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Hasty generalizations about music genres

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  1. RedRedemption

    RedRedemption Member

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    I really hate how it's becoming a common thing to provide hasty generalizations as a reason to why you don't like a specific genre of music. I hear way too many "rap is about sex, money, weed"; and "Rock is all screaming and etc. etc.". Then when I attempt to call them out on their hypocrisy by making a mocking generalization about the type of music they like they respond by saying something along the lines of "no way, not all [insert genre artists here] are like that!"

    Doesn't that annoy you? I mean if you don't like something, at least know what you're talking about when your criticize it. :eek:

    /rant
     
    #1 RedRedemption, Feb 15, 2011
  2. dmc89

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    Human beings are inconsistent and prone to irrational thinking.
     
    #2 dmc89, Feb 15, 2011
  3. Kilgore Trout

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    I do feel one of those vague statements should be more than sufficient to dismiss the country genre.
     
    #3 Kilgore Trout, Feb 15, 2011
  4. moestavern19

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    Go back to Russia, pinko-bread.
     
    #4 moestavern19, Feb 15, 2011
  5. bigtexxx

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    what about the indie music lovers -- where do they fit in
     
    #5 bigtexxx, Feb 15, 2011
  6. Mr. Brightside

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    I for one like stereotypes and generalizations. It helps me organize the world.
     
    #6 Mr. Brightside, Feb 15, 2011
  7. lionaire

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    I hate when people say " I hate rap...except for Eminem." :mad:
     
    #7 lionaire, Feb 15, 2011
  8. vinsensual

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    The best way to fight generalizations and stereotypes is with more generalizations and stereotypes?
     
    #8 vinsensual, Feb 15, 2011
  9. Jontro

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    Seriously, what the hell is up with Alternative... those... normal.. sounding music... people.
     
    #9 Jontro, Feb 15, 2011
  10. Two Sandwiches

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    Indie isn't really music. Just a ton of noises put together.
     
    #10 Two Sandwiches, Feb 15, 2011
  11. pradaxpimp

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    Most mainstream music sucks anyways and can be overgeneralized and stereotyped.
     
    #11 pradaxpimp, Feb 15, 2011
  12. SwoLy-D

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    Rappers should write more about political agendas. We don't have enough of those. :eek:
     
    #12 SwoLy-D, Feb 15, 2011
  13. Blake

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    What if Radiohead were dogs?
     
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  14. rimrocker

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    I liked the Sugarhill Gang. I bought a Grandmaster Flash album. Since then, rap sucks.

    Nobody plays music anymore. When you're sampling old rap songs that sampled not so great David Bowie songs, you know there's a lack of creativity.

    It's not that it is bad as much as it is boring.
     
    #14 rimrocker, Feb 15, 2011
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    I don't know, I just think everyone should start listening to more Frank Zappa. The world would be a better place.
     
    #15 ima_drummer2k, Feb 15, 2011
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  17. jo mama

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    is it a generalization to say black metal is all about satan?

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    if everyone listened to exactly what i listen to, the world would be infinitely more intelligent and devastatingly handsome.
     
    #18 thegary, Feb 15, 2011
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    With virtually all current country (and rock, rap, pop), I wholeheartedly agree.
     
    #19 Lynus302, Feb 15, 2011
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    I promise I'm gonna go ballistic the next time someone tells me, "I hate gospel....it's all about God, there's no variety." ARRGGHHH!! :mad:
     
    #20 Fyreball, Feb 15, 2011
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