YTSEJAM Digest 1257
Today's Topics:
1) Ytsejam
by Steve Borzilleri <magellan@u.washington.edu>
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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 23:14:15 -0800 (PST)
From: Steve Borzilleri <magellan@u.washington.edu>
To: kbibb@anthor.arastar.com
Subject: Ytsejam
Message-ID: <Pine.A32.3.91j.960212231109.72740A-100000@homer06.u.washington.edu>
[This should be the last ytsejam@arastar.com post--everything will be
coming out at ax.com. Well folks, it's been a lot of hard work and
a lot of time spent keeping this list running. In the end it's the
music that made it worthwhile :) Since Steve had the last word so many
times by coincidence, I thought he should have it on purpose this time :D
And if you've been living in a cave, the new subscription addresses are
(unmoderated) send:
subscribe ytsejam Your Name
to ytsejam-request@ax.com with a subject of "asdf"
(moderated) send:
subscribe metropolis Your Name
to metropolis-request@arastar.com with a subject of "asdf". -- kbibb]
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Well, I guess this is goodbye to ytsejam@arastar.com. You know, it seems
like only yesterday when SloppyJoe69 presented us his dissertation on
corruption in the goat herd. Boy was that educational. And speaking of
education... Everything I ever needed to know I learned from Ytsejam.
Such as:
Don't mess with the guy in charge. He can take the words right out of your
mouth, even if you curse directly at him. Even worse, he can put words
into your mouth...without anyone even knowing he did.
Calling yourself "Monkeyboy" will probably not gain you much respect,
regardless of your situation. "Ktulu" works much better.
Speak highly of your peers, no matter how annoying some of them may be.
It makes people think you're mature and responsible, and earns you fame
and respect even though you still despise certain people as much as
everyone else.
Don't name your child Toxic Waltzer. Whatever he says will automatically
offend everyone around him.
Ignorance is bliss. Sometimes all it takes is a simple question to be
flamed to death. So don't ask any questions and nothing will piss you off.
You can find all you need in your mind, if you take the time.
Mental imbalance is contagious. Truly crazy people sometimes have a
tendency to SpEl lYk dISs. Don't get involved with them. They'll either
backstab you by banning you from public places after inviting you there,
or they'll just make you l00z yEr SaNItEE, d00d!!
If someone casually refers to you as a "fucking idiot," don't laugh and
make a joke about it as if you aren't the least bit offended by the
nickname. People might think you actually WANT to be called that, and will
do so every chance they get.
When an elder speaks, listen. (****IMPORTANT**** Especially if they're
named "Airdance.")
Challenge conformity. If being popular means wearing a sock on your head,
be the most unknown soul on the face of the earth. Progressive music isn't
about being cool, it's about being yourself. And most of all, It's About
Music.
Never blow off someone with the word "Fire" in any part of their name.
Chances are they have a fiery disposition.
When someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES.
Beware of the sudden removal of the passive voice. You can lurk in the
shadows and keep a clear record for as long as you want, and you'll have
all the friends in the world. But it only takes one public voicing of an
opinion to establish your personality in a block of marble for eternity.
Exercise patience. Don't rush a project if it requires more time or
effort. You never know, there might be a scorpion lying in wait for when
you decide to force things.
A degree in anything is not necessarily a magic wand that will instantly
command the respect of your peers and make your opinions the most valid.
Berklee is no fucking guarantee.
Make your mark as an individual when you can. Don't end up announcing your
entrance to the world with "Hi, I'm Greg Chew, Jeff Chew's brother."
There is no "best" anything. Only favorites.
Playing by the rules won't always keep you out of trouble. Sometimes it
can make you seem downright arrogant, even if you're writing in the first
person and happen to naturally make heavy usage of "I" and "me" as
dictated by the English language.
Not everything fits into a definite category. Some things you shouldn't
try to rank or define. Make enough top five lists, and soon you'll be
making top-five lists of top-five lists.
Never argue about plants with a gardener. And if you do, make sure you
argue in a slaughterhouse, where the guy in charge isn't interested in
plants. Then at least you'll have the Boss on your side when the argument
becomes so heated that someone must be removed from the slaughterhouse.
Sometimes all it takes to make two guitarists see eye to eye is a
keyboardist.
Don't underestimate what isn't apparent. The guy making things happen
behind the scenes and steering the ship probably isn't a fool. In fact,
he's probably the brains behind the whole operation.
No guts, no glory. You have a voice and you have an opinion. Don't shrink
back beneath the opposition, make yourself heard. And when you do speak,
make sure everyone remembers your name. Balls and chunk are where it's at.
And above all: SEIZE THE DAY!!!
Bafu Vai
p.s. special thanks to Elliott Kim for presenting me with the lone title
of "Everything I ever needed to know I learned from the Ytsejams" and
prodding me to go with it. cool idea. he also suggested the quote from
"Take The Time."
Peace out ya'll. I guess she's watched long enough, now she's finally
taking us to our home...
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