Franco UnAmerican

MrBug708 · 08-08-2005, 01:32 AM

I was listening to this song from NoFX and can't for the life of me figure out what it's about? I know it talks about a lot of political issues and the gist is more or less anti-conservative (issues) but some of it seems a little on the pro side. I've seen the video so I do have that as reference to.

Neon_Chaos · 08-08-2005, 01:54 AM

It's a song about how most Americans live in a self-contained bubble, not caring about anything else going on in the world. The line with "I don't want to be another 'I-dont'-care-ican'" basically sums up the entire song.

I'm not a big NoFX fan. I think they're too far on the left end of the spectrum for me. The same reason why I don't watch FOX News.

Cringer · 08-08-2005, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

I was listening to this song from NoFX and can't for the life of me figure out what it's about? I know it talks about a lot of political issues and the gist is more or less anti-conservative (issues) but some of it seems a little on the pro side. I've seen the video so I do have that as reference to.

They made a video? I am so disappointed in NOFX. It is probably their 10th or so as far as I know, I don't keep up with them much anymore.

I have always taken it as a bit of a sarcastic song. Mocking both sides in a way, although still anti-republican/conservative.

Cringer · 08-08-2005, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

I'm not a big NoFX fan. I think they're too far on the left end of the spectrum for me. The same reason why I don't watch FOX News.

NOFX to far left? haha. Guess you don't listen to much Propaghandi eh?

I have always had a hard time taking NOFX's political stuff too seriously, they just aren't that good at it to me. Not enough bite. And though Illike this sing, Franco Un-American is kind of a good example.

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Pumpy Tudors · 08-08-2005, 04:16 AM

Sorry if I sound like a troll, but people still make music videos? And what channel do they come on? And how do people see them? Is there some new music video channel that people sit and watch all the time? Do people luck out and happen to catch music videos between TV shows on the Trio network or something? Admittedly, I don't watch a lot of TV, but if I wanted to see a music video, I'd have no idea where to find it on my television. How do people do it?

Cringer · 08-08-2005, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Sorry if I sound like a troll, but people still make music videos? And what channel do they come on? And how do people see them? Is there some new music video channel that people sit and watch all the time? Do people luck out and happen to catch music videos between TV shows on the Trio network or something? Admittedly, I don't watch a lot of TV, but if I wanted to see a music video, I'd have no idea where to find it on my television. How do people do it?

MTV2 used to show videos only, now they are slowly moving away from that too. If you want videos, I guess you can go to FUSE, VH1 Classics, or the country one.

I don't think you would find this video on TV. If they did then I would point and laugh at NOFX for being big dumb ass munchers. They say MTV used to ask them to make videos for them all the time, but they told them to fuck off.

Neon_Chaos · 08-08-2005, 04:25 AM

Well, here in the Philippines, we still get most of the the music videos that come out. We have 5 Channels that feature MTV's: MYX, MTV-Asia, MTV-Philippines, Channel[V], and Channel[V]-Philippines.

Front Office Midget · 08-08-2005, 04:32 AM

If I want a music video, I watch in online.

korme · 08-08-2005, 04:36 AM

ETV really doesn't play music anymore.

I mean MTV. But they should be Entertainment Television, at this point.

ThunderingHERD · 08-08-2005, 04:45 AM

I hate most "political" songs, even if I agree with their politics. Check out The Shins "So Says I" for how to do a "political" song the right way. I highly recommend looking up a James Mercer solo version of it on Soulseek.

ageofquarrel · 08-08-2005, 05:08 AM

NOFX Fun Fact: They got their name from an old boston band Negative Fx.

I wish more people knew who Negative Fx were than NOFX.

korme · 08-08-2005, 05:30 AM

The Shins are the bomb diggity

Pumpy Tudors · 08-08-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

ETV really doesn't play music anymore.

I mean MTV. But they should be Entertainment Television, at this point.

I think the E! network would like to have a word with you.

08-08-2005, 01:54 AM	#2
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	It's a song about how most Americans live in a self-contained bubble, not caring about anything else going on in the world. The line with "I don't want to be another 'I-dont'-care-ican'" basically sums up the entire song. I'm not a big NoFX fan. I think they're too far on the left end of the spectrum for me. The same reason why I don't watch FOX News. __________________ Come and see. Last edited by Neon_Chaos : 08-08-2005 at 01:54 AM.

08-08-2005, 04:16 AM	#6
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Sorry if I sound like a troll, but people still make music videos? And what channel do they come on? And how do people see them? Is there some new music video channel that people sit and watch all the time? Do people luck out and happen to catch music videos between TV shows on the Trio network or something? Admittedly, I don't watch a lot of TV, but if I wanted to see a music video, I'd have no idea where to find it on my television. How do people do it? __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

08-08-2005, 04:25 AM	#8
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Well, here in the Philippines, we still get most of the the music videos that come out. We have 5 Channels that feature MTV's: MYX, MTV-Asia, MTV-Philippines, Channel[V], and Channel[V]-Philippines. __________________ Come and see.

08-08-2005, 04:45 AM	#11
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I hate most "political" songs, even if I agree with their politics. Check out The Shins "So Says I" for how to do a "political" song the right way. I highly recommend looking up a James Mercer solo version of it on Soulseek. __________________ "I'm losing my edge--to better looking people... with better ideas... and more talent. And who are actually really, really nice." "Everyone's a voyeurist--they're watching me watch them watch me right now."

08-08-2005, 04:32 AM	#9
Front Office Midget High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin	If I want a music video, I watch in online.

08-08-2005, 04:36 AM	#10
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	ETV really doesn't play music anymore. I mean MTV. But they should be Entertainment Television, at this point.

08-08-2005, 05:08 AM	#12
ageofquarrel H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2004	NOFX Fun Fact: They got their name from an old boston band Negative Fx. I wish more people knew who Negative Fx were than NOFX.

08-08-2005, 05:30 AM	#13
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	The Shins are the bomb diggity

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