tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post6475882053404051548..comments2024-03-26T15:06:32.924-04:00Comments on Ultragrrrl: LOOK AT WHAT THEY'VE DONE TO USUltragrrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02672219138606650336noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-50975165316437697552007-10-03T19:07:00.000-04:002007-10-03T19:07:00.000-04:00Wow, these people must be coming out of the woodwo...Wow, these people must be coming out of the woodwork. I'm an English teacher at a catholic high school in Michigan and a music nut/part-time journalist. I've recently had the insane experience of parents berating the school for allowing their children read what they feel is pornography. Er, how many of you think Brave New World is porn? Is Invisible Man (by Ellison) porn? Is Native Son porn? What about Catcher in the Rye? To me, the issue you're runnning into with SH is the same. These people can't see that this material isn't necessarily going to hurt their kids. Instead of banning it (which will just make them want to listen to it even more or read it even more) they should use it as a chance to start a conversation with their kids.<BR/><BR/>Sarah, I'm with you. My parents never flipped out over the music I listened to (even though I know they hated it) or the things I read. They used it as a chance to start a dialogue. <BR/><BR/>If nothing else, know that at least you aren't alone in dealing with these crazy, albeit concerned for their kids, parents. Unfortunately, I'm not sure we can win against them all the time...<BR/><BR/>Sad state of affairs, no?sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437924853091203103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-71358097890676573342007-10-03T15:28:00.000-04:002007-10-03T15:28:00.000-04:00Okay, seriously? This isn't a values question, it...Okay, seriously? This isn't a values question, it's an issue with understanding the English language. These people don't have a problem with Satan, they have a problem understand when someone is being literal and when someone is being figurative. Do these people start a petition every time someone says a baby is "so cute I could eat her up?" No, because using those words to describe cuteness doesn't mean a person is a practicing cannibal. That's being figurative. When SYH say "take off your skin and dance with me," are they actually saying they want their lover to flay themself? No. Figurative. Just because imagery is dark doesn't mean it's fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-86809530782139758012007-10-03T03:39:00.000-04:002007-10-03T03:39:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.to Montreal, with lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600004577025315436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-41676665278703978002007-10-03T01:10:00.000-04:002007-10-03T01:10:00.000-04:00I totally want to see this video now. I agree with...I totally want to see this video now. I agree with zani that too many bands are making so-so videos and it'll be great to make something that has an impact. Maybe put a warning about content, and then put it out there. <BR/>Art should not be contained.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-6742019132652702532007-10-02T18:45:00.000-04:002007-10-02T18:45:00.000-04:00Maybe I'm just messed up, but hearing your intense...Maybe I'm just messed up, but hearing your intense description of the video just makes me really want to see it. I think if their shit is really that powerful and moving, it deserves to be put out there. Too many people are making music and videos that don't make you feel anything at all.<BR/>I also think people have to be held responsible for their own actions and you can't blame music for making certain decisions. Like you got the urge to do something impulsive and destructive, but ultimately it was your choice not to do it. Most people are smart enough not to get carried away.Brianna Zanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037916006360579721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-28817884118061359412007-10-02T13:57:00.000-04:002007-10-02T13:57:00.000-04:00I've read your blog but never commented before. B...I've read your blog but never commented before. But this is crazy! Parents need to parent their own children. And kids are running away from home because of lyrics? This crap makes me so mad.ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13285567964498489006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-26963076381132300912007-10-02T13:15:00.000-04:002007-10-02T13:15:00.000-04:00yeah, i feel kinda blind sided by th bullshit issu...yeah, i feel kinda blind sided by th bullshit issues over lyrics.Ultragrrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672219138606650336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-21044973988320090192007-10-02T13:12:00.000-04:002007-10-02T13:12:00.000-04:00This is all very amusing and it only happens in Am...This is all very amusing and it only happens in America. Who still talks about satan and banning bands and videos but people in America. Pathetic indeed.<BR/><BR/>By the way I never thought that this band is controversial or dark in any sense. They're just yet another band.<BR/><BR/>DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-69730433820234158142007-10-02T12:45:00.000-04:002007-10-02T12:45:00.000-04:00HA!This band isn't controversial or dangerous. Jus...HA!<BR/>This band isn't controversial or dangerous. Just really really bad with what appear to be hilariously "dark" lyrics written by some angst ridden middle class teenager.<BR/><BR/>so so bad. <BR/><BR/>SSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-49504391248568790702007-10-02T11:18:00.000-04:002007-10-02T11:18:00.000-04:00just put out two videos, the parent version and th...just put out two videos, the parent version and the artist version. let people decide. I'm six months pregnant and if I my little boy decides he wants to listen to his Momma's Nirvana CD's when he is old enough to fully appreciate them that's fine. I don't think I'll mind him listening to Rape Me because a good parent should be able to discuss anything, including music lyrics with their child. There is no reason why you, Sarah, should have to parent these children and say "no I'm not going to put this video out because you shouldn't see it" Don't do it. If you do all your saying is that parents aren't smart enough to parent their own children. <BR/><BR/>All these parents that are trying to stop your band should have the balls to discuss what the band is trying to say in their lyrics and videos instead of just pissing and moaning. These are the kind of parents who raise shitty kids and then blame other people for the way their children turned out. If someone's child is stupid enough to copy some lyrics or a video it's most likely the parents fault, Not Sarah or the band. There are lots of kids in the world who listen to Eminem and don't go killing their pill poppin mom or slutty baby momma.<BR/><BR/>You do not have to parent my child, that is my job. (at least come the beginning of January it will be) <BR/><BR/>Thank you for letting me rant about stupid people,<BR/><BR/>JoleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-42905940911303730632007-10-02T06:45:00.000-04:002007-10-02T06:45:00.000-04:00publicity stunt?cause seriously, even signature nu...publicity stunt?<BR/>cause seriously, even signature number 9 on that list is just BS...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604526.post-50540693787117246492007-10-02T00:45:00.000-04:002007-10-02T00:45:00.000-04:00wow. Yeah um if Hillary takes office it's gonna PM...wow. Yeah um if Hillary takes office it's gonna PMRC all over again. I'll start a citrus farm if the Walmart moms have destroy the video game industryMEIK!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05422053800681468364noreply@blogger.com