No Fun Mondays

[DookieLukie]

Not happening today it seems.

[Little Boy Named Booze]

Well it was longer than most of his other project. 

[pacejunkie punk]

1 hour ago, Little Boy Named Booze said:

Well it was longer than most of his other project. 

I don’t think it’s fair to judge right now considering our country is in crisis. I’m sure he had one of those random power pop songs planned and at the last minute decided it would be inappropriate but didn’t have time to pull something else together. It’s possible he could release something later in the week (like he did with Amico) or just wait til next week considering he’s also focusing on a GMA performance on Friday so a lot on his plate right now. That plus the news here changes minute by minute so he has to be particularly aware that his timing isn’t seen as insensitive.  He could be trying to find a way to tie in a song release with a plea for donations somewhere. 

[Alan86]

Haven’t a lot of major music labels said they are having a blackout on new music to show solidarity with #blacklivesmatter movement? I know it’s supposed to be tomorrow but maybe Billie feels releasing a new cover song at the moment would be the wrong thing to do.

[DookieLukie]

I get that the US has issues right now, so Optics Man would probably not approve of releasing new music. However, I find music the biggest support in these times, and music universally brings people together. 

[Little Boy Named Booze]

42 minutes ago, pacejunkie punk said:

I don’t think it’s fair to judge right now considering our country is in crisis. I’m sure he had one of those random power pop songs planned and at the last minute decided it would be inappropriate but didn’t have time to pull something else together. It’s possible he could release something later in the week (like he did with Amico) or just wait til next week considering he’s also focusing on a GMA performance on Friday so a lot on his plate right now. That plus the news here changes minute by minute so he has to be particularly aware that his timing isn’t seen as insensitive.  He could be trying to find a way to tie in a song release with a plea for donations somewhere. 

I didn't know it was that big in the US, my bad. In my city we're just talking about the fact that the Montreal Canadiens are finally doing the playoff and everybody is excited. 

[DookieLukie]

1 minute ago, Little Boy Named Booze said:

I didn't know it was that big in the US, my bad. In my city we're just talking about the fact that the Montreal Canadiens are finally doing the playoff and everybody is excited. 

You see, in the US when the media takes a hold of us, we have to shut down everything so that rich white liberals can assure you how PC they are.

[pacejunkie punk]

1 minute ago, DookieLukie said:

You see, in the US when the media takes a hold of us, we have to shut down everything so that rich white liberals can assure you how PC they are.

WTF?

[BillieJoe’sEyelids]

3 minutes ago, DookieLukie said:

You see, in the US when the media takes a hold of us, we have to shut down everything so that rich white liberals can assure you how PC they are.

That is a ridiculous statement. And ignorant.

[BillieJoe’sEyelids]

21 minutes ago, Little Boy Named Booze said:

I didn't know it was that big in the US, my bad. In my city we're just talking about the fact that the Montreal Canadiens are finally doing the playoff and everybody is excited. 

Well if you have a president clearing peaceful protestors with teargas from around the White House so he can make a speech about sending the military to take down protestors like Tiananmen Square with force and then do a staged photo op with a Bible bad, yeah we’re there. 

[Little Boy Named Booze]

3 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

Well if you have a president clearing peaceful protestors with teargas from around the White House so he can make a speech about sending the military to take down protestors like Tiananmen Square with force and then do a staged photo op with a Bible bad, yeah we’re there. 

Wow I love Canada.

[DookieLukie]

Kind of crazy Billie didn't say a thing about NFM. Reminds me of their promotion since 21CB.

[Lindsay]

17 minutes ago, DookieLukie said:

Kind of crazy Billie didn't say a thing about NFM. Reminds me of their promotion since 21CB.

He's trying to be respectful and not post content right now, like so many other organizations and celebrities, so that people who need their voice heard can do so. Nothing crazy about it. Us getting a new cover is completely irrelevant to everything else going on right now. It doesn't matter.

[Lenny]

3 hours ago, Lindsay said:

He's trying to be respectful and not post content right now, like so many other organizations and celebrities, so that people who need their voice heard can do so. Nothing crazy about it. Us getting a new cover is completely irrelevant to everything else going on right now. It doesn't matter.

NO FUN MONDAYS DON'T MATTER 

-a new GDC movement

 

[Slave To The Network]

Proud of Billie for not posting anything. I was looking forward to a new cover, but I think he chose the best option in light of all the shit that's happening right now.

[Eric]

Just now, Green Day In Seattle said:

Proud of Billie for not posting anything. I was looking forward to a new cover, but I think he chose the best option in light of all the shit that's happening right now.

yeah yeah im sure if he posted something you would be happy as fuck right now

[That Dude]

I bet the turmoil in the world is stockpiling in Billie’s mind and will be a huge part of the next Green Day record. 

Or Trilogy/FOAM party vibes to help us escape, I am down for that too, haha. 

On topic though.   Maybe it's time for No Fun Mondays to end.  Maybe Billie could randomly gift us sonic treats instead. 

We got 12 songs and that's about his limit for projects post 2009. Haha

 

[Aidana]

6 hours ago, Green Day In Seattle said:

Proud of Billie for not posting anything. I was looking forward to a new cover, but I think he chose the best option in light of all the shit that's happening right now.

Or he is just lazy to do it 

[DookieLukie]

The narrative would change if he posted something. "He came through when we needed him. Music is so important in these times." People's opinions seem driven by emotion and they just change to fit their narrative.

But with COVID apparently being over, NFM probably will be, too. Since rioting without masks in violation of emergency health orders is okay and encouraged by politicians and celebrities despite the significant risk, then going go a beach or restaurant should be too. 

[nopride84]

wtf does protests have to do with him putti g out a song? put way too much thought I to everything people

[The Grohl]

I would've loved to get a cover yesterday - something to look forward to and a bit of a break from what's happening. But I also respect the decision not to release anything. There are bigger things going on; covers can wait. I can just re-listen to past No Fun Mondays instead.

[Beerjeezus]

2 hours ago, Aidana Shyngysbayeva said:

Or he is just lazy to do it 

Bars aren’t open yet though

[BillieJoe’sEyelids]

1 hour ago, nopride84 said:

wtf does protests have to do with him putti g out a song? put way too much thought I to everything people

He would have been absolutely killed on social media. There is a blackout right now as far as entertainers posting promotional stuff or anything outside of promoting BLM right now. And even before it was declared it’s been frowned on. It seems superficial with what’s going on right now. I don’t think people in other countries don’t quite understand what a serious situation we’re in here in the US

[Squashie]

9 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

He would have been absolutely killed on social media. There is a blackout right now as far as entertainers posting promotional stuff or anything outside of promoting BLM right now. And even before it was declared it’s been frowned on. It seems superficial with what’s going on right now. I don’t think people in other countries don’t quite understand what a serious situation we’re in here in the US

This. It's the correct move.

People on GD's twitter this past friday were not happy that they "promoted" the release of Manic Monday to streaming platforms.

[jengd]

3 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

I don’t think people in other countries don’t quite understand what a serious situation we’re in here in the US

As someone who has visited something like 12 states, loves your country and met many great people there, I and I know of many in a similar position, were appalled by Trump’s election and feel for you so much, are watching horrified by recent events.  However, it does feel a little difficult to speak up from another country when you don’t want to sound like you are saying you think you have it right where you are or here’s what the US should do.  Rest assured, there are many people who are appalled and fearing what will happen next and feeling a great sympathy for your predicament. We have looked to the US as a superpower and staunch upholder of freedom and democracy for a long time.