Friday is All About BAD FUN
BAD FUN 2 is upon us tonight, and I sincerely hope to see you all there. Well, by all I mean about 120 of you or so, because that’s the capacity of the venue, but y’know, all 120 of you at least. In any case, the lineup is awesome (if you didn’t read the bit where I explained the Ghost Toads, have a gander here) and the beer is excellent, so hopefully see you later.
A couple of you might know that I now go to the gym regularly, in an attempt to stop my back seizing up on me every couple of bloody months, and so far it kind of seems to be working. Anyhow, I was there this morning, and I overheard a woman telling her trainer about how she was heading out to this event but none of her dresses would fit her because she’d lost so much weight, and that she had to go and borrow one from her mum and everyone thought she looked amazing.
It was really quite heartwarming, I have to tell you.
Anyhow, before I head off to drag enormously heavy PA systems up and down the stairs, let’s faff about on the internet for a bit, while amazing music is being created in the living room downstairs.
1. Has something nice cheered you up a bit about the world recently?
2. What has made you feel good about yourself recently?
3. Who is the next person you intend to make feel happy about stuff?
4. Which famous person seems in terrible need of a good cheering up?
5. Give us a happy thought. Why the fuck not.
1. Well the lady from the gym being all pleased about fitting into a nice dress was good.
2. Listening to music being made in our house always cheers me up. And this Ghost Toads stuff sounds awesome so far.
3. Mrs. Toad. Whenever she seems really happy it feels very much like I am doing my job right.
4. Nick Clegg springs to mind! Not that he deserves it, really.
5. It’s a gorgeous day out, we have a fine lineup tonight, and I am off to buy some nice fish to cook for the musicians. What a splendid day.
1. OK, because the main reason I’m posting is to recommend everyone go see Woodpecker Wooliams tonight, I’m going to say her show at The Vortex recently – she’s really very good, and nice, and cheery, about the world… or something.
2. Apparently two people I was in a meeting with the other day went away the impression I’d be a good person to be friends with – more fool them.
3. My mam, I owe her dinner.
4. I’m going to go for another cunt from the coalition, Osbourne.
5. It’s Friday, and almost pub o’clock.
Not that almost, although I admire your attitude.
i can’t think if any happy answers!
Neither can anyone else from the looks of it. What the fuck’s wrong with people – cheer up everyone!
1. People that naturally leave their seat to pregnant women in the metro of Rome
2. Finally purchased a LP player, so i can listen to the very few lp i have
3. my wife of course
4. Does Calimero count?
5. It could be worst, isn’t it?
Pierre – get to a second hand shop, you’ll get loads of good records for bugger all.
And no Calimero doesn’t fucking count!
1. *schmaltzy answer warning* My daughter’s creative efforts and general daftness always make me feel warm and fuzzy.
2. Being told I’m the best at what I do by someone who matters recently was pretty awesome.
3. Assorted promoters, bands and bar managers at various stages this weekend as I help fill their coffers.
4. Silvio Berlusconi. You can’t have Bunga Bunga parties in prison. Can you?
5. As above, it’s fucking Friday – great gig looming tonight, another tomorrow night at Wee Red and then Papi Falso after. My liver and bank manager have both put their concerns in writing…
This is probably an immensely stupid question, but it’s NOT BYOB tonight, right?
No it’s not, they have a bar with some very fine beer.
I must admit I am finding the answers to 1, 5 and especially 2 quite a challenge..
What a bunch of miserable fuckers we all are. Yeesh.
1. Has something nice cheered you up a bit about the world recently?
the fact that lately i’ve met people willing to offer for the community with nothing in exchange.
2. What has made you feel good about yourself recently?
i made some stuff that people told me i should be proud of. that made me feel great.
3. Who is the next person you intend to make feel happy about stuff?
oh,if i could right now, i’d make my other half extremely happy
4. Which famous person seems in terrible need of a good cheering up?
Mrs. Angela Merkel.
5. Give us a happy thought. Why the fuck not.
think about you. if you’re healthy and on your two feet, you can make all days to come happy as every single weekend. wake up and say thank you for every day that comes and you have all those things and people to love.
1. Not really, but seeing King Creosote and John Hopkins last week was a warm and funny experience.
2. Doing voluntary work for an advice agency today.
3. Just about to go to a leaving do for a colleague who’s got a job he really wanted – not my doing though.
4. Has anybody ever seen Victoria Beckham smile, even once?
5. This article on inappropriate school art made me laugh, which made me happy.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2012/oct/26/school-anatomy-art-class
1. Nope
2. New adapter for my guitar pedals. Yay!
3. No one specifically comes to mind, but at least I am thinking about.
4. Yeah, I got nothing.
5. Kittens?
Seriously, between your happiness questions and the podcast I just listened to on Skepticism, it has been a morning of self affirmation. I am both in a chronic state of doubt, and miserable. But at least I remain unconvinced by all of it.
Happy Friday!
1. That there is some weather coming that has been named ‘Frankenstorm’. The name is so ridiculous that I smile, even though it could end up making a lot of people on the east coast US very unahappy.
2. I learned how to play Religious Songs on the piano and it sounds pretty damned good.
3. My family. Baking a ghost cake right now to put a smile on their faces.
4. PSY. No, just kidding. Is there anyone happier at the moment?
5. I’m so happy that the US election will be over in less than two weeks. Nothing worse than the year long campaigns for president. Makes everyone ugly.
Ah, so it would seem the world looks rather better from the vantage of my own sofa:
1. Not exactly the whole world, but walking through the park on a magnificent autumn day earlier on today cheered me up no end (although the chocolate escargot in Henri’s may have helped the happiness levels)
2. Our PhD student thanked me for my advice today. Which was nice, but then made me feel a bit old.
3. Seeing as though there’s a fair bit of sentimentality on here today, I’ll say Wilf, as we’re off on our travels tomorrow. Except actually, on reflection, going away with me is more of a test of endurance than anything (are we nearly there yet / where’s the toilet / bar / dog / etc)
4. Chris Lowe from the Pet Shop Boys. Although he doesn’t exactly look miserable, more like he needs a visit from the phantom tickling squad.
5. We get an extra hour in bed tomorrow night
5. also, I am now officially on holiday. Which is great for me, but I appreciate of less importance to anyone else..
1. Has something nice cheered you up a bit about the world recently? Mr Dan Willson playing the charridee gig last night was nice
2. What has made you feel good about yourself recently? I was bought a nice cake to have with my tea mmmm
3. Who is the next person you intend to make feel happy about stuff? H of course
4. Which famous person seems in terrible need of a good cheering up? I would have gone with Silvio Burlesconi but he deserves all he gets
5. Give us a happy thought. Why the fuck not
.Are you kidding, i’m fron Yorkshire !!
Are the doors at 8 tonight?