I GOT MY ZINE FROM JULIA!
Apr. 22nd, 2010 06:44 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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Finally, after anxiously waiting for like two weeks, I got my Zine from Julia (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
xstunt_pilots ). And let me tell you: IT'S FUCKING AMAZING.
Because of my old age, (or stupidity, whatever) I had no idea what to expect from a Zine, pretty much because I didn't know they existed before Julia talked about hers. Of course, I have no point of comparison whatsoever, but reading it felt like, I don't know, like listening to a friend. Julia's writing is a perfect balance between every day language and journalism. She's funny, witty, and not afraid to speak her mind. There's no ass-kissing, no blatant efforts to please anybody but herself with this Zine; but somehow she manages to make it interesting for EVERYBODY. I honestly believe that, no matter what you're into, you'll find something that you'll like in there.
I learned about scene girls and what makes their appearance ugly; and about why Aiden's "From Hell...With Love" is particularily amazing; about the real reason why Morrisey hates us all; and about why working in the entertainment journalism industry has changed Julia's feelings about music and shows and the industry in general.
There are also parts where you don't learn anything per se, but Julia explains in the most hilarious way why she's offended by Pete Wentz's teeth (aren't we all?), how she doesn't get why people love him, and pretty much tells us everything that's wrong about him. Which is all stuff I already knew, but it's so much funnier when Julia explains it!
She also tells us why she went from loving Gerard Way, to wanting to "beat you down in a dark alley the next time you set foot in the D." I loved how protective she is of Detroit and its scene. It's as endearing as Gerard's face. Again, like with Pete Wentz, I already knew that most of the time Gerard just rambles and that he changes his mind every other day; but this time I got to read exactly why he should think before he speaks. And even though Julia is pretty much ranting, she manages to do it in a way that doesn't come off as bitchy or pretentious. It's amazing, and further proof that the girl definitely knows what she's doing.
The last two articles are too funny. First, we have Julia trying to understand how can people over 16 be attracted to Justin Bieber without feeling like a pedo. Then she writes "The Ten-Year Bandom Class Reunion". It's a thing of wonder and brilliance. ALSO, IT BEGS TO BE WRITTEN AS FIC. *hint, hint*.
But my favorite part is definitely Julia's guide to not being a complete cock in shows. Julia's been to a million shows, and she obviously knows what constitutes as proper concert ettiquette, and she shares her knowledge with us in a way that's not only hilarious, but also EXTREMELY HELPFUL. I'm 100% sure none of you are assholes on purpose, but sometimes we engage in assholish behavior out of ignorance. Well not anymore! Seriously, if everybody would read Julia's guide, concerts would be an all-around satisfying experience for all the people involved (including the musicians!).
In conclusion, I look forward to Burn Your Friends #2, and if you haven't read #1, you're definitely missing out.
Oh, and she also sent me a lovely letter and some badass stickers! Thank you, Julia!
And now, because I want to and because I can, have some pictures of some of the people Julia talked about:
PETE WENTZ (and his donkey-teeth):
Gerard Way (looking totally badass because he's PRETTY MUCH A DETROITER, OKAY?):
GARRY WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? GO BACK TO THE BASEMENT! (Sorry, guys. Won't happen again.)
JUSTIN BIEBER (How can people can be sexually attracted to him, I will never know).
AIDEN (Because I don't want to torture Julia anymore!)
And just to make Julia happy, here's Calabrese:
xstunt_pilots ). And let me tell you: IT'S FUCKING AMAZING.Because of my old age, (or stupidity, whatever) I had no idea what to expect from a Zine, pretty much because I didn't know they existed before Julia talked about hers. Of course, I have no point of comparison whatsoever, but reading it felt like, I don't know, like listening to a friend. Julia's writing is a perfect balance between every day language and journalism. She's funny, witty, and not afraid to speak her mind. There's no ass-kissing, no blatant efforts to please anybody but herself with this Zine; but somehow she manages to make it interesting for EVERYBODY. I honestly believe that, no matter what you're into, you'll find something that you'll like in there.
I learned about scene girls and what makes their appearance ugly; and about why Aiden's "From Hell...With Love" is particularily amazing; about the real reason why Morrisey hates us all; and about why working in the entertainment journalism industry has changed Julia's feelings about music and shows and the industry in general.
There are also parts where you don't learn anything per se, but Julia explains in the most hilarious way why she's offended by Pete Wentz's teeth (aren't we all?), how she doesn't get why people love him, and pretty much tells us everything that's wrong about him. Which is all stuff I already knew, but it's so much funnier when Julia explains it!
She also tells us why she went from loving Gerard Way, to wanting to "beat you down in a dark alley the next time you set foot in the D." I loved how protective she is of Detroit and its scene. It's as endearing as Gerard's face. Again, like with Pete Wentz, I already knew that most of the time Gerard just rambles and that he changes his mind every other day; but this time I got to read exactly why he should think before he speaks. And even though Julia is pretty much ranting, she manages to do it in a way that doesn't come off as bitchy or pretentious. It's amazing, and further proof that the girl definitely knows what she's doing.
The last two articles are too funny. First, we have Julia trying to understand how can people over 16 be attracted to Justin Bieber without feeling like a pedo. Then she writes "The Ten-Year Bandom Class Reunion". It's a thing of wonder and brilliance. ALSO, IT BEGS TO BE WRITTEN AS FIC. *hint, hint*.
But my favorite part is definitely Julia's guide to not being a complete cock in shows. Julia's been to a million shows, and she obviously knows what constitutes as proper concert ettiquette, and she shares her knowledge with us in a way that's not only hilarious, but also EXTREMELY HELPFUL. I'm 100% sure none of you are assholes on purpose, but sometimes we engage in assholish behavior out of ignorance. Well not anymore! Seriously, if everybody would read Julia's guide, concerts would be an all-around satisfying experience for all the people involved (including the musicians!).
In conclusion, I look forward to Burn Your Friends #2, and if you haven't read #1, you're definitely missing out.
Oh, and she also sent me a lovely letter and some badass stickers! Thank you, Julia!
And now, because I want to and because I can, have some pictures of some of the people Julia talked about:
PETE WENTZ (and his donkey-teeth):
Gerard Way (looking totally badass because he's PRETTY MUCH A DETROITER, OKAY?):
GARRY WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? GO BACK TO THE BASEMENT! (Sorry, guys. Won't happen again.)
JUSTIN BIEBER (How can people can be sexually attracted to him, I will never know).
AIDEN (Because I don't want to torture Julia anymore!)
And just to make Julia happy, here's Calabrese:
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Date: 2010-04-23 05:52 am (UTC)But yeah, anyone (over 16, maybe even 17) who wants to get into his pants? Um.... EW! (Sorry Gerard, HE'S TOO YOUNG FOR YOU!!! XD Hahaha... I couldn't resist!)
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Date: 2010-04-23 08:35 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2010-04-24 06:16 am (UTC)