If some asshole keeps playing Don McLean I'm gonna snap.

[BmillsSkier]

I was just in a brewery/eatery in Stowe. Great burger, meh beer, nice place. But the soundtrack was way too classicy, even though I enjoy the Carpenters more than you would think. As I'm paying my check, I couldn't believe my ears. A fucking Barry Manilow thing, all soft and romantic. What the fuck? Has he become retro?

Shoot the bartender.

Take the carryout 6-er.

[BmillsSkier]

I think you might need some Xanax.

Not into pills. But the contact high from the ladies' wait-station combined with strong bourbon seems to have a calming effect.

Jukebox be damned.

[Meadow Skipper]

I enjoy the Carpenters more than you would think.

I, for one, am not surprised.

[Benny Profane]

Lovely singer. Calm down and listen to her. Tragic story.

[Meadow Skipper]

Lovely singer. Calm down and listen to her. Tragic story.

Liking this is not the same as enjoying the Carpenters' music:


hope that helps.

Edit: oh, I see you got the SY reference in your edit. And yeah, it's a tragic story, but the Carpenters' music was manipulative and trite.

[Benny Profane]

Rainy days and Monday got you down?

[Meadow Skipper]

Rainy days and Monday got you down?

Yeah, that was great stuff. <eye roll>

[Benny Profane]

I've only just begun.

[iceman]

You know what they say, if Mama Cass had given that ham sandwich to Karen Carpenter they'd both be alive today.

[Benny Profane]

Another great voice. Today we have hacks like Gaga.

[groundcontrol323]

And you know what follows it up?

The Boys Are Back In Town.

I nearly lost my shit

After reading that article I found out my lovely girlfriend of 3 years hates that song. I have no idea how she could have kept this terrible secret from me for this long. But I've managed to work it into every one of her playlists, every road trip and at least every other trip across town. She still makes a disgusted face when she hears the opening riff, but I think she's coming round. If this doesn't work I'm torn between electro-shock therapy and water boarding

[iceman]

How can she not like it? I mean, the boys, they're back in town! That's great news. What's not to like?

[BmillsSkier]

In related news, there's no Carpenters music on the juke here. But Sonic Youth still rocks from my younger days.

I doubt any of these waitresses know either.

[iceman]

BMills, where are you that your high-rolling self is forced to spend a week at the Hampton Inn? Is there not a Courtyard or Hilton Garden Inn around at least? Are you not in America?

[frorider]

Yeah his Hampton Inn references lately have been numerous, and concerning. A cry for help.

[BmillsSkier]

BMills, where are you that your high-rolling self is forced to spend a week at the Hampton Inn? Is there not a Courtyard or Hilton Garden Inn around at least? Are you not in America?

First off, I sincerely appreciate y'alls' concern. Client account. Birmingham AL. (here's the real kicker: clients traveling to our cities get the St. Regis treatment - fuck!)

It's been a great adventure here. Between the key card fiasco, and comped breakfasts... nevermind the off the clock shenanigans, it's a fun town.

[iceman]

I was in Birmingham one Sunday afternoon, and it was closed.

edit: no wait that was Montgomery. But it was seriously closed tight.

[BmillsSkier]

Cure's Close to Me on now. jukebox redeemed.

Followed up by Just like heaven!

redeemed!

Just to add: I'm trashed for a Tuesday in case that sounded light.

[RootSkier]

Until tonight I thought the Boys was a Don Henley song.

[BmillsSkier]

Sample in a Jar not my play.. she's a cute one...


Followed by my Debaser...Live!!!


/sent from the safety of my Hampton

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Until tonight I thought the Boys was a Don Henley song.

When I was a kid I thought it was a Steely Dan song.

[BmillsSkier]

I had to google the boys are back in town this morning. Did you know they were Irish?!?!

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I had to google the boys are back in town this morning. Did you know they were Irish?!?!

And the frontman was black?

[Groomer Gambler]

Want to clear a lame house party real fast? Blast The Cramps as loud as possible for about 15mins and watch the weaklings flee in terror

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I love the Cramps.