Hermione Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 He also often wore eyeliner on stage in the 39/Smooth and Kerplunk days Don't really see how that image was much different to the Dookie image anyway, took just as much time and effort to dye their hair bright colours and wear wacky clothes and was just as much a part of what made the band appealing to people at that time as the AI image was 10 years later. Like most bands they've always looked a certain way as part of the band's aesthetic, according to their taste, the music they were playing and the fashion of the time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 He also often wore eyeliner on stage in the 39/Smooth and Kerplunk days Don't really see how that image was much different to the Dookie image anyway, took just as much time and effort to dye their hair bright colours and wear wacky clothes and was just as much a part of what made the band appealing to people at that time as the AI image was 10 years later. Like most bands they've always looked a certain way as part of the band's aesthetic, according to their taste, the music they were playing and the fashion of the time. I agree. Other than, until recently, Billie's dye jobs went to more natural colors. At Woodstock he wore black, with a red tie and blue hair. Just change it to black and you have AI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I agree. Other than, until recently, Billie's dye jobs went to more natural colors. At Woodstock he wore black, with a red tie and blue hair. Just change it to black and you have AI. Yeah it's funny how similar that outfit was! And it was still a different look overall obviously, but that's natural since a different time = different fashion and different music = a different look to compliment it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yeah it's funny how similar that outfit was! And it was still a different look overall obviously, but that's natural since a different time = different fashion and different music = a different look to compliment it. I've always loved the contrast in their outfits. A nice shirt and tie, so clean cut. Then you throw in blue hair, guyliner, nose ring, etc and it brings clean cut to a whole different level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterglasshalfempty Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 As far as the comments from Mr. Robinson, I guess I can relate to it to a certain extent. 21CB can be a bit "much" at times, and it seems a bit more forced compared to AI, but it's still magnificent, at least musically. Where they had something to say with AI, it seems like they really wanted to have something to say with 21CB. So I get that part. The lyrics on AI are not what I would call cringey, but they are a bit over the top at times. I believe someone on the forum once used the phrase "word-salad", a term that I think fits perfectly. However, if we are to criticize lyrics for being cringe-worthy, I would dare to suggest that we start with the trilogy. And speaking of the trilogy, I find it hard to see it being superior to anything, but that's just my own personal opinion. Now, the point about their outfits/image from AI, THAT I can relate to. Most of the time they toned it down to an acceptable level, but there were moments where it just seemed like they got stuck to deep in that whole black-and-red/guyliner/emoshit style that became so massive around that time. And it just doesn't feel right to throw Green Day in that company. And I get that they embraced different styles prior to AI, but it seemed so generic and extreme with AI. It just seemed so obvious that someone in marketing had decided to really re-invent them, and it just was a tad much. Still, I think a lot of their theatrical aspects of the time were really cool. And lastly, I get that this is the thread for unpopular opinions, so this is in no way meant as a direct critique of original poster, just my so called two cents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Did you not like the red and black color scheme or the black hair and guyliner or both? Because Billie wore some red and black as early as 94.I think they were sometimes stuck in the emo image too much and it feels a bit artificial. As if they were trying a bit too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I think they were sometimes stuck in the emo image too much and it feels a bit artificial. As if they were trying a bit too hard. I wouldn't go so far as to say they created the emo image (because they obviously didn't), but they certainly were instrumental in rocketing it into mainstream popularity back in the early 2000's. And BOBD was pretty much the first "emo" anthem to gain the sort of radio play and widespread acclaim that it did. I don't think the look was forced, it just was something they did that ended up being very popular as the whole emo thing gained traction. and thank god it did, my high school years would not have been the same without my crippling crush on Billie thanks to those dreamy, guy-linered eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 crippling crush on Billie thanks to those dreamy, guy-linered eyes. Absolutely perfect description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Z J Posted February 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2015 Now, the point about their outfits/image from AI, THAT I can relate to. Most of the time they toned it down to an acceptable level, but there were moments where it just seemed like they got stuck to deep in that whole black-and-red/guyliner/emoshit style that became so massive around that time. And it just doesn't feel right to throw Green Day in that company. And I get that they embraced different styles prior to AI, but it seemed so generic and extreme with AI. It just seemed so obvious that someone in marketing had decided to really re-invent them, and it just was a tad much. Still, I think a lot of their theatrical aspects of the time were really cool. And lastly, I get that this is the thread for unpopular opinions, so this is in no way meant as a direct critique of original poster, just my so called two cents. The only people who throw Green Day in to that "emoshit" style are people who paid little attention to anything the band actually did in 04. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Angel Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I've seen pictures of Billie in the AI look (or close enough to it) at Gilman, so there's that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unextraordinarygirl Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I was watching Jaded in Chicago last night and he had a shirt and red stripped tie on. He's been doing that look forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haushinka! Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Maybe I have a different idea of what "emo" is, but I've never considered Green Day emo, even during the AI era. :shrug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Teller Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Mike Ness was the first emo back in 80's and 90's. Yes Social Distortion were emo because true punks don't wear eye liner. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 "The first time I ever wore eyeliner was 1990. I thought I looked cool, like Mike Ness from Social Distortion" - Billie, haha. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have to wonder if the reason Mike never did the eyeliner was a.) because he hated the idea or b.) because he'd look fucking terrifying with eyeliner. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have to wonder if the reason Mike never did the eyeliner was a.) because he hated the idea or b.) because he'd look fucking terrifying with eyeliner. He'd look awful. I remember someone fotoshoping eyeliner on him. It was fucking scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have to wonder if the reason Mike never did the eyeliner was a.) because he hated the idea or b.) because he'd look fucking terrifying with eyeliner. He'd look like the Beetlejuice action figure, and no one can convince me otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BullwinkleCheech Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 The whole emo, pop-punk clothing style does not suit Green Day. Band shirts are always off-limits for me too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Angel Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Band shirts are always off-limits for me too Band shirts are basically all I wear, I see no problem with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Anaïs. Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2015 The whole emo, pop-punk clothing style does not suit Green Day. pop-punk clothing style does not suit Green Day. pop-punk does not suit Green Day. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 The whole emo, pop-punk clothing style does not suit Green Day. Band shirts are always off-limits for me too oh puh-lease I would wreck that in a hot second and I'M NOT ASHAMED TO ADMIT IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayonaise Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Band shirts are basically all I wear, I see no problem with it. I don't like to wear them because I fear I'll just be thrown into that category of "those weird emo kids". Even if I wear a Dookie or Insomniac shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Alrighty, Kay just made my valentines day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Angel Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I don't like to wear them because I fear I'll just be thrown into that category of "those weird emo kids". Even if I wear a Dookie or Insomniac shirt. I don't give a shit about other people categorising me, I'll wear whatever I like - I've got tour shirts from 21CB and Trilogy (O2 Arena and Brixton), a 39/Smooth shirt and two Libertines shirts, so them, black jeans and a biker jacket are what I wear pretty much all the time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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