Discretion

Saturday, May. 24, 2008 - 1:34 a.m.

So I'm seeing where Jello Biafra is upset at uberconservative talk show host Michael Savage for using Dead Kennedys music for bumper material whenever he mentions Ted Kennedy.

This is admittedly stupid, mean, cruel, punitive, and beyond tasteless on Mr. Savage's part.

But for Jello Biafra of all people to suggest limitations on this?

When he was busy making music and political statements, he didn't have a problem at all with how our country's airtime was doled out.

The word is "hypocrite".

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On Friday, one of the parcels that arrived was what I thought was a piece of Disney memorabilia that I found on eBay for John.

I handed the box to him and said "Here! I think this is the Incredibles mug!"

We already have two, but I wanted a third one lurking in case of breakage or whatever.

And he opened it and looked in, and his face reddened and he goes "I don't need one of these; I've already got one."

Without looking, I said "But this one is a spare, in case yours breaks!"

John then handed me the box, and said "Um, no, I think this is yours."

I had ordered an adult toy from a company that does indeed ship their products in discreet packaging.

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That's it. I'm just going to sit here and relive my mortification. :-P

Have a good Saturday.

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5 of my readers commented on this entry

Jamie - 2008-05-24 08:07:44
John already has one? I think I've figured out what it is. ;-) I love you!
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art - 2008-05-24 08:40:01
you know, its not so much that michael savage would use "dead kennedys" music; hes only using it BECAUSE the band name is "dead kennedys". the dealie is on the band itself, shame on them and how disrespectful to society they are to have such a name, but i guess thats the idea; i never have heard them play and know not of thier music.
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Shippie - 2008-05-24 14:18:34
LMAO!! Well can't he SHARE your new 'toy'???? lol too funny! And OMG! I have not heard any reference to Dead Kennedy's in YEARS!!! My brother was a major DK follower in high school...I hated that band! But then again, he was quite the punker at that time too so it was fitting for him. Ugh. Can't believe their music in resurfacing in any format! Blech! (just my opinion!)
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Bob - 2008-05-24 14:42:53
Jello must believe that a) the Fairness Doctrine still exists somewhere, and b) that it applies to music. Savage is an abrasive, uncultured loudmouth, but Biafra's only LEGAL remedy is if Savage has used more than allowed under Fair Use rules and/or has not paid ASCAP/BMI fees.
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Smed - 2008-05-24 15:22:03
I'm surprised that the DK's great music isn't used by more abrasive idiots who don't understand it. Jello has every right to decry Savage's use of that song, much like Chrissy Hynde can be up in arms for Rush The Idiot's use of "My City Was Gone" for his show bumpers (now I can't even listen to that song). It's just the way the copyright laws work, and I'm all for fair use. So he can complain, and that's just fine. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to listen to "When Ya Get Drafted"
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