Izzard Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I ordered this weeks ago, still no sign of it. yeah... me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November's Storms Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 DUDEE!!!!!! SPOILER ALERT TO THE MAX!!! dammmmmit!! Sorry! But I quoted someone else who made that point before I did. I guess I assumed that its been out long enough for people to read it. part of me would have liked aaron to have ended the book right there in that bar in osaka when the trip was, on many levels, at its romantic climax...but part of me is also glad aaron continued the story from that osaka climax, because i appreciate him sharing what is the universality of peoples experiences when the traveling starts to get a little tiring and peoples nerves start to get a little frayed, and the drinking is a little less fun, and everyone is ready to go back to their own families. but the osaka scene is by far the one that sticks in my head. i can even hear kiss me deadly in my head as i write this. nobody paints a picture with words like aaron cometbus. Sorta reminds me of American Idiot as an album and (sorry if this sounds nerdy) but Homer's epic poem The Odyssey . In one way, ending it with Homecoming would have been perfect, but Whatsername is a great way to end it. If anyone has read The Odyssey its the same thing, there is another chapter after what would have seemed the ideal ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzard Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Sorry! But I quoted someone else who made that point before I did. I guess I assumed that its been out long enough for people to read it. I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but it's okay...I'm glad to know it was Bono...I seem to be the only one who is happy about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 ^ Plus you still don't know who the second person he wants to impress is yet Sorry! But I quoted someone else who made that point before I did. I guess I assumed that its been out long enough for people to read it. Actually I made sure I didn't reveal who it was in my post so I wouldn't spoil it for anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November's Storms Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but it's okay...I'm glad to know it was Bono...I seem to be the only one who is happy about that Nah I'm delighted too! Its a shame though, most people in Ireland can't stand Bono because he gives off a cocky sort of vibe, which is true. But the man has done so much for so many good causes, he has earned the right to be cocky. ^ Plus you still don't know who the second person he wants to impress is yet Actually I made sure I didn't reveal who it was in my post so I wouldn't spoil it for anyone Woops, sorry! I'll be sure to read and post more carefully next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexaRebel27 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I got it for my birthday last week & i can't stop reading it. already on chapter 15! It really made me look at each of the band members in a different but more personal way. Billie & Mike are much more different off stage, as you would probably imagine. But as for Tre i'm not to sure about him. He does have a personal life but hes still fucking insane, or thats what it seems like as of what i've already read. All in all its excellent (so far) in my opinion & i highly recommend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Nah I'm delighted too! Its a shame though, most people in Ireland can't stand Bono because he gives off a cocky sort of vibe, which is true. But the man has done so much for so many good causes, he has earned the right to be cocky. Woops, sorry! I'll be sure to read and post more carefully next time You'd better! Haha nah I think people stopped using spoilers to talk about this in here quite a while ago. With the Bono thing it's just the fact that it's songwriting. Out of every songwriter really Bono? And for the two people to be Aaron Cometbus and Bono.......kind of an interesting combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I ordered this weeks ago, still no sign of it. If you ordered before March 10th, you're order should be on it's way. If you ordered after that, we're still waiting for more Cometbus to come in so we can send out. You can PM your name/email used to order so I can verify where your order is. Sorry about the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November's Storms Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 And for the two people to be Aaron Cometbus and Bono.......kind of an interesting combo I know right? Talk about chalk and cheese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J'net Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I ordered this weeks ago, still no sign of it. Did I not send you an email? I'm SURE I sent yours! yeah... me too And I'm sure I sent yours, too. I did have technical difficulties, post office issues, and work getting in the way of my life last week, but I'm sure I saw both of yours go through the efficient machine that is our post office at some point /sarcasm (about the post office, not about sending your zine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farley drexel hatcher Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 If you ordered before March 10th, you're order should be on it's way. If you ordered after that, we're still waiting for more Cometbus to come in so we can send out. You can PM your name/email used to order so I can verify where your order is. Sorry about the wait. Did I not send you an email? I'm SURE I sent yours! And I'm sure I sent yours, too. I did have technical difficulties, post office issues, and work getting in the way of my life last week, but I'm sure I saw both of yours go through the efficient machine that is our post office at some point /sarcasm (about the post office, not about sending your zine). Ahh that's my bad - I always forget that when I got my new email account, I didn't update Paypal with it, and I always forget to check that account now. But I checked it and the email is there thanks! It seems like forever since I ordered it (though it's not), I was getting a bit worried it'd been sent and gotten lost. It seems our postal service gets slower and slower these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziebix Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 The octopus story really bothered me. Yucky and very scary. Not really a spoiler, but just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 The octopus story really bothered me. Yucky and very scary. Not really a spoiler, but just in case. Yep same here, still feel the same about it as I did when the octopus bit was posted on it's own in here before. Unfortunately there wasn't anything else in the story that redeemed Tre over it at all. In fact my opinion was lowered even further when he was still trying to be funny saying he used to eat everything as a kid afterwards and happily going straight out in search of more animals to mess around with. My only hope was that maybe he realized what he did was wrong afterwards but he clearly didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziebix Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Yep same here, still feel the same about it as I did when the octopus bit was posted on it's own in here before. Unfortunately there wasn't anything else in the story that redeemed Tre over it at all. In fact my opinion was lowered even further when he was still trying to be funny saying he used to eat everything as a kid afterwards and happily going straight out in search of more animals to mess around with. My only hope was maybe he realized what he did was wrong afterwards but he clearly didn't. I knew he was crazy, but this seemed really over the top. And the pirahnas incident...i don't know what to think about that either. I guess since he can get away with this stuff without recrimination he continues to be as outrageous as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo 39 smooth Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 its driving me nuts reading these comments and not actually being able to read it!!! i want mine so bad when will it get here (and what freaking octopus?!?! lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November's Storms Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 The octopus story really bothered me. Yucky and very scary. Not really a spoiler, but just in case. Yeah there was a big issue made of that in this thread a while back. I was reading all about it before I actually had a copy myself, so when I actually read it for myself it was less of a shock. Still pretty disgusting mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziebix Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Yeah there was a big issue made of that in this thread a while back. I was reading all about it before I actually had a copy myself, so when I actually read it for myself it was less of a shock. Still pretty disgusting mind you. I didn't see the comments until after I read the book. I read the first few, dozen, pages and then stopped so I could read it all for myself. And then reread everything here. Just wanted to add my thoughts on the subject as it, sadly, really stood out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I knew he was crazy, but this seemed really over the top. And the pirahnas incident...i don't know what to think about that either. I guess since he can get away with this stuff without recrimination he continues to be as outrageous as possible. I think you're right. I mean I've always thought he's probably pretty inconsiderate in his pursuit of fun but not totally inconsiderate. Then a few years ago I read about how on the Pop Disaster tour he put two fish together so they'd fight, then when one was badly injured just left it in it's bowl to suffer. Then, in front of a journalist, instead of helping it or putting it out of it's misery he 'hilariously' picked it up and gave it mouth to mouth before putting it back in it's bowl again. Alarm bells rang then but I gave him the benefit of the doubt hoping it was a one off or he'd changed since then. Seems the alarm bells were right and he is actually just totally inconsiderate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziebix Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I think you're right. I mean I've always thought he's probably pretty inconsiderate in his pursuit of fun but not totally inconsiderate. Then a few years ago I read about how on the Pop Disaster tour he put two fish together so they'd fight, then when one was badly injured just left it in it's bowl to suffer. Then, in front of a journalist, instead of helping it or putting it out of it's misery he 'hilariously' picked it up and gave it mouth to mouth before putting it back in it's bowl again. Alarm bells rang then but I gave him the benefit of the doubt hoping it was a one off or he'd changed since then. Seems the alarm bells were right. Ugh. I've never heard that story. So I guess it's a pattern with him. And not a pretty one at that. It certainly makes me look at him differently now. Great drummer in a great band - pretty sure I wouldn't want to be friends irl!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November's Storms Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I think you're right. I mean I've always thought he's probably pretty inconsiderate in his pursuit of fun but not totally inconsiderate. Then a few years ago I read about how on the Pop Disaster tour he put two fish together so they'd fight, then when one was badly injured just left it in it's bowl to suffer. Then, in front of a journalist, instead of helping it or putting it out of it's misery he 'hilariously' picked it up and gave it mouth to mouth before putting it back in it's bowl again. Alarm bells rang then but I gave him the benefit of the doubt hoping it was a one off or he'd changed since then. Seems the alarm bells were right and he is actually just totally inconsiderate. Ugh. I've never heard that story. So I guess it's a pattern with him. And not a pretty one at that. It certainly makes me look at him differently now. Great drummer in a great band - pretty sure I wouldn't want to be friends irl!! I've come to a sad but true conclusion that he is a fantastic drummer, and a hilarious guy, but just a dick. Can't remember who said it but the quote comes to mind "don't judge a man on how he treats his equals, judge him on how he treats his inferiors" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzard Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Did I not send you an email? I'm SURE I sent yours! And I'm sure I sent yours, too. I did have technical difficulties, post office issues, and work getting in the way of my life last week, but I'm sure I saw both of yours go through the efficient machine that is our post office at some point /sarcasm (about the post office, not about sending your zine). Yeah..my mom just forwarded me the email! Thanks a bunch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziebix Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I've come to a sad but true conclusion that he is a fantastic drummer, and a hilarious guy, but just a dick. Can't remember who said it but the quote comes to mind "don't judge a man on how he treats his equals, judge him on how he treats his inferiors" I completely agree with you on both points. Especially the second. That really defines a good person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Ugh. I've never heard that story. So I guess it's a pattern with him. And not a pretty one at that. It certainly makes me look at him differently now. Great drummer in a great band - pretty sure I wouldn't want to be friends irl!! As well as being a great drummer I'm certain there's a whole load of good aspects to his personality too. But having at least that basic level of empathy and consideration for others to not want to torture animals for a laugh is kind of a big thing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Have to say I completely agree with, well, that entire conversation about the octopus accident really. Cometbus kind of just increased/confirmed (/intensified/? what's the word?!) my opinion of Tre. nb: the black thingy is the way to spoiler it without having the sentence being broken into pieces or having to hide the entire post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcause Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I've come to a sad but true conclusion that he is a fantastic drummer, and a hilarious guy, but just a dick. Can't remember who said it but the quote comes to mind "don't judge a man on how he treats his equals, judge him on how he treats his inferiors" Interesting notion - 'inferiors' is judgemental in itself. I would just go with 'don't judge a man - get on with your own shit'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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