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Post by Liebezeit on Oct 14, 2017 14:23:00 GMT
So in a record shop a moment ago, I overheard that I got called "ABBA Boy". I found it a bit insulting. Should I backfire by saying something else to them, kindly ask them not to call me that name, should I buy a different band or not go there anymore? I'm sorry about that situation you're in. I don't know other people's culture very well, but in America, I heard that backfiring someone could lead to a lot of trouble (and it did, in most cases!). I'd advise not to start a record riot. You never know when you do something and you become a laughingstock for most people. Every situation is different from someone else. One size doesn't fit all.If my record store cashier calls me "ABBA boy" or "krautboy/jazz-cat", then I'd take it as a joke. But, in your case:
If it gets worse, then go ahead and confront them. I'm not writing "be mean to them" or "be nice to them", just convince them not to call you ABBA boy in the most civil and dominating way. Otherwise, try to make yourself the best of being assertive. But know your limits; don't go threatening them with self-harm or inflicting assault toward another. If you're happy with what you're doing, then keep doing it! If you're buying, let's say, The Beach Boys or Carpenters, then that's you that's making the choice doing so, not someone else. Why should a tease negatively influence and change you? You don't want to be a puppet to someone else. You shouldn't abide by someone who'll put you down. Rather, make light of the teasing and then be nonchalant and insouciant about that libel that someone talked behind your back. If you feel uncomfortable with the record shop, try going there on a different day than what you usually do. I don't know if you should go there anymore, because that would be the last thing I'd want to do, in my opinion; if all things don't work, there goes the last resort.
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Post by The Rubber Ball Man on Oct 14, 2017 14:58:46 GMT
I am fine with being called that directly but it's just in this case, they called me this behind my back. I would never ever backfire on anyone in a million years whatever the situation would be because I'm not bought up that way and I am kindhearted. I won't buy from them as much in the future and really, that's their loss.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 11:11:02 GMT
The Rubber Ball Man - Pay no attention to them. They are just ignorant people & very rude.
Such people are everywhere. I have a disabled brother & in 1980 we went into a small local Record Store together. Without even knowing us, the 2 females who were behind the counter immediately began to laugh at him - out loud. One was a grown Woman & one a teenage girl. I never went in there again.
Recently I saw a disabled Toddler on UK TV, & he had a genetic illness that caused his skin to have spots all over it. His Mother said that people make fun of him, & that when she had recently taken him to a Cafe, some grown Women, at a nearby table, were calling him names, out loud - such as: 'He looks like a Dalmatian'.
Unfortunately, the World is full of wicked, cruel people, who get a thrill out of humiliating others - even trying to degrade little Children. They are not even worth talking to.
So, do not pay any heed to the 'ABBA Boy' people. Some people are called far worse things, & that includes little Toddlers.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 12:27:53 GMT
My genuine advice would be to embrace it. Even if they meant it as an insult, at least you know your allegiance (and impeccable taste!) has been recognised. That's good, in my book. Wear it like a badge of honour. You're operating on a higher level than them!
I'd not change my record-buying habits. In fact, I'd breeze in and say cheerily: 'Hi, ABBA boy here! I can't stay away! What have you got for me today? And what trendy garbage are you guys listening to at the moment? I'll bet that's a tough listen!' Get a bit of banter going with them - you may end up getting the odd discount! And chat about music - gently remind them about all the cool artists who claim ABBA as an influence, right back to punk. They probably just lump all 'pop' together and don't really understand it. You could even do a deal with them - they listen to an ABBA track that you think will surprise them, you listen to something that they think will surprise you. Everyone wins then! You may even convert them to ABBA and one day they'll look back and laugh at their own ignorance.
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Post by josef on Oct 16, 2017 15:32:40 GMT
Why would you want to buy another band? Be proud of your musical tastes, it's nothing to be ashamed of.
I would take thisboycries advice, it's sound. Laugh it off, tease them right back. Or if you really can't be doing with it at all, then go to another store.
On the rare occasion anyone has tried to tease or mock me about my love for ABBA I let them have it both barrels, but that's just me.
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Post by angela on Oct 18, 2017 6:17:08 GMT
I remember when anyone said to me "But Abba aren't around anymore" i used to say to them "people still like The Beatles and they broke up long before ABBA did" it stopped them from making coments after that.
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