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1. It is quite interesting to us that you “chose to couch it in terms of self analysis”……so you went to a blog -that was obviously written in the light hearted manner of poking fun at experienced interactions when dating; written by two people you have never met- as a means to do an in depth self analysis 'observing' parts of your psyche you have distaste for?
Hmmmmmmmmmm.
Not really a good idea.
I didn’t see ‘none of the above’ on the payroll. So I’m guessing it wasn’t that you wanted to post your opinion of yourself for the world to see.

2. "post was based around observation". Yeap. It sure was. And I have a secret for you, EVERY opinion, analysis, rant whatever is based on observation. “I think you guys are still only looking at a bit of the picture” yes we sure are. We are only looking a bit of the picture because we are unable to look at the whole thing, as we are never separate from our own biased experiences, they have become a part of who we are. As have yours. We do not pretend to have a greater knowledge than that of what we know. Everyone views life through rose tinted glasses, ones that we can never take off (it’s not like you can experience life from another viewpoint is it?) So when you suggest that we look at it from a more universal, objective standpoint, it falls a little flat. We're not pretending to have an omniscient perspective here, like you appear to do in your own ‘analysis’.

3. When you accuse us of being ‘embittered-world-weary’. You say it like it’s a bad thing. OF COURSE we are. It is called living in the real world, I know computer game forums can’t really leave you jaded (or can they?), but dating, especially dating guys, sure can. And if you don’t like “embittered-world-weary” women, then well maybe your sex should stop being assholes. Wait scratch that, maybe you hang out in forums because you know, deep down interacting with other people can often lead to one becoming ‘world weary’.

4. I like the way you try and sound like the bigger person by saying that you “could try and attack us” but will not. But then you go and do it anyway. Nice one douche. And I think you lost the higher ground when you started an in-depth analysis on two people you have never met. But thank you so much for the compliment; That this post has taken such high priority, that it comes before your daily jack off. Oh wait. It’s over now, guess you’ll be heading to the little boys room then.

And disagree I do.
Ahh but that is point. You followed a random link, to a random blog and then decided to do an in depth analysis about the writers, pointing out faults you think we have, all with 500 words or so of a conscious stream of thought that we wrote, first and foremost, to make us laugh.
Of course it is obvious you wanted an argument. And why wouldn’t you. I’m sure internet forums on games get mighty lonely.

Now for your ‘fundamental points’:
Although I am not the one that initially wrote on these ‘types’ of guys, I can explain it quite simply to you.
This was an exercise in figuring why we choose the kind of guys we do. We felt that it is common for people, especially women, to pick partners that in general, have no qualities that should denote the attraction in which they seem to inspire.
If you pay attention, there is actually no ’woe is me’ aspect to the piece at all. It is a mere contemplation on the fact that the writer seems to go for this, as with many aspects in life, the writer acknowledges it as their own undoing, but is at least able to poke fun at them selves with revealing just how ’retarded’ their type is.

Ah yes, we humans ARE indeed complex beings.

So if you find time between jacking off and meaningful interactions on forums, I would be riveted to know what your thoughts are.

I believe that when you can't even put your real name to your opinion/critique it deserves to be null and void. As such, a hollow victory it is not.

This is what I don’t get. Why say you like it, then proceed to layout why you don’t actually like it. Seems nothing more than a shallow and pathetic attempt to appear civil. If you don’t agree or like what we have written, then just say so. Adding one line at the beginning and end of your little high and mighty ‘speech’ does not entail positive criticism.

As for the Anchorman quotes…. Duh, we know why guys pull out these gems. Usually it’s when the conversation hit’s a lull, and they have nothing better to converse on. And yes, little old shallow us can even see deep enough into this behavior to realise it is a bonding technique. But guess what? It is a LAME ASS bonding technique. It’s like, why don’t we just sit around slack jawed watching Police 10/7 in hopes of seeing relatives on T.V. IT MAKES YOU LOOK STUPID.
The only funny quote I want to be hearing is when Stewie punched Will Ferrell for not being funny.

‘Discourse’ is a good word. So I use it. FURTHERMORE, I, and when I say ‘I’ ,I really mean ‘we‘, don’t give a shit if you have a problem with the words we like to use. This also, and quite obviously, goes for douche. ‘Douche’ is one of the best words to escape France this turn of the century. I’m sorry that YOUR pimply face isn’t accustomed to such great words, but that’s really not our problem.

Furthermore, you can step down from your pedestal. The use of 'objective' in regard to fashion, was intended to be taken sarcastically. We are well aware of the subjectivity that is rife in the fashion world. Both of us have more than a B.A. although as you would have guessed, we are very pro B.A, as it teaches you how to think for yourself. And before you go calling people shallow maybe you should find something to back that up with. Between us we have degrees in a number of disciplines including Philosophy, which is quite the opposite of shallow. However, I’m pretty sure I could stand in a puddle of you and not get my ankles wet.

Lastly, the fact that you don’t seem to have the balls to say who are does not conger up images of a ‘top dog’. ………more along the lines of an annoying Chihuahua nipping at my feet.

Ooo, contraire mon frere.

You seem like you have had a lot of fun pigeon holing us. That’s great. But you should get all the facts before you do. For instance, I am not an upper middle class, ‘mummy and daddy pay for everything’ girl. I will not go into detail because frankly it is none of your business, but I come from very little money and everything I have, I’ve gotten myself. On the flipside, those of us who do come from what can vaguely be described as "upper middle class" backgrounds, are not reliant on this to form some sort of identity. Since when did social standing dictate the expression of personality and opinion? You seem to suggest that the female B.A student should be devoid of opinion, in an effort to appease the weak minded males that she may come across in due course perhaps. Long gone are the days when women should be seen and not heard. Suck it up darling.

I have no idea who you are and am not going to pretend I do (presumption makes for fools, you being the latest example). From what I do see however, I could easily paint a very colorful picture of a little boy, whom upon coming of age, decided to join a band. JUST like every other indie scenester in the wider Auckland area...Christ you can't throw a stick without hitting one of them. So while we’re apparently buying the latest accessories (because we’re worth it) and sitting in cafes talking about how great we are (because its true) and flipping back our blonde hair and talking about boys--just like every other upper middle class white girl- you’re strumming your bass, (or fiddling with whatever instrument it is you play-no pun intended) in some flat, talking about ‘your music’. JUST like every other young, indie guy with something to say...something that more often than not, is grounded in little more than rebellious acts of boredom, or an effort to stroke their own ego. I hear Devonport's great for that. You're likely to find a little indie girl there, one that will bask in your self confessed musical genius. Or maybe encourage your self-indulgent whims. Either way, you'll have a fan. And isn't that all you guys really want? Or are we being too stereotypical here? THINK NOT.

And here is the thing you don’t’ seem to get : we are aware of this stereotype people have of us, based upon outwards appearances. It flashes with bright neon lights every time some idiot like you makes a comment. We take the piss out of this stereotype. Hell, it’s even why we started this blog. So maybe you should have considered that some of what we say is highly satirical, before you come off looking silly……….oh wait, you already do. Oh well better luck next time. And the only thing this whole little war over words you have started has achieved, is make apparent just how much you buy into stereotypes and are quick to slot things into categories. Hey, what can you expect from a young, seemingly narrow minded caucasian male in a band?-how 'terribly common'.
 
Ps- you really don’t seem to get this - YOU CANT MAKE US FEEL SILLY, BECAUSE WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY MEANS SHIT TO US.

Take care though, maybe you could write a song about it.
Anoushka and Robecca (excuse the lack of a consistent "I" or "We")

Argh, for god’s sake. We made you into a stereotype to show you how ridiculous your stereotyping of us was. Jesus. Why don’t you calm the fuck down. It really makes me wonder when guys you barely/don’t know dedicate so much time to something we wrote about something entirely frivolous. As if they have a personal vendetta to bring us down to size, pointing out our apparent stupidity at every possible juncture. Don’t you have better things to do than belittle us? Perhaps the dedication and passion you have put into this, could be put to better use(cough*Haeme*cough) or something else.

We wrote the thing one afternoon simply because it made us laugh. Take it with a grain of salt. If you don’t like it then fine, please yourself. Oh and by the way, I’m sorry, I didn’t realise you were the authority on every generalisation that has ever been made about women. For your information, it was women AND children should be seen and not heard.

And your open mouthed horror at the stupidity and dislike of said people who think its cool, funny or useful to draw attention to their apparent amateur punning, is surpassed by our opened mouthed horror at those individuals who refer to themselves in the third person. God complex anyone? There is no greater crime in which to implicate yourself as a complete tosser. Nicely done.

I would have thought it rather obvious that we like to write and argue?...Take down the over-zealous amateurs who try to oppose us in the process.

Looking at it from my frame it seems that you cannot stand to be inferior to anyone. Whether you have to google the answer and then pose it in humourous derision or you manage to remember something you once read or heard and regurgitate it all on your own is irrelevant; You are unqualified to make these assaults. The article is humorous and entertaining and not as judgemental as you believe. It is of some annoyance that simple things have to be pointed out to you and this is of course a feeling shared by the authors of the script. In your chosen field of music and manhood there have been drastic cuts in funding. In the narrowing market of increasing skill and competition you have developed an ego and delusion in order to cope. It was the childish naievity that preceded this shift that made your band so joyously amusing to watch initially, a time when parents were present for performances. "Physics makes us all it's bitches" though, and you too will have to adjust to the march of time.
It is especially unsuitable that you hold such anger for intelligent women. They are not here specifically to lift you from your excrement though they may choose to do so if they wish. Degrees in Arts are of great value, a value that extends far beyond the years of active participation in them and realises itself fully in those later years so don't be foolish and big headed. If you were truly as great a man as you believe you would treat these women who have completed study with love, yet you are still so young and angry and unable to adjust to an increasingly feminine age. Maybe you could enlighten me as to the reasons for your petulance?

The thing is, if you undertook a serious and dedicated self analysis and actually read what you had posted, an effect similar to a giant phsychadelic wave would crash over you, paranoia setting in as the realisation dawned that without growth you would drown in its seething eternal oceans. That same water, young douchbag, comes ankle deep on either of these girls. But by all means, come on in, the waters warm and shark filled.