Hug a hoodie

Thanks Mods as it gave the genuine Aviation enthusiasts a bad reputation

Thanks Mods as it gave the genuine Aviation enthusiasts a bad reputation.:)

And what’s more it’s the current issue HE is holding!! I hope he has got a damn good excuse for his location and his headwear!!:(

Oh dear doesn’t that look like a copy of “Fly Past” in his/her hand?

Oh dear doesn’t that look like a copy of “Fly Past” in his/her hand?

A looter off to chill out…………..

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That was raprehensible

And the award for the most unoriginal joke of the day goes to …. critter592 .

Thank you. *bows* :diablo:

And the award for the most unoriginal joke of the day goes to …. critter592 for his hilarious regurgitation of the rap without a “c” joke.

Rap music has its place in culture just as much as any other genre. Some of the lyrics may be uncomfortable but so are some punk and some rock music lyrics. Are we going to have a go at those too?

I’ll take rap music over X-factor style pop any day.

Exactly. As for what age group is rap for, maybe it’s less about what age, and more about culture/life experiences. There are literally thousands of rap artists out there, each with a different message, and approach. I suspect that even with such a breadth of subject coverage, many here still would not find an artist they could relate to.

However, I have listened to quite a lot of rap/hip-hop. I didn’t turn into a ‘hoodie’ or looter, or rioter. So i’m not sure why music is even relevant. As has been said, there is all types of music with all types of messages. It’s unfortunate that some people are so easily influenced by things that shouldn’t be taken literally.

Targeting a music genre for the ills of society? Now I have heard everything….:eek:

And the award for the most unoriginal joke of the day goes to …. critter592 for his hilarious regurgitation of the rap without a “c” joke.

Rap music has its place in culture just as much as any other genre. Some of the lyrics may be uncomfortable but so are some punk and some rock music lyrics. Are we going to have a go at those too?

I’ll take rap music over X-factor style pop any day.

Whoever invented rap music forgot the “C”… :rolleyes::rolleyes:

What is the inteded age range for rap then? 🙂

All you’re doing in your replies is proving that you’re not the intended audience for rap music – and showing your age! :p

I’m not claiming it represents all rap, I’m merely providing some evidence that rap contains “not nice” lyrics in support of my statement to that effect. However, broadly speaking, I think rap incites more violence and serious crime than other types of music, such as pop.

I share your discomfort with the – ahem – lyrical content of rap and other forms of contemporary “urban” music.

However, I can’t help remarking that someone who could be influenced to commit violence and serious crime by the words to a music track is probably rather easily led in the first place.

, I think rap incites more violence and serious crime than other types of music, such as pop.

I’m no music critic and don’t listen to rap, but I think that’s the point.
Rap is designed to be street poetry reflecting the writer’s lives, wheras pop is often just “silly love songs”.

But you’re right, even angst-ridden pop rarely mentions the cops and the establishment. It’s often about inner turmoil (Re; Nine Inch Nails “Hurt” and Winehouse’s recently much quoted song about rehab) rather thaN railing against the “system”.

You have a point there. I don’t recall the music of Gracie Fields, Val Doonican, Max Bygraves, Des O’Connor or the Batchelors inciting anyone to riot. Mind you, I’ve heard that a Gracie Fields performance could turn lively.

Regards,

kev35

I’m not claiming it represents all rap, I’m merely providing some evidence that rap contains “not nice” lyrics in support of my statement to that effect. However, broadly speaking, I think rap incites more violence and serious crime than other types of music, such as pop.

Rap music offers a broad spectrum of agendas through lyrics. Not fair to pick the words of a dead American rapper from two decades ago.

(I’m going to argue against myself now though, as an avid listener of british hip-hop there is alot of negativity towards police. it depresses me. Why aren’t these people taught to respect the Police by their parents?)

There is, a subtle difference in your statement. You can, whilst wearing a suit, see the wearers face. With a hoodie, should he have his hood up, you can’t see his face.
Spot the difference?.:rolleyes:

Jim.

Lincoln .7

It’s a hoodie, not a Burka, the front is open. If they are a really short person, with a really big hoodie, walking along looking at the ground with the strings pulled tight, then sure it covers their face (and makes them look like an idiot). So a man in a suit with a hat tilted down then, or behind the wheel of his BMW M5 as he tailgates everyone…

My point is that the clothing isn’t the problem, its the image associated with it by actions of many people that wear them. If you want an item to blame, you’d be better off looking at rap music. Here’s an example:

“Run from the police picture that, ni**a I’m too fat
I f**k around and catch a asthma attack
That’s why I bust back, it don’t phase me
When he drop, take his glock, and I’m Swayze
Celebrate my escape, sold the glock, bought some weight
Laid back, I got some money to make
– 2pac – Runnin'”

Shot a police officer and sold his gun to buy drugs… hardly nice.

who’s Frank? He should get a sense of humour.

Nice one, I like it.:D
Jim.

Lincoln .7

According to Jay it seems everyone other than the ‘youth of today’ is a saint. :rolleyes:

No, he may be referring to the 68yrs old chap, who was kicked to death whilst trying to stop the youths, far younger than both Jay and I from comitting the offence.of arson.
Old gits 1, youth of today, (Some of them), nil.

Jim.

Lincoln .7