THEATRE PEOPLE- I LIKE you, I DISLIKE you...

[NYBroadwayNY]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:39pm

I LIKE you because you're open minded and a progressive thinker.

I dislike you because you can be closed-minded to anything non-theatre, like sports, non-Broadway music and non-theatre people.

What's your like/dislike relationship with theatre folk?

EDIT- I changed the title from love/hate to like/dislike. No offense was intended and I can see how some viewed the "hate" part as very strong. My sorries!!! Updated On: 1/2/05 at 12:39 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:41pm

The same to you, fella.

[etoile]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:42pm

Generalize much?

[Plum]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:44pm

It's not like we had threads about the Super Bowl or what non-theater music we listen to or anything.

[zippyjen]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:47pm

i understand what you mean but there are other groups i know that are also close minded.

[NYBroadwayNY]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:49pm

Wow.
So easily offended, are we?
It's just meant to take a look at what you like and dislike about those in theatre.

I mean, nobody is perfect. Even *gasp* theatre peeps. Updated On: 1/2/05 at 12:49 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:53pm

In what ways are you imperfect?

[NYBroadwayNY]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:55pm

What do you mean? Updated On: 1/2/05 at 12:55 PM

[Liam]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:07pm

Updated On: 1/2/05 at 01:07 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:15pm

Liam,

I patiently and quietly ask this question:

WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU TRYING TO SAY IN YOUR LAST POSTING?

[Plum]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:19pm

Who the heck said we're perfect? But as long as you're going to stereotype us, at least do it accurately.

[NYBroadwayNY]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:24pm

OH come on people!
I'm not trying to tear theatre people apart! I AM one. I just thought it would be interesting to see how WE view OURSELVES, in both the positive and negative lights!

What I posted about being closed-minded about sports or other things, came from ME. I used to do that. If it wasn't theatre, I didn't care about it. Until I opened up a bit and saw that there are interesting and entertaining things outside of theatre.

No one is "stereotyping" anyone. It's just a question to see your point of view. Updated On: 1/2/05 at 01:24 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:43pm

Liam, I say this as a close personal friend who knows everything about you. After reading your 01:07:32 PM post, I urge you to get professional help.

[Herbert_Von_Krolock]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:47pm

I second that motion.

[zippyjen]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:57pm

i'm sorry if i seemed angry in my last post! Recentlly on one of my classes, we had a discussion about sterotypes and predjudice and i think that we tend to sterotype unconsciouslly. But i have found that many groups are to some extent exclusive. I don't think it is just theater folk.

[babygiraffeboots]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 2:11pm

I love you- because my brain forces me too
I hate you- because in reality actors suck and the techies are the cool people(this is coming from an actor, honestly techies are the most amazing people).

that was a stupid post but my mins is fried from my research paper.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 2:15pm

i consider myself a really well rounded person with a broad scope of likes and dislikes...
ive never been one to close off myself to anything or any experience
and ive been known to try almost anything once before forming a definite opinion
i can easily listen to nelly one minute and then totally switch gears and listen to something from mary poppins without thinking twice about it
i enjoy watching movies that provoke me, inspire me to think but i also find the movie "booty call" hysterically funny
i can watch an episode of Great Performances on PBS and then catch a re-run of "Three's Company" and enjoy them both the same
that's how i view myself:

"a well rounded person"

[CJR]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 4:03pm

Wow, way to generalize. While I know a lot of theatre fans who fit your description, I know just as many (if not more) who don't; I would be one who doesn't.

[Ebonic_Singer]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 4:13pm

I don't see NY's post as bashing anyone. he was trying to draw from both sides of the spectrum. No need to jump down his throat.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 4:26pm

NYBroadwayNY started this thread for a reason, because there are people that act exactly how he described
if come across quite a few
in "real life" and on this board as well
i don't find this thread offensive at all

[Liam]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 4:27pm

me too!

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 5:55pm

I love myself because theatre makes me work hard and working hard got me where I am now.

I hate myself because I make things bigger and more dramatic than they need to be.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 6:04pm

i would NEVER say i "hate" myself not for anything in the world
hate is such a strong word

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 6:08pm

I'm "close-minded" to other music because I just don't like other music

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 6:11pm

Same here Sally!