Someone left the lyrics to Sexual Healing as a comment on the reveiw of my exhibition on artforum.com! (with no explanation — well, maybe none needed).
I’m embarrassed for them, given that almost by definition cell phone rings are going to be heard in public. But maybe the song has become such a chesnut that folks don’t even remember the sexual part.
My buddy Jon programmed his phone with sound clips from South Park, so now his phone screams “Timmy!” or “Goddammit!” or “He’s doing something to his ass”.
I so dread talking on the phone that any ring that is in the least jarring would be right out for me. I’d need a ringer that said “it’s ok” or “call back when you feel like it”
my cellphone rings “Strangelove” by Depeche Mode, but i usually have it on silent mode.
has a phone that can play MP3 files as ringtones, so he feeds it ambient sounds, such as birds chirping.
Touch Records’ Touch Ringtones is a collection of ringtones composed by artists such as New Order, People Like Us, Wobbly, and Mika Vainio. interestingly, it was recorded and released before the technology in phones such as ‘s was availible.
I’m embarrassed for them, given that almost by definition cell phone rings are going to be heard in public. But maybe the song has become such a chesnut that folks don’t even remember the sexual part.
Now, clips from Freakazoid! or Earthworm Jim or Biker Mice from Mars — those would be some damn cool ringtones.
“Neato torpedo!” or “Son, you’re dumber than a bowl ‘o mice.”
“Gaaaaaaroovy!”
“It’s time to rock and ride!” or “Who will rid me of these vexatious vermin?!”
I so dread talking on the phone that any ring that is in the least jarring would be right out for me. I’d need a ringer that said “it’s ok” or “call back when you feel like it”
(Actually, the Originals did it first, but I still think of it as a Laura Nyro + Labelle tune, ’cause I heard it first, and know it mainly from Gonna take a miracle.)
Are you embarrassed for them, or because it’s making you horny?
“Get up get up get up get up / Let’s make love tonight…”
Someone left the lyrics to Sexual Healing as a comment on the reveiw of my exhibition on artforum.com! (with no explanation — well, maybe none needed).
I’m embarrassed for them, given that almost by definition cell phone rings are going to be heard in public. But maybe the song has become such a chesnut that folks don’t even remember the sexual part.
Heh — I think people pick songs they like without paying a lot of attention to whatever connotations they might have.
My cell phone’s ringtone is A-Ha’s Take On Me for instance.
I think these are going to go the way of the Wacky Answering Machine Message…
I was thinking if I ever had a cell phone, I’d use the opening theme from Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells as its ringtone.
People would hear this and back away slowly. Kind of like you’re doing right now.
My buddy Jon programmed his phone with sound clips from South Park, so now his phone screams “Timmy!” or “Goddammit!” or “He’s doing something to his ass”.
Very “Exorcist” of you!
I so dread talking on the phone that any ring that is in the least jarring would be right out for me. I’d need a ringer that said “it’s ok” or “call back when you feel like it”
my cellphone rings “Strangelove” by Depeche Mode, but i usually have it on silent mode.
Touch Records’ Touch Ringtones is a collection of ringtones composed by artists such as New Order, People Like Us, Wobbly, and Mika Vainio. interestingly, it was recorded and released before the technology in phones such as‘s was availible.
sorry, but I was online…
I also don’t like phones. A big side benefit of using a modem was knowing no one could ring our number while I was online.
I’m embarrassed for them, given that almost by definition cell phone rings are going to be heard in public. But maybe the song has become such a chesnut that folks don’t even remember the sexual part.
I think these are going to go the way of the Wacky Answering Machine Message…
South Puke – feh!
Now, clips from Freakazoid! or Earthworm Jim or Biker Mice from Mars — those would be some damn cool ringtones.
“Gaaaaaaroovy!”
“It’s time to rock and ride!” or “Who will rid me of these vexatious vermin?!”
I think I’d get that one too.
Wow, I thought I was the only telephonophobe around.
Are you sure you’re not me?
Very “Exorcist” of you!
I so dread talking on the phone that any ring that is in the least jarring would be right out for me. I’d need a ringer that said “it’s ok” or “call back when you feel like it”
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What’s a cellphone?
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I dunno? A phone made from living, cellular tissue? I’m at a loss as much as you.
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I don’t see any space for the phone jack…
Well, either that or Laura Nyro’s «The Bells.»
(Actually, the Originals did it first, but I still think of it as a Laura Nyro + Labelle tune, ’cause I heard it first, and know it mainly from Gonna take a miracle.)
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You might be able to get one in one of the stomata.
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Zoology. A mouthlike opening, such as the oral cavity of a nematode
Oooooh, Daddy!
To the tune of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony:
NOBODY’S HOME! NOBODY’S HOOOOOOME!
As much as I love “the Bells”, I would go with “Desiree” – it’s dykaliscious!
As much as I love “the Bells”, I would go with “Desiree” – it’s dykaliscious!
And very bold of her to do in 1971.