Minority

ImAWaffle · Postby **ImAWaffle** » Mon Oct 18, 2004 10:32 pm

A long while ago, I made a post asking people if there were any songs that made them think of Ozy and Millie when they heard it. One song that came up a number of times was "Minority" by Green day, a song that I had never heard before... Until yesterday. Upon hearing it, I could see why it was the choice of so many O&M fans. I could practically picture the opening sequence of an O&M television show (unlikey as that is) as it was playing; It starts with Ozy happily strumming the song's opening refrain on his guitar... suddenly Millie runs in and grabs his top-hat, starting the vocals. They then proceed to chase each other through Millie's house, through the schoolyard, through Llewellyn's house, through the land under the couch, until Ozy finally catches Millie and the whole cast stands for a group shot under the titles, an edited version of "Minority" playing in the background the whole time.

Holyman83 · Postby **Holyman83** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:13 am

Maybe we could join forces and do flash cartoons of Ozy and Millie, but I think we need to get the audio done first!

Steve the Pocket · Postby **Steve the Pocket** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:20 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'>Quote: (ImAWaffle @ Oct 18 2004, 06:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> an edited version of "Minority" playing in the background the whole time  </td></tr></table>  Hmmm, lessee...typically radio stations will play a toned-down version of a song if there is one, although it depends on the station. So I guess the best thing to do would be to see if there's a "radio remix" of it floating around and try to buy a copy of that. * accesses iTunes... *

Miles E Traysandor · Postby **Miles E Traysandor** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:27 am

Sadly, I've haven't heard of the song nor the band, except through Jeff.

Steve the Pocket · Postby **Steve the Pocket** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:02 am

Well iTunes didn't have it, but...iTunes also has a service that lets you listen to other people's mp3s if their computers are on your local network (for those of you who, like me a month ago, weren't aware), and one of 'em had the song! And it's someone I've never even seen there before! (More proof there is a God in Heaven. <img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... s/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' />) So I listened to it and yeah, that really works. BTW, regarding the search for a G-rated version, <a href='http://www.echoica.net/brainstew/discography.shtml' target='_blank'>this page</a> says their "Warning" single has a "radio edit" of the song, which would be perfect as long as the word in question is replaced rather than bleeped.

Ibun · Postby **Ibun** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:22 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'>Quote: (Traysandor Vulpine @ Oct 18 2004, 08:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> Sadly, I've haven't heard of the song nor the band, except through Jeff. </td></tr></table>  I'll play it for you next time you're over. EDIT: *listens to song* Yeah, you are so right about this. Perfect.

Sabre · Postby **Sabre** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:23 am

Very true indeed. It does fit very well with O&M for some reason.

Phauxe Kitsune · Postby **Phauxe Kitsune** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 2:14 am

Yeah, I'll concure. I loved the song since the first time I heard it, which was way before I stumbled upon O&M.

Zaaphod · Postby **Zaaphod** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:15 am

I'll join in the general agreement. That song describes O&M very well.

Ibun · Postby **Ibun** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:33 am

Might as well throw up the lyrics for those who've never heard the song before. I want to be the minority I don't need your authority Down with the moral majority 'Cause I want to be the minority I pledge allegiance to the underworld One nation under dog There of which I stand alone A face in the crowd Unsung, against the mold Without a doubt Singled out The only way I know I want to be the minority I don't need your authority Down with the moral majority 'Cause I want to be the minority Stepped out of the line Like a sheep runs from the herd Marching out of time To my own beat now The only way I know One light, one mind Flashing in the dark Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts "For crying out loud" she screamed unto me A free for all F*** 'em all You are your own sight I want to be the minority I don't need your authority Down with the moral majority 'Cause I want to be the minority

Kles · Postby **Kles** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:36 am

I can definitely see that working, Waffle. I like the image in my head with that. I'd have to agree with you.

Ankaris · Postby **Ankaris** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:06 am

*imagine great big thumbs up sign* <img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... tongue.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tongue.gif' /> Yep, it fits verrrrrrrry well.

Zylo · Postby **Zylo** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:55 am

Mmmmm, that's the good stuff.

Burning Sheep Productions · Postby **Burning Sheep Productions** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:08 am

<a href='http://www.greenday.net/minority.mp3' target='_blank'>Here</a>'s a link to it but it's not working for me... <img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... ns/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' />

Miles E Traysandor · Postby **Miles E Traysandor** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:09 pm

Downloads awfully, pathetically slow for me, at 1/2 kbps... and this is on a high speed connection, something's gotta be wrong... =/

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