57 definitions by Choda Boy 57
Ben Lee is an Australian singer who is a complete pain in the arse.
The Beastie Boys made the mistake of telling him a few years ago that he had some talent. He then came straight out and declared himself the best singer-songwriter of Australia's past, present and future (without actually having really done anything).
Ben Lee apologists will tell you that this remark was taken out of context, or blame it on the naivety of youth. Unfortunately this arrogance continues to pervade his work - you only need to read an interview of his.
The worst thing that sucks about this guy is the image he tries to portray, as this thoughtful, arty, indie, uber-alternative sort of musician. You will find him posing for photos or album covers with the same quizzical wide-eyed blank stare.
Exactly the same thing happens with his music. Just before his last album was released he was running around telling everyone who'd listen that he was taking us on a magical journey, that this was the result of all of his song-writing experience, and he was so happy with what he was doing.
The end result is the most mainstream, disposable pop you could ever imagine. If it was made by somebody else you would think it was probably OK, but when you're expecting the next Paul Simon it's a bad joke. His lyrics are simple, childish and repetitive (see "Gamble Everything for Love") and even a marginally acceptable song like "Catch My Disease" is ruined by his thin, reedy, high-pitched voice.
While I know you can't do too much about how you look, his gigantic ears and stupid Frodo-like hair are laughable and nauseating at the same time. I suspect he plays up on this to further enhance the "arty" image. When people knock his music he blames the fact that most Australians don't like nerdy looking guys, and he cracked the shits and went to the US and was briefly with Claire Danes (the celebrity missus...SOOOO alternative!)
I don't know how popular he is in the US or UK but if you come to Australia and meet one of his fans or hear his music, don't be sucked in. Ignore the inevitable stacks of thumbs-down this will attract because unfortunately the 14 year old girls who think he's fantastic will spew when they hear the truth.
Ben Lee, along with guys like Rob Thomas and James Blunt, is the reason mainstream pop sucks as much arse as it does these days.
Ben Lee is a conceited fraudster who needs to be put in the meat grinder.
The Beastie Boys made the mistake of telling him a few years ago that he had some talent. He then came straight out and declared himself the best singer-songwriter of Australia's past, present and future (without actually having really done anything).
Ben Lee apologists will tell you that this remark was taken out of context, or blame it on the naivety of youth. Unfortunately this arrogance continues to pervade his work - you only need to read an interview of his.
The worst thing that sucks about this guy is the image he tries to portray, as this thoughtful, arty, indie, uber-alternative sort of musician. You will find him posing for photos or album covers with the same quizzical wide-eyed blank stare.
Exactly the same thing happens with his music. Just before his last album was released he was running around telling everyone who'd listen that he was taking us on a magical journey, that this was the result of all of his song-writing experience, and he was so happy with what he was doing.
The end result is the most mainstream, disposable pop you could ever imagine. If it was made by somebody else you would think it was probably OK, but when you're expecting the next Paul Simon it's a bad joke. His lyrics are simple, childish and repetitive (see "Gamble Everything for Love") and even a marginally acceptable song like "Catch My Disease" is ruined by his thin, reedy, high-pitched voice.
While I know you can't do too much about how you look, his gigantic ears and stupid Frodo-like hair are laughable and nauseating at the same time. I suspect he plays up on this to further enhance the "arty" image. When people knock his music he blames the fact that most Australians don't like nerdy looking guys, and he cracked the shits and went to the US and was briefly with Claire Danes (the celebrity missus...SOOOO alternative!)
I don't know how popular he is in the US or UK but if you come to Australia and meet one of his fans or hear his music, don't be sucked in. Ignore the inevitable stacks of thumbs-down this will attract because unfortunately the 14 year old girls who think he's fantastic will spew when they hear the truth.
Ben Lee, along with guys like Rob Thomas and James Blunt, is the reason mainstream pop sucks as much arse as it does these days.
Ben Lee is a conceited fraudster who needs to be put in the meat grinder.
The opening line of the Ben Lee song "Catch My Disease" goes "My head is a box filled with nothing". You've got it right there, Ben.
by Choda Boy 57 August 14, 2006
A most unwelcome honour, a member of the Suede Patch Club is a bloke who has not had sex for so long, his gigantic balls need a suede patch sewn on to the underside to protect them from rubbing on the ground.
by Choda Boy 57 August 14, 2007
Used in Australia to describe a really easy sporting opportunity which has then been completely fucked up.
In cricket this is usually a dropped catch. The same applies to a dropping a mark in Australian Rules football, and it can also be a goal that is missed from very close range.
Also known as a sitter, gimme or dolly.
In cricket this is usually a dropped catch. The same applies to a dropping a mark in Australian Rules football, and it can also be a goal that is missed from very close range.
Also known as a sitter, gimme or dolly.
Give yourself an uppercut mate, you just missed a soda.
Last Saturday I dropped a fucking soda in slips and we lost by 1 wicket.
Last Saturday I dropped a fucking soda in slips and we lost by 1 wicket.
by Choda Boy 57 June 24, 2007
1. Another word for moron, dickhead etc. Used to describe someone who is generally clueless.
2. In Australia, a police officer's baton/truncheon/nightstick. Fairly self-explanatory, but just in case you fit the description of (1), a large stick which, when wielded by a police officer, fucks the recipient up.
2. In Australia, a police officer's baton/truncheon/nightstick. Fairly self-explanatory, but just in case you fit the description of (1), a large stick which, when wielded by a police officer, fucks the recipient up.
1. If you want to let someone know you think they're a fuckstick, you can say "How's the weather in Fuckstickistan?"
2. When the cop pulled out his fuckstick, we ran like buggery.
2. When the cop pulled out his fuckstick, we ran like buggery.
by Choda Boy 57 February 25, 2007
A corruption of "I've never heard of anything more ridiculous in all my life. Swap the "life" and the "dic" and you get:
by Choda Boy 57 August 11, 2006
Australian term for briefs, Speedo bathers or any other skimpy men's underwear that makes the wearer's package look like a bag of mixed lollies. Bad news for unfortunate witnesses.
Other useful terms are tighty whities, budgie smugglers (awesome mental picture that) and banana hammock.
Other useful terms are tighty whities, budgie smugglers (awesome mental picture that) and banana hammock.
by Choda Boy 57 August 24, 2006
Another Australian expression of frustration, disbelief or amazement. Less popular cousin to fuck me dead.
by Choda Boy 57 August 24, 2006