Firstly, I'd like to reiterate the sentiments expressed by Shaun in our last post. I too wish to express my sincere condolences to all those affected by the Christchurch earthquake(s). Shaun and myself haven't been in Christchurch since the February shake and we can only imagine how horrible it must be to be in the middle of the disaster and to have lost possessions and loved ones.
In saying that, the quake has opened the door for some things that are shit and deserve attention here. By popular demand, we're back in the hate seat.
OMG, hasn't Canterbury suffered enough? Why do some people think they're helping by making atrocities like this? Probably because there's demand for it if the comments on Youtube are anything to go by. Why is New Zealand obsessed with mediocrity in all its forms? The video we've linked to contains the line, "A seven point four on the Richter scale. In relation to a fish it was as big as a whale." Doesn't that put you off? Apparently not. Then again, I notice something when I look carefully at the comments. A Mr Greg Morris praises the song for being up tempo and, therefore, not as depressing as some other efforts. Is this the same Greg Morris who wrote and recorded the song? Just a thought.
Mike Davis is a serial offender having come up with this monstrosity on the earthquake and another on the Pike River Mine disaster. His earthquake effort, 'You Rocked Our World,' has nearly 20,000 views and is apparently "tear inducing" and "absolutely wonderful." Ugh. Dammit New Zealand. Stop being fooled into thinking childish clichés are acceptable substitutes for lyrics, cheesy aural backdrops can substitute for music and any crap released relating to an event you remember is poignant high art!
Greg Morris, That's the worst thing I've heard in quite some time.
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