Yep Yep Yeppers????
Ugh. s0 disappointed by everything right now.
Gonna get drunk 4 the first time this friday yall.
Any1 got any pro tips???
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//////////Reply by chrises
//////////Posted May 27th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
@aw, fukk, swallow
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//////////Reply by anony
//////////Posted May 27th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
@aw, fukk, Don’t. We should lower the drinking age like in Europe so kids don’t kill themselves the moment they encounter large amounts of ethanol. Moderation is key until you can learn how not to make AS MUCH of a fool of yourself/vomit all over/fall over on the floor…etc.
Don’t forget to drink water…or stick with beer.
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//////////Reply by adelaide
//////////Posted May 28th, 2009 at 9:53 am
@anony,
ur the father we never had/ignored
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dudez,
media like that is only interested in ppl who R already establishment.
it ALWAYS hurts seeing ideas u had like 6 years ago that come from just the way you livin and the way ur feeling it getting ‘geniusly thought of for the first time’ by marc fucking jacobs or ’some clown’.
marc jacobs did not in any way ‘make fashion hip’.
i used to really like hirst though.
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if you’ve ever thought ‘hey this isn’t bad’ while listening to a greg gillies recorded mash up, you are already dead
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cool mag for marketingalts
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iss ratatat alt band or broski pop?
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//////////Reply by $wrth
//////////Posted May 27th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
@tatarat,
r@@@ = bro-tunes
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//////////Reply by adelaide
//////////Posted May 28th, 2009 at 9:54 am
@tatarat,
r@@a= small pkmn, yall
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girl talk is pretty neat and smart…like the andy warhol of music using other people’s art as his
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Hmm just hype-machined Girl Talk, to see what all the fuss is about. Picked a track at random…..
‘Let’s Start This Party Right’
What the fuck is this nonsense. Think I might ‘kill’ this bro, first chance i get. Any1 know how to overcome this murderous rage?
track just switched to…Smash Your Head
Just vomited all over my macbook.
I’m done here. Never again Carles. Can’t trust your ‘eclectic musical taste’ anymore.
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//////////Reply by adelaide
//////////Posted May 28th, 2009 at 9:55 am
@Joshbro,
u have cool name.
don’t hurt ur macbook, you’ll kill a fairy.
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//////////Reply by Joshbro
//////////Posted May 28th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
@adelaide, Thnks! It’s not real
Your name is pretty authentic. <3 Aussies
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<3 u crls
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yo i heard about this cat girl talk i heard he was pretty fly. what i’ve found is it is mainly authentic to be into mainstream in an ironic way. Do ya know what I mean? So its cool to be into Britney Spears in an ironic i don’t really care at all about music i don’t even really listen to music and Britney is about the only musician i’ve ever even heard of kind of way. the more mainstream the better b/c the more ironic. Word to your mamas.
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UGHHHH DAMIEN HIRST.
I love/hate him at the same time. He’s either a fucking genius or a total moron. Dude, dead cows in a tank, bling skulls… Man, just…. man. AND THEY’RE FUCKING EXPENSIVE.
If you were filthy rich, would you have a dead cow in a tank somewhere in your house y/n?
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//////////Reply by steph golightly
//////////Posted May 29th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
@Nico, no but i would want a rhinestone skull
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//////////Reply by steph golightly
//////////Posted May 29th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
@steph golightly, jk just remembered they were all ethical diamonds
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I made it on the list! You got to be happy with that.
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I WILL NEVER TURN MY BACK ON MARC JACOBS
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