I'm introducing a new theme here at Plight of the Pumpernickel: 'Song of the Day,' which is pretty much exactly what you'd think it'd be. Cool songs featured daily, because we all love music.
Originally featured on the Twitter feed of Mr. Corbin Hiar, it's an idea I've been given permission to borrow. As Mr. Hiar says, "More music for a better world."
Thank you sir, I shall do my best to honor 'Song of the Day' by selecting only the most interesting and entrancing of tunes. Mr. Hiar has excellent taste, so I fully recommend you follow him on Twitter for politically, culturally and musically themed tweets.
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Today's song of the day comes from Sliimy, a French pop musician with a decidedly unappetizing sounding name. Born Yanis Sahraoui, Sliimy released "Paint Your Face" in 2009. The song and album of the same name have enjoyed a moderate amount of success outside of France thanks to publicity garnered after being featured by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. When asked his take on Hilton's benefaction, Sliimy told The London Evening Standard, "I'm glad to be on his good side!"
Whatever you may think of Perez Hilton, Sliimy's sound is hypnotic. The music video for this song, only recently released, is also a mind trip. Give it a listen and a watch, and see what I mean.
3 comments:
I don't know how to respond to twitter...uh, tweets because I will refuse twitter as long as legally possible, but did you really only JUST discover chatroulette? On Fridays my roommates and I find other "parties" on the roulette and pregame with them. Our last was an hour long exchange with some students in Barcelona. Creepy? In it's own special way, always, but more so when done alone. And as my pleasantly simple roommate says, "the game wouldn't be fun without a bullet in the chamber, aka the occasional penis"
Kelly, do you realize how negative you are toward Rachel? I somewhat understand taking it upon yourself to disagree with her political beliefs, or trying to play devil's advocate in response to her posts, but this post is a perfect example of unnecessary judgment.
What purpose does it serve to write "(...)but did you really only JUST discover chatroulette?" It'd be one thing to write about your weekend antics, but it is another entirely to add a cut-down.
I would give you the benefit of the doubt and surmise that you were actually surprised, but as you and Rachel are not friends, you really know very little about her...certainly not enough to make such a flippant comment in good humor. You've also said some very nasty things to Rachel in the past under the thin veil of "advice." Even if this was a worthwhile way to spend your time, your negative language and incendiary comments stain any good intentions with insincerity.
Simply put, you are being rude. I truly hope that it is unintentional. You could be an interesting person, but your comments on Rachel's blog paint you as the bored high school girl in the back of the class, throwing insults at the popular girls. Balanced adults do not read strangers' blogs and make snide comments.
I think it's great that you disagree with Rachel and her readers on this blog; this medium is designed for discourse. It is not, however, ever acceptable for you to be nasty.
Wow, Bee... WTF are you even talking about? Way to flip out! Take a deep breath, calm down, I wasn't trying to be mean about chat roulette. I don't know how you would have gotten that from my comment. I was just trying to provide my fun little New Yorker perspective because I was intrigued to see that she'd tweeted about trying it. Yes I was actually surprised, but thanks for policing intent anyway. I don't see why you need to freak out and call me "nasty" when I'm legitimately trying to relate and even have a bit of a sense of humor about the fact that Rachel and I might actually agree over something! Get over yourself!
As for how I comment, I call it like it is, mostly in the political arena though I've had insertions elsewhere. I disagree with things that are said, yes. Is that grounds for banning me from viewing the page or commenting? I'm not the only person who disagrees and voices it. Why don't you hunt down and belittle everyone else that's ever disagreed? In case you missed it, I've provided input on things I do agree with but you've apparently failed to see those comments on your witch-hunt for opposition.
I didn't realize this was a forum for personal friends and that "flippant" commenting was reserved only for people on a list YOU personally approve. The thing about the open, gate-keeperless internet is that anything said is subject to viewership and opinion. Thanks for filling me in, though. Simply put, it's not your job to police other people's blogs. If Rachel doesn't appreciate my input, she can literally just email me personally and say it. I invite you to do the same if you take such issue and feel the need to call me rude/nasty and attack an admittedly inane comment. I posted this after a personal exchange between her and I and I'd hoped that after that, she'd realize a comment like this was meant in good fun.
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