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Just so we're clear on what kind of whistling I'm talking about, check out 36 seconds into this video:

What is this TOTA circa 03/04??

I lovd that epic whistle thread last time there was a thread on this... I think it was about some reg sketchbag @ System/Guv who always went to town with his whistle... @ the most bizarre times...

When I first started going out to clubs in Toronto a few years ago, every time I went to the Guv't there was some guy in an orange outfit/wig (same one the 3 or 4 times I went) who'd run around with a whistle all night.

I havn't been to the guvt in ages - so no idea if he's still around, but fuck was he annoying.

Lame city... I hate it. However, possibly the worst ever is when you're listening to a DJ mix and the "MC" comes on during a peak breakdown and is like "Solo.... solo... solo..." and doing fake delay with his voice, completely off time, and just in general ruining the song. I always want to kick those asses in the nuts.

Italian clubs seem to be the worst for that, have a few sets that would be great except for the MC reminding me that I'm listening to "numero uno DJ tony rohr" about 50 times

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Originally posted by kaniz Italian clubs seem to be the worst for that, have a few sets that would be great except for the MC reminding me that I'm listening to "numero uno DJ tony rohr" about 50 times

oh fucking lol!!

this reminds me of that mint set by Schulz @ Club Doppler , where the announcer just wouldn't shut up! he was louder then then the set for fuck's sakes, every time I turned up the volume, he would deafen me with his stupid shouting

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew even sketchy Asians are less annoying

what's wrong with sketchy asians? i'm a sketchy asian!!!!!

I kinda like some whistling if the party is fun! But, I agree it gets annoying sometimes. I remember there was one chick at TIL who wouldn't shut the fuck up. She just wouldn't stop for like at least 10 minutes..damn..

Btw, who even thinks of these threads lol

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Originally posted by Porky what's wrong with sketchy asians? i'm a sketchy asian!!!!!

Porkee, you're a perfectly sober-behaving Asian

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Originally posted by exstasie Some dude almost ruined my experience at Sensation White. He Kept "WOOOOOOO" "WOOOOOOO" " WOOOOOO" Every 12 seconds or so for like a good hour... his buddy tried to calm him down but hept getting back up on the railing and started "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" again. So many people got pissed off..and he stopped for a while, then he came back like 10 minutes later with a whistle!!

There's a guy like this that's always at the zone - I'm sure if you've been there a few times you know who I mean. It just goes on and on and on...eventually I guess you just tune it out - but it's sooooo annoying!!!

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Originally posted by MissM There's a guy like this that's always at the zone - I'm sure if you've been there a few times you know who I mean. It just goes on and on and on...eventually I guess you just tune it out - but it's sooooo annoying!!!

I've been there a few times...but haven't noticed him yet.


This guy at sensation was some small little white boy who was probably on E for the first time haha. I saw him and his buddy popping a few behind us in the stand for a bit, then all of sudden he was in the upper balcony wailing away haha...

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Originally posted by kotsy Just so we're clear on what kind of whistling I'm talking about, check out 36 seconds into this video:

seems to add to the vibe to me

What if all that cheering is "annoying"?

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Originally posted by AnitA LOL I whistle like a hooligan, enough to make your ears bleed.........only at a soccer game or concert....when it's the right atmosphere.

What if by using the same premise as stated in this thread somebody argued that soccer games arent the right atmosphere for whistles?

What if somebody says "i come here to watch a ball get kicked around, not to have some guy next to me whistle loudly"

What kind of a boring soccer game would that be?

Whether or not a whistle is appropriate for a club or soccer game is a matter of opinion. If you dont like loudness at either events then may i suggest a library?

just don't do it in my ear

Nice to see things haven't changed much aroud here..

Jayx1's analogies are still about as on target as Dick Cheney on a hunting trip.

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Originally posted by Jayx1 What if by using the same premise as stated in this thread somebody argued that soccer games arent the right atmosphere for whistles? What if somebody says "i come here to watch a ball get kicked around, not to have some guy next to me whistle loudly" What kind of a boring soccer game would that be? Whether or not a whistle is appropriate for a club or soccer game is a matter of opinion. If you dont like loudness at either events then may i suggest a library?

Since I took a shot @ you, might as well tear this craptastic post apart.

You know what the overall problem with whistles in a club scenario is?? They are a single act, one APART from the overall act of the group's focus (the music), and one that overpowers the group. It's intrusive by nature.

No-one is complaining about loudness, it's loud fucking music blasted @ whatever deafening volume is needed to fill a room. The complaint is it distracts and DETRACTS from the event @ hand.

Comparing a soccer game with no specific audio focus where a collage of sounds at different levels is the norm to the conflict a whistle causes in a enclosed club setting is ridiculous.

There is no comparison between the two scenarios, one has abso-fuckin-lutely nothing to do with the other.


Now, whistles @ outdoor festivals, I doubt anyone here gives a shit.

A 6ft5 sketchbag standing directly infront of the DJ booth @ System, blowing on his whistle like his mom does her tricks, directly in the ears of the closest 30 or so ppl, fucking sucks.

Context, learn it, love it, don't come of as such a douchebag in future.

It would matter at a soccer game if the person complaining was right next to the whistler and didnt have a choice whether or not to move.

The biggest complaint ive read here is that "they blow it right into my ear"... well what makes soccer or concerts any different?

If you dont like whistles then thats fine. But at least come to accept that they are part of the party. If not, dont go. Quite simple!

Whats next? You dont like how someone is dancing so you push them out of your way? Wait wasnt that another thread on here some time ago?

All i see here are uptight partiers

Trance Addict Party Mantra (Otherwise it sucks)

-Cover must be $5 for 30 Djs otherwise they are gouging

-Club must be Half empty so I can flail

-people should only be reacting to the music how and when I would

-glowsticks only ifI happen to like them, otherwise they arent cool and should be banned

-Headline Dj must point in my direction and wink or else that Dj has no crowd interaction and sucks

-Drinks must not cost more than they would at the LCBO or else its "gouging"

-Air must be below room temperature. If a TA breaks a sweat, the club sucks for not properly ventalating.

-anyone who dares to try and liven the mood by saying "fuck yeah" or whistling is a total idiot because i didnt think of that idea myself. Of course, when i come up with a gimmick it will be ultra cool because i thought of it and everyone else will be haters.

-people who talk about "vibe" at a club and how important this is to a good time are old school.

- The club owner/promoter must not be allowed to make more than $50 or $60 profit on the party, otherwise he's a slimeball and is an opportunist

-Drugs aren't cool unless I took them

Did i miss anything?

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Originally posted by Jayx1 Trance Addict Party Mantra (Otherwise it sucks) -Cover must be $5 for 30 Djs otherwise they are gouging -Club must be Half empty so I can flail -people should only be reacting to the music how and when I would -glowsticks only ifI happen to like them, otherwise they arent cool and should be banned -Headline Dj must point in my direction and wink or else that Dj has no crowd interaction and sucks -Drinks must not cost more than they would at the LCBO or else its "gouging" -Air must be below room temperature. If a TA breaks a sweat, the club sucks for not properly ventalating. -anyone who dares to try and liven the mood by saying "fuck yeah" or whistling is a total idiot because i didnt think of that idea myself. Of course, when i come up with a gimmick it will be ultra cool because i thought of it and everyone else will be haters. -people who talk about "vibe" at a club and how important this is to a good time are old school. - The club owner/promoter must not be allowed to make more than $50 or $60 profit on the party, otherwise he's a slimeball and is an opportunist Did i miss anything?

why do u even come on here anymore? i dont think i've read one thing that was positive from you. you bitch and whine, bitch and whine. you're no better than anyone you just described in your post.

whistles aren't a problem. But the bastard ****s who spill water on the floor cause they can't dance is. Those bitches need to be slapped on the spot. Everything else I can tolerate, but why on earth you need to make the dance floor slippery is beyond me.

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Originally posted by Kytracid whistles aren't a problem. But the bastard ****s who spill water on the floor cause they can't dance is. Those bitches need to be slapped on the spot. Everything else I can tolerate, but why on earth you need to make the dance floor slippery is beyond me.

i agree here..that just makes for a dangerous situation.

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Originally posted by smuncky why do u even come on here anymore? i dont think i've read one thing that was positive from you. you bitch and whine, bitch and whine. you're no better than anyone you just described in your post.

Other than politics all i pretty much bitch about is others bringing each other down like in this thread.

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Originally posted by Jayx1 It would matter at a soccer game if the person complaining was right next to the whistler and didnt have a choice whether or not to move. The biggest complaint ive read here is that "they blow it right into my ear"... well what makes soccer or concerts any different? If you dont like whistles then thats fine. But at least come to accept that they are part of the party. If not, dont go. Quite simple! Whats next? You dont like how someone is dancing so you push them out of your way? Wait wasnt that another thread on here some time ago? All i see here are uptight partiers

The analogy isn't accurate. People go to a soccer game to WATCH the game of soccer. They don't go to hear the game. The whistles therefore don't take away from the experience. If anything, they allow the fans to interact with the action taking place on the field by matching and overpowering the referee (who also has a whistle).

People go to clubs to HEAR the music that's why people complain about some dimwit whose sole preoccupation is to whistle out of tune while the DJ is trying to spin a set. Whistles are a remnent of the rave culture. They don't belong in clubs - but most people are willing to tolerate them as long as they aren't abused.

Your analogy of whistles at a football game is akin to the lightshow in a club. It's basically irrelavant and only enhances or mildly takes away from the experience.

trance and techno are remnants of raves and many say that they dont belong in clubs either.

Whistles are part of club culture and if people cant accept that then it's their problem.

There are many great aspects to a night out and some that arent so much. But im pretty sure that people can tolerate what they think are inconveniences. The impression I always get from TOTA reviews and comments about parties is how spoiled everyone around here is.

There's no doubt there are quite a few whiny ****s on this board...like everywhere else. Still, with regards to whistles, I think it's a good thing that the most you ever hear is 2-3 morons with those things perpetually glued to their lips. Imagine a room with 25% of the clubbers all whistling out of sync, doing their own thing. What a ruck that would be!

A few whistles, even out of tune aren't bad...and for the most part I agree people should be more tolerant. Then again, I still have a soft spot for glowsticks (although I haven't played with a pair myself for over 7-8 years). I don't mind people having fun, it's just when they do dumb shit like clean a greasy floor by spilling water on it that I feel like ripping out their spinal cord.

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