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I’ve tried several times to listen to Anna’s music but her voice is just really not my thing at all. There’s a lot to like about the actual song but this just cemented my opinion that it’s Anna’s voice I don’t like.
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We share excellent taste a lot of the time sis, let's not go there yeT
Wdym, we can never have too much from your stories, they're part of what makes the write-ups enjoyable, relevant + unique
I really relate that story about your students @Trouble in Paradise. I teach student aged anywhere between 16 and 26, and while I haven't really come across the gender issues you mention, there's a lot of ignorance when it comes to LGBT issues in general. You know, students getting isolated from the rest of the class because they portray as being "gay", but also colleagues being personally offended when a trans student uses the toilet of her choice. It's not cute.
I try my best to educate my students where I can (and also try to stop them from using hurtful language), but it's difficult. Especially when I'm not planning to ever out myself as "not straight" at work for reasons. I think I'm still reeling from the fact that colleagues at a different school once told me I don't look like the type of girl who likes girls. Okay then.
I try my best to educate my students where I can (and also try to stop them from using hurtful language), but it's difficult. Especially when I'm not planning to ever out myself as "not straight" at work for reasons. I think I'm still reeling from the fact that colleagues at a different school once told me I don't look like the type of girl who likes girls. Okay then.
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I DIDN'T GET BASHED FOR CRYING MY ENTIRE CHILDHOOD FOR THIS!!!!!!
DO Y'ALL KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO FINALLY BE ABLE TO CRY PUBLICALLY WITHOUT PUNCHING YOURSELF IN THE FACE??! IT SOUNDS LIKE THAT WAIL!!!! IT IS THERAPY
The way yiz did Ah Mer Ah Su. The way Ah Mer Ah Su was done. I....
Shameful.
Some of you lazy bottoms obviously couldn't be bothered to give the Extras the attention they deserved so sprinkled some 4s and 5s over them and went about your day. Bit tragic. That song is an easy, flawless 10.
Ugh.
Shameful.
Some of you lazy bottoms obviously couldn't be bothered to give the Extras the attention they deserved so sprinkled some 4s and 5s over them and went about your day. Bit tragic. That song is an easy, flawless 10.
Ugh.
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Anna Calvi described as background noise??? What song did you listen to???
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Both of these should still be here, and I should've given Don't Beat The Girl... a 10.
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Next up is the first of three ties! One of these songs I'm really surprised is dropping out as early as it is...
Clutching my pearls and writing the commentary for my 11.
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Magnus Hirschfeld was a German physician and sexologist who founded the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee which is considered the first group to be committed to advocacy for homosexual and transgender individuals. He was an amazing man and I highly recommend reading his wikipedia page as he held more thoughtful views on gay rights, mental health, and the intersection of gay rights and women empowerment than many people do nowadays.
TIE 62. "1950"
By King Princess
7.234
Highest Scores: 10 x 2 (@The Hot Rock @Reboot) 9.5 x 1 (@dylanaber)
Lowest Scores: 3 x 1 (@Untitled) 4 x 1 (@Hurricane Drunk)
My Score: 9.75
I hate it when dudes try to chase me
But I love it when you try to save me
Once again, another one of my favorite extras is done in by my inability to commit to giving out a 10. I mean, a 9.75? Really? I adore this song in all its queer glory. Those opening lines are so perfectly subversive and it's all wrapped up in this sweet throw back sound that still feels very of the moment. King Princess is the stage name of Mikaela Strauss and she was the first person Mark Ronson signed to his label. I'm a huge fan of her vocals and in particular her vocal stylings in this song, the way she rises up on the "So I'll waaaaaaiiiiit for yoooouuuu" is heavenly. Then the lyrics of the bridge are so tragically relatable "I hope that you're happy with me in your life/ I hope that you won't slip away in the night" for an anxious mess in a relationship like me.
King Princess does a wonderful lyrical breakdown for Genius where she talks about taking inspiration from the way queer people in the past (like in the 1950's) had to be publicly closeted and couldn't express their love. I've always interpreted this as dating someone who is in the closet (hello personal experiences) but she also extends it as a metaphor/analogy for unrequited love. Also in reference to the pre-chorus, she explains that she uses religious imagery since religion and queerness are "oil and water" (hello again personal experiences). She also explains how when we put the person we're with up on a higher level, the relationship becomes second to your own adoration. King Princess was also inspired by the wonderful book The Price of Salt and the movie inspired by it, Carol, in writing "1950." She explained:
What's been really interesting reading interviews with King Princess is just how young she is! It makes me feel very much like a grandpa to read in interview where she explains slang terms I've never heard to Mark Ronson. Reading her interview with Schmooze and she says:
“You’re your truest self when you’re young, and when somebody says something, and you’re like, Oh, maybe I’m not normal, you shut it down,” she says. “It’s always a process to rediscover those parts of yourself,” she says about coming out at 13.
Made me do a double take. It's so beguiling to me that kids are coming out at 13 (and I know some are coming out even younger) when it took me a good 5 years to even come out to myself. It's also funny to hear someone so young reflecting on their youth, but as I made clear in my last elimination childhood does shit to us.
Anyways, y'all are a bunch of heathens for kicking this out so soon:
Pop3blow2 Oooh, another new discovery. I like her voice.
Verandi I keep hearing "fuck you" instead of "for you" and it actually makes the song better.
ufint Nice vocals, beautiful vocals.
Kalonite I'm not usually a fan of the whole 'I wish I lived in the 20s/50s/60s!' thing, so I'm glad that this song doesn't actually play into that trope and plays with the idea that the era was pretty awful for women and queer people.
Slaybellz It’s alright but I didn’t really find her music interesting until she released "Pussy Is God".
The Hot Rock Okay, this packed an emotional punch and a Half. I wasn't ready.
Reboot GORGEOUS. King Princess is one of my favourite discoveries of this year. Her EP is fantastic and describes my feelings so well.
TIE 62. "1950"
By King Princess
7.234
Highest Scores: 10 x 2 (@The Hot Rock @Reboot) 9.5 x 1 (@dylanaber)
Lowest Scores: 3 x 1 (@Untitled) 4 x 1 (@Hurricane Drunk)
My Score: 9.75
I hate it when dudes try to chase me
But I love it when you try to save me
King Princess does a wonderful lyrical breakdown for Genius where she talks about taking inspiration from the way queer people in the past (like in the 1950's) had to be publicly closeted and couldn't express their love. I've always interpreted this as dating someone who is in the closet (hello personal experiences) but she also extends it as a metaphor/analogy for unrequited love. Also in reference to the pre-chorus, she explains that she uses religious imagery since religion and queerness are "oil and water" (hello again personal experiences). She also explains how when we put the person we're with up on a higher level, the relationship becomes second to your own adoration. King Princess was also inspired by the wonderful book The Price of Salt and the movie inspired by it, Carol, in writing "1950." She explained:
“Historically a publicly unaccepted but incredibly rich culture, queer love was only able to exist privately for a long time, expressed in society through coded art forms. I wrote this song as a story of unrequited love in my own life, doing my best to acknowledge and pay homage to that part of history.”
What's been really interesting reading interviews with King Princess is just how young she is! It makes me feel very much like a grandpa to read in interview where she explains slang terms I've never heard to Mark Ronson. Reading her interview with Schmooze and she says:
“You’re your truest self when you’re young, and when somebody says something, and you’re like, Oh, maybe I’m not normal, you shut it down,” she says. “It’s always a process to rediscover those parts of yourself,” she says about coming out at 13.
Made me do a double take. It's so beguiling to me that kids are coming out at 13 (and I know some are coming out even younger) when it took me a good 5 years to even come out to myself. It's also funny to hear someone so young reflecting on their youth, but as I made clear in my last elimination childhood does shit to us.
Anyways, y'all are a bunch of heathens for kicking this out so soon:
Pop3blow2 Oooh, another new discovery. I like her voice.
Verandi I keep hearing "fuck you" instead of "for you" and it actually makes the song better.
ufint Nice vocals, beautiful vocals.
Kalonite I'm not usually a fan of the whole 'I wish I lived in the 20s/50s/60s!' thing, so I'm glad that this song doesn't actually play into that trope and plays with the idea that the era was pretty awful for women and queer people.
Slaybellz It’s alright but I didn’t really find her music interesting until she released "Pussy Is God".
The Hot Rock Okay, this packed an emotional punch and a Half. I wasn't ready.
Reboot GORGEOUS. King Princess is one of my favourite discoveries of this year. Her EP is fantastic and describes my feelings so well.
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THAT'S IT! I underscored the enitire "Extras" section too! I should've given this a 10! Ughhhhhh. I'm annoyed with myself, because I actually love this. I mean, the relatability of it all.
Even the "coming out young" is relatable cause I realized I'm bi when I was 13, and came out gradually to people over 2 years. Someone remind me to check out her EP soon.
Even the "coming out young" is relatable cause I realized I'm bi when I was 13, and came out gradually to people over 2 years. Someone remind me to check out her EP soon.
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I'm gonna do one of those for the Top 60 once we finish our extra cull from 70 to 60!
Also I have a snow day today so I'll try to get the next elimination out soon!
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LUCKY! I didn't have one today.