Jeeves, bring my nano-violin... (Morrissey content)

[Rich]

... Stephen's all upset and 'hurt' at the Simpsons. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56806312

[Marvin]

Poor lad. 

 

I can, at times like these, be incredibly smug because I've never liked Stephen 🤗

[dudewheresmybass]

Sales of the album must be slow

[ezbass]

I keep wanting to like The Smiths because of the bass and guitar work, but can never get beyond Morrissey’s whining and as I managed to get past Geddy’s voice (I’m now a big Rush fan), that’s saying something.

[dudewheresmybass]

17 minutes ago, ezbass said:

I keep wanting to like The Smiths because of the bass and guitar work, but can never get beyond Morrissey’s whining and as I managed to get past Geddy’s voice (I’m now a big Rush fan), that’s saying something.

Totally agree - I still can’t listen to the earlier rush stuff (same reason) but enjoy the later albums. 

[Supernaut]

Well, I know what he did after...

 

[Doctor J]

The irony of a show currently flagellating itself for it's long-running usage of lazy racist stereotypes accusing someone of racism is quite astonishing, it must be said.

[Cato]

I'm quite surprised that The Simpsons thought Morrisey was relevant enough to parody.

30 years ago definitely, even 20 years ago maybe, but in 2021 I'd be suprised if many of their audience under 40 has more than the vaguest idea of who he is, let alone know the man well enough to understand what's being parodied.

Edited April 20, 2021 by Cato

[BigRedX]

2 hours ago, Doctor J said:

The irony of a show currently flagellating itself for it's long-running usage of lazy racist stereotypes accusing someone of racism is quite astonishing, it must be said.

The Simpsons is an equal opportunity offender.

[uk_lefty]

3 hours ago, ezbass said:

I keep wanting to like The Smiths because of the bass and guitar work, but can never get beyond Morrissey’s whining and as I managed to get past Geddy’s voice (I’m now a big Rush fan), that’s saying something.

I wanted to see what the fuss was about, bought the Queen is dead and gave it away to a mate the very next day. Couldn't listen to it for more than a few songs and also I don't see what is so special with Jonny Marr in this context. 

[Fozza]

Anyone remember this? I don't Moz was happy about that either. But, then, is he ever?

[Rich]

2 hours ago, Doctor J said:

The irony of a show currently flagellating itself for it's long-running usage of lazy racist stereotypes accusing someone of racism is quite astonishing, it must be said.

True, but I'm quite happy to overlook said irony as long as they're p!ssing that whining sanctimonious bellend off.

[TheGreek]

He wasn't ever renowned for his sense of humour though was he? Comes as no surprise that he's whining about this....

[Doctor J]

It's just fuel for more songs, though. Everybody loses.

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited March 14, 2022 by Jus Lukin

[skidder652003]

2 hours ago, Cato said:

I'm quite surprised that The Simpsons thought Morrisey was relevant enough to parody.

30 years ago definitely, even 20 years ago maybe, but in 2021 I'd be suprised if many of their audience under 40 has more than the vaguest idea of who he is, let alone know the man well enough to understand what's being parodied.

My Daughter (21) and all her mates are crazy for The Smiths, they still have a huge influence on todays 'Yoof

Quite how they reconcile themselves with Mozzas stupidity (they're also big Corbinistas ) I have absolutely no idea but then again I'm over 50 and invisible.

 

[miles'tone]

I love Morrissey. Always will. The Smiths were such a pivotal part of my navigation through the 80s as a teenager..

I don't agree with his old fashioned political views at all,  which are much the same as most of my elder family members unfortunately, but no love lost there either.

As for The Simpsons.. "Hamburgers are Homicide"!!

Come on, that's hilarious!! 👍

 

[Beedster]

5 hours ago, Cato said:

I'm quite surprised that The Simpsons thought Morrisey was relevant enough to parody.

30 years ago definitely, even 20 years ago maybe, but in 2021 I'd be suprised if many of their audience under 40 has more than the vaguest idea of who he is, let alone know the man well enough to understand what's being parodied.

I suspect The Simpsons no longer have an audience under 40 hence its parodying icons its audience recognise

[odysseus]

Yet another in a seemingly endless litany of grievances... 

[ahpook]

"Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before"

"Paint A Vulgar Picture"

"That Joke Isn't Funny Any More"

"Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me."

"What Difference Does It Make ?"

 

[Marvin]

54 minutes ago, Beedster said:

I suspect The Simpsons no longer have an audience under 40 hence its parodying icons its audience recognise

My kids ( 13 and 16) watch The Simpsons, and so do their friends.

[StickyDBRmf]

As an American in Jersey (New) I take offense that Morrisey takes offense to The Simpsons. No offense to those that like The Smiths or Morrisey (whoever or whatever they are).

Actually when I think of the Smiths it turns out I'm thinking of someone else...

[merello]

Can we extend our micro concern to Ted Nugent? 

[Pseudonym]

I would like to point out that there is a thin line between being a sensitive voice of marginalised post-adolescent anomie, and being an oversensitive hypocrite who dishes it out but can't take it.

I would like to point that out, but I can't because its a whole stack of ovoids. It isn't a thin line, it is a great fat gaping chasm into which that preening autodidact fell many years ago. Still, since the whole persona was predicated upon his naff self-loathing and ineffectual spite in the first place, I suppose he has simply aged according to type.

[skankdelvar]

Mr Steven Morrissey has it all worked out. He only has to open his mouth and begin to take a breath before thousands of enraged people rush off to do his PR for him.

Genius.