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> Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 16:00:34 -0000
> From: "M. Bolton A9750224" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE: Contemporary 'mod' scene
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> Paul Secular wrote:
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> > I am simply
> >stating my musical opinion: I like R'n'B not because I consider it
> more
> >'mod' but because I think it's simply better!! And yes... I suppose
> that
> >*does* make it more 'mod' - the reason however not being historical........
> So let me get this right. 'Because YOU think it's simply better'..you
> suppose..'that *does* make it more 'Mod'.... 'The reason however not being
> historical', but a testament to your ability to call a snorkel mask Mod if
> you say so?
>
>
Classic! So let me get this straight...snorkel masks are NOT mod?
>
>
> >Modernism is not about being 'into' the 60s!
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> Yes it is!
Hello! Thank you! And I suppose Rockabillies aren't 'into' the 50s?
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>
> >So many self-proclaimed mods are just bloody retro freaks!!!!
>
> As opposed to that Paul Secular bloke who wears those 30 year old
> clothes...hold on..why...nah, can't be the same thing surely..
> Are we going to get into that 'Mods would be wearing Tommy Hilfiger and
> Ralph Lauren today' debate are we? 'Cos they wouldn't, cos that'd make them
> sheep..
Exactly! Now where did I leave those obscure psyche singles...
Dan
P.S. I'm still chuckling to myself imagining Paul at a hip-hop club...
