Idiot on the internet: Why is everyone typing in alternating caps.
Internet: WhY Is eVeRyOnE TyPiNg iN AlTeRnAtInG CaPs.
Internet: WhY Is eVeRyOnE TyPiNg iN AlTeRnAtInG CaPs.
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Get the aLtErNaTiNg CaPs mug.An umbrella term used to describe a style of music that emerged in the late 80's and early 90's. Alternative Rock is usually characterized by bands who have a "do-it-yourself" or non-conformist attitude; hence "alternative".
It originated with the jangle pop guitar sounds of R.E.M. and the loud/soft dynamic of the Pixies and gained popularity when Nirvana brought it into the mainstream with their album Nevermind. Ironically, it became probably the most popular music of the time period, which was a paradox of sorts in itself -- although purposely anti-mainstream and "against the norm", it became commonplace for people to conform to non-conformity.
Today, the term is often thrown around by people who don't really understand what it means and think that it can be applied to any band of their choosing. This is not true -- for a band to be truly Alternative, they have to follow the Alternative mindset; that is, they must either perform in a style of Alternative Rock already established (see Grunge or Britpop) or be avant-garde and completely throw what it considered usual or average out the window.
The name is often wrongly associated with "Modern Rock". This is wrong because whereas Alternative Rock is a genre and follows a specific style, Modern Rock is a radio format and simply refers recent bands.
Note: discrepancies with categorizing bands as "Alternative Rock" come from the fact that most Alternative bands fit easily into an Alternative Rock subgenre (Nirvana - Grunge, Modest Mouse - Indie) and can be classified as either the subgenre or "Alternative Rock" in general; if a band covers more than one style instead of sticking to one in particular, they are usually just called "Alternative Rock".
It originated with the jangle pop guitar sounds of R.E.M. and the loud/soft dynamic of the Pixies and gained popularity when Nirvana brought it into the mainstream with their album Nevermind. Ironically, it became probably the most popular music of the time period, which was a paradox of sorts in itself -- although purposely anti-mainstream and "against the norm", it became commonplace for people to conform to non-conformity.
Today, the term is often thrown around by people who don't really understand what it means and think that it can be applied to any band of their choosing. This is not true -- for a band to be truly Alternative, they have to follow the Alternative mindset; that is, they must either perform in a style of Alternative Rock already established (see Grunge or Britpop) or be avant-garde and completely throw what it considered usual or average out the window.
The name is often wrongly associated with "Modern Rock". This is wrong because whereas Alternative Rock is a genre and follows a specific style, Modern Rock is a radio format and simply refers recent bands.
Note: discrepancies with categorizing bands as "Alternative Rock" come from the fact that most Alternative bands fit easily into an Alternative Rock subgenre (Nirvana - Grunge, Modest Mouse - Indie) and can be classified as either the subgenre or "Alternative Rock" in general; if a band covers more than one style instead of sticking to one in particular, they are usually just called "Alternative Rock".
It was ironic that Alternative Rock became as popular as it did, considering its entire purpose was to be the opposite of what everyone wanted to hear.
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Painstakingly bohemian posh young person who tries too hard to look different, normally via Daddy's credit card.
"I'm not a rah boy, I ripped these jeans myself."
"Gosh, you're so alternatoff."
"I know, right. Just because they're from Jack Wills people think I have more money than sense. Nobody understands me. I'm so... like, different."
"Gosh, you're so alternatoff."
"I know, right. Just because they're from Jack Wills people think I have more money than sense. Nobody understands me. I'm so... like, different."
by Jamie Biscuit February 26, 2013
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Get the Queen Of Alternative mug.A little known technique for fitting the max amount of people into the backseat of a car. If done properly, 4 maybe even 5 people will be able to comfortably ride in a 3 person backseat.
It consists of having the first person who gets in the back seat sitting with their ass either touching the backrest(as you would normally ride) or sitting with their ass as close to the edge of the seat(and as far from the backrest) as possible. From their, everyone alternates ass to front ass to back until you can't fit anymore people.
This is proven effective.
It consists of having the first person who gets in the back seat sitting with their ass either touching the backrest(as you would normally ride) or sitting with their ass as close to the edge of the seat(and as far from the backrest) as possible. From their, everyone alternates ass to front ass to back until you can't fit anymore people.
This is proven effective.
"Dude I don't know if I can give all of you a ride"-Guy 1
"It's chill we'll just sit with alternating asses and be good to go."-Guy 2
"It's chill we'll just sit with alternating asses and be good to go."-Guy 2
by alcanic April 26, 2009
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Alternaphobia is a type of phobia that originated from the 'True Godverse Wiki', the users of the wiki had a fear of their article being deleted by an admin named Alterna due to their page being total bullshit.
The first person to ever have this phobia is 'H5_67', the official CEO of the phobia being Esalt.
Alternaphobia is a type of phobia that originated from the 'True Godverse Wiki', the users of the wiki had a fear of their article being deleted by an admin named Alterna due to their page being total bullshit.
The first person to ever have this phobia is 'H5_67', the official CEO of the phobia being Esalt.
Person 1: 'I hope my article doesn't get deleted by alterna'
Person 2: 'Oh, so you have Alternaphobia too huh?'
Person 2: 'Oh, so you have Alternaphobia too huh?'
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Their first album was great, and every one since has been both fantastic and a great improvement since the last.
Members: Myles Kennedy - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Mark Tremonti - Lead Guitar, Scott Phillips - Drums/Percussion, Brian Marshall - Bass.
Their first album titled 'One Day Remains' had some good tracks on it, but their second album 'Blackbird' built on this and was better in almost every way. ABIII (their third album) was to Blackbird what Blackbird was to One Day Remains. Just incredible.
Their first album was great, and every one since has been both fantastic and a great improvement since the last.
Members: Myles Kennedy - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Mark Tremonti - Lead Guitar, Scott Phillips - Drums/Percussion, Brian Marshall - Bass.
Their first album titled 'One Day Remains' had some good tracks on it, but their second album 'Blackbird' built on this and was better in almost every way. ABIII (their third album) was to Blackbird what Blackbird was to One Day Remains. Just incredible.
Example 1:
1) "Have you heard of Alter Bridge?"
2) "No, who are they?"
1) "Only the best Band you've never heard of."
Example 2:
1) "Whatcha listen' bro?"
2) 'Blackbird by Alter Bridge, from their second album entitled "Blackbird"'
1) "What they soundin' like?"
2) "Here, listen to Blackbird's solo by Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy."
1) "holy crap, my ears just came."
person 1 now listens to Alter Bridge
1) "Have you heard of Alter Bridge?"
2) "No, who are they?"
1) "Only the best Band you've never heard of."
Example 2:
1) "Whatcha listen' bro?"
2) 'Blackbird by Alter Bridge, from their second album entitled "Blackbird"'
1) "What they soundin' like?"
2) "Here, listen to Blackbird's solo by Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy."
1) "holy crap, my ears just came."
person 1 now listens to Alter Bridge
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