TwiliteKid said:

I think you might be an asshole.

TwiliteKid said:

I think you might be an asshole.

I think he is being ironic in telling us the magic of Prince bring people, even those who disliked each other, together.

mechanicalemotion17 said:

Seriously. I have been forced to come to this realization. No choice but to come to this conclusion. Oh definitely, the people who frequent the org. provided my first inkling of this....but get over yourselves you narcissistic phycophants, believe it or not this is beyond you. I just found out that someone whom I work with and have disliked practically since day one is a Prince fanatic. I mean, every B side and obscure release ever made type fanatic. What the funk?! Where do we go from here? How do i continue to look at him with the same contempt that I just held him with as recently as yesterday? The mutual contempt and disdain that has always defined our relationship? We just had a 39 minute long conversation about Prince where he and I actually looked unto each other's eyes and smiled for the first time. Ewwww. Just typing it makes me a little nauseous. What on earth is one to do when one finds a fellow Prince fan in a funky place? Help me lawd! [Edited 4/16/17 19:51pm]

Eh

Just go on and keep the relationship status quo.

There must be some way you can continue to dislike this nimrod.

I know...Find out which muse, protegee, sisterwife he likes...that's the true litmus test.

If he likes the wrong one, he's clearly an idiot and not worthy of your time.

LBrent said:

mechanicalemotion17 said:

LBrent said:

Eh

Just go on and keep the relationship status quo.

There must be some way you can continue to dislike this nimrod.

I know...Find out which muse, protegee, sisterwife he likes...that's the true litmus test.

If he likes the wrong one, he's clearly an idiot and not worthy of your time.

Thank you. You get it. And you know what----you're absolutely right! I don't have to like this asshole just because he throws much respect to the defining musical artist of my lifetime. This dude is really an unlikable person. I would even dare say despicable. In fact, the way he talked about Prince incessantly- -- I mean non stop after finding out that we have respect for him in common was even off putting. He's even offering to bring me copies of rare finds he's accumulated through the years. Is it horrible (and foolish) of me to not even want to accept his generosity because of how I've always felt about him and that I don't want anything in my realm with his energy attached?

I sort of think it is. This guy is obviously trying to find some common ground with you. Sure - you'll probably never be best buddies (although consider the lyric I hate you (because I love you)) but would it really kill you to just be able to look in his eyes a little more and smile at each other a little more? Would it be so harmful to just simmer the fire a little?

maplenpg said:

mechanicalemotion17 said:

LBrent said: Thank you. You get it. And you know what----you're absolutely right! I don't have to like this asshole just because he throws much respect to the defining musical artist of my lifetime. This dude is really an unlikable person. I would even dare say despicable. In fact, the way he talked about Prince incessantly- -- I mean non stop after finding out that we have respect for him in common was even off putting. He's even offering to bring me copies of rare finds he's accumulated through the years. Is it horrible (and foolish) of me to not even want to accept his generosity because of how I've always felt about him and that I don't want anything in my realm with his energy attached?

I sort of think it is. This guy is obviously trying to find some common ground with you. Sure - you'll probably never be best buddies (although consider the lyric I hate you (because I love you)) but would it really kill you to just be able to look in his eyes a little more and smile at each other a little more? Would it be so harmful to just simmer the fire a little?

I agree maplenpg. At the least, mechanicalemotion17, the daily hatred and animosity would drop down a few levels and work would become alittle more enjoyable for the both of you. On the plus side, you'll have some new music you wouldn't otherwise have. The guy can't be all that bad if he adores P's music, right?

mechanicalemotion17 said:

kingricefan said:

daKotaGeNesis said:

mechanicalemotion17 said:

Seriously. I have been forced to come to this realization. No choice but to come to this conclusion. Oh definitely, the people who frequent the org. provided my first inkling of this....but get over yourselves you narcissistic phycophants, believe it or not this is beyond you. I just found out that someone whom I work with and have disliked practically since day one is a Prince fanatic. I mean, every B side and obscure release ever made type fanatic. What the funk?! Where do we go from here? How do i continue to look at him with the same contempt that I just held him with as recently as yesterday? The mutual contempt and disdain that has always defined our relationship? We just had a 39 minute long conversation about Prince where he and I actually looked unto each other's eyes and smiled for the first time. Ewwww. Just typing it makes me a little nauseous. What on earth is one to do when one finds a fellow Prince fan in a funky place? Help me lawd! [Edited 4/16/17 19:51pm]

You are right. I do have to get over myself because I thought this thread was about me. I'm glad to know​ it isn't... Now I guess can make small talk with him???

Really tiny, tiny talk at first.

mechanicalemotion17 said:

LBrent said:

Eh

Just go on and keep the relationship status quo.

There must be some way you can continue to dislike this nimrod.

I know...Find out which muse, protegee, sisterwife he likes...that's the true litmus test.

If he likes the wrong one, he's clearly an idiot and not worthy of your time.

Thank you. You get it. And you know what----you're absolutely right! I don't have to like this asshole just because he throws much respect to the defining musical artist of my lifetime. This dude is really an unlikable person. I would even dare say despicable. In fact, the way he talked about Prince incessantly- -- I mean non stop after finding out that we have respect for him in common was even off putting. He's even offering to bring me copies of rare finds he's accumulated through the years. Is it horrible (and foolish) of me to not even want to accept his generosity because of how I've always felt about him and that I don't want anything in my realm with his energy attached?

Not all energy is good energy.

Just sayin

I'm pretty cool. Ask anyone.

mechanicalemotion17 said:

Seriously. I have been forced to come to this realization. No choice but to come to this conclusion. Oh definitely, the people who frequent the org. provided my first inkling of this....but get over yourselves you narcissistic phycophants, believe it or not this is beyond you. I just found out that someone whom I work with and have disliked practically since day one is a Prince fanatic. I mean, every B side and obscure release ever made type fanatic. What the funk?! Where do we go from here? How do i continue to look at him with the same contempt that I just held him with as recently as yesterday? The mutual contempt and disdain that has always defined our relationship? We just had a 39 minute long conversation about Prince where he and I actually looked unto each other's eyes and smiled for the first time. Ewwww. Just typing it makes me a little nauseous. What on earth is one to do when one finds a fellow Prince fan in a funky place? Help me lawd! [Edited 4/16/17 19:51pm]

What will we do if we find out Trump and Spicer are Prince fanatic collectors?

daKotaGeNesis said:

kingricefan said:

I agree maplenpg. At the least, mechanicalemotion17, the daily hatred and animosity would drop down a few levels and work would become alittle more enjoyable for the both of you. On the plus side, you'll have some new music you wouldn't otherwise have. The guy can't be all that bad if he adores P's music, right?

That's right​! [Edited 4/17/17 9:10am] [Edited 4/17/17 9:17am]

Yep. I second the

ufoclub said:

mechanicalemotion17 said:

Seriously. I have been forced to come to this realization. No choice but to come to this conclusion. Oh definitely, the people who frequent the org. provided my first inkling of this....but get over yourselves you narcissistic phycophants, believe it or not this is beyond you. I just found out that someone whom I work with and have disliked practically since day one is a Prince fanatic. I mean, every B side and obscure release ever made type fanatic. What the funk?! Where do we go from here? How do i continue to look at him with the same contempt that I just held him with as recently as yesterday? The mutual contempt and disdain that has always defined our relationship? We just had a 39 minute long conversation about Prince where he and I actually looked unto each other's eyes and smiled for the first time. Ewwww. Just typing it makes me a little nauseous. What on earth is one to do when one finds a fellow Prince fan in a funky place? Help me lawd! [Edited 4/16/17 19:51pm]

What will we do if we find out Trump and Spicer are Prince fanatic collectors?

rdhull said:

TwiliteKid said:

I think you might be an asshole.

I think he is being ironic in telling us the magic of Prince bring people, even those who disliked each other, together.

kingricefan said:

mechanicalemotion17 said:

kingricefan said:

I agree maplenpg. At the least, mechanicalemotion17, the daily hatred and animosity would drop down a few levels and work would become alittle more enjoyable for the both of you. On the plus side, you'll have some new music you wouldn't otherwise have. The guy can't be all that bad if he adores P's music, right?

Sorry but your summation would be incorrect my friend. Part of the reality I've had to face when it comes to matters such as this is that Prince fans are oftentimes not the forward thinking, tolerant, all inclusive intellectuals one might expect them to be. Yesterday....an hour or two after finding out that he's a Prince fan I was walking behind dimwits a little distance but in a close enough proximity to hear him mutter under his breath calling one of the young apprentices at our job a "fucking retard." How do I ignore shit like that?

Put more distance between yourself and this guy.

mechanicalemotion17 said:

kingricefan said:

I agree maplenpg. At the least, mechanicalemotion17, the daily hatred and animosity would drop down a few levels and work would become alittle more enjoyable for the both of you. On the plus side, you'll have some new music you wouldn't otherwise have. The guy can't be all that bad if he adores P's music, right?

Sorry but your summation would be incorrect my friend. Part of the reality I've had to face when it comes to matters such as this is that Prince fans are oftentimes not the forward thinking, tolerant, all inclusive intellectuals one might expect them to be. Yesterday....an hour or two after finding out that he's a Prince fan I was walking behind dimwits a little distance but in a close enough proximity to hear him mutter under his breath calling one of the young apprentices at our job a "fucking retard." How do I ignore shit like that?

I'm tellin ya...all energy ain't good energy.

It's a shame but it sounds like thiis guy's not the friend for you.

Sorry, not sorry.

LBrent said:

Thank you for the much needed comic relief today. Just take it very slow with him. If he brings in the copies of rare stuff he offered, grab it.

purplepoppy said:

im not a fan of fans who r blinded by their "love" of him...

kingricefan said:

LBrent said:

mechanicalemotion17 said:

kingricefan said:

Put more distance between yourself and this guy.

He asked me about some song by Jesse Johnson yesterday (Free World) that has a veiled Prince reference in the lyrics. When I told him that I'm unfamiliar with it he became fixated on it and insists that I will never know anything close to happiness until I hear it and tells me he can't believe I don't know it. Even though I basically tried to avoid him like the plague all morning he somehow found a window to approach me and bring it up again.

That's weird. Sounds fan-atic. You having to like what he likes. One the other hand maybe he is socially screwed up but amazed that you are a Prince fan too. I wonder if he posts on the org?

purplepoppy said:

mechanicalemotion17 said:

purplepoppy said:

That's weird. Sounds fan-atic. You having to like what he likes. On the other hand maybe he is socially screwed up but amazed that you are a Prince fan too. I wonder if he posts on the org?

Surprisingly he claimed to be unfamiliar with the org....but I did make the mistake of telling him to check it out. I'm sure if he does he will totally recognize that the content of this thread sounds familiar. Especially now that I've given more detail. Ooops...but I'm a complete disaster at being vague .....

That's kind of hilarious, oops. If he busts you just laugh - not ya problem. Was thinking you could maybe find out how (Prince) weird he was through his posts.