That makes it even worse, that they're intelligent and still deliver this message. You are defending POP MUSIC!!!! These guys are attempting to do the spaghetti-misogyny of Mindless Self Indulgence, but they've undershot the mark. And to counter your own intrinsically flawed logic, the pop music industry employs a lot of people, and for that matter so does the firearms industry, not to mention the vast amount of people making a living off of nuclear weapons. Alright, so if you have heard 3oh!3 chances are you noticed their electro, hip hop, pop fusion type sound. Can a law be a douchebag? Complain about this comment (Comment number 2) Comment number 3. So it's no wonder why music like this is popular with them. Carrie Underwood: Before He Cheats Posting the same thing 5 times clearly gives you the moral highground. It's no longer a joke, it's just downright wrong. Debuting in the late 2000s, they quickly graduated from being favorites on the local scene to the Billboard 200 with party-starting anthems from early albums Want (2008) and Streets of Gold (2010). It's called a general statement. Fanny Pack, anyone? Nor is the whole white-bratty-guy-dance-track breaking any new barriers in pop music. Keep this in mind... evilamy replied on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 11:43am. My "straight-edge elitist" self is even all for drug legalization, I fully believe in the right of people to do what they want as long as it is not harming other people. 123 Demo Street, New York NY | (555) 555-5555 | email@example.com. How did 3OH!3 become famous? Anyways... You see, I kind of have this thing about "jokes." Let’s Go Jesus 3. It disturbs me to think about people partying to this, as if encouraging this type of mentality. I love satire, I love borderline offensive art that actually points out the irony of the content within it. I think the whole idea of 3oh!3 is that how they look and where they come from are seemingly at odds with the kind of music they play and the lyrics they sing. What is the average percentage of women in the boardrooms of the largest corporations? I have a VERY sarcastic sense of humor, and my friends and I tease each other constantly. Or having to do a proper bibliography? At least thats against the grain a little. Heard him on NPR on Sunday. Misogynist on a mission? If that was their intent, they failed to present that. I still remember when FB was open to a limited number of universities. Actually, I'm pretty sure I can think of plenty of things to get pissed off about, actually, I'm pretty sure I know who you are x303 Warriorx (you have no idea who I am though). So there! I've spoken to these kids; never heard an intelligent word out of them. Yes, there lyrics are sexist and demoralizing. at the beginning of September. You sound like my kind of person for so, so many reasons :) I go OFF constantly about "these kids today!" Every other thing he says to me is "OMG, FML" (FML means "fuck my life", I had to look it up), I tell him he can say "fuck my life" to me when he's a month past due on his rent and he hasn't eaten anything besides mac & cheese and ramen for a year and he's sold everything he owns just to pay for that; then we'll talk about "fuck my life". * = It as in the content of their use of expression...not the right to free speech, lol. "I know this post makes me sound like a cranky old lady who can't get down with kids' music these days" I'm glad other people believe that the dumbing down of our youth through media is an issue. Report. Coming through the speakers in my friend’s Kia were these words (poorly sung, I might add): Shush, girl! Think about that. and hearing about things like "sexting" and how kids want gym class cut because they feel it's not alright to be subjected to things that some kids are bad at... gimme a fucking break! VIP packages available. It actually portrays the guy as being the "ho" and he gets a bit of a slap in the face at the end. Anonymous replied on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 9:25am. why pin it all on one offender? Anonymous replied on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 1:26pm. But you need to realize that the generation is not all like this, though many are. Emily Walz replied on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 3:36pm. (The worst part is that our neighbors blast the song so loudly that, no matter where I go or how many windows I close, this aural garbage still manages to invade my ears!). ***SUBSCRIBE*** Rate and comment!! Shut your lips!/ Do the Helen Keller, and talk with your hips!" I have tried to avoid it, but they're everywhere! Osu! It's all just a scene, all just about social networking. Like having a song about chex mix. Really? They were huge in the "Think Thank" snowboard film team. Ironically, holiday pain is coming for certain retailers. I suspect much of their fan base were also pre-apology fans of Don Imus. They are intelligent, worldly, and progressive individuals who are worthy of knowing better than tabloids and lyrics allow. "I'm sorry, what? P.M.A. I am not sure why they became so popular. Erynn replied on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 11:48am, The way you are saying that the youth of today are spoiled, catered to, and totally unknowledgable of "good, talented musicians, actors, directors or authors" is very stereotypical, and I find that offensive, rude, and a very uneducated opinion. And play who's in your mouth (who's in your mouth)", Whitney replied on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 1:05pm. Apparently, this single and its creators are sweeping the nation this summer, delivering a message of doucherty and douchetice for all. I had to delete a couple of comments from this thread because things were getting a bit too personal. Hip hop is not something I think about when listening to them. 3Oh!3 was often blasted in the carpool van on the way to swim meets because it was one thing everyone could agree on, weird I know. Anonymous replied on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 7:06am. 3OH!3 are Sean Foreman, a compact little guy with Hollywood teeth, and Nathaniel Motte, a tall skinny guy with horrible hair. 3OH!3 - Double VIsion [Hard] Single Tapping Double Time. I really appreciate you sticking up for me :) and this guy (x303 Warriorx) does not care about feminist issues, I assure you. 100 gecs).” The track is not only reminiscent of the 3OH!3 sounds we first fell in love with, but it also includes a nod … In an eminem song, he states “Boy girl groups make me sick, and I cant wait until I catch all you faggots in public, I’m a love it.” 3oh!3 threatens to be violent towards no one in this way, so they enjoy their strippers!? Their sophomore record "Want"reached number 44 on the Billboard 200, and the single off of it "Don't Trust Me" reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. The issue was not about religious righteousness or pomposity, it was about respect for women. The British Techno band is actually pretty all right. I almost forgot they were opening for 3OH!3 and was genuinely disappointed when 30 minutes after saying hello, they said goodbye. For those who remember 2009 pop culture vividly, you’ll recall that raunchy and edgy s… Anonymous replied on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 8:53am. Playing next. Hooray! It’s been a number of years since we last heard synthpop duo 3OH!3 singing with Kesha about their first kisses, about the complete distrust of promiscuous females, and having double Think about that.". Pussycat Dolls: I Don't Need A Man Find 3oh!3 tickets in the UK | Videos, biography, tour dates, performance times. Yes, many points you bring up are correct, and they are good points. when is the new issue coming out? You ppl should look more into them before you judge them and listen to other ppl. We have freedom of speech for a good reason. It's called peddling to the lowest common denominator. Whitney replied on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 7:55pm. It's the words and actions of you, as a person, do, in which determine that. But clearly you have chosen this Great Satan to sink your holier-than-thou teeth into. Which is scary because, honestly, I could say anything blatantly offensive and shield myself from criticism by saying, "no, I was just joking, I was really making fun of mainstream values". Adults/teens can roll their eyes at "music" like this, but (at risk of sounding like Helen Lovejoy) what about 9 year old girls? I was actually reading up on the differences between Gen X and Gen Y (I myself fall into the MTV Generation, between X and Y) and of course, the new "Z" generation, and it's astounding how kids are different now from when I was growing up and from when Gen X-ers were growing up. I honestly would not have this song censored, because, yes, there comes a time where raising your child steps in and a time where the media cannot constantly baby the people. 1 fan answered this question Is sean really engaged?? im female too! She's not the exception, she's the rule, and this type of music is at her fingertips. However, there are boundaries. Judged by the language N.W.A used "Fuck The Police... As I was researching for ideas to help me improve ... Whatever you Want to Call it Damaging material is always going to be out there, so let's not be a regime where we just try to hide, censor, stifle the problem (no matter how ridiculously crappy it is), and just work on trying to salvage the women of this younger generation to think for themselves, and have self-respect. And regarding that Asher Roth song... the "who's in your mouth" lyric is in reference to a Dane Cook joke. Even worse is … And honestly, I might just file this song away in the sometimes-pop-music-is-super-douche-y folder that I’ve got going, but ever since this single came to my attention yesterday it seems like 3oh!3 is everywhere. You hear it on the radio, you hear it at clubs, you hear it EVERYWHERE. Kids really aren't kids anymore and are growing up too fast. There are some mature ppl in the world who will just ignore it. But good men out there…don’t be fooled….enjoy 3OH!3, and similar bands…it’s just studpid, fun music. I think we should probably be friends. Kids are to damn lazy to even spell things out, they use numbers, letters and acronyms... good gravy! "The song includes lyrics that I would never want to sing. I stick them a giant middle finger for their sexist pigginess! I think pop music is brainless, however it can be catchy and is entirely harmless so I don't blow a gasket about it, be it Shakira or 3Oh!3. Furthermore, if you were to examine their whole catalog, you would note that most of their songs are spoken from an alternating points of view, or voices, that are not their own. Thats whats in and u ppl just cant accept it. caffeineadddict replied on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 7:42pm. i heard a couple of their songs and what they reference , well to me it seems sexist.... i'm just saying, they have some good beats but it does kinda annoy me but they can do what they like, its free speech.. just wondering if anyone thought the same.. The song is called “Don’t Trust Me,” and the offenders performers are the Colorado-based duo 3oh!3. Since the official music video is no good, what do you all this of this unofficial one? slim to none my dear. i didn't. Whitney replied on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 1:25am. Boundaries in which are established by social context, personal experience, and the difference between funny and not funny. you know, i really can't stand it when people say "this is why feminists get a bad rep" or "we need to be less radical or others will stop listening". Whatever way you slice it, it’s bad news for pop music and young women. More so than video games. Osu! I guess watching the original would have helped me see that that is NOT how the song was written. 3oh!3 isn't the only new band that's made up of misogynist douchebags. We have heavily discusse... Police Brutality, Racism, and Discrimination in NYC. I know him personally and he is an avid anti-feminist. It turned out to be everyone's favorite song, and the rest is history. Just because some cookies are burnt doesn't mean the whole batch is ruined. I remember a time before the internet, and having to look up information in an encyclopedia. Thanks for catching that! Get ready! And I do agree, it's totally ridiculous how catered to kids are these days. The worst part is, most of the rabid fans I ran into on the Metro were girls. Neither do any of my friends. Maybe it’s because they are working with the lethal combination that is douchiness+taking yourselves too seriously+woman hate+inexplicable popularity. And these fucking judges who are taking these cases... it's ridiculous. Follow. Kudos to you! Lyrics included in the video! Why don't these labels sign these kinds of artists?? we've all been victims. I am taking AP world history as a 10th grader, and am in honors english. What do you think? I don't drink, smoke, or do drugs. So who might you be, now that we are divulging identities? The stoners, the kids who shoot up their schools, Goth kids, kids who are generally fucked up in the head and on Prozac or Ritilin. If you were to actually research the details of the child molestation cases--and perhaps familiarize yourself with the man himself, you would know that Michael would never do such a thing and that EVERY single instance in which allegations were made against Michael stemmed from a desire to falsely accuse Michael in hopes of capitalizing on a piece of his fortune. I thought I was cool because I knew of them long before most people did. But I KNOW better, my daughters are going to KNOW better, than to deal with men in our lives with these ideals, if a man ever said "do the hellen keller and talk with your hips", I'd go absolutely nuclear with him. Well, at least cigarette and alcohol companies provide thousands of honest jobs for Americans, they also provide a product that people want a pay for, which HELPS the economy... you straight-edge elitist! Thanks again, Whitney! 3oh!3 is a parody. Ashley Brittner replied on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 9:08pm, "Sean (who graduated top of his class from CU in the English department) and Nat (who graduated top of his class in Biology) would both probably acknowledge that their lyrics are far from the high level of discourse that most feminist would like for pop artists to strive for...they have found a way to connect with millions of people (men and women) around the world. Check out the full list of tour dates below: MAY. In this respect they succeed splendidly because no matter how sexist the lyrics to this song are, they have found a way to connect with millions of people (men and women) around the world. Their is so little quality. Epic fail indeed. so are hollywoodundead,and asher roth,shwayze... puting females down but they dont seem holy now do they? What ever happened to saying what you think is authentically right? “LONELY MACHINES” ft 100 gets. It was nothing short of ritualistic and cultish. did i claim to be an english major?! 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