1. 'A visitor' posted on the Sun 10 Oct 2004, 11:20 pm Oh, do I hear you/it. Odds are it was a bit worse in the pre-Giuliani era when I lived there. On the plus side (and I'm really dating myself now), I'm pretty sure that "Lambada" was first played at Morg Lounge engagement parties because of noise pollution like this, and the song went on to have a fairly long run as a catered-simcha standard. Of course, no similar "cross-over hit" has yet rivaled "asher bara" (a.k.a. "Land Down Under" by Men at Work, circa 1982). Daniel
2. 'A visitor' posted on the Mon 11 Oct 2004, 12:15 am Daniel, I beg to differ. I believe there is one song that rivals that "cross-over hit" all the way to the bank (whatever that means). Dschinghis Khan became a huge hit with their self-titled song... "Dschinghis Khan" in 1979. The song is better known as Genghis Khan (the English translation of the German) in some circles. At Jewish weddings it is best known as "Yidden." Those who wish to compare the two can sample the original version here: http://www.angelfire.com/crazy/jermage/dschinghiskhan.html It's worth it to visit the page and download the video (it's a relatively small file - about 2.6 meg) if you've never seen it. I'd bet good money that the last place a German pop band expected their music to be played was at a Jewish wedding and I'm sure that no comparison between Moshiach and Genghis Khan was intended by MBD. I have more examples. However, I have more homework than examples so I must be off now. Anyone that's curious can email me. Jeremy
3. 'A visitor' posted on the Mon 11 Oct 2004, 9:03 am I'll readily concede that one, as my original post was completely off the cuff and blissfully free of research. However, in the case of "Dschinghis Khan," MBD apparently waited more than a decade and used foreign material almost totally unknown to his audience here. "Land Down Under" was a ubiquitous Top 40 hit in the US, and "Asher Bara" ripped it off rather brazenly within a year or two -- so it's actually been played here even longer than "Yidden," although it's admittedly not nearly as popular. Daniel
5. 'A visitor' posted on the Tue 12 Oct 2004, 10:30 pm i remember, when living in the apartment last year, one fine day, a guy brought up all his DJ stuff to the roof and proceeded to spin for him and 2 girls for the next 3 days...including shabbat...and it wasn't even good. we called the cops eventually. i totally hear. Charlotte
6. 'A visitor' posted on the Wed 13 Oct 2004, 3:16 am Come to think of it, I just remembered that the reason I moved last year was because YU deemed my apartment unsafe to live in. The man that lived in the apartment directly below ours wasn't so sane and he would play loud music (yes, the floor was literally shaking) at all hours of the night and sometimes just leave for the weekend without shutting it off. My roommate went to YU to complain and they made us move up the sixth floor. Sometimes we would bang on the floor to get him to stop, but that would get the other apartments in our general area to bang also. I'm not sure if that accomplished anything. I'm not even sure why I just typed that. Whatever. I need sleep. Jeremy
8. 'Dani Weiss' posted on the Wed 13 Oct 2004, 4:06 pm me(r) - you and jers don't know each other, although you may have met once. he's less social than most of the people you know. and that's saying a lot, no?
9. 'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 1:40 am Yes, I have met Me(r) before. More than once, in fact. However, Dani is more than right (superright?). I'm not very social and have many solitary tendencies. While I am sometimes inclined to type quite a bit, I'm usually very quiet in person (especially in a group setting). I could go on, but I'm not sure if this is the proper forum for a self-analysis of my social habits. Jeremy
10. 'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 3:51 am And what would be a proper forum to discuss Jeremy's social habits? Certainly not the same forum as one in which a discussion of starting a sentence with a coordinating conjunction takes place! But, such is the situation that will unfold here tonight! You see Mer, I had the privilege of sharing a bedroom with Jeremy. That sounds bad. To clarify, I shared a bedroom with Jeremy and three other guys. Crap, that sounds worse. Point is, as a self proclaimed behaviorist, I've got dish. Jeremy is a likable introvert whose quiet demeanor often results in allowing him to be underestimated. Simultaneously, this trait bestows upon him an air of intelligence that can only lurk amongst those who are not quick to stick their foot up...in their mouth (except when he's doing that Jewish self-depricating thing). A paradox of sorts? Perhaps, but that is Jeremy. It's easy to look at Jeremy and not realize he is a man with his ear to the ground. Jeremy is quiet because he is always listening. Waiting. Gathering information with a thirst that can only be possessed by an individual with the intellect to process it. He is watching us all. To some perhaps this is a source of comfort, to some fear. Only time will tell whether his knowledge be for good or evil; only in hindsight shall our credence find vindication. For now, those who know him simply enjoy his knowledge of every line ever written for "The Family Guy." For now, we except him as a friend true. Yet, in our souls creep questions that may never be answered. What mischief plots yonder man to whom a narcissistic talking baby named Stewie provides mentorship? With what schemes does this man while away his hours at the Y.U. Judaic Studies office? Just where was Jeremy on the night of the cold war? These question allow us little reprieve. With these thoughts in mind we struggle to keep darkness out of our hearts; a struggle to ward off our fear of the unknown. In these trying times we distract ourselves by attacking the grammar and forum of our peers. But alas, despite our distractions, thoughts of impending anarchy and dissolution take hold. It is such fears that propelled many a nation to war, such fears which led so many to their end. Only time will tell. The future holds our answers, the past our paranoia. And, as Juliet Lewis uttered at the end of Cape Fear, "If you hang on to the past, you die a little every day. As for me, I would rather live." I would rather live. D.A.
'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 3:51 am And what would be a proper forum to discuss Jeremy's social habits? Certainly not the same forum as one in which a discussion of starting a sentence with a coordinating conjunction takes place! But, such is the situation that will unfold here tonight! You see Mer, I had the privilege of sharing a bedroom with Jeremy. That sounds bad. To clarify, I shared a bedroom with Jeremy and three other guys. Crap, that sounds worse. Point is, as a self proclaimed behaviorist, I've got dish. Jeremy is a likable introvert whose quiet demeanor often results in allowing him to be underestimated. Simultaneously, this trait bestows upon him an air of intelligence that can only lurk amongst those who are not quick to stick their foot up...in their mouth (except when he's doing that Jewish self-depricating thing). A paradox of sorts? Perhaps, but that is Jeremy. It's easy to look at Jeremy and not realize he is a man with his ear to the ground. Jeremy is quiet because he is always listening. Waiting. Gathering information with a thirst that can only be possessed by an individual with the intellect to process it. He is watching us all. To some perhaps this is a source of comfort, to some fear. Only time will tell whether his knowledge be for good or evil; only in hindsight shall our credence find vindication.
For now, those who know him simply enjoy his knowledge of every line ever written for "The Family Guy." For now, we except him as a friend true. Yet, in our souls creep questions that may never be answered. What mischief plots yonder man to whom a narcissistic talking baby named Stewie provides mentorship? With what schemes does this man while away his hours at the Y.U. Judaic Studies office? Just where was Jeremy on the night of the cold war? These question allow us little reprieve. With these thoughts in mind we struggle to keep darkness out of our hearts; a struggle to ward off our fear of the unknown. In these trying times we distract ourselves by attacking the grammar and forum of our peers. But alas, despite our distractions, thoughts of impending anarchy and dissolution take hold. It is such fears that propelled many a nation to war, such fears which led so many to their end. Only time will tell. The future holds our answers, the past our paranoia. And, as Juliet Lewis uttered at the end of Cape Fear, "If you hang on to the past, you die a little every day. As for me, I would rather live." I would rather live. D.A.
11. 'Dani Weiss' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 10:24 am D.A. you forgot to mention the jeremy shreds that pile up on his desk. quite the unusual habit, if rather endearing. have i met you?
13. 'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 6:54 pm Also didn't mention that Jeremy secretly keeps a microwave box with "susie homemaker"'s name and former address on it. Gotta leave something for the book...don't think it started with the monty python link.... D.A.
14. 'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 7:18 pm Dani knows about that box. At least she should. She's the one that gave it to me, if I remember correctly. It was to hold, but as the intended recipient has declined to accept it, it is currently in my custody. Dani, I looked down at my desk when I read your comment about that pile that always manages to find a way there and there it was. It was staring at me. I then promptly threw it away, but it will be back. I don't know when and I don't care. I'd rather concentrate on my string cheese. Yum. Also, D.A., we did not share a room. I was in room A and you were in room B. We've been through this before, haven't we? ;) Jeremy
15. 'Jessica' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 11:46 pm Ummm... D.A., am I "Susie homemaker"? Or is it just odd coincidence that you used that reference with me today?
16. 'A visitor' posted on the Fri 15 Oct 2004, 3:44 am You got it t-nibbler! I now suspect that this box of yours is actually the very same "lockbox" that Al Gore referred to in his 2000 campaign. Had he won your box would have contained billions of dollars for Social Security. For better or worse this just didn't pan out. So now the box just contains old clothes, a friendship bracelet, 3500 engagement notices from freshman year, and that My Little Pony Sparkle Pony that you have been looking for since you moved back west. Lockbox. D.A.
17. 'Jessica' posted on the Fri 15 Oct 2004, 4:54 am To Whom It May Concern: (Jeremy) It has come to my client's (me) attention that the aforementioned microwave cardboard apparatus (heretofore to be referred to as "Lockbox") contains both the name and address of one Jessica, a.k.a. T-Nibbler, JessieSue, and Susie Homemaker. As Jessica's (un)official representation, I hereby write this notice to inform you of your current legal obligation to inform my client of all current and past contents of Lockbox, as well as any known prior possessors of Lockbox. Furthermore, notice of future relocation of Lockbox must be pre-approved, in triplicate, by one D.A., who I have designated as my official N.Y. representative for matters solely concerning Lockbox in question. Failure to respond to any and all of the aforementioned requests will probably not result in further legal action, but may cause random water balloons to be lobbed at you sporadically across the YU campus (actually, that sounds like fun, maybe I'll have my goons do that regardless). Your immediate response is appreciated regarding this most delicate matter. Visit me @ http://jessiesue.blog-city.com/
18. 'A visitor' posted on the Fri 15 Oct 2004, 5:03 am It has come to my attention in the matter of Lockbox vs. T-nibbler, that lockbox...ahem...excuse me..that lockbox...I'm sorry...LOCKBOX!!!...that prior to relocation of..ahem...LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!! Al Gore
1. 'A visitor' posted on the Sun 10 Oct 2004, 11:20 pm
ReplyDeleteOh, do I hear you/it. Odds are it was a bit worse in the pre-Giuliani era when I lived there.
On the plus side (and I'm really dating myself now), I'm pretty sure that "Lambada" was first played at Morg Lounge engagement parties because of noise pollution like this, and the song went on to have a fairly long run as a catered-simcha standard. Of course, no similar "cross-over hit" has yet rivaled "asher bara" (a.k.a. "Land Down Under" by Men at Work, circa 1982).
Daniel
2. 'A visitor' posted on the Mon 11 Oct 2004, 12:15 am
ReplyDeleteDaniel, I beg to differ.
I believe there is one song that rivals that "cross-over hit" all the way to the bank (whatever that means).
Dschinghis Khan became a huge hit with their self-titled song... "Dschinghis Khan" in 1979. The song is better known as Genghis Khan (the English translation of the German) in some circles. At Jewish weddings it is best known as "Yidden." Those who wish to compare the two can sample the original version here: http://www.angelfire.com/crazy/jermage/dschinghiskhan.html
It's worth it to visit the page and download the video (it's a relatively small file - about 2.6 meg) if you've never seen it.
I'd bet good money that the last place a German pop band expected their music to be played was at a Jewish wedding and I'm sure that no comparison between Moshiach and Genghis Khan was intended by MBD.
I have more examples. However, I have more homework than examples so I must be off now. Anyone that's curious can email me.
Jeremy
3. 'A visitor' posted on the Mon 11 Oct 2004, 9:03 am
ReplyDeleteI'll readily concede that one, as my original post was completely off the cuff and blissfully free of research. However, in the case of "Dschinghis Khan," MBD apparently waited more than a decade and used foreign material almost totally unknown to his audience here. "Land Down Under" was a ubiquitous Top 40 hit in the US, and "Asher Bara" ripped it off rather brazenly within a year or two -- so it's actually been played here even longer than "Yidden," although it's admittedly not nearly as popular.
Daniel
4. 'Dani Weiss' posted on the Mon 11 Oct 2004, 10:26 am
ReplyDeletelol. you can also find it on my husband's blog - he's quite proud of it.
5. 'A visitor' posted on the Tue 12 Oct 2004, 10:30 pm
ReplyDeletei remember, when living in the apartment last year, one fine day, a guy brought up all his DJ stuff to the roof and proceeded to spin for him and 2 girls for the next 3 days...including shabbat...and it wasn't even good. we called the cops eventually. i totally hear.
Charlotte
6. 'A visitor' posted on the Wed 13 Oct 2004, 3:16 am
ReplyDeleteCome to think of it, I just remembered that the reason I moved last year was because YU deemed my apartment unsafe to live in. The man that lived in the apartment directly below ours wasn't so sane and he would play loud music (yes, the floor was literally shaking) at all hours of the night and sometimes just leave for the weekend without shutting it off. My roommate went to YU to complain and they made us move up the sixth floor. Sometimes we would bang on the floor to get him to stop, but that would get the other apartments in our general area to bang also. I'm not sure if that accomplished anything. I'm not even sure why I just typed that. Whatever. I need sleep.
Jeremy
7. 'A visitor' posted on the Wed 13 Oct 2004, 3:47 pm
ReplyDeleteJeremy -- Do we know one another? Just curious
Me(r)
8. 'Dani Weiss' posted on the Wed 13 Oct 2004, 4:06 pm
ReplyDeleteme(r) - you and jers don't know each other, although you may have met once.
he's less social than most of the people you know. and that's saying a lot, no?
9. 'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 1:40 am
ReplyDeleteYes, I have met Me(r) before. More than once, in fact.
However, Dani is more than right (superright?). I'm not very social and have many solitary tendencies. While I am sometimes inclined to type quite a bit, I'm usually very quiet in person (especially in a group setting).
I could go on, but I'm not sure if this is the proper forum for a self-analysis of my social habits.
Jeremy
10. 'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 3:51 am
ReplyDeleteAnd what would be a proper forum to discuss Jeremy's social habits? Certainly not the same forum as one in which a discussion of starting a sentence with a coordinating conjunction takes place! But, such is the situation that will unfold here tonight!
You see Mer, I had the privilege of sharing a bedroom with Jeremy. That sounds bad. To clarify, I shared a bedroom with Jeremy and three other guys. Crap, that sounds worse. Point is, as a self proclaimed behaviorist, I've got dish.
Jeremy is a likable introvert whose quiet demeanor often results in allowing him to be underestimated. Simultaneously, this trait bestows upon him an air of intelligence that can only lurk amongst those who are not quick to stick their foot up...in their mouth (except when he's doing that Jewish self-depricating thing). A paradox of sorts? Perhaps, but that is Jeremy.
It's easy to look at Jeremy and not realize he is a man with his ear to the ground. Jeremy is quiet because he is always listening. Waiting. Gathering information with a thirst that can only be possessed by an individual with the intellect to process it. He is watching us all. To some perhaps this is a source of comfort, to some fear. Only time will tell whether his knowledge be for good or evil; only in hindsight shall our credence find vindication.
For now, those who know him simply enjoy his knowledge of every line ever written for "The Family Guy." For now, we except him as a friend true. Yet, in our souls creep questions that may never be answered. What mischief plots yonder man to whom a narcissistic talking baby named Stewie provides mentorship? With what schemes does this man while away his hours at the Y.U. Judaic Studies office? Just where was Jeremy on the night of the cold war? These question allow us little reprieve. With these thoughts in mind we struggle to keep darkness out of our hearts; a struggle to ward off our fear of the unknown. In these trying times we distract ourselves by attacking the grammar and forum of our peers. But alas, despite our distractions, thoughts of impending anarchy and dissolution take hold. It is such fears that propelled many a nation to war, such fears which led so many to their end. Only time will tell. The future holds our answers, the past our paranoia. And, as Juliet Lewis uttered at the end of Cape Fear, "If you hang on to the past, you die a little every day. As for me, I would rather live." I would rather live.
D.A.
'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 3:51 am
ReplyDeleteAnd what would be a proper forum to discuss Jeremy's social habits? Certainly not the same forum as one in which a discussion of starting a sentence with a coordinating conjunction takes place! But, such is the situation that will unfold here tonight!
You see Mer, I had the privilege of sharing a bedroom with Jeremy. That sounds bad. To clarify, I shared a bedroom with Jeremy and three other guys. Crap, that sounds worse. Point is, as a self proclaimed behaviorist, I've got dish.
Jeremy is a likable introvert whose quiet demeanor often results in allowing him to be underestimated. Simultaneously, this trait bestows upon him an air of intelligence that can only lurk amongst those who are not quick to stick their foot up...in their mouth (except when he's doing that Jewish self-depricating thing). A paradox of sorts? Perhaps, but that is Jeremy.
It's easy to look at Jeremy and not realize he is a man with his ear to the ground. Jeremy is quiet because he is always listening. Waiting. Gathering information with a thirst that can only be possessed by an individual with the intellect to process it. He is watching us all. To some perhaps this is a source of comfort, to some fear. Only time will tell whether his knowledge be for good or evil; only in hindsight shall our credence find vindication.
For now, those who know him simply enjoy his knowledge of every line ever written for "The Family Guy." For now, we except him as a friend true. Yet, in our souls creep questions that may never be answered. What mischief plots yonder man to whom a narcissistic talking baby named Stewie provides mentorship? With what schemes does this man while away his hours at the Y.U. Judaic Studies office? Just where was Jeremy on the night of the cold war? These question allow us little reprieve. With these thoughts in mind we struggle to keep darkness out of our hearts; a struggle to ward off our fear of the unknown. In these trying times we distract ourselves by attacking the grammar and forum of our peers. But alas, despite our distractions, thoughts of impending anarchy and dissolution take hold. It is such fears that propelled many a nation to war, such fears which led so many to their end. Only time will tell. The future holds our answers, the past our paranoia. And, as Juliet Lewis uttered at the end of Cape Fear, "If you hang on to the past, you die a little every day. As for me, I would rather live." I would rather live.
ReplyDeleteD.A.
11. 'Dani Weiss' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 10:24 am
ReplyDeleteD.A.
you forgot to mention the jeremy shreds that pile up on his desk. quite the unusual habit, if rather endearing.
have i met you?
12. 'Dani Weiss' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 12:31 pm
ReplyDeleteha! now i know your secret! i know where you live, even. (insert evil laughter here)
13. 'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 6:54 pm
ReplyDeleteAlso didn't mention that Jeremy secretly keeps a microwave box with "susie homemaker"'s name and former address on it. Gotta leave something for the book...don't think it started with the monty python link....
D.A.
14. 'A visitor' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 7:18 pm
ReplyDeleteDani knows about that box. At least she should. She's the one that gave it to me, if I remember correctly. It was to hold, but as the intended recipient has declined to accept it, it is currently in my custody.
Dani, I looked down at my desk when I read your comment about that pile that always manages to find a way there and there it was. It was staring at me. I then promptly threw it away, but it will be back. I don't know when and I don't care. I'd rather concentrate on my string cheese.
Yum.
Also, D.A., we did not share a room. I was in room A and you were in room B. We've been through this before, haven't we? ;)
Jeremy
15. 'Jessica' posted on the Thu 14 Oct 2004, 11:46 pm
ReplyDeleteUmmm... D.A., am I "Susie homemaker"? Or is it just odd coincidence that you used that reference with me today?
16. 'A visitor' posted on the Fri 15 Oct 2004, 3:44 am
ReplyDeleteYou got it t-nibbler! I now suspect that this box of yours is actually the very same "lockbox" that Al Gore referred to in his 2000 campaign. Had he won your box would have contained billions of dollars for Social Security. For better or worse this just didn't pan out. So now the box just contains old clothes, a friendship bracelet, 3500 engagement notices from freshman year, and that My Little Pony Sparkle Pony that you have been looking for since you moved back west. Lockbox.
D.A.
17. 'Jessica' posted on the Fri 15 Oct 2004, 4:54 am
ReplyDeleteTo Whom It May Concern: (Jeremy)
It has come to my client's (me) attention that the aforementioned microwave cardboard apparatus (heretofore to be referred to as "Lockbox") contains both the name and address of one Jessica, a.k.a. T-Nibbler, JessieSue, and Susie Homemaker. As Jessica's (un)official representation, I hereby write this notice to inform you of your current legal obligation to inform my client of all current and past contents of Lockbox, as well as any known prior possessors of Lockbox. Furthermore, notice of future relocation of Lockbox must be pre-approved, in triplicate, by one D.A., who I have designated as my official N.Y. representative for matters solely concerning Lockbox in question. Failure to respond to any and all of the aforementioned requests will probably not result in further legal action, but may cause random water balloons to be lobbed at you sporadically across the YU campus (actually, that sounds like fun, maybe I'll have my goons do that regardless).
Your immediate response is appreciated regarding this most delicate matter.
Visit me @ http://jessiesue.blog-city.com/
18. 'A visitor' posted on the Fri 15 Oct 2004, 5:03 am
ReplyDeleteIt has come to my attention in the matter of Lockbox vs. T-nibbler, that lockbox...ahem...excuse me..that lockbox...I'm sorry...LOCKBOX!!!...that prior to relocation of..ahem...LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!LOCKBOX!!!
Al Gore
19. 'Dani Weiss' posted on the Fri 15 Oct 2004, 10:17 am
ReplyDeletei don't even know what to say