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Excellent indie
Saw the excellent Peppermint Apes on the same bill as Razorlight and HARD FI! Time for indie boys with great guitars to take the UK scene by storm I reckon. Best harmonies going!
Wow, I'd never heard of the Peppermint Apes before
Totally going to check them out now though!!!
Yes check them out! Tight harmonies beautiful melodies and heavy guitar riffs. Best young talent on the scene right now. Also been on the same lineup as Dappy from Ndubs too!
On the same lineup as Dappy you say?
Resistance is futile. I'm already a fan.politelydeclined this'd this
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had that meme in my head
but was too lazy to do one. thanks.
the first episode of the new season of Futurama used that meme
as the gag on the opening sequence :D
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I love me some Excellent Indie.
What is their best song?
Too many to choose from. They are writing proper songs dealing with proper emotions. Secrets Out gets the whole room moving though. These lads are going to hit the top!
Jag bingo:
1. Lads
2. Proper songs
3. Get the room moving
4. Great guitars
5. Uk by storm
And that's House!
I'm calling a fake or they've done theor research.JaguarPirate, p_a_u_l, andyvine, OvertakenByTractors, and thedrill this'd this
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was not expecting this quality of response
Take the UK scene by storm!
is there a UK scene?
Peppermint Sweet Gorillas
- Comaboy this'd this
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^At The Dog and Duck
7pm £4 in advance, £5 on the door.
Followed by indie disco til L8.
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I assumed Peppermint Ape was a spook of Sweet Gorilla, but I googled them and they appear to be a real band.
Just gave Sweet Gorilla a quick google to see what they're up to.
THAT thread is still the second result and pretty much the only source of info apart from the official sweet gorilla web presence.
ive cancelled an operation so i can attend the gig.
i hope they will sign my ipod.drcoffeebean and thekidswhopoptoday this'd this
I think he might be their dad
check out the comments section:
http://thequietus.com/articles/09194-luke-haines-art-will-save-the-world-reviewshadyadie this'd this
no way,
im not that attractive
Has anyone listened to them?
They're shit.
I am nobody's DAD
I am nobody's DAD, I just love the music and happen to think they are the freshest talent in the UK. The Peppermint Apes are almost singlehandedly making indie fresh again. Check out the videos, add them on facebook and spread the word. These boys are going to hit the top with excellent melodies and wonderful guitar hooks and scintillating solos!
Indie never sounded so GOOD.
You have an idiosyncratic habit of capitalizing random WORDS in the middle of SENTENCES and using lots of exclamation marks!
Just like that bloke ON Quietus who is their dad. Maybe if I DID that I would like Peppermint APES too!
The guitarist's face on the close-up 50 seconds in is hilarious.
(I'm genuinely sorry if I'm talking about your son but I'm guessing that's the lead singer, yes?)
I like this!
It's got a good beat!
Message from Sherlock:
You have thirty accounts on youtube.
Thousands of people are with me.
- revgreen, p_a_u_l, and drcoffeebean this'd this
I am calm. Listening to the Apes calms me :)
There are dozens of us!
DOZENS!danwink this'd this
Thousands. The figures don't lie Icarus. One fabby day Two brill festivals! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151007944464850&set=a.227937969849.136492.53948694849&type=1&theater
Scouting For Girls, The Hoosiers and The Peppermint Apes
Dream lineup.
What figures?
You didn't quote any figures.
2,428 fans on FACEBOOK.
1,866 views on YOUTUBE for Secrets Out with only 6 dislikes.
1,249 views on Youtube for All She Needs.
No disrespect but those aren't particularly high figures in this day and age.
That number of Facebook fans isn't hard if you spam hard enough - I know of bands with that many fans and scarcely anyone turns up to their gigs nonetheless.
The Youtube figures aren't bad but again, I know plenty of bands with more Youtube hits and it's certainly no indicator they're particularly successful or have a huge fanbase.
Don't get me wrong - the band should be pleased some people like them and have watched the videos but that's definitely not the kind of numbers that suggests a band that's even close to breaking the big time...
They've got a long way to go before they are any where near close to making that leap ...
like many bands of that ilk, all they can really do is plug away; concentrate on playing live and honing their craft, gradually building up a local fanbase and gaining local press attention ... hoping that some A&R bod hears it and feels confident in it enough to take a gamble, invest the money needed to push for mainstream attention while seriously hoping they don't become 'the new Upper Room'.
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modern music's got me down at the minute.
looking for a new UK indie band to come and kick things into touch. Do you think Peppermint Gorilla can do it for me?
Hi WRIGHTYLEW,
Yes I think that if you are looking for a tight, original and hard rocking UK indie band to come along and kick things into touch then the PEPPERMINT APES are the band for you! Winners of Best Original Song and have appeared on television and everything :)revgreen this'd this
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they printed it out on their computer
NOT printed out on a computer
They were presented with a framed gold disc. Not the kind of thing you can print off on a computer.
I dunno,
I have a REALLY BIG COMPUTER.
- politelydeclined this'd this
Television, and EVERYTHING
:) :) :)
kick things into touch then the PEPPERMINT APES
am I doing this right?
The way that you've capitalised things here
makes it look like you're some kind of spambot but working with a spreadsheet or something
I think its sweet
how this guy is repping his son's band so hardtheguywithnousername this'd this
Look at what the guitarist does at this bit in their video
and also look on their website... They've got a page for 'partners'... they're sponsored by a car rental company or something
:D the videoithica this'd this
I'm actually crying with laughter at that
Dear god...
They're also sponsored by 'Defenders of Freedom Radio'
which is a radio station devoted to 'saluting' the American armed forces.
Seems a weird arrangement for a hip young English indie band.
NOTHING wrong with supporting the troops
Cut them some slack!
This can't be real.
It just can't.no_flashlight, spoiledff7, chickenbones, and wrightylew this'd this
That's what I've been saying...
Cut some sacks!
Of course this sort of thing is perfectly normal in 'indie' music
we all remember how the CIA funded the early career of Scritti Politti and the long running sponsorship deal between Hertz Rentacar and The Smiths.
I love the up and down thing he does with his hand
when they're all signing round the microphone. He's definitely the star in the band.
Orgasmic four part vocals
mind blowing keyboards
Interesting thread
I can't work out whether this is the greatest video of all-time or not...
It is an excellent video :)
oh my
backing up the Busted jump with a Live Aid all round the microphone moment was something else
"Hard to Love You" is a song written by Ryan Stanton. The project began in September 2010. Originally, the concept was to be an animated cartoon with Ryan playing the song. As time went by, I ended putting all the band members of The Peppermint Apes in the film. Halfway through the film, the bands line up changed except for Ryan Stanton and Lewis Brown. I then had to scrap all the artwork I had made up to that point.
After speaking with Colin Stanton, the band's manger, It was decided to continue to make the film with Ryan and Lewis and the band's mascot "Pepe".
The video opens up with Pepe and a pair of squirrels who play the percussion parts of the song by swishing their tails and banging acorns. The song takes place in an English Garden with Ryan arriving on a giant bee who cannot see very well.
The bee lands on Pepe (The band's mascot) and Pepe tosses the bee upwards were it crashes into a blimp. The bee, not seeing very well, thinks the blimp is a another giant bee who happens to be a girl! (It was love at first site!) He begins to chase the blimp through the sky, when the blimps pilot pops out of a hatch on top of the blimp and tosses the bee a pair of glasses, allowing him see that the giant bee he was falling in love with was only a blimp that was bee shaped!
Saddened the bee turns away from the blimp and fly's off only to run into another giant bee who happens to be the girl of his dreams! They fly off happily. Back at the English garden, Pepe hops on Lewis' GS Scooter, bumps Lewis into the air and he then lands on the scooter as Pepe drives off joining the bees in the guitar garden. The blimp is in the background and the camera zooms in on the blimp and the credits roll.
Hi ANDYVINE,
Thanks for the interest. Pepe is the adorable mascot of the Peppermint Apes. He plays a major part in the professionally animated video for Hard To Love You :)
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Oh wow
That really is, truly incrediblethebigc and stanstubbs this'd this
Think of what the world would be like if everybody watched it at least once in their lives. The good it could do...
THANKS boys
A definite favourite of mine too. It is very EASY for people to criticise others but takes real guts to stand up and be counted!
This thread is cleverer that thebigc...
Have it bookmarked now, btw.
this description of that animation
might be my favourite post ever :'''Dautomatik this'd this
THANKS boys
Good to see other people feel the way I do. Can't wait to see them again!
oh god I love you man
you've made me so happy :Dandyvine this'd this
I'm sorry but
until they announce their intention to give the UK music scene a good kick up the arse, I refuse to give them my ear. Proper songs, proper emotions & taking things by storm just don't cut it in this day & age.
- shadyadie and Royter-Hatfood this'd this
the moment thebigc clocks the sarcasm
will be like Ralph Wiggum at the Krusty concert in the valentines episode all over.
Look, you can see the exact moment his heart breaks.PartMoth, Tiresias42, and sunstroke_house this'd this
Oh my!
those promo photos on the facebook page. Lovely stuff. Great bunch of lads.
Hi GASHWRECKER,
Agreed! Photographs and Social Media are very important for a band these days. Glad you like them :)
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This is where I lost it at work
:'Dj0hn and skellywager this'd this
I couldn't agree more
Maybe the lads could get an endorsement from some top quality retailers like Peacocks and Shoezone at some point. Good Luck! See you on the mainstage at The Reading Festival 2013.
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I'd pay good money to Peppermint Apes supporting Final Placement
maybe as a fundraiser for the US Army or something
Massive long shot, but if anyone here has not had their mind-blown by the solo in this yet...heartworms this'd this
Hi CHRISTOPHALES,
Welcome to the fold! I don't think its very likely though, from what I can see it looks like they are an American band. Also the musicianship is not quite there ;)
if you could make this happen thebigc, we would all come
preferably in Bedford
I wish I could but unfortunately like yourself I am just a fan and nothing more. I have no ties to the band whatsoever and do not have the MONEY to put on a pop show.
I have no ties to the band whatsoever
I am billing you for a a new keyboard as I spaffed tea out of my nose laughing and spattered my poor old keyboard.
i spent about 3 months listening to that song on repeat
i think all around me enjoyed it.
I think a band calling themselves Peppermint Apes is final proof we've run out of band names
It's like where they ran out of IP addresses and had to invent a load more, we'll have to invent more words so bands will have something to call themselves.speedkills and tifaspiano this'd this
'Proper songs, real emotions. Massive choons, PUT 'EM ON YOUR POD, ROD!
Proper songs about girls and clubbing'ThirstyDog, Gorkys_Forever, artbaretta, silverfoxqpr, and automatik this'd this
i always read the title of this thread
like you would talk to a dog after it had done something nicered_weather this'd this
Excellent Indie! Now go and bite that stranger
Someone dial 999...
Colin's been robbed! - http://s389004800.initial-website.co.uk/fan-of-the-month/spoiledff7 this'd this
Oh god
That is the most visually abrasive website i've seen for a long time.
Why would they do that to people's eyes?
I watched Jennifer's Body last night
they remind me of Adam Brody's band in that
Don't forget the excellent GUITARS, and HARMONIES.
And they have their own STUDIO.
Giving the UK scene a right old kick in the catflaps.
if Colin was any more of a mug,
he'd have a fuckin handle!
Hey, Peppermint Apes...
...2001 called. They want their web designer back.
This has to be...
some kind of Simon Cowell-backed masterplan. It can't be true.
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Hi MANDELA,
I don't find this very funny.
Surely someone who's chosen a euphemism for cancer as their username doesn't have an issue with matters of good taste?
although if Colin/Clive's failure to grasp the tone of this thread is anything to go by I think we can assume he hasn't picked this up.
- stanstubbs this'd this
Hi SHUCKS,
GREAT to hear the word has spread to Dubai! :)no-class, thewarn, and chickenbones this'd this
my name is also
- andyvine and salad_fingers this'd this
im clive the hive, im a bee keeper.
i find the peppermint apes brand of amazing indie keep my bees docile while i finger them.
I don't understand
Can someone recap this thread to me in simple bullet points? All I can see is "thebigc" is taking the piss, then he's serious, then we're not sure, then he's the guys Dad. Am I following?
we think thebigc never was taking the piss and it could be genuinely amazing
if its all a prank then fair play
i'm wondering...
...if "thebigc" and "deepblue" are somehow related.
the word is out in....
...Wales, these guys are going GLOBAL!!!
Hi VCLEE,
Good on you for getting the word out across the border. Already GLOBAL though. Check them out on Irish TV!
Already GLOBAL
Irish TV
Look at the state of that fat fucker in the middle
He's not sure whether he wants to eat them or rape them. My money's on rape first, dinner later.
This interview is great.
Good to see the lads have a great sense of humour, the Crispy Kippers! lol
First HARD FI, then Dappy
now Steve Farlowe!!!
Hi JEREMYDYSONSFACE,
Steve Farlow is a fantastic musician and they call him Ireland's Music Man no less! He has played with many of the greats and you can find out more about him here http://www.stevefarlow.com/
Hope you like it :)
*Ryan, thanks for coming*
*You're welcome*
oh, christ...
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oh my days he sounds exactly like Garth Marenghi
"its like wallpaper really, you get used to it" is something he would say as well.
This video is the best bit of this already brilliant thread. Steve Farlowe's music video could have an incredible thread all on its ownumlaut_ampersand and automatik this'd this
this thread
and this thread only, made me sign up.JeremyDysonsFace this'd this
Me too
I don't even want to consider the possibility it's not real.
Breaking news
The UK music scene has just been rushed to hospital for emergency arse treatment, after having it kicked so badly by the Peppermint Apes
I reckon reading this and watching the videos has been the best 10 minutes of my life
Stand aside wedding day.
I know
so lttp. But, like watching an entire series of 24 in one go, it's a rush reading through the whole thing.this'd this
It took me so long to click on the Sweet Gorilla thread when that was happening
that I feel like I missed out on so much of the fun.
If you are not Colin, why aren't you fan of the month?
Or are you in fact Celeste Williams....that begins with a C you C.
Hi JAWSTHESHARK,
I am not here for winning the prizes (even though the 100 pound for fan of the year would be welcome!) I support the band and buy the merchandise where I can though, and I came here to champion the boys because I feel they DESERVE a break. I see too many bands these days who have not even half the ability of the Peppermint Apes and it saddens me. First rate indie will come through and I believe the Apes are just that.
How do you enter the fan of the year competition?
I'm interested in first rate indie and money. xandyvine and chickenbones this'd this
- stanstubbs this'd this
My god
"I see too many bands these days who have not even half the ability of the Peppermint Apes"
You should take a long hard look at the places you hang out in if that's the case.
I AM FAN IN BELARUS AND I WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH FOR PEPAPES TO ENTER OUR COUNTRY AND PLAY BELARUS ARE YOU ABLE TO ARRANGE THIS CLIVE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND CONCERNSdrcoffeebean this'd this
are there any plans for them to play in Westward Ho! anytime soon?
Clive is not affiliated to the band
In ANY way.
Try booking them through Colin.
Who is NOT Clive. In ANY way.
Hello everybody,
I am a new user drawn here by this discussion. Well, I say discussion but really it seems to be something more akin to a lynching all because somebody happened to express their pleasure in the music of the Peppermint Apes. I heard two of my younger colleagues talking about this thing that was 'well funny' and 'sick', which turned out to be this thread. Having browsed the text in some detail this afternoon I find it to be neither.
On the contrary I think that they are an excellent and well turned out young band. Extremely professional and a credit to the UK. I have not heard such an exciting prospect for a long, long time. Thanks to Thebigc I now have my summer soundtrack sorted!
I also checked out their page on myspace. Dancefloor Hero and Poor Little Rich Girl are stuck in my mind after only a couple of listens. Very distinctive keyboard riffs and an expert way with melody. Come on people, cast aside the snide comments and give these boys a fighting chance.ithica and drcoffeebean this'd this
just when I thought this thread was about to stop giving
it kept giving
- geoffl_rogers this'd this
Well turned out, extremely professional and a credit to the UK
That is what I look for in a bandComaboy this'd this
It just gets better & better
"I heard two of my younger colleagues talking about this thing that was 'well funny' and 'sick', which turned out to be this thread. Having browsed the text in some detail this afternoon I find it to be neither."
Beer coming out of my nose here. Genius.theguywithnousername, monoshono, Icarus-Smicarus, chickenbones, SCROTUM, WhiteLightWhiteCity, and red_weather this'd this
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Hi ELWELL,
You are MORE than welcome! And an excellent choice of song in Poor Little Rich Girl aswell, it's right up there on my list too. The keyboard riff is so pure and on the mark throughout and really makes the song stand out. My favourite keyboard moment is in All She Needs though, just after the rock out section on the piano break. Well worth a spin! :)
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My pleasure. I will be keeping a close eye on this and will not hesitate in stepping in again, should I feel the need to do so. I admire your commitment to these boys and feel that they are lucky to have you in their corner fighting their case. To this end I feel your behaviour has been exemplary throughout.
Finally, what a strange coincidence you should mention the rocking section in All She Needs! It is the little touches like that which elevate the songs of the Peppermints above the usual meaningless U2-aping (if you would excuse the pun!) twaddle of other new fashionable acts. They should never apologise for being different or original.
I will be keeping a close eye on this and will not hesitate in stepping in again, should I feel the need to do so
FUCK ME :DSevered799, littlebirds, ThirstyDog, and WhiteLightWhiteCity this'd this
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Someone let Danny Boyle know
he needs to juggle the opening ceremony set list a littleThirstyDog this'd this
Do you think the Apes would like me to do a PROMOTIONAL poster for them?
If you can ask Clive, Chris, Geoff or Colin I'd really appreciate it.
I'd LOVE to do something that I think would REALLY reflect their music.
I might just do so fanart if I get a spare hour, it would be great to do something for a band of their top notch workrate and quality.andyvine this'd this
Hi GASHWRECKER,
As I have said before I am not close to the band in this way. Any offer of your services would need to go through the correct channels.
IT IS TO BE OUR ONLY CHANCESSevered799, ithica, and drcoffeebean this'd this
lets all pretend to be Jaggers
Peppermint Apes are evolving into the band that fills the hole between credible indie and mainstream success.
Arguably Britain's best dressed band, and (by all accounts) nicest band (by virtue of celebrating mother's and father's days yearly through taking a day off of their relentless work-ethic encapsulating gigging schedule to spend time with their folks), their next single sounds like a band absorbing their influences (insert your favourite bands in these brackets) and creating a special mix which sounds new whilst having that pop sheen that allows the moneymen to bang their bishops.
The sounds the rhythm guitarist manages to ejaculate out of his guitar are quite simply fretwork of a Beethoven-esque quality (had Beethoven been interested in icing musical cakes instead of simply creating and baking them; the singer is a bi buff ; and the bassist and the drummer have not been recruited through a classified ad.
Chris, Colin, Clive and Geoff - they sound like any old normal nobody's - but who needs a name like Ringo when you're busy reinventing the sound of the indie boy underground!
The band also regularly subject themselves to drugs tests to avoid the chances of a member picking up a drug addiction during their relentless gigging schedule and thus causing the band to disintegrate - it can be confirmed that they are spotlessly clean to the point of sterility, both pharmaceutically and sonically. So Peppermint Apes are here to stay - like the Beatles a phenomenon is born, a juggernaut is unleashed. Here's your chance to be able to tell your grandchildren - I liked them before everybody else did!
sorry scandalous typo there!
bi buff" should read "bit buff
- Spicer this'd this
I'm crying and speechless over this video.
I still can't decide whether this is one big ruse or not?
"Do you have a favourite make of drums?"
"I've got a few instruments down here, would you be able to play them?!"
Unbelievable JEFF!p_a_u_l this'd this
Ah - so it's not a proper TV show
It's public service broadcasting. Now it makes sense.
Fucking hell
just...fucking hell
I....I....don't know what to sa....this has to be the best JAG thread of all time, right?
Please, please, please let this never be uncovered as a ruse. It'd be like finding out Santa doesn't exist all over again, but about a billion times worst
i don't think
it beats Sweet Gorilla does it?
I dunno
Sweet Gorilla was epic but this one has landed some absolute killer blows
If I saw this poster
I'd definitely go to the pop concert.
Someone needs to print some of these off
And sellotape them to lampposts the length and breadth of Essex.
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Thread of the year & it's only July.thedamnedear this'd this
im creasing in the office
it's 8.37
GOD.incandenza_ this'd this
Hi GASHWRECKER,
Well that is a vast IMPROVEMENT on the garbage you posted before but I still do not think it is appropriate for the band. You are wasting your time and only making yourself look silly and VERY childish.chickenbones, spoiledff7, Gashwrecker, p_a_u_l, Gorkys_Forever, SCROTUM, drcoffeebean, Icarus-Smicarus, Brooner, andyvine, sharp_yet_blunt, and oh_gerardus_MERCATOR this'd this
a sad panda
LMAO again
at someone accusing a poster called Gashwrecker of being "VERY childish". Please never let this thread end, ever.
This got me back to DiS after a 5 year sabbatical. I doth my cap sir.
fucking hell.
and chest pains.
oh my.
I HAVE BEEN WAITING.ryanbmuff1 this'd this
opener experiance:
jim davidson!
Just read this whoe thing, fresh
and have absolutely no idea what is real anymore.silverfoxqpr this'd this
The whole things real
The truth is out there...
I'm unconvinced
I still think this is just a random DiSer who's stumbled across this band and decided to make a fake JAG for shits and giggles. If so, bravo!
If not....I think my brain will explode.
Yeah, almost certainly a wind up
My money's on ehwhat
i've got 6/5 on ehwhat
3/1 on KiK
I hope this thread never dies
I like all the Essex references.
They should call their next album "Viva Bas Vegas".
Is it me
or is there a strong whiff of Christian rock about this band?
There's a strong WHIFF
of Christian ROCK about these boys! Proper lads with proper BIBLES, here to give the CHRISTIAN rock scene a great big kick up the SHITTERthedamnedear, theguywithnousername, badmanreturns, SCROTUM, sharp_yet_blunt, and harman_kardon this'd this
you sure...
...they're that edgy?
I think they've just got that air of naffness about them that a lot of Christian rock bands seem to have...
That's what I mean
The cheesey grins, bad clothes, and the happy-clappy cheer team on this thread to name but 3. The name Peppermint Apes is probably some obscure dig at Darwinism.
Think it's the bland, safe take on guitar music too.
No edge, no risk and literally nothing of interest happening...
I'm now thinking of starting
a Peppermint Apes tribute act called The Cheesey Grins
Hi THIRSTYDOG,
I don't understand. The origins of the name can be found in this interview from AMERICAN TV!
Every band name we thought of someone else was already using
Bit like the song ideas then...
I think piss-poor Bordeaux-based
indie rockers Les Singes a la Menthe Poivree would beg to differ. Hope you & your boys have got good lawyers.JimmyHuntspill, theguywithnousername, p_a_u_l, coolerthantv, evilbill, and Ze_Criz this'd this
Absolutely my favourite post ever
anywhere on the internet.Severed799 this'd this
Right - no doubt about it, you are definitely trolling. You picked a random band and just came on here to troll us. Fair play though - A* trolling.
Have you seen the American TV show though?
It looks like it was filmed for about £3 in the presenters' basement.
No not yet
I sat through the Irish one, it was a sensational 25 minutes
New York City
Pretty busy town.
hey BIGC
it's absolutely wonderful to see another fine exemplary UK INDIE band such as ourselves making inroads into the GLOBAL music scene.
It is quite a coincidence, when choosing our band name we couldn't think of anything either, until my mother Colleen (who is also our manager) gave me a shopping list which contained Finders Cripsy Pancakes AND Smoked Kipper Fillets, what are the chances? the rest they say is HISTORY.sweetverbs this'd this
'The Secrets Out' came into my head at 3.00am last night, bizarrely!
Didn't even know I had remembered the song. Must be the power of those harmonies!
Hi CLAIR-DE-LUNE,
How great to hear that! It is a very catchy number which the boys have worked hard on over a number of years. I first heard them play it live a couple of years back and it was good even then, but you're right with the new line up and the powerful harmonies it has just taken off. Download it for FREE here http://www.reverbnation.com/thepeppermintapes
You, sir, are a hero.
End thread
I've got nothing to say...
No, really. I'm not quoting the lyrics here, I am genuinely lost for words.
that's the clever thing about that song
it literally does have nothing to say.
and what's the secret?
and how does the secret being out affect things??
Hi THEBIGC,
Thank you very much for the free download. I wish The Peppermint Apes every success for the future. They really do deserve it. :)spoiledff7 and thebigc this'd this
Hi CLAIR-DE-LUNE,
My pleasure, spread the WORD ;)
Hi SEVERED799,
Good shout on the harmonies. It brings something different to the sound, when I first heard the Apes a couple of years back they were a three piece and although they were quite good, had the songs, could really work the audience and I could see the potential there, they have gone up a gear since the new line up was in place. The future is looking BRIGHT for the Apes!
That song took them
a 'number of years'!
Sweet Jesus of Nazareth!
how can the PA's apply for
the brit awards? its a pity they are giving all this top music away for free. with so many peeps willing to pay top dollar for it they could genuinely be giving hard fi, hooser and the razorlites a run for their money!
Woah, careful...
you'll wake elwell!Severed799 this'd this
I opening this thread expecting examples of EXCELLENT indie
instead, i got tears and a stitch. Plus everyone in the office looking at me funny.
The point where i lost it: "I am also NOT called Colin - my name is in fact Clive."
Excellent work everyone!
This thread has ruined me.
There`are plenty of examples
of EXCELLENT indie in this thread, and all of them from the mighty APES. You clearly have not been paying ATTENTION.
Amen to that
essential viewing from approx. 3:05
Apologises Thirsty.
You're right, i haven't been paying attention. The honest truth is I don't think i'm mature enough to deal with "proper emotions".
Very true.
The Apes are operating at a level of emotional intensity that the rest of us simply cannot begin to comprehend.
Hi THIRSTYDOG,
I don't think this is true the Peppermint Apes are for EVERYBODY :)
Your mission, should you chose to accept it:
Inveigle your way into the upper echelons of ape fandom and become FAN of the MONTH.spoiledff7 this'd this
Do I get to meet Clive & Elwell?
If so, I'm in.
Clive is NOT associated to the band
I'm not sure what advantage FAN of the MONTH' statement confers, so far I know you do get a twitter shout out from THE LADS.
If I could reply properly that would be below thirstydog's last post
and read *SHOUT out obvs
Apemen indeed, true apemen.
Everything about these erstwhile lads indicates that they're going to be absolutely huge on the indie scene. The sparkling melodies and damned catchy-as-hell lyrics juxtaposed with a brilliant dress sense and hypnotic stage manner. Put your money on these Apemen making the front cover of the NME and supporting The Pigeon Detectives very soon!
Hi FOGGING-UP-MY-EYES,
Thankyou for joining the cause, the boys will be playing 2 shows on Saturday including one in FRANCE! Maybe you could make one of the shows, all details are on the Facebook page.
Don't forget to LIKE the band and spread the WORD!
In tribute to the mighty Apes
I hereby propose that from now on the noun 'JAG' is replaced with 'PAPE'.
I have just finished listening to Secrets Out again
I find myself drawn to it again and again like a scab that keeps itching. By God it's vacuous shit. Just vapid, vacuous, soulless shit. And, sorry, I don't mean that in a nasty way... but it just is. Clive, you are a sycophant. If you really care for these lads then there's no excuse for encouraging stuff like this. A degree of musical competency is great, yes, but you really couldn't make this stuff up.fogging_up_my_eyes this'd this
Careful Jeremy
Remember Elwell's ominous statement - "I will be keeping a close eye on this and will not hesitate in stepping in again, should I feel the need to do so."
Your tirade may have unleashed the fuckin' fury.
Oh I'm well aware of Elwell's threat...
but I couldn't take anymore. Having immersed myself in all things Ape over the last few days it's got to the stage where I can't hold it anymore. Initially I couldn't stop laughing at the videos... the gurning to the camera, the way that they seem to really believe that what they're doing is of artistic merit... but now I've got to the stage where I'm just angry about it. I mean, the interview on 'Irish TV'... what is that? Then there's this absolute classic radio interview I found - which is in two parts:
(It's worth watching the first one just for the jingle at 4:10 if nothing else).
I wanted to write something much more coherent but I've just played a bit of that interview and now I can't think straight. It's the way that they try to fob people off that they've actually achieved some kind of fame... the way they try to pull the wool over their eyes. Also astonishing to see how many 'partners' they have, from the car rental mob through to some kind of media management called 'Greenhouse Media' or something. It's all so fucking bad. Whoever mentioned Garth Marenghi is so right. But I genuinely think Matthew Holness would look at all this stuff and say 'no, people won't buy this'.
Anyway, I thought I'd sign off with the lyrics to the vapid, vacuous, soulless shit that is Secrets Out - which fucks me off even more because they're too fucking lazy to put a simple apostrophe in there. Enjoy:
I've got nothing to say, got nothing to prove
The secret's out
I've got nothing to say
The secret's out
Take me by the hand & say it's alright
& understand
I've got nothing to say
The secret's out
'cause when I look in your eyes, it's alright!
Oh, the secret's out
I've got nothing to hide, got nothing to change anymore
& you've got nothing to say now the secret's out
Take me by the hand & say it's alright
& understand
'cause now the secret's out and I don't care
'cause when I look in your eyes, it's alright!
Oh, the secret's out.
I think it's brave of the boys
to come out of the closet publicly like this. Frank Ocean? Merely a bandwagon-jumper, desperately trying to get some of the Apes' queer cred.
Hi JEREMYDYSONSFACE,
I do not know what you are trying to prove about fame, the plays for Dancefloor Hero alone on the Myspace site are almost 22,000. The band are invited to perform on the television and do radio interviews because the stations KNOW that people will tune in. Secrets Out is a brilliant song with a very CREATIVE video that us fans enjoy.
What on earth is CREATIVE about it?
All they do is swap instruments.
It's hardly Spike Jonze now is it.
I laughed so hard, I couldn't breathe, started choking,
fell off the side of the bed and banged my head on the chair.
Truly the perfect thread designed to lure me back to DiS
Now...I want to here more about Colin and Clive's Excellent Indie Adventure
Are they part of the LDN MTRPLTN ELITE?
Can be the only reason for their meteoric riseInfinite_Sadface and LdnMetropolitanElite this'd this
Someone Like You
No not that one, this one:
The first line is "I was thinking of you when I was doing my time". Are we to infer from this that one (or possibly more) of the Apes has spent time at Her Majesty's pleasure? Maybe they aren't the well turned out credit to the UK their fans like to claim.
Think of all the people
who have clicked on that by mistake thinking it was 'that song'.
Those poor, poor people.
I actually find this less offensive
than Adele. Give me the Apes over that foghorn voice any day.
There's a line for your next poster Clive
"Better than Adele!" - Drowned in Sounda_man_called_horse this'd this
If you want to suggest that you will have to go through the proper channels
Because Clive IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE BAND.
name of the year
Don't usual post in the music board
but this has made me lol a lot.
The indie equivalent of Mall Ninja. Realllllly doesn't matter whether any of this is "real", amazing work all round. :D
I like the fact that Clive
is calling himself The Big C.
"Listen LADS, now i'm your manager, i've...well...sort of given myself a nickname, y'know to make meself look a bit cooler and that. I'm hoping you'll all call me it instead of Clive. It's... The Big C! What do you think? Good, eh!"
*Long Pause*
"Get the beers in Clive."
Through all of the talk about Clive
I am imagining it is Clive from Grandma's House. Makes this whole thing even better
I imagine him as Clive
I've got this fackin' band...the Peppermint fackin' Apes. Indie c**ts with great fackin' guitars, proper fackin' emotions. You c**ts.Cementimental and no-class this'd this
Should read
I imagine him as Clive from Derek & Clive.
He might *claim* he's called Clive and not Colin
but I can see his email address.
bustednowheresnigh, littlebirds, Gashwrecker, WhiteLightWhiteCity, andyvine, and p_a_u_l this'd this
I am NOT the manager of the Peppermint Apes, I am just a fan. I saw them blow the audience away at this years OSFEST where they were on a bill with other acts with only a fraction of the TALENT and think they deserve recognition. I also wondered whether other people here saw what I did and felt the same. They are a great tight band with the right attitude, a proper work ethic and a real ear for a tune. Yes my name is Colin and not Clive, and I changed it because people ASSUMED I am part of the Peppermint Apes road crew, which again I am not.
Oh Colin/Clive/ThebigC
WE TRUSTED YOU. How could you lie to us when we've invested so much time to this band?
I hope you never make their fan of the year shortlist - you don't deserve the £100 after your shameful behaviour.Icarus-Smicarus this'd this
Hi GASHWRECKER,
As much as I value your opinion this is about the MUSIC and not the fact I share a name with MILLIONS of other Colin's.
the MILLIONS...
MILLIONS of Colins around the world
MILLIONS of Colins, Colins for me...
MILLIONS of Colins, Colins for free
Millions of other Colin's...
Who might have become fans of the MUSIC if it wasn't for your trechorous lies Clive.
You've let yourself down.
You've let the FANS down.
But most of all you've let The Peppermint Apes down.
You've dragged their (good natured, talented, hardworking) name through the gutter young man.
I for one will be burning my Peppermint Ape memorabilia collection in a dustbin in my front garden this evening, I hope the fans don't die out, because I'll be CRYING TEARS OF SADNESS.
i keep reading the urls as 'the peppermin tapes '
which isn't even interesting or funny or means anything but there you go.umlaut_ampersand this'd this
a far better band name.
great artist tagging, great thread
Hi GASHWRECKER
they are a that special band that dis members finally all agree on,
bridging the gulf between the music and community forums once and for all!
The new oasis, the new libs, the new Radiohead!
I've just stumbled upon this
It's all a bit TLDR, and can only be described as some twisted form of Peppermint Apes fan-fiction.
- Cementimental and andyvine this'd this
- Cementimental and automatik this'd this
I was living in Rayleigh during the great storm of 1987. Fact.
Also, written in this frightening piece of literature,
are the following words:
"The invitation informed me of the terms by which I must adhere to, in order that I be garnered a safe entry to the Apezone by their long-standing manager, COLIN."
The games up Big C!Cementimental, beard, and fogging_up_my_eyes this'd this
Notice that was his last blog post?
I'm not one for wild, unfounded speculation but he's probably dead now.Cementimental, a_man_called_horse, and andyvine this'd this
This is the best thing I've read in absolute ages...
And there it was. Comic Sans. The words Smile For Me.beard and eagleminded this'd this
if the author of this is a DiS-er
own up and savour your moment in the sun
I started copy-and-pasting what seemed the clear highlights from the piece
Then as I carried on reading I realised there was just too much of it. Solid gold, as they say.
I love the part where
Ryan reaches climax.
I like the line "Ryan gestured for the lesser Apes to back away"
I love the picture Colin's done of Peppermint Apes
he's made them look horribly disfigured.fogging_up_my_eyes this'd this
This one's my favourite:
'The Peppermint Apes' written in classic Microsoft Word Art (they haven't even taken the border's off). The mystical band photos. And then the Facebook logo inexplicably tagged onto the photograph.... There's even a little cartoon figure of Colin!
My god, have you seen them in real life?
The cartoon Apes are far less disfigured than the real ones.
Guys, guys.
thebigc is either a knowning troller that makes Foley look a bit lame or he's a man with a good sense of humour:
Possible pseudonyms for thebigc
JeremyDysonsFace <---- CTRL +F for this name in the thread.
:'D / :'(JeremyDysonsFace this'd this
it's so good to have a JAGger stick around and respond to baiting for once that I don't even care either way ^__^
Just ctrl + f 'Jeremy Dysons Face'
Very much a 'HE WAS A GHOST ALL ALONG' moment for me.
I wish I had not known.monoshono this'd this
i've read almost every post... it was worth making a new account for
Ok ok...
Well played everyone,
Ha... well it appears that the game is up :( but I gotta say it's been a good run over the course of the last week or so which has thrilled, delighted, and surprised in equal measure. So much solid stuff of note too, but in particular I have to mention Gashwrecker's (frankly astonishing) poster design the other night and then, just as everything looked over and done with, the beyond-incredible story that found its way on to the board today. Outstanding work people - I almost died from laughter. It probably goes without saying too, but I now have physical copies of both of these taking pride of place on my desk. Gonna nip to Wilko first thing tomorrow to get an appropriate frame for the poster. I think it's an apt establishment. I might try the Factory Shop first, mind.
Disappointed to see it blown so soon after making thread of the week though (boo, Theo, boo!) but then I guess it had to grind to a halt sometime and even before today's final hurrah it was becoming ever more preposterous reading. Shame though, because I feel there's still so much more of t'Apes we've yet to discover!
I just want to clarify again though - just in case it's not absolutely, completely, categorically, and abundantly clear by now - that I have no ties with the Peppermint Apes whatsoever. Like everybody else on here I just couldn't believe what I was seeing when I found them. It's like, fuck me, if they've ever seen Spinal Tap, they certainly can't have understood why people found it funny.
Leaving aside the heaving bulk of pretty harsh non-musical comments though, I think that JeremyDysonsFace absolutely nailed it with "vapid, vacuous, soulless shit". I can't really think of a better way to describe the music of the Peppermint Apes than that.
Nevertheless, again, amazing stuff all round.
(Finally... you've no idea how much pleasure I've derived from typing 'Hi GASHWRECKER' again and again... and I'd also like to offer a modest haul of kudos to the DiSer who used the 'dontrealiseitsajoke' pseudonym. T'was a good effort, son. I was desperate for Colin/Clive to fall for it but just couldn't allow it happen. As inspired as it was, forget blog guy, if anybody should stand up and have their moment in the sun it's you. A valiant effort.)
I wanted it to be real so much
wouldn't it be amazing if Clair-de-lune was genuine
he is genuine
he's posted before, he was playing alongJohnM and _TheBeautifulOnes_ this'd this
*Jaw drops to floor*
I work of genius
Thanks for the entertainment.
Still think a 'JAG' should become a 'PAPE' in tribute.
As much as we ALL* suspected
But we all wanted to BELIEVE*.
Great thread. Proper emotions.
*I'm capitalising random words from now on. Love it.
more ups and downs than this
truly amazing work.
Hats off to Bigc
But I kinda feel like a kid who just found out Santa isn't real. Please throw me a bone & tell me elwell is real at least...Icarus-Smicarus this'd this
incredible work bigc
Surely it is time to make the boys in the band aware of the thread now?
this was amazing while it lasted
what's best is that it genuinely seem to bring people together, like people actually returned home after years in the wilderness over this thread.
I enjoyed reading this entire thread in one sitting, even if I didn't care much for the reveal :(
sort of glad I missed this thread until now as it made for one of the most amusing 15minutes in recent memory.
just wow.
A plan of action...
If we must make the peppermint apes aware of this thread (and we really must) then I propose that as many of us as possible 'like' them on facebook and we undertake a synchronised posting of the poster to their page.
man, i saw one of the peppermint apes live videos on that 'liveandunsigned' youtube channel
some absolute stunners from liveandunsigned!
oh my fucking god
seriously one of my favourite things to do
looking through their youtube channel. for years now i just keep coming back to it.
you want a piss-poor cover? everyone has one! even these guys.
battle of the bands comps just breeds these bands with no soul who try so hard to be liked and approved by tinpot 'experts' and it's the antithesis of what music should be about... but it's so funny
and also tremendously depressing
The Blonde Mistake
what a name
Listen to that verse
Is that not veering very close to being a total Umbrella rip off.
Just print out this and the Sweet Gorilla thread
and you've got the best novel of the 21st century.
thing is
is anyone going to take a jag/sweet gorilla/pape seriously now? it may got us to the point of no return, we have just beaten the boss on the final levelumlaut_ampersand, heartworms, no-class, monoshono, and thelastboss this'd this
yeah I know
feels a tad too self-referential to be truly funny.
sorry everyone
Your taste in music
is horrible. Very much like your collective dental health.
- ThirstyDog this'd this
I actually think this is all quite harsh. I read as much as i could before deciding that even the nice comments are only here to take the piss aswell. Very clever.
I saw these guys on Saturday at the cazfest festival - which is a charity event with some big names before you start taking the piss again - and i thought they were pretty great. Yes i know they are not the best band in the world but i was surprised they are not signed. People - myself included - enjoyed it for what it was. A good time band playing good time music and thats what it should be. There are too many chinstrokers on sites like this with no idea about the real world. Do you really think people care?
- ThirstyDog and noise_annoys this'd this
*studies post with magnifying glass for signs of subtle anti-JAG*
...seems legit.
a charity event with some big names
S Club, the Peatbog Faeries and Intensi-T? And I missed it? Fuck.
Jog on.
Little late to the party, son.
The Papes (and Stanton in particular)
They really are a gift that just keeps giving. I so want them to see this thread and the quite brilliant posters created earlier. We have to make a mass Facebook posting happen...
This thread's been tweeted quite a bit
I can't believe they haven't seen it yet.
I put it to you Beardman
That this thread has not been tweeted enough.
Of course the Apes have seen it
Their youtube stats have spiked in the last week and they can tell it came from this thread. Poor Jerry (their video director) is upset too because his animated video was given too many dislikes recently. Some of you people are very mean! How can you dislike that video?
In my case they've got the last laugh
I actually just woke up with "Secret's Out" lodged in my head. Fucksake.
I'm loving the cocks-in-hands photo added to their Facebook page. Guessing someone on here was responsible for that?? It's just about the most perfect picture ever. I love how it's still inexplicably there too.geoffl_rogers this'd this
There are too many chinstrokers on sites like this with no idea about the real world.
If S Club are still pulling in crowds in this real world of which you speak, then I'm happy to be a chinstroker. In fact I'm stroking my chin now, somewhat in the manner of The Ponderers off Reeves & Mortimer.
See this is exactly what i meant. It doesn't matter what anybody says because you and your vice magazine reading friends will get together and poke holes in everything. I bet you have a moustache aswell and maybe a really aggressive haircut. Not everything has to be in tight jeans and say Japandroid on the cover. The problem is that you cool people don't even care about music - you just care about making sure you are seen to like the coolest band at any given time. So the peppermint apes might not be cool enough for you but what the fuck gives you the right to tell everybody else how to feel? And as for s club you can fuck right off. Conveniently overlooking scouting for girls and the hoosiers. Dicks
Pithica this'd this
Conveniently overlooking scouting for girls and the hoosiers.
Laughed so hard at this my moustache fell off.andyvine and chickenbones this'd this
My haircut is so aggressive
it's banned from all the local pubs.chickenbones this'd this
the_mighty_ash is thebigc, right?
Trolls within trolls.
Not sure
JeremyDysonsFace is though.
too little to late
but appreciate the effort
The Peppermint Apes
are so loverly
are so loverly
are so loverly
*repeat until the apocalypse*
you're all horrible people
I can totally imagine my dad or something posting this thread
oh come on there is no way that song isn't a piss take
I'm starting to think this joke goes way further back than this thread
you know band names are in short supply
when The Tax are playign Cazfest
No, sadly can't take credit there. Laughing hard at the latest tweets though.
The @pepapes twitter account
I really suggest people follow it. It's a very good laugh, kudos to whoever has set it up (thebigc I imagine)
It's gone!
Noooo! I thought it was actually funny. Although the stuff about Pepe was heartbreaking #preyforpepe
If anybody fancies socialising with us in The Peppermint Apes, we are going to Chicagos in Basildon tonight (not gigging just clubbing) at about 10ish, we would be happy to say hello :) x
Ha, that is some excellent work.
Colin's called. It's all kicking off at the care home. He's gone to dismantle the stage & someone's smeared shit on one of the disco balls.
Just read entire thread through
and have experienced the full breath of human emotion in one sitting. Bravo
Now you've had your fun
We have been reading this with astonishment - what a load of rubbish you people write! Well time for the fun is over. We are asking in the nicest possible way PLEASE REMOVE THIS BLOG TOTALLY as our lawyers are now aware of it and will be persuing it as we feel that it is libellous and likely to cause us harm and damage by publishing untrue content, you are also in some areas publishing links to copyrighted material.
Many thanks - The Peppermint Apes Management Team
The dead giveaway is always, ALWAYS 'lawyers'. :D
You've got a team of them have you? I suppose that makes sense now you're playing arena tours.drcoffeebean this'd this
copywrited material in a public domain is fair game <3 Fire at LEAST three of your lawyers.
PLUS parody/satire is also beyond prosecution. Dock another lawyer's pay.
Assuming you're not another parody of course. Byyyyeee
- littlebirds and Icarus-Smicarus this'd this
If this really is The Peppermint Apes then I can hardly believe what I'm reading. Do you seriously expect this thread to be taken down because it's critical of the band and is satirical in nature? If you want to make it big guys then you're going to have to learn to live with criticism. The guy who made the Twitter account pretending to be you was probably taking things a little bit too far but there's nothing libelous in this thread and I think you'll find everyone here agrees.
Protip: Spend more time trying to make decent music and less time attempting to throw your 'legal' muscle around.
I'm not sure anymore, it's all got very meta.
I think the 4th wall has been broken. Or, imagine the whole room has been rotated, and the roof blown off.
untrue content
sorry untrue, you're gonna have to step out
Don't want to wee on anyone's chips, but this was all a bit 'help i caught my dad with my cheese toastie maker' for my liking.
- Royter-Hatfood this'd this
month's edition of the Apes On Tour features them being told to stop filming inside a petrol station before playing a storming gig in front of dozens of loyal fans at Shropshire's osfest. Rock and Roll
one day they'll be playing Wembley
retired virgin
from fb
Making a song is like making a potion. Different ingredients do different things. too much of something could fuck it up, and too little of something can take the excitement out of it. Got to find the right ingredients
Holy shit
Missed this thread first time around. What a read :D
So many twists and turns.
The thing i'm happiest about is those Live and Unsigned videos. Hours of fun to be had in there. Cheers.
Still my favourite thing on DiS ever.
One day I will see/join/stalk the Papes.
In words the music board will understand
Still a 10/10 masterpiece.
Consider yourself an HONORARY Ape!
This was a truly fucking amazing read.
5:40am. Couldn't stop. Bravo.
Big news in the camp.
Since the 'accidental' formation of the band THE PEPPERMINT APES by RYAN STANTON in 2008 it has been a rollercoaster of a ride for the last 5 years.
As a project it has been fantastic and the good times have far outweighed the not so good, however, Ryan and the management team of The Peppermint Apes now feel it is time for change.
This is not as devastating as it may appear, Ryan will still be writing the fantastic songs that we have all grown to love but now will have a resident 'house band' backing him, along with other great musicians that he will work with from time to time.
We have decided to simply call the new project Ryan S, and so all the social media sites will reflect this change along with a new website.
We want this project to be about the songs, and the fantastic song writing skills of Ryan Stanton, although he will collaborate from time to time with other like minded songsmiths, rather than about personalities within the band, this is where the strength always was, the songs, and this legacy from the band will continue with Ryan S.
We are pleased to announce that the recent theme song to Sadie Kayes new TV show, Miss Adventure has been published by 4Real Records, they are also re-mastering Ryan's original song Miracle to Me and both will be available shortly on iTunes – Ryan is very much looking forward to working with Terry Scully, 4 Real Records and Joustwise publishing into the future and wants to thank Terry for his continued support
Ryan S will shortly be releasing some new songs which will be on free download on the Facebook page
We thank everyone who has helped on our journey, and what a journey its been! We hope that you will continue to support Ryan and his music and look forward to seeing some of you at a gig or festival soon
Heres a reminder of all the amazing things over the last 5 years that we are so proud of!
Yes, the personalities in the band were definitely
taking attention away from the songs.
- TheSoundofBastards this'd this
I don't know how I managed to miss this thread last year
But this absolutely amazing. I can't believe how long it seems to have gone on for and how many people were drawn in by the JAGs. Like you really believe in thebigc for such a long time. I'm amazed this hasn't been kept on the front page of the music board permanently.
IncredibleStringly this'd this
MARLON: Roscoe I have the Big C...
ROSCOE: Oh dear god no Marlon I can't believe it this is terrible news. I feel I have to tell you that it may be my fault: I did secretly wish something to that effect that time when you really irritated me by drinking out of my favourite mug thus sullying it but at the time I thought it was just the anger making me think vengeful thoughts... though in the spect of retro perhap I should not have made the blood sacrifice...
MARLON: No Roscoe I mean we have the Big C coming round for a dinner party you know the patron and not manager or dad of the excellent contemporary entertainers the Peppermint Apes. Why whatever were you saying Roscoe about your blood sacrifice?
ROSCOE: Nothing Marlon. Ah excellent news about the dinner party
MARLON: And the Peppermint Apes will be playing at THE dinner party
ROSCOE: Holy cramping fuck thats nice. Let's wait for the party to begin
(they do so)
DENISE WELCH: Excellent party dudes just gotta go to the fridge to pick up another Sunny Delight. such a badass part-ay
MARLON: Roscoe the party is an excellent success. Even Denise Welch is enjoying it
ROSCOE: Yes and she is notoriously a massive dickhead who criticises parties and entertainment
THE BIG C: Sup bros whats the hapski
MARLON: Me and my main bro Roscoe are just talking bout how swell the partys goin
ROSCOE: True that bee-atch
THE BIG C: Cant disagree there. Good thing I got the Peppermint Apes playing - they is totally making yr party come alive with their contemporary entertainment
ROSCOE: Now now there hold the shitting phone there. The catering is probably a major factor here
MARLON: As are the facilities. I cleaned em
THE BIG C: Oh dont get me wrong lads and lasses. I certainly think those are contributing factors but its the Peppermint Apes - with their horse-shit riffs and insania drumming - that are really pissing the life into what would've been an average box social
ROSCOE: Sod off average you git
MARLON: HUMMM hes making me miffed Roscoe
ROSCOE: Me too Marly Marl. Now listen here buster me and Marlon put a number of minutes into making this party and then you swan about here camelling on about the Peppermint Apes and - while I admire yr enthusiasm - I think it is really unbecoming
MARLON: and uncouth, Roscoe. Its uncouth
ROSCOE: Yes what I would have said
THE BIG C: Well I never. I expected this from you Roscoe and you Marlon but NEVER IN MY WILDEST OPIUM REVERIES FROM THE BOTH OF YOU.
DENISE WELCH: Now now there calm it down bruvs. Drink some Sunny Delight and let's just get high on the vitamin C
THE BIG C: Probably for the best probably for the best probably for the
ROSCOE: best
THE BIG C: Ha. you and Marlon always knew how to finish my sentence I always felt that bond between us like spiritually or some shit or whatever
DENISE WELCH: Come on let's all drink the Sunny Delight and listen to the Peppermint Apes blud
MARLON: best
(all of them drink Sunny Delight late into the night while the Peppermint Apes keep on playing tune after tune after wicked tune)
(later... in the mysterious hotel room)
MICHAEL PARKINSON: Did you... do what needed to be... DONE?
SHADOWY FIGURE: Yes. Phase 1 is underway
MICHAEL PARKINSON: Then shall we... move on... to... phase... TWO...?
SHADOWY FIGURE: Allow that... for naow
(both laugh ominously as the light fades, bringing this episode to a close)
didn't realise I'd been doing these
for quite so long
I wish you had a compilation of all of them.
Marlon and Roscoe is the reason I stayed reading DiS after I found the boards.
I have a word doc
with a bunch of 'em, that I stopped updating when I became slightly concerned at how obsessed I'd become with it, haha.
I've just opened it up and it's 25 pages long. Oh emm gee
"Can't wait for The Feelings new album :)"
- The Peppermint Apes May 15th.
I wonder what Ryan S
is doing at this very momentTheSoundofBastards this'd this
posted 1 day ago
- we have more to look forward to
hope they wear condoms this time
spunking that much excellent indie must take a fair while to mop up
Think about the roof as well!
Secret's Out is such a proper tune that could completely tear it off!
was just looking at their website
apparently they once opened for Jim Davidson !
- TheKennedyCurse and Pale-eyedBadger this'd this
Proper Jag.
and four years later that fan fiction is no less disturbing.
Suggested videos when I click on that link
Include a couple of songs from Spinal Tap. Probably fairly apt tbh.


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The unseasonable cold and damp did not deter Western New Yorkers from turning out Thursday evening for a trio of memorable occasions.
Organizers of the 33rd annual JP Morgan Corporate Challenge kept a nervous eye on the skies all day but were able to start the massive race on schedule.
Almost a third of the runners who signed up for the event in Delaware Park also looked at the skies and decided to opt out. While almost 13,000 registered for the event, only 8,356 actually ran.
Winners were a pair of previous champions, Vasilis Kariolis and Allison Carr. Kariolis, representing Dopkins and Co., won for the second straight year.
His time was 17 minutes and 27 seconds over the 3.5-mile course.
Only a couple dozen fans bearing overcoats and umbrellas were on hand as the chipper Canadian indie band Hollerado struck up the first notes of the season opening concert at Canalside. As the rain turned to drizzle in the muddy waterfront park, the crowd eventually swelled to give a warm welcome Brooklyn-based rock band The Hold Steady.
Movie fans, regulars and those seeking to relive memories, came to the North Park Theatre on Hertel Avenue for the final film screening under the management of Dipson Theatres, which did not renew its lease on the building, which opened in 1920.
"It's a remnant," said Sue Overdorf of Hamburg, "but it's grand."

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U.K.-based microchip maker ARM Holdings (NASDAQ:ARMH) said on Tuesday its chief executive officer, Warren East, will retire on July 1 after 12 years at the helm.
East will be replaced by Simon Segars, ARM's current president, who joined ARM in1991.
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"We take a very long-term view about our business, and we believe that now is the right time to bring in new leadership, to execute on the next phase of growth and to plan even further into the future," East, 51, said in a statement.
ARM has become the dominate chip designer in the smartphone and tablet markets. Its chips are used in Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone and other mobile devices.
ARM Chairman John Buchanan said the company had just one processor product line when East stepped into the CEO role in 2001, and its revenue has increased to $913 million from $213 million during that period.
U.S. shares of ARM Holdings fell 2.27% to $40.51 a share in early morning trading.


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GM says securities regulators are probing recall
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. securities regulators are looking into General Motors' delayed recall of more than 2 million cars with a deadly ignition switch problem.
GM disclosed in a quarterly report Thursday that the Securities and Exchange Commission has made inquiries about the recall. It also confirmed for the first time that the U.S. Attorney's office in New York and an unidentified state attorney general are conducting investigations. Congress and federal highway safety regulators also are investigating.
The SEC likely is probing whether GM failed to disclose the switch problem to investors quickly enough, said Peter Henning, a former SEC lawyer who now is a law professor at Wayne State University in Detroit.
GM is recalling 2.6 million older small cars because the switches can unexpectedly slip out of the "run" position. That can shut down the engine, knock out the power-assisted steering and brakes and disable the air bags. Drivers can lose control of their cars and crash.
The company, which has linked 13 deaths to the problem, has acknowledged that engineers knew about it more than a decade ago. Also, CEO Mary Barra has said she was told of the problem in December, yet it was not disclosed in the company's annual report filed in February.
"That's what the SEC is looking at," said Henning. "If it should have been picked up, or it should have been included in the company's financials, it could be a violation of securities law."
A spokeswoman for the SEC would neither confirm nor deny that the agency is investigating. A message was left for a GM spokesman.
GM also disclosed that it faces 60 class-action lawsuits in the U.S. and Canada from people alleging that their cars have lost value because of the recalls. And it faces shareholder lawsuits alleging that it failed to monitor and disclose the ignition switch problem.


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JAMES CITY COUNTY — The witching hour of 6 p.m. is almost nigh. That means dozens of phantoms, ghouls, goblins and a few hulking Scotsmen are preparing for a night of morbid mischief.
Behind the scenes at Busch Gardens' annual fright-fest Howl-O-Scream, latex masks (affixed to panty hose) are being pulled over heads and a pair of makeup artists are using air brushes to paint healthy human flesh shades of ghoulish gray or goblin green.
An employee — sporting nothing more threatening than a collared shirt and a clipboard — helps out one creature whose costume clasp is failing. Elsewhere, a goblin helps a tartan-clad Scotsman strap on a leather bracer.
"That's got to be a strange sight," the goblin says as she tightens the lacing. "A goblin helping out a Scot."
And that's merely one of many strange sights in the Howl-O-Scream green room. For Howl-O-Scream's 11th year, Busch Gardens seems to be offering park guests more of everything creepy: More werewolves, more vampires, more trolls and more of these odd lumbering creatures covered in weeds, grass and vines. At Howl-O-Scream, even the shrubbery is out to get you.
"We looked to expand offerings we've had in previous years," said Scott Gasparich, vice president of entertainment for Busch Gardens Williamsburg. About 75 percent of the Halloween attractions are said to be new. "We expanded our scare zones, going from two to seven this year," Gasparich said. "We heard from guests that they liked being scared throughout the park, even in places they might not expect. It helps to keep them in the moment between the haunted attractions."
In other words, as one strolls along pathways between roller coasters or Howl-O-Scream's haunted houses or outdoor mazes, one is apt to be accosted by roving bands of monsters. They won't touch you, but they don't mind getting up close and personal.
Until 6 p.m. Busch Gardens simply looks like a theme park dressed up for Halloween. Pumpkins are everywhere. Ghost-like sheets dangle from tree limbs. But when the clock strikes 6, the haunting begins.
The theme park employs more than 300 costumed characters for its "Scare Squad," a team of part-time monsters who take their jobs seriously. "We spend a lot of time in orientation and training sessions with our Scare Squad," said Gasparich, "and we spend a lot of time rehearsing on the pathways."
What does Busch Gardens look for in a potential Scare Squad trooper? A scary voice, for one. "The more people are able to vocalize, the better," Gasparich said. "For example, a good hiss works really well for the vampire maze … They do vocal exercises, physical exercises. And a lot of scares are done in pairs. One person gets your attention, then the other gets you from the other side. That teamwork element is definitely something that has to be sought out and refined."
Looking beyond the spooky human resources, Howl-O-Scream goes to great lengths to create a macabre mood throughout the park. More than 60 fog machines are strategically installed. In one evening, Busch Gardens will go through some 160 gallons of fog juice.
Lighting is also a key element. In preparation for Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardens changes out some 7,000 light bulbs. They replace cheerful white light with eerie green or unsettling orange.
The Harvest Hallow scare zone, normally the site of light-hearted concerts held at Festhaus Park, is particularly spooky.
"It's a massive undertaking," Gasparich said of changing out the theme park's lights. "It's important to create the right ambiance in the park. It really creates the right backdrop for the scare company …
"It's a subtle thing, but it enters into the subconscious, I think."
News to Use What: Bush Gardens' Howl-O-Scream Where: 1 Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg When: Fridays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Howl-O-Scream lasts through Nov. 1. Admission: Single day adult admission $61.95, children ages, 6-9 $51.95 Special tours: Night of the Dead Fear Tour offers a behind-the-scenes view of how Busch Gardens creates Howl-O-Scream horror as well as a dinner buffet and front-of-line access to haunted houses and mazes. It cost $79.96 in addition to park admission. The Goblins and Ghouls Fear Tour offers front-of-line access to all six haunted houses and mazes. It costs $35.96 in addition to park admission. More information: www.buschgardens.com or www.howloscream.com/ williamsburg
Hallo-week Halloween is just a couple of weeks away, and we want to make sure you have all the essentials covered before the day arrives. So, we've planned a week's worth of stories to help you along. Here's what you have to look forward to this week: Sunday: Visit Belmont Pumpkin farm. Monday: Learn from a pro about doing the scariest of makeup. Tuesday: Halloween costumes for grown-ups on a budget. Wednesday: Festive food for all you spooks and goblins. Thursday: Tips for cooking up a scary haunted house. Today: Haunted destinations for loads of frightening fun.More Details, Page 5
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But seriously... That's actually kind of true.
I want more focus on GNU/Hurd (and I'm serious), because that's a very solid OS to stand on for an unlimited amount of years. It's the best, yet unfinnished, *NIX out there.
And then they should realize a couple of things, for example:
-Standard code libraries, filled with awesomeness, with a Java wrapper on top (so that software will run for eternity);
-Versioning, and only major version jumps remain supported;
-Digital office, done serious;
-OpenGL replacement graphics lib (with the lowest level access support, while still abstracting hardware) for games;
-Standard API's for each new sort of input device (camera, controller (hide HID and DirectInput), accelerometer, etc.);
-Some badass internet protocols;
-Big ass developper manual;
-Downloadable PDF user manual.
Then they should keep the religious stuff behind the curtains. Done.
PS: And the UI needs to be revolutionary; touch&mouse-based graphical commandline. No typing. Having a structured canvas for your tasks, done like Microsoft Project diagrams.


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Course participants earn continuing education credits and qualify for Professional Development Hours for each course completed. Courses are instructor-led, drawing upon professional knowledge of leading practitioners.
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In this issue:
• Work-related
disorders in the
construction industry
• Five ergonomic tips for
any office
• Tips for selecting
ergonomic hand tools
• Ask the Expert
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musculoskeletal disorders in
the construction industry
Many in the construction industry assume aches and pains are part of the job. However, some of the most common sprains and
strains can be prevented by implementing ergonomic principles.
Workers in the construction industry often spend a great deal of time lifting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling, which puts
stress on muscles and joints. These motions can cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD), such as carpel tunnel,
tendinitis, back pain and strains.
According to the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH), work-related musculoskeletal
disorders are the leading cause of disability for people in
their working years. The best way to prevent WMSDs is
to reduce the stress placed on the body by changing the
tools, equipment, materials or methods in which the work
is performed.
Simple changes can make a big diference in the amount of
sprains and strains experienced on the job.
Changing the tools we use
Not using the proper tools for the job or using poorly
designed tools can lead to workplace injuries. Over
time, using tools that require joints or muscles to be in
unnatural positions can cause repetitive trauma. Using
ergonomically designed tools can greatly reduce the
amount of stress placed on the body. A few examples
of these tools are kneeling creepers, extensions and
mechanical lifts.
A kneeling creeper is a cushioned platform on swiveling
wheels. The platform also has a removable seat and a
chest support. It reduces the amount of stress placed on
the knees, back and neck when kneeling or squating for
extended periods of time. Extensions and mechanical lifts
also help to reduce neck and shoulder injuries. Extensions
allow the use of tools at the waist or shoulder level, which
reduces strain on the shoulders, neck and back. The use
of a mechanical lift keeps workers from having to lift large
or oddly shaped materials and makes it so that materials
don't have to be held overhead while working.
Changing the way we work
Eliminating tasks is sometimes not an option but changing
the way you work can be an easy modification. Changes
to the manner and duration of the work being performed
can greatly reduce jobsite injuries. For instance, when
performing strenuous tasks or working in a confined
space, take frequent breaks to stretch and walk around.
This gives muscles a break and reduces the amount of
stress placed on joints and ligaments. Additionally, fatigue
can lead to poor posture and carelessness, which can be
factors in workplace injuries.
To eliminate the need to stoop or bend, try elevating
work surfaces to waist level. Doing so reduces the amount
of stress placed on your back during the day. Frequent
bending and stooping causes fatigue and muscle strain,
increasing the likelihood of developing back pain or injury.
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Modifying procedures and implementing
All of these tools and tips are most efective when
combined with a proper safety plan that specifically
addresses ergonomic issues. Training is a key component
to making sure everyone is working safely. Training will
also assist employees in identifying ergonomic issues
before they result in a workplace injury. Your assigned
CompSource safety consultant can assist you in drafting a
safety plan and implementing training for new methods
and equipment.
Contact information for your dedicated CompSource
safety consultant can be found on our website, www.
compsourceok.com, under the "I'm a policyholder" tab.
Just enter the zipcode of your business into the search
function and your safety consultant's contact information
will be populated.
Many back injuries can be eliminated
by simply implementing proper lifting
1.Evaluate what will be lifted to ensure the person
is physically able to carry it safely to where it will
be placed. If the object is too heavy to carry safely,
determine another method of moving the object.
NIOSH recomends that individuals lift no more than
51 pounds at a time.
2.Get as close to the object as possible. Kneel
down or squat if the object is resting below waist
level. Don't lift from the ground while in a standing
3.Use leg and stomach muscles to assist in lifting
instead of engaging only your back muscles.
4.While carrying the object, it should be kept as close
to the center of the body as possible, using stomach
muscles to reduce the stress on the back.
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Five ergonomic
tips for any ofice
An ergonomic workstation is more than just a comfortable chair. It
can also include simple changes to your posture or the placement
of your keyboard or computer monitor, according to the Cornell
Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group. By aligning all
of these things appropriately, you can prevent or even eliminate
discomfort and injury.
While there are several components to consider when evaluating
your workstation, a few adjustments, such as the ones suggested
below, can make a big diference.
Try these five tips:
1. Sit up straight. Try to keep your ears, shoulders and hips in a
vertical line. Relax and avoid positions that do not distribute weight
evenly, such as leaning to one side.
2. Adjust the height of your chair. Your elbows should be level
with the desk, your feet flat on the floor and your knees level with
your hips.
3. Remember to take eye breaks from your computer every 15
minutes. Try looking at something more than 20 feet away for a
minute or so to relax the muscles inside your eyes. Keep your eyes
from geting irritated by blinking rapidly for a few seconds.
4. Adjust your monitor so that the top of the screen is at eye-level
when you are siting up straight. Position it directly in front of
you so that you can reach out and touch the screen without leaning
5. Lean forward without slouching if you need a break from sit-ting
up straight. Stand and move around every half hour for further
relief. See the sidebar for easy exercises you can do without leaving
your desk.
Try these stretches at
your desk
Wrist rotation: With closed fists,
extend both arms out in front of you.
Rotate both fists in a clockwise direction
ten times, then in a counterclockwise
direction ten times.
Neck stretch: Tilt your head as if you
were trying to touch your ear to your
shoulder. Place your hand on your head
to keep it steady and hold the stretch
for five to ten seconds. Relax and slowly
raise your head up. Repeat two to three
times on each side.
Shoulder stretch: Position one hand
under your elbow and lift. Stretch your
arm across your chest, keeping your
body straight. Hold the stretch for 20 to
30 seconds. Slowly release your elbow
and repeat with your other arm.
Chin tuck: Facing forward, lower
your chin to your chest. Hold for 20 to
30 seconds, then relax and slowly lift
your head. This stretch will loosen stif
shoulder and neck muscles.
Adapted from Mayo Foundation for Medical
Education and Research website, www.
mayoclinic.com, 2010.
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Investing in ergonomic hand tools may seem like an unnecessary expense. However, over time, maintaining awkward
postures or harmful contact pressures can contribute to costly injuries. Reduce the risk of injury by selecting hand tools
that fit your hand and the job you are doing. Use the guidelines below to assist in evaluating hand tools.
Single-handle tools
• Precision tasks: Single-handle tools used for precision tasks, such as screwdrivers, should have a handle diameter
between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch. Another ergonomic option would be to use a rachet-style screwdriver that reduces
the time and force needed to complete a job.
• Power tasks: Select a tool that feels comfortable and has a handle diameter between 1 1/4 inches and 2 inches.
Examples of single-handle tools used for power tasks include hammers and large screwdrivers.
Double-handle tools
• Power tasks: Double-handle tools used for power tasks, such as pliers, should have a grip span of at least 2 inches
when closed and no more than 3 1/2 inches when open. When continuous force is required, consider using a clamp,
grip or locking pliers.
• Precision tasks: Select a tool with a grip span no less than one inch when closed and no more than 3 inches when
open. Also, try to select tools that have angled or contoured handles to make the job easier. Double-handle tools
used for precion tasks are usually plier-like such as snips.
• Double-handle tools that are used for pinching, gripping or cuting should have spring loaded handles.
• Select a tool coated with soft material, without sharp edges or finger grooves in the handle.
• Make sure the tool can be used at an angle that allows work to be done with a straight wrist. Tools with bent
handles are typically beter than those with straight handles when force is applied horizontally in the same direction
as the straightened forearm and wrist.
• The tool should be able to be used with either hand.
For high-force tasks
• The tool should have a handle length longer than the widest part of the hand, usually 4 to 6 inches. Prevent contact
pressure by making sure the end of the handle does not press on the nerves and blood vessels in the palm of the
hand. If the handle is too short, the end will press against the palm of the hand and may cause injury.
• Select a tool that has a non-slip surface to ensure the best possible grip. Adding a sleeve to the tool improves the
surface texture of the handle. To prevent tool slippage within the sleeve, make sure the tool fits snugly within the
These guidelines are adapted from "Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools," published by the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Tips for selecting ergonomic hand tools
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remain unchanged.
CompSource Oklahoma also implemented new payroll limitations applicable on new and
renewal policies efective on or after 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2013.
New payroll limitations:
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• An annual minimum of $39,000 and an annual maximum of $161,200 for covered
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Advertising lawsuit
A supergraphic billboard along Pico Boulevard is among those at 12 locations that are at the center of a nuisance abatement lawsuit by the city in a long-running struggle to enforce outdoor advertising laws on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is accusing 27 businesses and individuals of erecting illegal building-sized vinyl or plastic ads throughout the city. Trutanich will seek fines of up to $5,000 a day for each day for illegal supergraphic on buildings and for those freeways he will also ask for $10,000 plus $100 for each day an unpermitted sign is up. One of the defendants, World Wide Rush, is fighting the city ban against supergraphics and has a separate billboard case pending before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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