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This friend of mine at work is a good ol' Southern boy. He's gotten me (well, everyone really) saying "oh buddy". As in "oh buddy, this fresh mozzarella and prosciutto is delicious". Er, not quite like that, but you probably get the point.
Sam's version (turn the volume on):
Mrs. ikeepitreal and I went to the Def Cab concert at the Key Arena last night. Let me start off by saying that the show was freaking amazing. After hearing from everyone what a 'hard working' and 'energetic' show they do, I can now confirm that is true, and then some. That performance blew my mind. Just a solid, beautiful, epic rock concert where everything was done right.
Which brings me to my point. We all know Seattle is full of edgy hipsters; indie rockers, the tight t-shirt wearing mafia who supported DCFC on their way up over the last 7 years or so. Based on their attendance last night, this group has totally quit on the most legit independent rock band to make it big in years. The crowd last night was largely full of teenagers, 40-somethings, and the kind of safe, mildly open minded alterna-peeps that you meet on the Eastside. In short, a lot of people like myself. I imagine the real hardcore didn't show for one of the following reasons:
* Too cool for an arena show
* Angry that the band went major label
* Live music should only be enjoyed while ironically sipping on a PBR and nodding appreciatively
* Live music should not be enjoyed in the presence of 12 year old girls
* Live music should not be enjoyed in the presence of *dancing* 12 year old girls
* Totally saw DCFC in Bellingham in 2001, checked them off "list of bands seen in small clubs", no desire to actually enjoy live music
And that, to me, is sad. Here is a chance to see what is arguably the biggest and best band in the world (1), at the end of a big tour, playing in their hometown. You knew this was going to be a good show. And you quit because you are TC. This band is better right now than they ever have been, and they are a legit popular *and* artistic force. Support them! Enjoy them! I'm calling you out, edgy hipsters. Unless I missed you somewhere, you were not keeping it real last night. Sometimes I wonder if you ever are.
(1) Apologies to U2, The Killers, and (cough) Coldplay.
Does anyone else remember in the late 80's when rappers would say "Lisa in full effect", "Tamiqua in full effect", etc? I think it was most likely spearheaded by some group that was part of the East Coast Family. When exactly did that die? That's a shame. I'm bringing that back. Here are some ways I'm going to work it in at work and at home.
"Dude, that spec review was SO good. You were in full effect"
"Hey honey, relax and take a bath while I put the kid down. Bathing in full effect".
"That was some kickin chili. Mikey in full effect"
As part of my duties as a real-keeping arbiter, I must come clean when I myself, do not measure up. I hope that you, my readers, can accept these infrequent lapses and move on, as I hope to.
That said, my most recent breakdown was particularly egregious. This morning, I was standing outside the elevator of a Best Western in Seattle with my lovely wife and, in conversation, I recklessly name-checked the New York Times, Death Cab for Cutie, and Top Pot Donuts *before the elevator arrived*. Worse yet, a stranger was within earshot. I'm surprised he even got on the elevator with such an obvious poseur.
I'm sorry I let you down. Thanks for your patience and understanding everyone.