Comments on: The Glasgow Thing http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:08:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Contra http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192983 Contra Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:39:23 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192983 Coulton? In my city of Glasgow. And I missed it... ;_; But I love Video Gaiden at the best of times anyway... So this was trully great.... Coulton? In my city of Glasgow. And I missed it…
;_;

But I love Video Gaiden at the best of times anyway…
So this was trully great….

]]> By: bonnie-ann black http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192964 bonnie-ann black Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:38:47 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192964 i'm of scottish and irish ancestory and i'm a huge fan of yours, jonathan. so it pains me to bring up the "brogue" issue but, as a bit of an obsession of mine, i feel i must. refering to Scots speech, it is a "burr". a "brogue" refers to Irish speech. however, neither is correct. Scots and Irish speak English -- with an "accent". Scots accent; Irish accent. A burr refers to the rolling "Rs" in Scottish accents; a "brogue" is a shoe and no kind of speech at all. i’m of scottish and irish ancestory and i’m a huge fan of yours, jonathan. so it pains me to bring up the “brogue” issue but, as a bit of an obsession of mine, i feel i must. refering to Scots speech, it is a “burr”. a “brogue” refers to Irish speech. however, neither is correct. Scots and Irish speak English — with an “accent”. Scots accent; Irish accent. A burr refers to the rolling “Rs” in Scottish accents; a “brogue” is a shoe and no kind of speech at all.

]]> By: Steve http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192567 Steve Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:02:52 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192567 Glad you plugged the Videogaiden boys - they also do Consolevania (http://www.consolevania.com/). Really enjoyed the performance and the set sold it to me even more! There's plenty more Videogaiden goodness on the VG site too for those videogame-inclined - and their accents are hella cool :) Glad you plugged the Videogaiden boys - they also do Consolevania (www.consolevania.com/). Really enjoyed the performance and the set sold it to me even more!

There’s plenty more Videogaiden goodness on the VG site too for those videogame-inclined - and their accents are hella cool :)

]]> By: Steve Dix http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192538 Steve Dix Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:55:09 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192538 Frank Sidebottom is still going? I was in a band with someone who was featured singing "Planet Earth" on one of his records. Frank Sidebottom is still going? I was in a band with someone who was featured singing “Planet Earth” on one of his records.

]]> By: eliannrad http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192391 eliannrad Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:32:16 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192391 That was awesome! I think the mike should have picked up a little more guitar, but that's my personal opinion. That cake DOES look delicious and moist! That was awesome! I think the mike should have picked up a little more guitar, but that’s my personal opinion.

That cake DOES look delicious and moist!

]]> By: Mark Gordon http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192293 Mark Gordon Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:56:45 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192293 Playing a concert at Stonehenge? Or covering the Spinal Tap song? Playing a concert at Stonehenge? Or covering the Spinal Tap song?

]]> By: Paul http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192145 Paul Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:50:44 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192145 Wow, that big-headed guy looks like one of my son's Fisher Price characters. Next year... dare we hope... JoCo plays Stonehenge? Wow, that big-headed guy looks like one of my son’s Fisher Price characters. Next year… dare we hope… JoCo plays Stonehenge?

]]> By: Jorge http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192075 Jorge Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:19:07 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192075 I'm scarred for life by that artifical-headed person. THANKS JONATHAN! I’m scarred for life by that artifical-headed person.

THANKS JONATHAN!

]]> By: Roman V. http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192052 Roman V. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:29:40 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192052 It's times like this when I really miss my companion cube. :'( It’s times like this when I really miss my companion cube. :’(

]]> By: JP http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192017 JP Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:46:50 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-192017 Dude, I never get tired of hearing that song. :) Dude, I never get tired of hearing that song. :)

]]> By: Ben Turner http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191994 Ben Turner Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:03:05 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191994 Just me getting the irony of Frank Sidebottom introducing "Still Alive" ? Very very odd thing to watch - I'd stick clear of BBC Scotland for your next TV gig dude ! Not that English video game shows are much better... Just me getting the irony of Frank Sidebottom introducing “Still Alive” ?

Very very odd thing to watch - I’d stick clear of BBC Scotland for your next TV gig dude ! Not that English video game shows are much better…

]]> By: Kristian Petterson http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191993 Kristian Petterson Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:02:25 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191993 I'm so pleased with this in so many different ways - the Scottish antics, the set, the performance, Frank Sidebottom. Oh, if I tickled myself, I wouldn't be chuckling more! Anyway, the performance, this website have been linked on my small and inconsequential blog, along with a widget to get a performance (via Eventful) in the Cumbrian fastness in which I reside (ha!). Oh, and Frank Sidebottom is performing this summer at a festival not far from Kendal, UK - Kendal Calling (http://www.kendalcalling.com/) so if you want to experience his truly mesmeric comedy, make your way there in early August 2008. Maybe JoCo could get on the bill as well, making at least two of my dreams come true in one fell swoop. I’m so pleased with this in so many different ways - the Scottish antics, the set, the performance, Frank Sidebottom.

Oh, if I tickled myself, I wouldn’t be chuckling more!

Anyway, the performance, this website have been linked on my small and inconsequential blog, along with a widget to get a performance (via Eventful) in the Cumbrian fastness in which I reside (ha!).

Oh, and Frank Sidebottom is performing this summer at a festival not far from Kendal, UK - Kendal Calling (www.kendalcalling.com/) so if you want to experience his truly mesmeric comedy, make your way there in early August 2008. Maybe JoCo could get on the bill as well, making at least two of my dreams come true in one fell swoop.

]]> By: Rhydian http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191984 Rhydian Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:25:28 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191984 Frank Sidebottom!! Introducing Jonathan Coulton!!! This may be the best YouTube video ever. Frank Sidebottom!! Introducing Jonathan Coulton!!!

This may be the best YouTube video ever.

]]> By: Kerrin http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191965 Kerrin Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:24:12 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191965 What do you mean fake head? That is Frank Sidebottom, his head is real! He was a cult star from the 1980's...he doesn't look any older. What do you mean fake head? That is Frank Sidebottom, his head is real!
He was a cult star from the 1980’s…he doesn’t look any older.

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191945 Lindsay Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:53:54 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191945 Syphro, I was just going to say that. "That cake is real" sounds like an expression for something truly awesome. Pop culture should make it so. Syphro, I was just going to say that. “That cake is real” sounds like an expression for something truly awesome. Pop culture should make it so.

]]> By: Syphro http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191898 Syphro Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:47:02 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191898 hahah That Cake is Real. Sounds like a new phrase like "this sh*t just got real" or "thats the real McCoy" hahah

That Cake is Real.

Sounds like a new phrase like “this sh*t just got real” or “thats the real McCoy”

]]> By: CoderBlues http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191886 CoderBlues Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:31:14 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191886 Nice, although a bit strange. Good performance. Nice, although a bit strange. Good performance.

]]> By: Marcy http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191883 Marcy Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:03:46 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191883 Well of course the cake is real....we know that! who actually ever believed it was a lie??? lovely singing, JoCo!! Well of course the cake is real….we know that! who actually ever believed it was a lie???

lovely singing, JoCo!!

]]> By: Colton David http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191865 Colton David Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:58:53 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191865 No idea what Portal is!!!! It's a combination of well executed, pitch black humour (( Canadian U )) and very unique and compelling gameplay. And of course a song by our favourite JoCo =), but I'm sure you already knew that. No idea what Portal is!!!! It’s a combination of well executed, pitch black humour (( Canadian U )) and very unique and compelling gameplay. And of course a song by our favourite JoCo =), but I’m sure you already knew that.

]]> By: rozwarren http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191862 rozwarren Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:44:46 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191862 I loved watching this even though I have never heard of Frank Sidebottom and have no idea what Portal is. I loved watching this even though I have never heard of Frank Sidebottom and have no idea what Portal is.

]]> By: Trampas http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191829 Trampas Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:03:25 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191829 I also saw you on IFC! They played you just before "Waiting For Guffman". Pretty good company, if you ask me. Can't wait for Minneapolis!! I also saw you on IFC! They played you just before “Waiting For Guffman”. Pretty good company, if you ask me.

Can’t wait for Minneapolis!!

]]> By: Encubed http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191828 Encubed Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:57:02 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191828 Hahaha, I just got home from work and watched this. Looks like they spent most of the budget on flying JoCo over. Also, for the first 30 seconds or so I thought they were talking funny on purpose, then realized it's their actual accent. *embarassed* Hahaha, I just got home from work and watched this. Looks like they spent most of the budget on flying JoCo over.

Also, for the first 30 seconds or so I thought they were talking funny on purpose, then realized it’s their actual accent. *embarassed*

]]> By: Stormy http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191825 Stormy Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:38:10 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191825 That was many kinds of awesome. :) That was many kinds of awesome. :)

]]> By: JB http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191821 JB Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:25:14 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191821 Holy crap. You were introduced by Frank Sidebottom! I didn't know he was still working - though reading his wikipedia page, it seems I'm just a clueless yank, and out of the loop. Maybe I'll go home tonight and rip the FS vinyl I have. Holy crap. You were introduced by Frank Sidebottom!
I didn’t know he was still working - though reading his wikipedia page, it seems I’m just a clueless yank, and out of the loop.

Maybe I’ll go home tonight and rip the FS vinyl I have.

]]> By: Christophano http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191810 Christophano Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:48:45 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191810 That's true Encubed, we're still waiting for Rock Band!!! That’s true Encubed, we’re still waiting for Rock Band!!!

]]> By: Encubed http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191806 Encubed Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:39:32 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191806 John D'Arc: Over there, technology gets so much hate Video games are about a year or two late Don't make me go oooover there John D’Arc:

Over there, technology gets so much hate
Video games are about a year or two late
Don’t make me go oooover there

]]> By: john d'arc http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191802 john d'arc Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:23:10 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191802 Planescape Torment? how old are these games? Planescape Torment? how old are these games?

]]> By: showells http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191800 showells Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:14:00 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191800 That wasn't a guy with a giant fake head. It was Frank Sidebottom. Be careful, Jonathan: a man is judged by the company he keeps... That wasn’t a guy with a giant fake head. It was Frank Sidebottom.

Be careful, Jonathan: a man is judged by the company he keeps…

]]> By: Horsey http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191798 Horsey Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:11:41 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191798 off-topic: here is an article about Seahorses. i love jonathan's Seahorse song. That is all. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/seahorses-found-thames-river.php off-topic: here is an article about Seahorses. i love jonathan’s Seahorse song. That is all.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/seahorses-found-thames-river.php

]]> By: shine http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191796 shine Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:58:14 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191796 Did they let you eat the cake? Or was the promise of it some kind of evil fabrication? Did they let you eat the cake? Or was the promise of it some kind of evil fabrication?

]]> By: filkertom http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191792 filkertom Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:36:07 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191792 Lessee: Cool set? Check. Guy with big head? Check. You in great voice? Check. Cake? Check. You being referred to as "The one and only..."? Double check. Yeah. Lessee: Cool set? Check. Guy with big head? Check. You in great voice? Check. Cake? Check. You being referred to as “The one and only…”? Double check.

Yeah.

]]> By: Colton David http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191787 Colton David Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:27:45 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191787 I still have my doubts about the cake....but the performance was amazing! I still have my doubts about the cake….but the performance was amazing!

]]> By: Scarybug http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191785 Scarybug Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:13:28 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191785 I'm enjoying the rant about hype that comes on a bit after your song, too. I’m enjoying the rant about hype that comes on a bit after your song, too.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191784 Kelly Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:57:49 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191784 wow! the cake /wasn't/ a lie! wow! the cake /wasn’t/ a lie!

]]> By: Paul Cosgrove http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191775 Paul Cosgrove Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:49:46 +0000 http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2008/04/10/the-glasgow-thing/#comment-191775 ]]>