“I was hoping this would result in a Talking Heads blog.”
Fuck…
Well, let me start by saying that I know almost nothing about the Talking Heads. That said, let me tell you what I have learned from their web site.
First off, they are kind of annoying. When you google their name, the headline that comes up is, “The Name of This Site is Talking Heads.” It’s weird, and it’s extra weird when you consider that you’re reading it on google, which is most assuredly NOT called “Talking Heads.” So the only place you see that headline is when you are not on the site called “Talking Heads.” I know, it’s blowing my fucking mind. It’s cute, but the word “cute” usually means that it’s about to be annoying.
After a brief perusal of the web site, it seems like David Byrne is the real point of the whole thing. Check out this real poll from their front page:
Ask yourself…
First of all, don’t tell me to ask myself. You’re asking me, so just ask. And secondly, why are we voting on most interesting side project of a band’s member? That seems a little narcissistic. I wouldn’t put up a poll about your favorite posts on this site (helpfulsnowman.com, number one American/Argentinian Crossover Blog). Mostly because fuck off, but still, I just wouldn’t. And I feel like you’re reaching for side projects when you list “Bike Rack Designer” as one of yours. Maybe you are a great bike rack designer, Mr. Byrne, but are you really going to feel good about yourself if that’s everyone’s favorite thing about you? You wrote a book, you’ve done tons of music, and the best part about you is that you design bike racks, bent metal pieces that look like a big shoe? I’m just saying that if I put up a poll about what people like best about me, I would not include “Shitty Attitude” or “Overdrinking.”
Then, I found out they did that song “Burning Down the House.” I hate that fucking song. Blog over.