Maybe it's because I'm a girl but I read this as an "I'm not like other girls" type of girl talking to another girl. It made it even cringier..
cooldito ยท 228 points ยท Posted at 14:36:41 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I've been listening to and enjoying Nirvana since the 90s and can't name anyone but Cobain. Of course I think it's weird to advertise a band you aren't really into, but it's a free country!
[deleted] ยท 198 points ยท Posted at 14:52:26 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Not to contradict the point you're making, but I'm surprised you don't also know the name Dave Grohl. Having done stuff like Foo Fighters and Them Crooked Vultures has kept him in a solid spotlight post-Nirvana.
cooldito ยท 191 points ยท Posted at 15:06:19 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know him but always forget he was in Nirvana tbh
[deleted] ยท 37 points ยท Posted at 22:02:50 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I love Nirvana and Dave Grohl (not really a fan of FF but the guy is a solid musician) and I still was like "The Drummer is... ah jeez how could I remember Krist Navoselik? but not him...". Sometimes you're just on the spot.
Poomex ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 08:03:20 on October 31, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I would recommend playing portal though. 10/10 one of the best games I've ever played. It's short and pretty accessible even for people who don't play too many games
I'm the same! I never look that much into the bands I listen to. Plus a lot of the time I have the albums on shuffle so unless I open it up or specifically add a song to a playlist I often forget the names...
Luckily I have never fallen into this pitfall cause the only bandshirts I have are bands that I freakin love
I can name every single member and I haven't really listened to them since high school. Why? Because they grew up in my town and were basically a local legend. Knowing someone's name means zilch.
The names of the people in the band have nothing to do with liking the band. Even the names of the songs aren't really important. People listen for the music.
It's entirely possible for people to wear a shirt just because it's a shirt, without caring what's on it.
Being a douche like this to people in public, being rude to them for what they wear and having the nerve to tell them what to wear, is a good way to ensure you'll be drinking alone.
sorin255 ยท 17 points ยท Posted at 02:48:46 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And even if you do know the names of a band, who the hell remembers the bass player, honestly? (Well, okay, I know Emma Anzai is the bass player of Sick Puppies because she's a "celeb" crush, but she's the only one in the band I can name.)
It's the front man (which is why they're the front man) and MAYBE the drummer (Neil Peart and Dave Grohl are literally the only two I can think of, though. The former is just because of Archer, though.)
I'm a huge fan of Skillet (they're my favorite band), but even I couldn't name every person who's ever been in the band. Just from, like, Comatose onward.
I think the bass player in Nightwish is named Marco, but I mostly know him because he is also an awesome singer. Honestly Nightish is the only band I actually know the members names to, and only kinda.
Other bands, no idea.
asdfgeez ยท 24 points ยท Posted at 18:02:07 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's probably because fans took his suicide so hard... makes them super defensive.
Though I do remember being gatekept myself while he was still alive. When I told someone I really liked Nevermind I was immediately hit with "I bet you don't even own Bleach."
It was that, plus how his music was one of the reasons grunge became mainstream. That's always going to get people who were fans from before that defensive
[deleted] ยท 35 points ยท Posted at 18:24:40 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Men like this seem to think that all women want are "top shelf drinks" purchased for them by men.
First off, SIR, I don't want you to buy me a drink. I don't care about "top shelf". I want you to leave me and my friends alone and not shove your face into our conversation and clumsily try to start a NEW conversation based on something I'm wearing so you can show off your "knowledge" on the subject.
Ooooooooohhhh a top shelf drink! You sir have my full attention. I'm so flattered someone with the clear financial resources as your self would even stoop to pay me attention.
[deleted] ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 09:31:22 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Who actually cares about Kirst Novoselic? He's like the Ringo of Nirvana
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gusfindsaspaceship ยท 747 points ยท Posted at 14:30:40 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This gatekeeper is just having fantasy conversations about gatekeeping, there's no way this actually happened
๐๏ธ dravere ยท 226 points ยท Posted at 14:32:25 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I already posted this to /r/thatHappened, and was told it was worth bringing over here.
gusfindsaspaceship ยท 63 points ยท Posted at 14:41:33 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I like the post, I was just saying :)
๐๏ธ dravere ยท 49 points ยท Posted at 14:43:49 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's cool, I was also making sure you knew of /r/thathappened
gusfindsaspaceship ยท 41 points ยท Posted at 15:07:50 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Actually, thanks, I've been on that sub for like 30 min.
sideshow_em ยท 206 points ยท Posted at 19:03:56 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh yeah? Can you name the mods?
gusfindsaspaceship ยท 71 points ยท Posted at 19:33:34 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Uhhh
furiously checks mod list
bmstile ยท 117 points ยท Posted at 23:01:39 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You gotta go home and unsub
Oatmeal_Addict ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 03:24:45 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know that joke gets made a lot here but damn.. a little too close to home.
Sectoid_Dev ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 20:04:13 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, but do you know who the original poster of this was?
ApatheticAnarchy ยท 29 points ยท Posted at 17:18:05 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You can tell that it didn't happen because it has him talking to a ladyperson. That wouldn't happen.
Oatmeal_Addict ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 03:25:31 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Maybe it's because I'm a girl but I read this as an "I'm not like other girls" type of girl talking to another girl. It made it even cringier..
cooldito ยท 228 points ยท Posted at 14:36:41 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I've been listening to and enjoying Nirvana since the 90s and can't name anyone but Cobain. Of course I think it's weird to advertise a band you aren't really into, but it's a free country!
[deleted] ยท 198 points ยท Posted at 14:52:26 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Not to contradict the point you're making, but I'm surprised you don't also know the name Dave Grohl. Having done stuff like Foo Fighters and Them Crooked Vultures has kept him in a solid spotlight post-Nirvana.
cooldito ยท 191 points ยท Posted at 15:06:19 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know him but always forget he was in Nirvana tbh
[deleted] ยท 37 points ยท Posted at 22:02:50 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
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BallPointPariah ยท 19 points ยท Posted at 07:34:23 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Krist Novoselic had a band called sweet 75 that I liked around 1998.
They're not as bad as I remember and I can totally see why 14 year old me angsted out to them.
https://youtu.be/rjXBASoSIp4
mitchmatch1 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 06:52:42 on October 24, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
heythatsprettygood.mov
bmstile ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:02:46 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You were close, isn't it just Novak?
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 23:07:16 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
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bmstile ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 23:49:44 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Lol, oh well. I knew he became a mayor or something.
_icaruslives ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 08:18:42 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Reminds me of this
I_Am_Not_Me_ ยท 11 points ยท Posted at 20:53:38 on August 24, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I love Nirvana and Dave Grohl (not really a fan of FF but the guy is a solid musician) and I still was like "The Drummer is... ah jeez how could I remember Krist Navoselik? but not him...". Sometimes you're just on the spot.
Poomex ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 08:03:20 on October 31, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's "Novoselic".
Go home and change.
blakfantom ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 17:34:37 on August 28, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Let's not forget QOTSA
[deleted] ยท 137 points ยท Posted at 15:35:47 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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Sabuleon ยท 27 points ยท Posted at 23:37:04 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What are you saying. All real men know every last detail about all bandmembers including their mothers' maiden names.
๐๏ธ dravere ยท 26 points ยท Posted at 14:38:23 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I've just assumed they really like buddhism.
[deleted] ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 21:57:16 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I like fanart of portal but don't like playing games in general.
Since I cheerfully admit that I don't play and have no plans on playing the game, quizzers always get stuck.
officialshen ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 20:23:25 on August 25, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I would recommend playing portal though. 10/10 one of the best games I've ever played. It's short and pretty accessible even for people who don't play too many games
_icaruslives ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 08:20:45 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm the same! I never look that much into the bands I listen to. Plus a lot of the time I have the albums on shuffle so unless I open it up or specifically add a song to a playlist I often forget the names...
Luckily I have never fallen into this pitfall cause the only bandshirts I have are bands that I freakin love
VulvaAutonomy ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 22:02:17 on August 10, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I can name every single member and I haven't really listened to them since high school. Why? Because they grew up in my town and were basically a local legend. Knowing someone's name means zilch.
backgammon_no ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 12:41:32 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Lots of bands have rad logos and/or are associated with subcultures that you are a member of.
AreYouThereSagan ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 20:30:39 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I only know Dave Grohl's name because of Foo Fighters.
xereeto ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 02:22:13 on September 25, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I realize this is going to make me sound gatekeep-y, but not even Dave freaking Grohl?
HeartbeatUltimate ยท 165 points ยท Posted at 17:34:01 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Didn't happen.
The names of the people in the band have nothing to do with liking the band. Even the names of the songs aren't really important. People listen for the music.
It's entirely possible for people to wear a shirt just because it's a shirt, without caring what's on it.
Being a douche like this to people in public, being rude to them for what they wear and having the nerve to tell them what to wear, is a good way to ensure you'll be drinking alone.
sorin255 ยท 17 points ยท Posted at 02:48:46 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And even if you do know the names of a band, who the hell remembers the bass player, honestly? (Well, okay, I know Emma Anzai is the bass player of Sick Puppies because she's a "celeb" crush, but she's the only one in the band I can name.)
It's the front man (which is why they're the front man) and MAYBE the drummer (Neil Peart and Dave Grohl are literally the only two I can think of, though. The former is just because of Archer, though.)
MolemanusRex ยท 22 points ยท Posted at 05:31:07 on August 10, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Paul McCartney is crying rn.
VerlorenHoop ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:52:14 on October 27, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's why he insisted on being referred to as "Paul McCartney and Wings"
AreYouThereSagan ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 20:33:37 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm a huge fan of Skillet (they're my favorite band), but even I couldn't name every person who's ever been in the band. Just from, like, Comatose onward.
HeartbeatUltimate ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 02:57:32 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think the bass player in Nightwish is named Marco, but I mostly know him because he is also an awesome singer. Honestly Nightish is the only band I actually know the members names to, and only kinda.
Other bands, no idea.
asdfgeez ยท 24 points ยท Posted at 18:02:07 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You and I could be friends
HeartbeatUltimate ยท 53 points ยท Posted at 18:04:51 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh, you want to be friends? Pssh! Can you even name 3 of my posts? Get out of here, fake me fan!
;)
asdfgeez ยท 14 points ยท Posted at 18:07:09 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh no how dare you expose me for the phony that I am:( I may never show my face in public again.
HeartbeatUltimate ยท 16 points ยท Posted at 18:07:44 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'll be sure to enjoy my victory drink. ... Alone.
asdfgeez ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 18:09:24 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The fedora will be there though right?
HeartbeatUltimate ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 18:40:45 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
M'fedora.
FixinThePlanet ยท 87 points ยท Posted at 15:47:14 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Jokes on him, she was wearing a shirt about the spiritual concept.
Mythodiir ยท 66 points ยท Posted at 22:54:13 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'll buy you a middle shelf drink if you can name even one of the elements of the dharmachakra.
Fooled_You ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 05:36:09 on August 29, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Out of the seven? Root, pleasure, stomach, heart, neck, brain, crown.
Or something I'm only learning them right now
broodfood ยท 78 points ยท Posted at 16:40:12 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nirvana seems to get a disproportionate amount of gate keeping
churchofsanta ยท 35 points ยท Posted at 17:05:26 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's probably because fans took his suicide so hard... makes them super defensive.
Though I do remember being gatekept myself while he was still alive. When I told someone I really liked Nevermind I was immediately hit with "I bet you don't even own Bleach."
hackcasual ยท 15 points ยท Posted at 00:51:50 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It was that, plus how his music was one of the reasons grunge became mainstream. That's always going to get people who were fans from before that defensive
[deleted] ยท 35 points ยท Posted at 18:24:40 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Later.
"Why don't i have a girlfriend?"
iLikeBryson ยท 37 points ยท Posted at 16:09:44 on August 7, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Why would she say sure if she knew nothing about that band lol.
I don't understand why people feel the need to make up stories like this.
ShittyGingerSnap ยท 30 points ยท Posted at 17:12:03 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Men like this seem to think that all women want are "top shelf drinks" purchased for them by men.
First off, SIR, I don't want you to buy me a drink. I don't care about "top shelf". I want you to leave me and my friends alone and not shove your face into our conversation and clumsily try to start a NEW conversation based on something I'm wearing so you can show off your "knowledge" on the subject.
I want you to go suck an egg.
hackcasual ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 00:53:10 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ooooooooohhhh a top shelf drink! You sir have my full attention. I'm so flattered someone with the clear financial resources as your self would even stoop to pay me attention.
[deleted] ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 09:31:22 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Who actually cares about Kirst Novoselic? He's like the Ringo of Nirvana
WickedLilThing ยท 13 points ยท Posted at 01:03:24 on August 10, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ringo is the shit. He was the conductor on Thomas the Tank Engine when I was a kid.
mcfc_fan ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 15:24:05 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Who approaches a girl and calls her 'miss'?
PossumAloysius ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 03:44:15 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sooooo instead of you making friendly conversation and possibly making a friend you decide to quiz them and make them feel bad?
t0ppings ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 04:11:03 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
There is no way someone has never heard of Cobain and Smells Like Teen Spirit.
metalshiflet ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 01:34:58 on August 10, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Or Dave Grohl. Like seriously, either one of those is easy
applesauce91 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 17:01:55 on January 1, 2017 ยท (Permalink)
It's because this conversation never happened.
jjaaccoobb33 ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 01:16:18 on August 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What makes this even better for me is that Kim cobain and I bartend together, she enjoyed this post.
DurinsBane9 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:44:01 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah Nirvana sucks anyway she's doing them a favor even wearing the shirt.
Csantana ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 01:42:58 on January 26, 2017 ยท (Permalink)
she went back to her bedroom and took off the shirt.
With another guy who is not you.
YourBoyTomTom ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 04:05:34 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Lol "mid-shelf drink"
adoscafeten ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:06:27 on August 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Miss, I would love to buy you a top shelf drink if you can answer this question about the band on your shirt.
Raknarg ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:01:50 on December 31, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If I didn't know Nirvana I would wear a Nirvana shirt just for the ridiculous logo