u/stuffedinashoe

I say this with a longstanding track record of being a huge fan. Started watching live back in season 4.

Dee’s character has devolved into a trope-ish, predictable, screaming mess. It feels like last season and so far in this one, her character solely exists to yell and scream. And that’s just boring, repetitive, played out, and unfunny.

It was funny seeing her transform into a degenerate like the rest of them. And the first few Dee crash outs were funny. But my god, it’s like 95% of her lines in the script are meant to be screamed nowadays.

Bring back the “gettin my guts pumped” Dee. The Dee that maybe didn’t scream for the first 18 mins of the episode, which makes the final crash out actually enjoyable.

This last episode.. man it’s like the same playbook over and over again. Dennis frustrated and trying to contain his rage. Dee immediately screaming and frustrated. Mac wishing to win his dad over. Just more of the same.

What’s funny is on the podcast that… just.. ended… they talk about the importance of keeping shit fresh and misdirecting the audience. But last season and so far this season, it’s just been predictable, transparent, and repetitive.

I get that this show is so huge that this post will prob get downvoted as any criticism often does here. Just know I’ll never stop watching the show. Been a fan for over like 20 years now, listened to the podcast series twice over. I own the DVDs, that’s how long I’ve been watching this show.

The new episodes have pockets of hilarity.. I just wish they’d stop leaning so heavily into the archetypes they built for these characters. Give us something fresh and new. Make Dee and Dennis rich all season and blow it all in the last episode. Give Mac ANYTHING to do besides have daddy or gay issues. Give Danny something fun like the chess episode - one of the hardest laughs I’ve ever had for this show.

Love the gang, love all of you.

You’re better than that. I get you semi know him and he knows of you. Just let it die. Drake’s wack as fuck and rone even wacker for bringing up monthly streams as if music can be objectively enjoyed

I’m a new fan, but man.. am I a fan.

Wife had a top hits playlist going and I heard Man I Need. Loved it instantly. Kind of has a retro Michael Jackson vibe. Saved it to my phone and months later it came on shuffle. I thought it was so good I’d delve into her discography, live performances, etc…

My god.. she’s good. And better than that, it feels like she’s original in a world full of formulaic, autotune pop shit. The jazz influence, the horns on stage.. some of those performances are straight out of the 1950’s.

Does it feel a little weird as a 33 year old father to be listening to lyrics about men, relationships, etc? Yes. But I don’t even care. The melodies, the backing instruments, the chord choices and changes, the catchy bridges that explode into choruses… all of it is mesmerizing.

And to learn she either writes all her own music or has a hand in writing it with 2-3 other people? Awesome stuff.

I write this with no new information or rumors. No songs to post. Just wanted to share - I’d think there’s probably not too many 30+ dads out there bumping Be My Own Boyfriend but maybe im wrong. Wouldn’t be shocked cause she’s that good.

Not that anyone cares but my fav songs:

1. Be My Own Boyfriend
2. Reason to Stay
3. Ok Love You Bye
4. Baby Steps
5. Man I Need

Could list so many more but these 5.. heaters

Edit: also just wanna add.. the bridge and chorus of Baby Steps genuinely blew me away. I’m trying to think of other songs that diverted my expectations the way this song did. On first listen she sings “right left, baby steps” and you think you know the chorus, you think she’ll just repeat that. But then she goes into the stuttering baby steps with the break behind her, only vocals for a second. Tame Impala does that really effectively.

Truly one of the best chorus melodies I’ve heard in a long.

Long shot prediction - she’s gonna work with Kendrick Lamar at some point. They’re too similar not to.

I’m obsessed with that song. But I check out some of his other stuff, or Billy Strings, and the vibe’s a lot different. Much higher BPM, a lot faster paced.

I like some of those, but really would love any bluegrass suggestions for songs like Heart in a Cage (yes I know it’s a strokes cover). Songs that aren’t super fast paced, emotional, still some unbelievable musicianship.

I just love the vibe. Looking for more like it.

Any song suggestions are welcome and thanks in advance!!!