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Joe Sixpack · 03-05-2003, 03:19 AM

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Originally posted by PerfectionGirls

Joe.. come on man.. Are you saying you learned as much about film while studying for "three" years as I know about music in my 28 years of study? If you can learn everything about film in three years it would explain the crap that us Americans are putting out!

My "three" years studying film is only the time I spent studying it in an academic institution. I have been "studying" it most of my life.

Joe Sixpack · 03-05-2003, 03:43 AM

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Originally posted by PerfectionGirls
Joe... people become artist so they can entertain and for teh love of there art.. I did not give a rats ass if the people who came to hear us perfom knew anything about my craft. My only hope was that they were entertained and maybe even moved by our performace. Most of them had no idea the years of effort and the mechanics that went into our performace. They just wanted to hear the music and to be entertained.

Thats how I view movies... I dont care about all the years of training or the writing or the "artistic" value of the film. I want to have a huge tub of popcorn and a Pepsi and enjoy the movie. Its called entertainment and I like it.

What were you playing? Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi? I bet you weren't playing something that was put together by a bunch of money-hungry executives whose job security is based upon how well their next film/piece of music does financially. I'm sorry mate but art and commerce DO NOT mix. Never have, never will.

Of course there are American film artists. The Coen Brothers, David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, P.T. Andersen, Hal Hartley... and many others. But these guys are writer/directors. Their body of work makes sense as a whole. Just like looking at Van Gogh's work as a whole makes sense in the context of his life. Or Mozart's.

You can call Hollywood films what you want. Entertainment? Sure. I might disagree. But when I go to the movies, I probably see films a little differently than you. That's not to claim superiority, that's just because that's where my interest and my knowledge lies. I'm sure you hear a classical concert differently to me because you understand music theory to a greater degree than I do. But Hollywood films are very rarely art. Mostly, they're products, put together by people whose job it is to make money for the studio. There's no artistic process. There's simply commercial concerns.

Your comparison doesn't quite make sense to me. You claim not to care about "years of training" but surely you can tell the difference between a musician who has been playing his instrument for a year and one who has been playing it for thirty? It's all in the craftsmanship, the artistry, the subtleties. You claim not to care about the "writing" but isn't this just "composition"? Surely you can tell the difference between something ordinary and something inspired or magical when it comes to musical composition? You claim not to care about the "artistic value" of films. So why is art important at all? You called music an art and I agree it is an art. If you don't care about a film's "artistic value" then you are saying you don't care about art at all. Or maybe you just put your art above all others. What would you think if some guy said to you after one of your concerts "Yeah man, it was okay but i can't dance to your stuff." That's what you are sounding like to me. Don't denigrate film as art because you don't understand what makes it artistic.

.:Frog:. · 03-05-2003, 04:52 AM

Living standards in Canada are better then the US, and I love asian pussy so being in Vancouver is great for me.
I have zero interest in living in the US.

Except I'd consider moving to is Hawaii. Very beautiful place, and lots of Japanese girls vacation there.
So Hawaii is good, the rest of the US I wouldn't want to live.

bhutocracy · 03-05-2003, 05:23 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Sixpack
I was married to an American for 9 years.

ahhhh.. the the thorn in joe's side is revealed.. lol.

Joe Sixpack · 03-05-2003, 05:29 AM

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Originally posted by bhutocracy

ahhhh.. the the thorn in joe's side is revealed.. lol.

Actually it isn't what you think. She has nothing to do with any anti-Americanism I have. She was actually very intelligent. Most of it has come from this board!

bhutocracy · 03-05-2003, 05:37 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Sixpack

Actually it isn't what you think. She has nothing to do with any anti-Americanism I have. She was actually very intelligent. Most of it has come from this board!

just taking the piss dude..

InsaneMidget · 03-05-2003, 05:43 AM

America is a gun happy, selfish, ignorant, unloyal, my dick is bigger, kill the black man, bullshit country. I would never want to live in america. I think "Bowling for Columbine" explains my views on america nicely.

Groove · 03-05-2003, 05:49 AM

I'm Australian and there's plenty that pisses me off about popular American culture and the USA's arrogant and introspective perspective of the World. But frankly I don't think that Joe Six Pack's shit-stirring posts make him look any better than those he seeks to criticise

However, if I read one more wise-crack about Fosters (a beer we don't drink!), the Crocodile Hunter (a show we don't watch!) or another US/AUS economic comparison based upon gross totals instead of per-capita stats, I might just join Joe's shit-stirring crusade!

quiet · 03-05-2003, 05:52 AM

'new energiza - it'll surprise ya'! oi!'

Joe Sixpack · 03-05-2003, 05:59 AM

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Originally posted by bhutocracy

just taking the piss dude..

Hehehehehee... no worriez

Groove · 03-05-2003, 06:00 AM

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Originally posted by quiet
'new energiza - it'll surprise ya'! oi!'

LOL! Is that Jacko?

Never saw his US TV series.

Here he was known as an Aussie Rules football player...

And battery salesman

quiet · 03-05-2003, 06:04 AM

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Originally posted by Groove

LOL! Is that Jacko?

Never saw his US TV series.

Here he was known as an Aussie Rules football player...

And battery salesman

didn't know he had one. energizer battery commercial from years ago

jeroman · 03-05-2003, 06:07 AM

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Originally posted by KRL
America has the best looking, most recognized and respected flag in the world and that says it all.

So Kiss Our Ass, on second thought take a number, these buns are taken.

Well, the majority of your girls is really fat !

I'm from sweden and I love it.
Been in US, it's ok, liked the weather in florida and LA.
Cool with famous people alittle but that should be it I think.
The values about freedom is the same as in EU and so is
most of those laws.

I don't like this issue at all actually because US people seem
to think that it's only in US they are free and they have such
great country even thought there are so many poor people,
really high crime stuff, schools with gards and if you don't have
money you are nothing.

Groove · 03-05-2003, 06:08 AM

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Originally posted by quiet
didn't know he had one. energizer battery commercial from years ago

Apparently, though I'm not sure it was ever broadcast in Australia. You'll be pleased to learn that Jacko's now stepped up in the World and makes a living out of Weight Watchers commercials, just like Fergie!

.:Frog:. · 03-05-2003, 06:09 AM

Joe Sixpack - This board is different from reality.
Alot of people talk smack about various countries but when I was in the US (many times) not one person insulted me, Canada, or had the "my dick is bigger then your dick attitude".

Either all the Americans I ever talked with in real life were too spineless to say whats on their mind, or this board has a lot assholes, that don't represent the average American.

Basically I wouldn't judge a country based on a few posters online.

ADL Colin · 03-05-2003, 07:05 AM

It seems to me that many people think their country is the best to live. Usually one can cite reasons.

US citizens may cite the strength of it's military or the size of it's economy.

Puerto Rican citizens may cite the beauty of the countryside.

Someone living in Paris may cite it's culture.

Someone living in Amsterdam may cite it's freedoms.

That should not surprise anyone.

I think Americans that say people are "jealous" of America are getting the reasons confused. It is accurate to say that America has the world's largest economy and the world's most powerful military. Most people in the world are aware of that. That the US plays a significant role in world affairs is also true.

A US citizen often reasons that if the US did not have a powerful military and the world's leading economy that no one would care what it did. Well, that is only partly true because as we can see, most everyone cares one way or another about what Iraq is doing yet they have neither.

Historically, countries with a powerful military are particularly meddlesome in protecting their interests. The US has been willing to flex it's military and economic muscles in order to do so. I think Americans should realize that the US does this and that people that live elsewhere might be annoyed and consider there to be an "American arrogance". On the other hand, I think that the US has been no less meddlesome in world affairs than any other country that has had the top military in the world or the largest economy. In fact, one might say that it is been surprisingly less meddlesome than most (consider 19th century Britain, for example). There is an element of Imperialism in US policies but it is very weak.

Also, a comment for Joe. You always ask people that say "I think America is the best place to live" where they have travelled to assuming that if they have travelled elsewhere they would have a different opinion. The fact is that many of us have travelled outside of the country and still feel this way. I have been to more than a handful of countries and yet America is still my home and my favorite place. If I felt differently, I would move.
I am not surprised that anyone would find their homeland to be the best. I don't think you should be surprised that I find mine to be the best.

There is no such thing as a BEST country - there is only "a best for me".

bhutocracy · 03-05-2003, 07:07 AM

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Originally posted by Groove

Apparently, though I'm not sure it was ever broadcast in Australia. You'll be pleased to learn that Jacko's now stepped up in the World and makes a living out of Weight Watchers commercials, just like Fergie!

Once upon a crime
By Andrew Hornery with Ben Wyld
March 6 2003

Chopper ... ask him questions nicely.

What's this? Celebrity criminal Mark "Chopper" Reid doing five shows at the Enmore Theatre?

Strange but true, though there'll be no singing or dancing when Chopper treads the boards in April.

He'll be telling stories about his life and providing an opportunity for curious members of the audience to ask questions.

During the 1970s Chopper became a crime commando in Melbourne who terrorised drug dealers, pimps, thieves and armed robbers on the streets and in jail.

But, he boasts: "I've never hurt an innocent member of the public."

Promoters say his new show, billed as an opportunity to "experience the wit and wisdom" of Chopper, will not glorify the crime scene of the '70s.

"Absolutely not," says publicist Marina Saraceno. "It's anti-crime. He's not encouraging people to go out and shoot people or break the law. Mark's done his time and learnt his lesson."

Joining Chopper on the road, in what could only be described as a truly bizarre double act, is former Aussie Rules star Mark "Jacko" Jackson. Jacko will be providing a bit of comic relief, doing skits based on Chopper's blood-curdling stories.

Having flicked through Chopper's fairytale book Hooky the Cripple: The Grim Tale of a Hunchback Who Triumphs, launched last year, we reckon audiences could be in for something special.

"You dirty, filthy rotten cripple. You bring bad luck on the whole village of Catania! You and your hag witch whore of a mother, you both have the evil eye!" writes Chopper.

The charming book, set in 16th-century Italy, is about a young hunchback named Hooky, born to the most beautiful woman in the small seaside village of Catania. Hooky is beaten down by Manuello, the butcher, but triumphs with a rash of violence and legal pageantry - just the thing for bedtime reading.

Tickets for Chopper's five shows are $44.90 each and we hear the first two shows are almost booked out at the 1600-seat Enmore Theatre, which should boost the coffers of Chopper's retirement fund.

ADL Colin · 03-05-2003, 07:11 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Sixpack

Actually it isn't what you think. She has nothing to do with any anti-Americanism I have. She was actually very intelligent. Most of it has come from this board!

You've allowed a few porn webmasters to make you into an 'anti-american"? Sheep.

ADL Colin · 03-05-2003, 07:18 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Sixpack

Why do you think Americans have such a bad reputation as tourists? Because when something falls outside their comfort level they complain because that's what they are used to doing. When the ketchup doesn't taste the same as it does back home or when they don't get the same level of service they are used to it freaks them out. Middle America are scary motherfuckers and I spend a lot of time travelling so I see many of them. Nobody on Earth travels with more baggage then Americans because they bring the whole fucking USA with them.

Goes both ways, Joe. Everyone carries their local habits with them.

When I was in Barcelona, my lunch experience was always that - a seemingly two hour long experience. It was difficult to become accustomed to. Service was slow by the standards I was used to. No one ever came and asked me if I wanted another drink. It took me half an hour to get my check. I realized I was not in the US and shouldn't expect things to be the same. When in Rome ...

Yet, American waitresses often complain that European or South American customers never tip or tip poorly. Some visitors don't realize that the waitresses pay IS the tips. Those same visitors have poor reputations here as tourists for the same reasons that you cite above.

d0se · 03-05-2003, 07:19 AM

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Originally posted by KRL

USA Foreign Born Population 35 Million

Australia Foreign Born Population 4 Million

That answers the popularity contest.

I dont claim to know why you quoted this but let's just look at those figures a little more analitically... compare the total population as well... 20mil versus 200mil... kinda evens out the figures.

Groove · 03-05-2003, 07:33 AM

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Originally posted by bhutocracy
Once upon a crime
By Andrew Hornery with Ben Wyld
March 6 2003

Would you believe Andrew is a good friend of mine. Now there's a master shit-stirrer! He even gets paid to do it!

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Tickets for Chopper's five shows are $44.90 each and we hear the first two shows are almost booked out at the 1600-seat Enmore Theatre, which should boost the coffers of Chopper's retirement fund.

Classic! I'll be buying tickets tomorrow

bhutocracy · 03-05-2003, 07:35 AM

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Originally posted by d0se

I dont claim to know why you quoted this but let's just look at those figures a little more analitically... compare the total population as well... 20mil versus 200mil... kinda evens out the figures.

4 million / 19 million = 21%

35 million / 275 million = 12.7%

I think KRL was trying to show that Australia is almost twice as popular

btw I do realise that it's a silly measuring stick, what with Australia being younger and all.

Raider Mort · 03-05-2003, 07:55 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Sixpack

Sorry, but film IS art. Just as photography is. Just as sculpture is. Just as jewellery making is. Just as painting is. Just as music is. etc etc

I studied film for three years and earned my degree. Just because you're ignorant it doen't mean we all are.

Thats why you're out there making movies. BTW-loved your latest.

In a free market economy, folks are rewarded for producing goods that society values.

For whatever reason, not very many folks value what you call "arts", hence huge government subsidies to keep them afloat where they would have otherwise gone out of business.

[Labret] · 03-05-2003, 08:05 AM

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Originally posted by Raider Mort

In a free market economy, folks are rewarded for producing goods that society values.

Like NSync, Brittany Spears, the fat Osborne girl, Tori Amos.

Just because the cattle like it, or have been convinced to like it, does not make it of any value.

God for fucking bid that middle America EVER decide what is "art" and what is of value.

Now get back in the pen and dont moo unless spoken to.

Americans like things that are no brainers. If it causes them to have to rub more than 6 brain cells together its cast aside. The same way society shuns "nerds", smart = bad. They like their movies the same way. Less talk more action. More bang bang, more explosions and brainless broads showing their titties.

Lane · 03-05-2003, 08:10 AM

I think Bill Maher talked about this in his second show. He has very good points.

Only 7% of Americans have a passport. Only 10% of those who do, have actually used it (and i wonder what % of those actually went overseas).

Most people who say America is the best country in the world, are "pulling it out of their ass".

What would you think about a person talking shit about you, without even meeting or seeing you? It's exactly the same thing. These kind of people are simply full of prejudice and ignorance. Those are the ones who deserve to be hated.

My personal opinion: I have seen about 10 countries, most in Europe. United States is the best one to live in, because no other governmet thinks this much about the benefit of its own citizens.

ADL Colin · 03-05-2003, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by [Labret]
Less talk more action. More bang bang, more explosions and brainless broads showing their titties.

Perfect summary of our business! Thanks!

Raider Mort · 03-05-2003, 08:32 AM

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Originally posted by [Labret]

Like NSync, Brittany Spears, the fat Osborne girl, Tori Amos.

Just because the cattle like it, or have been convinced to like it, does not make it of any value.

God for fucking bid that middle America EVER decide what is "art" and what is of value.

Does not have any value??

Tell that to the bank.

The fact that you buy NSync and Justin Timberlake cd's is evidence that society values what they produce.

I know this may make you fall off the toilet, but here is something else for you to ponder -->

I society valued what you call "arts", then why is there a need for the NEA to even exist??

Sorry mohammed, but your opinion is definately in the minority.

Groove · 03-05-2003, 08:35 AM

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Originally posted by Lane
I think Bill Maher talked about this in his second show. He has very good points.

Only 7% of Americans have a passport. Only 10% of those who do, have actually used it (and i wonder what % of those actually went overseas).

Most people who say America is the best country in the world, are "pulling it out of their ass".

What would you think about a person talking shit about you, without even meeting or seeing you? It's exactly the same thing. These kind of people are simply full of prejudice and ignorance. Those are the ones who deserve to be hated.

That's all very true

But it's not just a matter of Americans not traveling. The US media presents a distorted, simplistic, or worse-still non-existent view of the World. The only time another country rates a mention is when US interests are involved. Whereas most other developed countries and their media are much more outward looking. Consequently the typical citizen of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc knows much more about the rest of the World than the typical American, even if they've never left their home country.

Nydahl · 03-05-2003, 08:43 AM

I am not
USA is the most powerfull country in the world these days but this can be changed very soon
I think that China will rule the world again one day.
Also don't forget that USA has just about 200 year history and its simply nothing compared with China or Egypt or England

Groove · 03-05-2003, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by [Labret]

Now get back in the pen and dont moo unless spoken to.

God pitty the farmer!

lillith · 03-05-2003, 09:12 AM

Hija folks..... jeaulous of living in the States, no not really ...i'm living in Amsterdam, thats Holland, Europe ....I live near the red-light-district and have a coffeeshop on every corner on the street ...so who would be jeaulous ???

Paul Markham · 03-05-2003, 09:31 AM

I go to the US frequently and have family there who love it.

I love New York, Vegas and Eva and I had our honeymoon there. We drove from LA to San Fran to Vegas to Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and back viw San Diego.

But living there and working as a pornographer, no way.

I live in Czech and am very happy here.

The US is just for holidays.

Praguer · 03-05-2003, 09:31 AM

I will just stay out of politics and hate.

Because of my work for 6 years with an American Transnational Company, I have travelled there many times, LA, San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, New York, Orlando, Daytona Beach, Tallahasee (the capitol city of Florida for those of you who think is Miami), Kansas City Kansas and Kansas City Missouri of course, New Orleans, Mobile Alabama, to really name a few.

The common denominators, nice places, great and friendly people, awsome customer service in hotels, restaurants, etc.. ( a trait in very short supply here in Europe)

Do I want to live there? NO. I am happy here, because of exactly the same reasons (except thecustomer service) plus great historic places, universal mind, cost of living, travelling etc...

Selfish, ignorant, cock sucking assholes are everywhere, and in proportion, more on this board alone, than within the general population of almost any country.

ADL Colin · 03-05-2003, 09:31 AM

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Originally posted by Groove

That's all very true But it's not just a matter of Americans not traveling. The US media presents a distorted, simplistic, or worse-still non-existent view of the World. The only time another country rates a mention is when US interests are involved. Whereas most other developed countries and their media are much more outward looking. Consequently the typical citizen of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc knows much more about the rest of the World than the typical American, even if they've never left their home country.

News everywhere is the coverage of events judged to be on the world stage, national news, regional news, and any other news which may effect the country in question. I own a business in Eastern Europe and read the news there quite often. I can also speak some German.

Take a look at the news from Berlin today.
http://www.berlinonline.de/berliner-...tml/index.html

A few stories of national and local interest, a story on the bombing in the Phillipines, coverage of the situation in Iraq, and a piece on Stalin. You can read that same piece on Stalin on cnn.com today and also at the BBC website.

What are the headlines in France today? The situation in Iraq, the bombing in the Phillipines, and the bombing in Israel. What are the headlines in the US today? The situation in Iraq, the bombing in the Phillipines, and the bombing in Israel.

Probably no one has a front page story on the Ugandan soldiers killed in a firefight except Ugandan newspapers themselves. Maybe a neighboring country like the Congo or Kenya (Regional News).

Canada's CANOE is carrying stories today on the front of it's webpage on the situation in Iraq, the bomb blast in Israel, Shania Twain's induction into the Canadian Walk of Fame, and Michael Jackson's paying for a curse on Stephen Spielberg.

It would be silly and presumptious for me to think that European news sources are carrying news today about a proposed bullet train for the state of Florida and yet it is carried in the front section of the newspaper here, "The Miami Herald" -- just as it would be silly and presumptious for you to think the Miami Herald would carry an article today on French fisheries and how they are affected by various European Union treaties.

sherie · 03-05-2003, 09:39 AM

Nope! I am happy as hell living in Canada! Athough, I do hate the cold weather and the flippin' snow!! I am happy to go to the warm area's of the States when I can, I think that being able to spend 6 months there a year is cool, but I wouldn't want to live there.

PerfectionGirls · 03-05-2003, 09:43 AM

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What were you playing? Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi? I bet you weren't playing something that was put together by a bunch of money-hungry executives whose job security is based upon how well their next film/piece of music does financially. I'm sorry mate but art and commerce DO NOT mix. Never have, never will.

Joe... that statement proves you know nothing about music or how the composers you mentioned above marketed there talents. Bach, Beethoven, Mozart & Vivaldi were whores.. they crank out pieces for pay by the thousands. All four of the composers you mentioned did it for pay after they found they had a markable product.. all four mased fortunes. Mozart would crank out 10 to 15 pieces a day.. some of the pieces are so simalar that to this day most expepts can not tell them a part. Mozart used to just change the name of the piece and sell it to serveral different buyers. While he was extremely talented he was not nearly as creative as people make him out to be. He was a master as marketing himself as much as he was a master of his music. Also... Mozart as well as ALL of the gained huge fortunes from there talents. Bach was paid what amounts to 150,000 U.S. dollars for the Brandanberg's which amounts to only 7 minutes of music. Mozart lived in the lap of luxuary nearly all his life. Vivaldi did nearly the same and a died as one of the most wealthy men in his counrty.
Beethoven is one of the few that truly did it for the love music. He was nearly death when he wrote his last three Symphonies. However.... When he was commissioned to write his 9th Symphony he was paid what amounts to $750.000.00 in todays wages.

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I'm sorry mate but art and commerce DO NOT mix. Never have, never will.

So... it appears they mix after all.

My views on movies is that they are for mindless entertainment. Its nice to see something done well now and then. but to me its the same thng as going to the bar or bowling or something that requires no brain waves to enjoy. I dont have enjoy its artistic value to be entertained. Sometimes you just have to have fun.

escorpio · 03-05-2003, 09:45 AM

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Originally posted by bhutocracy

Once upon a crime
By Andrew Hornery with Ben Wyld
March 6 2003

Chopper ... ask him questions nicely.

What's this? Celebrity criminal Mark "Chopper" Reid doing five shows at the Enmore Theatre?

Strange but true, though there'll be no singing or dancing when Chopper treads the boards in April.

He'll be telling stories about his life and providing an opportunity for curious members of the audience to ask questions.

During the 1970s Chopper became a crime commando in Melbourne who terrorised drug dealers, pimps, thieves and armed robbers on the streets and in jail.

But, he boasts: "I've never hurt an innocent member of the public."

Promoters say his new show, billed as an opportunity to "experience the wit and wisdom" of Chopper, will not glorify the crime scene of the '70s.

"Absolutely not," says publicist Marina Saraceno. "It's anti-crime. He's not encouraging people to go out and shoot people or break the law. Mark's done his time and learnt his lesson."

Joining Chopper on the road, in what could only be described as a truly bizarre double act, is former Aussie Rules star Mark "Jacko" Jackson. Jacko will be providing a bit of comic relief, doing skits based on Chopper's blood-curdling stories.

Having flicked through Chopper's fairytale book Hooky the Cripple: The Grim Tale of a Hunchback Who Triumphs, launched last year, we reckon audiences could be in for something special.

"You dirty, filthy rotten cripple. You bring bad luck on the whole village of Catania! You and your hag witch whore of a mother, you both have the evil eye!" writes Chopper.

The charming book, set in 16th-century Italy, is about a young hunchback named Hooky, born to the most beautiful woman in the small seaside village of Catania. Hooky is beaten down by Manuello, the butcher, but triumphs with a rash of violence and legal pageantry - just the thing for bedtime reading.

Tickets for Chopper's five shows are $44.90 each and we hear the first two shows are almost booked out at the 1600-seat Enmore Theatre, which should boost the coffers of Chopper's retirement fund.

Is Australian culture an oxymoron?

ADL Colin · 03-05-2003, 09:45 AM

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Originally posted by [Labret]

Just because the cattle like it, or have been convinced to like it, does not make it of any value.

What DOES make a piece of "art" valued?

flashfreak · 03-05-2003, 10:12 AM

I'm very jealous..
we don't have guns, 11% psychos, snippers and Bush as president... it's so sad here...

Groove · 03-05-2003, 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by escorpio
Is Australian culture an oxymoron?

Have you ever actually been to Australia?

MaxDent · 03-05-2003, 10:23 AM

The ironic thing is....

The french are accusing us of arrogance and the Germans are accusing us of being militaristic.

DavePlays · 03-05-2003, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Sixpack

Actually it isn't what you think. She has nothing to do with any anti-Americanism I have. She was actually very intelligent. Most of it has come from this board!

Hell - that explains a lot man...

It's no wonder you have a warped view of things.

PLEASE - believe me, an adult webmaster message board is probably not THE best place to form opinions on America or the average American, or the way life is in America.

But in doing so as you have - I can see where you have problems.

[Labret] · 03-05-2003, 10:51 AM

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Originally posted by Raider Mort

Does not have any value??

Tell that to the bank.

The fact that you buy NSync and Justin Timberlake cd's is evidence that society values what they produce.

Thats a scary thought.

You are confusing monetary value with artistic value. Imagine that. You are a consumer at it finest. MTV says its cool, so it must be. The rest of the herd like it, so it must be good. Moooo

Are you trying to tell me that just because something has monetary value it has artistic value?

Why the NEA?

Because if the world let people like you choose what is art, we would be stuck with the Simpsons and Taz tattoos.

ADL Colin · 03-05-2003, 11:06 AM

Labret,

When does something have "artistic value"? Some artists think a pile of dogshit with an American flag in it has artistic value. Half of GFY agrees.

What do you say, my friend? How can one tell the difference between whether something merits being called art or whether it is just a plain old pile of shit?

[Labret] · 03-05-2003, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by Colin

What DOES make a piece of "art" valued?

We both know the answer to that and you insult me by asking it.

Purely subjective. And you know that I know where you are going to try and take this next.

flashfreak · 03-05-2003, 11:16 AM

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Originally posted by [Labret]

Like NSync, Brittany Spears, the fat Osborne girl, Tori Amos.

Just because the cattle like it, or have been convinced to like it, does not make it of any value.

God for fucking bid that middle America EVER decide what is "art" and what is of value.

Now get back in the pen and dont moo unless spoken to.

Americans like things that are no brainers. If it causes them to have to rub more than 6 brain cells together its cast aside. The same way society shuns "nerds", smart = bad. They like their movies the same way. Less talk more action. More bang bang, more explosions and brainless broads showing their titties.

escorpio · 03-05-2003, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by Groove

Have you ever actually been to Australia?

No. I have never had any desire to visit Australia.

ADL Colin · 03-05-2003, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by [Labret]

We both know the answer to that and you insult me by asking it.

Purely subjective. And you know that I know where you are going to try and take this next.

Miss Novette · 03-05-2003, 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by MrPopup
Nope...it took awhile for me to come around but I'm not jealous of anyone.

Americans arent competition. They are our friends.

I'm sick of this bullshit. Good people are good people and I hate what this fucking world is turning to.

Fuck off with your question. It only causes further division.

God Bless America and Canada.

Thanks so much. I was starting to think Canada was one of those 'enemies of the state".

Good to know we have a friend there.

Raider Mort · 03-05-2003, 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by [Labret]

Thats a scary thought.

You are confusing monetary value with artistic value. Imagine that. You are a consumer at it finest. MTV says its cool, so it must be. The rest of the herd like it, so it must be good. Moooo

Are you trying to tell me that just because something has monetary value it has artistic value?

Why the NEA?

Because if the world let people like you choose what is art, we would be stuck with the Simpsons and Taz tattoos.

Hey mohammed, yes, I am telling you that artistic value and monetary value are intertwined.

Art is very subjective, and money is a facilitator of the value we place on it.

If you are going to argue, then please present some evidence to back up your argument. Please do not let us know how you feel about the Simpsons, Taz cartoons, etc.

When you allow your emotions to dominate your argument, it becomes meaningless.

Nobody gives a rats ass what you think or feel.

Since art is subjective, then why doesn't the NEA give money to Brittney Spears to make records?

Simple, they do not have to, because society values what she produces.

It is narrow minded folks such as yourself that want society to bear the cost for what YOU value.

Your view is very selfish.

Would such things like doggy-shit sculptures and Palestinian poetry exist without the government?

NO, because greater society does not place any value in such things.

If you value such things, then you should pay the cost.

03-05-2003, 04:52 AM	#103
.:Frog:. Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ~ C A N A D A ~ Posts: 2,123	Living standards in Canada are better then the US, and I love asian pussy so being in Vancouver is great for me. I have zero interest in living in the US. Except I'd consider moving to is Hawaii. Very beautiful place, and lots of Japanese girls vacation there. So Hawaii is good, the rest of the US I wouldn't want to live. __________________ <a href="http://www.pornopayouts.com/?rid=pp3076">PornoPayouts</a> Tons of Hosted Galleries.

03-05-2003, 06:09 AM	#115
.:Frog:. Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ~ C A N A D A ~ Posts: 2,123	Joe Sixpack - This board is different from reality. Alot of people talk smack about various countries but when I was in the US (many times) not one person insulted me, Canada, or had the "my dick is bigger then your dick attitude". Either all the Americans I ever talked with in real life were too spineless to say whats on their mind, or this board has a lot assholes, that don't represent the average American. Basically I wouldn't judge a country based on a few posters online. __________________ <a href="http://www.pornopayouts.com/?rid=pp3076">PornoPayouts</a> Tons of Hosted Galleries.

03-05-2003, 07:05 AM	#116
ADL Colin Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Tube Titans, USA Posts: 11,929	It seems to me that many people think their country is the best to live. Usually one can cite reasons. US citizens may cite the strength of it's military or the size of it's economy. Puerto Rican citizens may cite the beauty of the countryside. Someone living in Paris may cite it's culture. Someone living in Amsterdam may cite it's freedoms. That should not surprise anyone. I think Americans that say people are "jealous" of America are getting the reasons confused. It is accurate to say that America has the world's largest economy and the world's most powerful military. Most people in the world are aware of that. That the US plays a significant role in world affairs is also true. A US citizen often reasons that if the US did not have a powerful military and the world's leading economy that no one would care what it did. Well, that is only partly true because as we can see, most everyone cares one way or another about what Iraq is doing yet they have neither. Historically, countries with a powerful military are particularly meddlesome in protecting their interests. The US has been willing to flex it's military and economic muscles in order to do so. I think Americans should realize that the US does this and that people that live elsewhere might be annoyed and consider there to be an "American arrogance". On the other hand, I think that the US has been no less meddlesome in world affairs than any other country that has had the top military in the world or the largest economy. In fact, one might say that it is been surprisingly less meddlesome than most (consider 19th century Britain, for example). There is an element of Imperialism in US policies but it is very weak. Also, a comment for Joe. You always ask people that say "I think America is the best place to live" where they have travelled to assuming that if they have travelled elsewhere they would have a different opinion. The fact is that many of us have travelled outside of the country and still feel this way. I have been to more than a handful of countries and yet America is still my home and my favorite place. If I felt differently, I would move. I am not surprised that anyone would find their homeland to be the best. I don't think you should be surprised that I find mine to be the best. There is no such thing as a BEST country - there is only "a best for me". __________________ Adult Date Link - $50 PPS starting NOW! -- good and JUICY! skype = "adultdatelink"

03-05-2003, 08:10 AM	#125
Lane Will code for food... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 8,496	I think Bill Maher talked about this in his second show. He has very good points. Only 7% of Americans have a passport. Only 10% of those who do, have actually used it (and i wonder what % of those actually went overseas). Most people who say America is the best country in the world, are "pulling it out of their ass". What would you think about a person talking shit about you, without even meeting or seeing you? It's exactly the same thing. These kind of people are simply full of prejudice and ignorance. Those are the ones who deserve to be hated. My personal opinion: I have seen about 10 countries, most in Europe. United States is the best one to live in, because no other governmet thinks this much about the benefit of its own citizens. __________________ Last edited by Lane; 03-05-2003 at 08:14 AM..

03-05-2003, 08:43 AM	#129
Nydahl Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: closer then it appears Posts: 6,655	I am not USA is the most powerfull country in the world these days but this can be changed very soon I think that China will rule the world again one day. Also don't forget that USA has just about 200 year history and its simply nothing compared with China or Egypt or England __________________ www.garciniatrio.com www.acaitrio.com www.greencoffeetrio.com ICQ 153918034 email [email protected]

03-05-2003, 05:43 AM	#107
InsaneMidget Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,767	America is a gun happy, selfish, ignorant, unloyal, my dick is bigger, kill the black man, bullshit country. I would never want to live in america. I think "Bowling for Columbine" explains my views on america nicely.

03-05-2003, 05:49 AM	#108
Groove Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,852	I'm Australian and there's plenty that pisses me off about popular American culture and the USA's arrogant and introspective perspective of the World. But frankly I don't think that Joe Six Pack's shit-stirring posts make him look any better than those he seeks to criticise However, if I read one more wise-crack about Fosters (a beer we don't drink!), the Crocodile Hunter (a show we don't watch!) or another US/AUS economic comparison based upon gross totals instead of per-capita stats, I might just join Joe's shit-stirring crusade!

03-05-2003, 05:52 AM	#109
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	'new energiza - it'll surprise ya'! oi!'

03-05-2003, 09:12 AM	#131
lillith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: netherlands Posts: 8	Hija folks..... jeaulous of living in the States, no not really ...i'm living in Amsterdam, thats Holland, Europe ....I live near the red-light-district and have a coffeeshop on every corner on the street ...so who would be jeaulous ???

03-05-2003, 09:31 AM	#132
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	I go to the US frequently and have family there who love it. I love New York, Vegas and Eva and I had our honeymoon there. We drove from LA to San Fran to Vegas to Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and back viw San Diego. But living there and working as a pornographer, no way. I live in Czech and am very happy here. The US is just for holidays. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

03-05-2003, 09:31 AM	#133
Praguer Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prague, CZ Posts: 991	I will just stay out of politics and hate. Because of my work for 6 years with an American Transnational Company, I have travelled there many times, LA, San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, New York, Orlando, Daytona Beach, Tallahasee (the capitol city of Florida for those of you who think is Miami), Kansas City Kansas and Kansas City Missouri of course, New Orleans, Mobile Alabama, to really name a few. The common denominators, nice places, great and friendly people, awsome customer service in hotels, restaurants, etc.. ( a trait in very short supply here in Europe) Do I want to live there? NO. I am happy here, because of exactly the same reasons (except thecustomer service) plus great historic places, universal mind, cost of living, travelling etc... Selfish, ignorant, cock sucking assholes are everywhere, and in proportion, more on this board alone, than within the general population of almost any country. __________________ High Quality-High Definition Adult Content ICQ: 348740763

03-05-2003, 09:39 AM	#135
sherie Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,020	Nope! I am happy as hell living in Canada! Athough, I do hate the cold weather and the flippin' snow!! I am happy to go to the warm area's of the States when I can, I think that being able to spend 6 months there a year is cool, but I wouldn't want to live there. __________________ AIM sherierocks ICQ 127-296-286 Skype traffichor

03-05-2003, 10:12 AM	#139
flashfreak Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: cloud number 9 Posts: 4,396	I'm very jealous.. we don't have guns, 11% psychos, snippers and Bush as president... it's so sad here... __________________ SEO Mogul \| ICQ: 163671223

03-05-2003, 10:23 AM	#141
MaxDent Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 851	The ironic thing is.... The french are accusing us of arrogance and the Germans are accusing us of being militaristic.

03-05-2003, 11:06 AM	#144
ADL Colin Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Tube Titans, USA Posts: 11,929	Labret, When does something have "artistic value"? Some artists think a pile of dogshit with an American flag in it has artistic value. Half of GFY agrees. What do you say, my friend? How can one tell the difference between whether something merits being called art or whether it is just a plain old pile of shit? __________________ Adult Date Link - $50 PPS starting NOW! -- good and JUICY! skype = "adultdatelink"