What are "Schlagers-smagers"

scriptgirl said:

What are "Schlagers-smagers"

I tried 2 put a link here but doesn´t work....just type Schlagerfestival on YT and witness the horror!!!

Paisley4u said:

MickyDolenz said:

vainandy said:

Me neither and I don't want one. Hell, I let the answer machine answer most of my calls on my home phone so I don't have to be bothered with people I don't want to be bothered with. If they ask, I can always say that I wasn't home. If you have a cell phone, which you can take with you, you have no excuse for not answering. Plus, those damn cell phones are so little I can barely hear the person on the other end. I just don't see the importance of being able to talk on the phone all the time. I've seen people talk on the phone all day long and talk about absolutely nothing. I only call someone to tell them something important. Other than that, I'm an "talk in person" person. Hell, the only reason I even have a home phone is if I need to call in sick to my job or something. I'm not a phone person at all.

I really don't understand that texting thing. Seems like a waste of time to me. People pay hundreds of dollars a month for a tiny phone and type stuff that's probably impossible to read, like a CD booklet. Why use a phone to type messages? Send a telegram or write a letter and mail it.

Hell, it's a damn phone that they're typing their message into. Just dial their damn number and tell them the message. That would get on my nerves trying to peck a message in because the thing is too small to actually type on. It makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever.

vainandy said:

MickyDolenz said:

I really don't understand that texting thing. Seems like a waste of time to me. People pay hundreds of dollars a month for a tiny phone and type stuff that's probably impossible to read, like a CD booklet. Why use a phone to type messages? Send a telegram or write a letter and mail it.

Hell, it's a damn phone that they're typing their message into. Just dial their damn number and tell them the message. That would get on my nerves trying to peck a message in because the thing is too small to actually type on. It makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever.

Like fighting for peace.

MickyDolenz said:

vainandy said:

Hell, it's a damn phone that they're typing their message into. Just dial their damn number and tell them the message. That would get on my nerves trying to peck a message in because the thing is too small to actually type on. It makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever.

Like fighting for peace.

VA!!

NDRU said:

Husky said:

That's plain nonsense IMO.

Connecting someone like Keith Urban with great guitar players and real musicians is an atrocitity IMO.

Have you ever heard Keith Urban? I agree today's country is just bland pop, but dude can really play. Brad Paisley is better than Urban IMO, but Urban certainly doesn't suck.

I was going to post the exact same two players!

I remember the first time I saw Paisley (about 6 or 7 years ago, I think), I remember telling my wife, "This guy's musical roots are in rock and roll. I guarantee you he'd play a Van Halen song if he thought he could get away with it".

Same with Keith Urban. He's listened to a LOT of Bruce Springsteen in his life, I can tell.

MickyDolenz said:

vainandy said:

Me neither and I don't want one. Hell, I let the answer machine answer most of my calls on my home phone so I don't have to be bothered with people I don't want to be bothered with. If they ask, I can always say that I wasn't home. If you have a cell phone, which you can take with you, you have no excuse for not answering. Plus, those damn cell phones are so little I can barely hear the person on the other end. I just don't see the importance of being able to talk on the phone all the time. I've seen people talk on the phone all day long and talk about absolutely nothing. I only call someone to tell them something important. Other than that, I'm an "talk in person" person. Hell, the only reason I even have a home phone is if I need to call in sick to my job or something. I'm not a phone person at all.

I really don't understand that texting thing. Seems like a waste of time to me. People pay hundreds of dollars a month for a tiny phone and type stuff that's probably impossible to read, like a CD booklet. Why use a phone to type messages? Send a telegram or write a letter and mail it.

Who pays hundreds of dollars a month for a cellphone? And are you really suggesting that sending a telegram is just as good as sending a text message? You're a clown.

sextonseven said:

Who pays hundreds of dollars a month for a cellphone?

I know several people who have phone bills for $200 and up. One showed me a bill for over $500. I'm like thinking, if you're going to throw your money away, give it to me. Then they have the nerve to ask to borrow money to pay for it. I don't understand people who try to live rich with no money. They're the ones with gigantic credit card bills.

MickyDolenz said:

sextonseven said:

Who pays hundreds of dollars a month for a cellphone?

I know several people who have phone bills for $200 and up. One showed me a bill for over $500. I'm like thinking, if you're going to throw your money away, give it to me. Then they have the nerve to ask to borrow money to pay for it. I don't understand people who try to live rich with no money. They're the ones with gigantic credit card bills.

And I know several people that pay under $20 a month for their cellphone plan that includes texting. Cellphones are not expensive.

sextonseven said:

MickyDolenz said:

I know several people who have phone bills for $200 and up. One showed me a bill for over $500. I'm like thinking, if you're going to throw your money away, give it to me. Then they have the nerve to ask to borrow money to pay for it. I don't understand people who try to live rich with no money. They're the ones with gigantic credit card bills.

And I know several people that pay under $20 a month for their cellphone plan that includes texting. Cellphones are not expensive.

Some people shop at Goodwill and some shop at Neiman Marcus. They both sell clothes.

MickyDolenz said:

sextonseven said:

And I know several people that pay under $20 a month for their cellphone plan that includes texting. Cellphones are not expensive.

Some people shop at Goodwill and some shop at Neiman Marcus. They both sell clothes.

But you understand why people wear clothes, right? Or do you not get that either?

sextonseven said:

MickyDolenz said:

Some people shop at Goodwill and some shop at Neiman Marcus. They both sell clothes.

But you understand why people wear clothes, right? Or do you not get that either?

You said that a phone is not expensive, well if you shop at Goodwill, clothes are not expensive. In the same way, you can either buy Payless sneakers or Air Jordan. So I don't get your point. If people run up a bill, then a cell phone is expensive.

Personally, country is my least favorite genre of music. But it is more successful than rap. The most successful female album of all time wasn't by Madonna..IT WAS BY SHANIA TWAIN!!!!!!!

aardvark15 said:

Personally, country is my least favorite genre of music. But it is more successful than rap. The most successful female album of all time wasn't by Madonna..IT WAS BY SHANIA TWAIN!!!!!!!

Could you really call it country music though? It's kinda like some albums typecasted as R&B but they really ain't. Shania Twain to me wasn't country, she's a pop-rock artist in a country label. That's what country purists used to argue about her and Garth Brooks and I'm seeing their point. The original country was the best country. Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts (yuck) and Taylor Swift (double yuck) give country a bad name. Same with psuedo redneck Toby Keith and pop savant Keith Urban.

Calling any of them country acts puts a big bad hole in country music. I think those who buy it expecting REAL country should be disappointed in the results so I can't explain why they keep getting bought. Oh yeah you can get the albums for a discount price of $7.99 at your local Walmart. Silly me.

MickyDolenz said:

sextonseven said:

MickyDolenz said:

You said that a phone is not expensive, well if you shop at Goodwill, clothes are not expensive. In the same way, you can either buy Payless sneakers or Air Jordan. So I don't get your point. If people run up a bill, then a cell phone is expensive.

Simply put, don't run up your bill if you don't want your cellphone to be expensive.

I'm fine without a cellphone myself. They cost too damn much. If you have to choose with paying your rent and buying a cellphone that costs $150, which one would you choose to pay? The rent obviously! Come on, people, we gotta get smart in these times. Don't keep buying stupid shit lol

Timmy84 said:

sextonseven said:

MickyDolenz said: Simply put, don't run up your bill if you don't want your cellphone to be expensive.

I'm fine without a cellphone myself. They cost too damn much. If you have to choose with paying your rent and buying a cellphone that costs $150, which one would you choose to pay? The rent obviously! Come on, people, we gotta get smart in these times. Don't keep buying stupid shit lol

You guys are so misinformed. You can get a cellhone for under $50 with a cheap pay as you go plan. It's not expensive at all, really.

sextonseven said:

Timmy84 said:

I'm fine without a cellphone myself. They cost too damn much. If you have to choose with paying your rent and buying a cellphone that costs $150, which one would you choose to pay? The rent obviously! Come on, people, we gotta get smart in these times. Don't keep buying stupid shit lol

You guys are so misinformed. You can get a cellhone for under $50 with a cheap pay as you go plan. It's not expensive at all, really.

Ain't it those pre-paid cell phones though? I probably could get one if I wanted one lol

Timmy84 said:

sextonseven said:

You guys are so misinformed. You can get a cellhone for under $50 with a cheap pay as you go plan. It's not expensive at all, really.

Ain't it those pre-paid cell phones though? I probably could get one if I wanted one lol

Yes, exactly. You don't need a fancy smartphone to call a tow truck if your car breaks down on the highway.

sextonseven said:

Timmy84 said:

Ain't it those pre-paid cell phones though? I probably could get one if I wanted one lol

Yes, exactly. You don't need a fancy smartphone to call a tow truck if your car breaks down on the highway.

I don't know why folks even wanna buy those fancy shits. You're right though, you can get those cheap ones at the local stores.

Timmy84 said:

sextonseven said:

Yes, exactly. You don't need a fancy smartphone to call a tow truck if your car breaks down on the highway.

I don't know why folks even wanna buy those fancy shits. You're right though, you can get those cheap ones at the local stores.

It's called swag

angel345 said:

Timmy84 said:

I don't know why folks even wanna buy those fancy shits. You're right though, you can get those cheap ones at the local stores.

It's called swag

Very funny. No it's called living beyond your means.

sextonseven said:

Timmy84 said:

I'm fine without a cellphone myself. They cost too damn much. If you have to choose with paying your rent and buying a cellphone that costs $150, which one would you choose to pay? The rent obviously! Come on, people, we gotta get smart in these times. Don't keep buying stupid shit lol

You guys are so misinformed. You can get a cellphone for under $50 with a cheap pay as you go plan. It's not expensive at all, really.

What does that have to do with the people trying to borrow money for their big phone bills? Maybe you should tell that to them.

Timmy84 said:

angel345 said:

It's called swag

Very funny. No it's called living beyond your means.

Well, true

MickyDolenz said:

sextonseven said:

You guys are so misinformed. You can get a cellphone for under $50 with a cheap pay as you go plan. It's not expensive at all, really.

What does that have to do with the people trying to borrow money for their big phone bills? Maybe you should tell that to them.

You said you don't see the point in getting a cellphone because they cost too much. I'm telling you they don't.

aardvark15 said:

Personally, country is my least favorite genre of music. But it is more successful than rap. The most successful female album of all time wasn't by Madonna..IT WAS BY SHANIA TWAIN!!!!!!!

Come on Over was a country-pop album that catered to both audiences. That's why it was so successful. Same with Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood CDs.

musicjunky318 said:

aardvark15 said:

Personally, country is my least favorite genre of music. But it is more successful than rap. The most successful female album of all time wasn't by Madonna..IT WAS BY SHANIA TWAIN!!!!!!!

Come on Over was a country-pop album that catered to both audiences. That's why it was so successful. Same with Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood CDs.

Fixed. Though I think Carrie actually has some country credentials. I like her voice.

HECK YES country music is that popular....end of.

sextonseven said:

MickyDolenz said:

What does that have to do with the people trying to borrow money for their big phone bills? Maybe you should tell that to them.

You said you don't see the point in getting a cellphone because they cost too much. I'm telling you they don't.

I said I don't see the point of texting and that people should send a telegram instead and Vainandy said they should just call the person and tell them what they want. I don't want or need a cell phone. I barely use the house phone.