Types of People I Have Met in My Life Part 2: Indie Geeks

2. Indie Geeks:

So, in my last post I discussed Emo Kids, who as we all know are very well...unique. However, in the average college setting, this type of person is far more common. He probably works at the college radio station, or in severe cases, is "too indie" for the radio station. They wear tight t-shirts featuring bands you've never heard of. They hate every band you like, and hate every band they've never heard of. They can like things that other indie geeks like, providing they heard it first.If they do have a radio show, they will never take requests. The problem too, is that they usually have a large social circle, and an oddly attractive girlfriend who you probably long for. If an indie geek likes a band that records and loops white-noise and screaming, the band is not "bad" they are "experimental" and you probably can't appreciate them.

Music they like: Well, unlike Emo Kids, they like music you have never heard of. They probably are currently into the new 7" EP from Splitcoma records, or the online-only release of the new Purtel Refert album.

If you want to win them as a friend, pretend to be really interested in the music or whatever they talk about. Tell them you've never heard of that band or genre or whatever and that you are soooo grateful to them.

Benefits of friendship: There really aren't any. If you are in a friendship with this person, get out now.

Drawbacks of friendship: Be prepared to hear the words "Pitchfork Media" alot. Also, be prepared to hear alot about people and things that have "sold out" and that the person likes "in an ironic way..get it??"

That's all for today kids.

Peace Love and Understanding