[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It's nine o'clock on a Saturday
The regular crowd shuffles in
There's an old man sitting next to me
Making love to his tonic and gin
He says, "Son can you play me a memory
I'm not really sure how it goes
But it's sad and it's sweet
And I knew it complete
When I wore a younger man's clothes."
Sing us a song you're the piano man
Sing us a song tonight
Well we're all in the mood for a melody
And you've got us feeling alright
Now John at the bar is a friend of mine
He gets me my drinks for free
And he's quick with a joke or to light up your smoke
But there's someplace that he'd rather be
He says, "Bill, I believe this is killing me."
As a smile ran away from his face
"Well, I'm sure that I could be a movie star
If I could get out of this place."
Now Paul is a real estate novelist
Who never had time for a wife
And he's talking with Davy, who's still in the Navy
And probably will be for life
And the waitress is practicing politics
As the businessmen slowly get stoned
Yes they're sharing a drink they call "Loneliness"
But it's better than drinking alone
Sing us a song you're the piano man
Sing us a song tonight
Well we're all in the mood for a melody
And you've got us feeling alright
It's a pretty good crowd for a Saturday
And the manager gives me a smile
'Cause he knows that it's me they've been coming to see
To forget about life for a while
And the piano it sounds like a carnival
And the microphone smells like a beer
And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar
And say, "Man, what are you doing here?"
Sing us a song you're the piano man
Sing us a song tonight
Well we're all in the mood for a melody
And you've got us feeling alright
[–] cynicaloldfart 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
My question would be why a new set of flairs would even be needed. The current set matches the overall theme of the sub and it's branding, noting the extensive work put into the CSS already developed. It offers a rich environment and a long, continuing storyline with fully developed characters. I'm not sure limiting them to a single story in a single song would have as much to offer. Of course, one could extrapolate a further storyline based on the characters mentioned in the song, which would be a possibility.
I offer this discussion only as an avid member of the community, nothing more. I would be of the opinion of @Gowdy, as creator of the sub, taking all input of all the members (flaired or not) into consideration having the ultimate decision. Let's see what others have to say.
[–] cynicaloldfart 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Yes, some flairs have changed over time. I see it as trying to align them more closely to the theme versus completely changing the overall identity. But as I said, I think the final decision is in Gowdy's hands. He may wish to take his time, though, as he's still recovering and not currently devoting much time here due to that. I'm just one voice so let's hope others provide their input so he can make a decision.
[–] lord_nougat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
What the fuck is a real estate novelist? I wonder if it's anything like a cyclone ranger, whatever the hell that is.
[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Gotta tell ya, I have no idea... I suppose we could Google it - but that's probably cheating.
I cheated. It was a broker who claimed to always be working on a novel.
[–] lord_nougat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Yeah. We probably don't want to know - it'd ruin the magic!