Nobody Loves You #First Preview Thoughts — Page 2

Really? You know that for a fact? Did you interview them all as they left the theater tonight??

It's pretty astounding what a pompous, unnecessarily nasty asshole you continue to be.

Now I'm ageist, because I pointed out that a musical about reality TV didn't seem to satisfy the older crowd...? LOL.

My comment is hardly unnecessary. You have littered this board with your nastiness for years and you have been called out for it by multiple people, on multiple occasions. You and ALL OF BWW, because I guess you speak for every poster on here, can keep waiting for that apology, because it's not happening.

Mr. Eight,

And just like that, my earlier comment about you being an asshole is proven to be true.

I was not being "nasty," "superior," or "offensive." I have seen plenty of shows aimed at an "older crowd" that weren't my cup of tea...or that I didn't "get." It doesn't make me any better than them, or them any worse than me. It's just a freaking observation.

Being called nasty, superior, and offensive is hilarious coming from YOU.

The only person on here who owes countless people apologies for being flippant, rude, nasty, and endlessly obnoxious is YOU. If you want to whine about the "endless denigration" I give you, then stop being such a Prick and learn to be respectful of other peoples' opinions. But clearly, that'll be a cold day in hell. Get the f*ck over yourself.

Updated On: 7/2/13 at 12:03 AM

Some shows are aimed at a younger crowd. Some shows are aimed at an older crowd. Sometimes you can appreciate/relate to a show more when you are at a certain age bracket/time in your life. I'm not saying the themes in the show were so deep that it went over their heads.

And when the hell did I say that I think I am sharper or smarter than them? And if you don't like my language, stop speaking to me. Or just do everyone a favor and stop posting on here for good.

Updated On: 7/2/13 at 12:24 AM

After Eight, I ask this in all sincerity - Why do you continue to go to the theater at all? You never like ANYTHING. What's the point?

JC,

Since you're being civil, I'll answer in all sincerity.

I do like things, just not as much, or as often as I used to.

Ah yes, another narcissistic tantrum from the super market aisles of After Eight's swollen self regard.

Delightful.

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After Eight- I see a lot of myself in you- or a lot of what I used to be. If I may? Try- just once- to go to the theater not as a reviewer but as a fan. Look for the thing to bring you joy and most of the time it will. If you look for thin to criticize you will always find them. And as I realized, I was paying to go to the theater and enjoy. If I was being paid to review shows, I guess I'd have to go and review. Now, I go and enjoy.

Of course, to some people the joy they find in the theater is to trash and complain and if that is the case, well stick to your course man.

After Eight--

Since Hilton Kramer died, you are my favorite, hard-to-please voice for uncompromising values in the Arts.

As with Kramer, some of your impassioned, Puritanical rants aggravate and mystify me--your hostility towards the moral shortcomings of fictional characters such as Fosca and Giorgio is a little alarming--but I truly enjoy and look forward to your perspective.

Hang in there!

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saw this show last year in San Diego with Adam Kantor in the lead... I found the musical to be quite enjoyable (from what I can remember) fun evening... and some decent songs...

I really loved this show. It's a fast-paced, fun rock musical set in the world of reality TV dating. Accomplished cast that has much Broadway experience, great new songs, and a plot that really draws you in. I could see this show quite a few times. This is the kind of show that would have been great at the old Jane Street Theater. Just over 90 minutes, no intermission. It's refreshing to see a talented cast in a brand new rock musical with great songs and a fun storyline.

If being "rude" to After Eight, who is nothing but rude and condescending to many people on here is the worst thing I've done on this board, so be it. This is someone who has constantly criticized my taste, intelligence, and then some, because I have enjoyed shows that he hasn't. And I am far from the only one.

There are simply certain demographics that are more prone to enjoy or "get" (yes, get) certain shows more than others, just because of what they are exposed to in that age group. No 65 year-olds I know watch much reality TV, know how to use Twitter, etc...so no, I don't think they would "get" the Hashtag song, or the hot tub song, or a lot of other aspects in the show. And there is nothing wrong with that. Are there older people who would? Sure. But the reaction I witnessed at my performance did not support that argument. I just thought it was worth pointing out. It has nothing to do with knowledge...it has to do with the different things that different generations are exposed to. That is all. Who the hell knew it would create such an issue? Jeez.

Nothing I said was meant to be "rude" or "ageist" by any means, and if he thought it was, he could have asked me to clarify instead of taking my comment and running with it, turning into something it was never intended to be. Like I said, I have no problem talking with people who have opposing opinions (in fact, I enjoy it...it is almost always an exciting dialogue), but I have no interest in talking to After Eight "respectfully" after the way he's spoken to me and various other posters on here. And that is that.


Why are we still even discussing this almost two weeks later...?

Updated On: 7/15/13 at 11:29 PM