I hate being sick. I hate the lethargy, the sneezing, the coughing, and just feeling crappy. It's terrible. Add in how much work I got going on right now, and you can guess how happy my life is today.But there are some good things. For instance, this weekend I watched King of Kong, a documentary about one man's quest to hold the world record for the high score in Donkey Kong. If you're a gamer the movie somehow legitimizes your own fascination with the medium, but I think non-gamers would enjoy it as well because it's a very intriguing story of a nice guy facing a bully. The bully in this situation is a guy named Billy Mitchell, who runs a few restaurants in Hollywood, Florida, and spends the entire movie acting like he's somehow amazing because he has got high scores on Donkey Kong. As a gamer myself I know I have occasionally gloated over dumb things, but if you see the movie you'll see not the worst video gamer, but the worst person. I give the movie four-stars and recommend checking it out.
I read an entire article today about how bloggers need to involve their readers in ways...like by proposing questions. So I've got one for you. First the situation:
After the Good Neighbor Policy played Friday night a girl told me how she really liked the band and wished she had their cd, which I happened to have. The next morning while on my way to get my car I stopped by where she works and gave the cd to her because I no longer need a real copy.A few friends say that's a very nice gesture that stands out as a kind, memorable act. One went as far as to say it was a bold, and smooth move (oddly enough this is the same description given to Miller Genuine Draft, which has me doubting the sincerity of the statement). I mostly brought her the cd because I was trying to be nice, but regardless of that, my question to you fine reader is whether or not bringing someone a cd – kind of at random – is smooth, stupid, or creepy?
That's all I got today. This cold has me floored.
7 comments:
From one ladies man to (presumably) another, I'd say it's smooth. Almost as smooth as the beloved mix tape, but you probably aren't that far along -- a mix tape at this point would be creepy. The CD is a solid opening salvo. Nice work.
However, as a hardworking rock guy as the GNP folks (presumably) are, I'd have to ask: why don't you need it anymore? I'm guessing it's because you already ripped it to MP3 and have it on your iPod and never touch the CD. Now you bought it in the first place, so you can do what you want . . . but by keeping a copy and then giving another copy away it's just like burning a CD, which is arguably a big no-no since you are costing GNP a potential sale. In fact, that little Danish jackass that used to be a decent drummer, Lars Ulrich, would say, "Dude, you're fuckin' totally fuckin' stealin' from the fuckin' band, man!" Me, I could care less, especially since both of my band's first two albums are available as a free download anyway. But when our new one comes out later this spring, I'd be bummed if people bought it and then burned copies for friends, hot indie chicks included (but if I knew it would get a brother laid, I'd totally let it slide). Can't do a damn thing to stop it, but it's one of those arguments that a lot of people feel strongly about.
Not preaching, I'm just sayin'. . . .
you = creepy. me = stupid. stuart/kimo = smooth as the other side of the pillow.
It's bold and smooth, Patrick, like a spoonful of Skippy Extra Creamy peanut butter in a shot of Wild Turkey.
I think it depends on the conversation and the girl. Did you know her at all or had you just met and she mentioned she like the band.
If you knew her even just a little bit, I'd say it was smooth - but if you just met her and didn't speak with her a whole bunch and went and did that, I'd be wondering if you were a stalker.
Maybe.
Chris: If it matters, they gave me the cd for free.
Davis: kaw.
Rebecca: You invoked Wild Turkey because I'm Irish didn't ya? (RIP Evel)
jhwygirl: We'd met a few times before over beers and such.
Pretty smooth, then. :-)
Even more fun with Billy Mitchell!!
I apologize for this not being CD-giving-to-girl related. Competitive gaming is MUCH more important.
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