Originally posted by Lews
Hmm good question. Probably a 5/10, where 1 is Teddy Roosevelt and 10 is a gimp suit.
Probably not queer enough, gonna need at least a 7 I reckon. Maybe try some lipstick?
Chimney
Had an incredibly tiresome Friday. Was on a train-ride back home from 1 to 11 pm after going to my aunt's funeral. Died at 45 due to cancer. Damn shame, having a 12 year old son and all that.
Over here you have your typical douche-bag clubs where they require dress-code (shirt at least), but the more underground clubs let you in with jeans + t-shirt. I personally stay out of fancy places where people go with the sole intention to show-off. Not really my cup of tea.
Out of sheer curiosity, what's the dress-code like in clubs such as Fabric and other well-known places in the UK? If I ever visit, I'd like to know what to pack.
SYSTEM-J
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Originally posted by Chimney
Out of sheer curiosity, what's the dress-code like in clubs such as Fabric and other well-known places in the UK? If I ever visit, I'd like to know what to pack.
Pretty much identical to what you've described for your own country.
Lews
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Originally posted by Chimney
Over here you have your typical douche-bag clubs where they require dress-code (shirt at least), but the more underground clubs let you in with jeans + t-shirt. I personally stay out of fancy places where people go with the sole intention to show-off. Not really my cup of tea.
Out of sheer curiosity, what's the dress-code like in clubs such as Fabric and other well-known places in the UK? If I ever visit, I'd like to know what to pack.
No dress-code (except for the douchebag places). I'm going to MoS in about an hour and wearing a v-neck t-shirt, chinos, and trainers.
DJ RANN
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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J
Yes, I'm mightily intimidated. Given this discussion is about dress codes in clubs in different parts of the world, I was wondering where exactly you go out and what kind of DJs are playing because these things tend to give a good indication of what kind of people turn up and what kind of party ensues. The kind of club you're describing is usually antithetical to "ing great music", at least in my experience of clubbing in various places around Europe.
No, jack. You made it about me and not the discussion. I know you think you're a master wordsmith, but wide vocabulary does not equal quality of content, nor correct direction of argument.
You asked, I answered, but it didn't fit your closed minded and prejudiced narrative, so you attacked me.
Deep is probably one of the least douchey and most enthusiastic crowds I've ever been to. It's been running for over 15 years and pioneered deep house here in LA when it was this thing that most people said was too slow or weird. Marcus kept is going for all those years out of pure love and that's reflected by the crowd (typically over 25) and people make an effort because he has. I've been to over dozen of the events since I got here to LA, from industrial warehouse settings, to hollywood hotspots - the one thing you realize is the pure passion for the music which is always fantastic. It's the real ing deal and has a nice bonus of having a crowd that appreciated it and make an effort.
So in essence jack, you don't have a ing clue what you're talking about. And this coming from the guy who would wax lyrical about John Digweed for years only to suddenly have it come out that you'd never actually seen him play.
You want to talk about prejudice? you're a walking definition.
None of this chin scratching, navel gazing that you seem to be be obsessed with. I bet you spend more time trying to recognise tracks played that you do actually enjoying yourself.
Then again, in your own words, you seem to think the idea of a night out is ending up as "goggled eye mess". Fun when I was 15 but then I grew out of it by maybe 20.
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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J
This is some novel Slychoanalysis. I must admit I was expecting the standard Jay-esque interpretation that I'm just poor and jealous. Instead I get the inverse - apparently I'm a deliberate class-slummer feigning poverty for authenticity.
Don't miss read it. There's no sly about it. I was doing exactly that. It's not like you're on the Bedouin trail and have denounced all material goods is it. The fact you flip out and go in to attack mode when someone happens to mention their opinion that the state of personal attire or effort in many a club is sad these days is all about your own personal flaws and need for validation to tie yourself with a class that you perceive won't judge you.
Again, it's fine to admit you like nice things. Stop fighting it. I mean you like nice books, why not nice objects or nice clothes, or appreciate nice venues.
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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J
The truth is more prosaic, unfortunately, stemming simply from the fact you have a habit of turning every discussion, whether about street art or clubbing, into a not-so-covert dick measuring exercise. I'm sure it makes you feel fantastic to let everyone know that you can afford to "own and pay for nice things", but to me you just end up sounding like this.
I think it's far more telling that you actually infer that from a simple statement, such as that clubs used to have a dress code at least of some sort, but now don't, and I find that sad.
So what do you do? Try to find an angle to judge me on, like I'm only going to see SHM fistpump at Drais while you wear ironic T-shirts in subterranean basements listening to mnml techno.
Just because someone has a different perspective than you, doesn't make their view any less valid.
Lews
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Originally posted by Woony
Probably not queer enough, gonna need at least a 7 I reckon. Maybe try some lipstick?
Hmm, I'll keep it in mind for when I inevitably make it to Berlin. Not quite sure I can pull off a 7, though. I tried wearing full drag once and a girl told me I looked far too straight to pull it off well. Left me quite gutted, as you can imagine :(
DJ RANN
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Originally posted by Lews
chinos
:wtf:
Vector A
Oh dear, Lews, you've gone and given him a stroke.
Your chinos were just too much for his sartorial sensibilities.
SYSTEM-J
RANN, there are people posting in this thread who've been clubbing with me on numerous occasions. Why don't you ask the floor how I behave when I go clubbing?
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I think it's far more telling that you actually infer that from a simple statement, such as that clubs used to have a dress code at least of some sort, but now don't, and I find that sad.
No, I infer that from statements such as:
"If you don't have the budget, then fine, don't go to nice clubs. It's goes with the territory. They have to pay the bill somehow, and I don't mind paying. It's why some people like owning and paying for nice things."
But by all means, continue to write detailed psychological profiles explaining why it's everyone else's fault that you sound like a massive bell end.
DJ RANN
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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J
RANN, there are people posting in this thread who've been clubbing with me on numerous occasions. Why don't you ask the floor how I behave when I go clubbing?
No, I infer that from statements such as:
"If you don't have the budget, then fine, don't go to nice clubs. It's goes with the territory. They have to pay the bill somehow, and I don't mind paying. It's why some people like owning and paying for nice things."
But by all means, continue to write detailed psychological profiles explaining why it's everyone else's fault that you sound like a massive bell end.
Tell me what's wrong with that statement? I used to have all and would obviously avoid the more expensive clubs then. You come accross as so insecure on this subject. I'm not bringing your financial situation in to question.
You read way too much of yourself in to other's statements to fit a preconceived narrative.
You keep making references to the male appendage and I can't help thinking the only person with dick measuring on the mind is you.
