DREAM THEATER ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF DRUMMER MIKE PORTNOY

[ReaperKK]

gossipy and judgmental while often trying to mask it behind a friendly face

Of course, this can never be found in New England, no, especially not in a snob town..

I respect your experience, though, and see where you're coming from.

It's funny you mentioned you're from up north. My wife is from New York and I'm from Florida , although I wouldn't say the part I'm from is the south. If you want to see some shit go and drive through the heart of Florida, you're gonna see some wild Florida man shit there.

[Adami]

gossipy and judgmental while often trying to mask it behind a friendly face

Of course, this can never be found in New England, no, especially not in a snob town..

I respect your experience, though, and see where you're coming from.

It's funny you mentioned you're from up north. My wife is from New York and I'm from Florida , although I wouldn't say the part I'm from is the south. If you want to see some shit go and drive through the heart of Florida, you're gonna see some wild Florida man shit there.

Having lived in Florida, New York (current), the Midwest (grew up there), Souther California (LA), and the Pacific North West, it's amazing how different the cultures are in this way. I'll totally back up your florida statement. Also the only group of people, on this topic, I couldn't stand were the LA folk. Fake nice to your face, genuine evil behind your back. Could not stand it at all and was so happy to get out.

[Podaar]

Southern hospitality seems very disingenuous to me, …

Bless your heart!

[cramx3]

Southern hospitality seems very disingenuous to me, this is speaking with experience of spending the past 6 years of my life in North Carolina (spent the majority of my life in Florida). Using my neighborhood the folks who were born and raised from the south are the ones who are the most gossipy and judgmental while often trying to mask it behind a friendly face. In my neighborhood people are from all over the place, there are tons of folks from New England, Florida, Ohio, California, etc. The neighbors who are from the south are typically the ones who are biggest issue.

I'm not saying it's true, but this map made the news last year:



NYC is a weird place when it comes to this but I think the map is accurate.

I can get behind this map 

Although honestly, I've always felt the southern charm I've experienced to be legit. I also generally think people in the NYC area are actual dicks, including myself at times.

[Stadler]

gossipy and judgmental while often trying to mask it behind a friendly face

Of course, this can never be found in New England, no, especially not in a snob town..

I respect your experience, though, and see where you're coming from.

It's funny you mentioned you're from up north. My wife is from New York and I'm from Florida , although I wouldn't say the part I'm from is the south. If you want to see some shit go and drive through the heart of Florida, you're gonna see some wild Florida man shit there.

Having lived in Florida, New York (current), the Midwest (grew up there), Souther California (LA), and the Pacific North West, it's amazing how different the cultures are in this way. I'll totally back up your florida statement. Also the only group of people, on this topic, I couldn't stand were the LA folk. Fake nice to your face, genuine evil behind your back. Could not stand it at all and was so happy to get out.

I've lived in CT (most of my life), Burbank CA, Philly, Charlotte, and Atlanta, with extensive family in Florida.

I can vouch for almost everything said here (the only thing that differs, maybe, is Florida, since there are so many transplants, it depends where you are).  I too didn't like southern California.

[Zydar]

Is this where the discussions has led to?

We need some status updates from the band. Badly. Come on, MP. Post some pics from the studio.

[TAC]

Is this where the discussions has led to?

Is this better for you?

[Zydar]

Yaay, I belong to the 'Civilized north' (I live by the coast) - but I should really be living in 'Grumpy and isolated'

[ReaperKK]

Is this where the discussions has led to?

We need some status updates from the band. Badly. Come on, MP. Post some pics from the studio.

When Mike Portnoy moves to Seattle do you guys think he'll stick with "Mean but nice" or go to "Nice, nice"?

[nobloodyname]

Blimey. What did I start?

And when can we extend this debate to other countries? Northerners are weird.

[hefdaddy42]

North Carolina born and bred, and I feel like some things are getting mixed up.

Yes, Southerners can be friendly to your face and gossipy/mean behind your back.  But that doesn't really conflict with Southern hospitality, or imply that it's fake.  Hospitality is how we act to your face.  We will be as warm and inviting as we can, give you any help that you may need, and maybe even give you a parting gift as you leave.  That's hospitality.  Whatever shit we talk about you afterwards has nothing to do with the hospitality we show you when you are present.   

[pg1067]

I'll just put in one word for the occupants of my quadrant:  BULLSHIT!

I also have to question this preface to the map:  "this map made the news last year."  How does a map that is nothing more than ignorant stereotyping "make the news"?

[Dream Team]

North Carolina born and bred, and I feel like some things are getting mixed up.

Yes, Southerners can be friendly to your face and gossipy/mean behind your back.  But that doesn't really conflict with Southern hospitality, or imply that it's fake.  Hospitality is how we act to your face.  We will be as warm and inviting as we can, give you any help that you may need, and maybe even give you a parting gift as you leave.  That's hospitality.  Whatever shit we talk about you afterwards has nothing to do with the hospitality we show you when you are present.   



^ Love it!

[TAC]

I'll just put in one word for the occupants of my quadrant:  BULLSHIT!

I also have to question this preface to the map:  "this map made the news last year."  How does a map that is nothing more than ignorant stereotyping "make the news"?

Ignorant stereotyping makes the news everyday!

[Stadler]

I'll just put in one word for the occupants of my quadrant:  BULLSHIT!

I also have to question this preface to the map:  "this map made the news last year."  How does a map that is nothing more than ignorant stereotyping "make the news"?

Ignorant stereotyping makes the news everyday!

Quoted for truth.

[Rigel]

I'll just put in one word for the occupants of my quadrant:  BULLSHIT!

I also have to question this preface to the map:  "this map made the news last year."  How does a map that is nothing more than ignorant stereotyping "make the news"?

The stuff that makes local news is surprising at times, isn't it?

[bosk1]

I'll just put in one word for the occupants of my quadrant:  BULLSHIT!

I also have to question this preface to the map:  "this map made the news last year."  How does a map that is nothing more than ignorant stereotyping "make the news"?

Ignorant stereotyping makes the news everyday!

I was initially going to vigorously agree with Paul.  But then I vigorously agreed with TAC instead.

[pg1067]

I'll just put in one word for the occupants of my quadrant:  BULLSHIT!

I also have to question this preface to the map:  "this map made the news last year."  How does a map that is nothing more than ignorant stereotyping "make the news"?

Ignorant stereotyping makes the news everyday!

I was initially going to vigorously agree with Paul.  But then I vigorously agreed with TAC instead.

I agree with TAC too, but I'll note that you and I are in different quadrants.   

[TAC]

It only took 92 pages but all of the DTF lawyers agree...







with me!!!!

[bosk1]

But that's ignorant stereotyping. 

[TAC]

Still news though!

[wolfking]

It only took 92 pages but all of the DTF lawyers agree...







with me!!!!

[cramx3]

But you are still wrong about meatloaf 

[Animal]

I check this thread only every now and then but looking at the twist it has taken, it should be renamed to "any shit you've just had in mind...if it's related to MP's comeback, it might be a plus, but most likely, no one will care anyway".

[Stadler]

I check this thread only every now and then but looking at the twist it has taken, it should be renamed to "any shit you've just had in mind...if it's related to MP's comeback, it might be a plus, but most likely, no one will care anyway".

Mike LOVES meatloaf!!!! 

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

i've never been to the south, i'm afraid i'd be shot on sight down there :shudders:

[hefdaddy42]

i've never been to the south, i'm afraid i'd be shot on sight down there :shudders:

Not likely, unless you have antlers.

[nobloodyname]

i've never been to the south, i'm afraid i'd be shot on sight down there :shudders:

That's how many of us outlanders feel about visiting the US as a whole

(Says the man who's been on holiday there about 10 times!)

[SwedishGoose]

Yaay, I belong to the 'Civilized north' (I live by the coast) - but I should really be living in 'Grumpy and isolated'

I lived for a while  in civilized north.... it was where I discovered DT.
Now I'm Arrogant and Self-Centered.
Students on bikes I can attest to...
Farmer growing up..... but not really

[Stadler]

i've never been to the south, i'm afraid i'd be shot on sight down there :shudders:

That's how many of us outlanders feel about visiting the US as a whole

(Says the man who's been on holiday there about 10 times!)

I can honestly say I have never once ever been actually afraid I'd be shot at (even the one time I was actually shot at, sort of, maybe).

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

are you white? might have something to do with it

[hefdaddy42]

are you white? might have something to do with it

Oh FFS here we go, straight to P/R.

[Stadler]

are you white? might have something to do with it

Oh FFS here we go, straight to P/R.

Don't worry; I'm not answering that.  I'm going in a different direction and am talking more about circumstances and trying to dispel the notion that out of 331 million Americans that 330,999,850 are gun toting maniacs looking to separate you from your heart beat. 

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

haha sorry, i will not go any further on it, my apologies

[hefdaddy42]

are you white? might have something to do with it

Oh FFS here we go, straight to P/R.

Don't worry; I'm not answering that.  I'm going in a different direction and am talking more about circumstances and trying to dispel the notion that out of 331 million Americans that 330,999,850 are gun toting maniacs looking to separate you from your heart beat.