Technically, either Johann Strauss the Waltz King or Richard Strauss, the more serious composer who wrote tone poems and operas. Among real musicians, though, 'Strauss' almost invariably refers to Richard Strauss. You are a total noob if you think music festivals and professional orchestras program silly waltzes all the time when you see Strauss in their repertoire.
"Hey, wanna come to my concert tonight? The conductor's amazing, and we're playing Strauss."
"Uhh...I don't know if I care to hear Emperor Waltz or the Blue Danube again."
"Aww come on- we're talking 'Death and Transfiguration' here!"
"Uhh...I don't know if I care to hear Emperor Waltz or the Blue Danube again."
"Aww come on- we're talking 'Death and Transfiguration' here!"
by spinningtabletop January 15, 2009
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2. To be PWNED by someone clearly superior than you.
2. To be PWNED by someone clearly superior than you.
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Strauss Crack 5: The worst part of being Strauss Cracked is not knowing who's behind you.
Strauss Crack 2: When I got off the bus I noticed I had a huge "Strauss Crack".
Strauss Crack 3: I can still remember my first "Strauss Crack". I told my boss I was feeling sick and left work immediately and took a cab home.
Strauss Crack 4: I am never buying those jeans again, they blew a "Strauss Crack" after two months!
Strauss Crack 5: The worst part of being Strauss Cracked is not knowing who's behind you.
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