I talked briefly today about how I’m kind of annoyed that not only does the Globe and Mail have the banal Leah McLaren, they also have former National Post banal female writer Rebecca Eckler doing a “Mommy Blog.”?I then recieved this message on MySpace:
Dude I like you I do I like your taste in music and I do think your funny….But I have to say your getting annoying. Your talking about annoying chicks in the paper…well don’t you think some of the things out of your mouth are unnessary? Ie Douche. I just don’t want to to go the route of other DJ’s in this city. And super cheesy pic of you and a chick on your blog…lame! Don’t be offended, I just don’t want to have to switch stations…..:( I love x
The interesting thing is that the MySpace profile has no friends (except Tom of course) and very little detail or picture and is under the name “Ladybug.” I’m guessing someone created a MySpace profile, just so they could send this anonymous note. I think Rebecca Eckler calls Calgary home, so is this a friend, or just a rabid supporter. Although, I should mention, I guess those columns aren’t really geared towards me - much like my show isn’t really geared towards people who read those columns. So I won’t read them, and she doesn’t have to listen. Deal!
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March 20th, 2007 at 4:58 pm
I’ve heard you say phrases like “If you don’t like it, then don’t listen” or “change the dial if you don’t like it” or “deal”. You have to realize that although you can’t please the masses, you do have a responsibility to your listeners, because without them, you wouldn’t have a job right? Sure most listeners don’t find the Douche Bag offensive, but apparently some do. You do have a responsiblity to your listeners, they are who keep you on the air, and keep that pay cheque coming your way.
I like your show, the station you work for, but yah, you do get annoying. Do I realize I can change the channel? Yup, but like most people, they listen for the music, and not the DJ.
March 23rd, 2007 at 10:46 pm
You aren’t for everyone and you don’t care. I like that. I think you’re funny and calling people douche bags is funny too. So keep doing it.
I know that means you’ll run the risk of marginalizing yourself, but you know what, that’s what you do and honestly, it’ll only make your show better in my opinion.
I know this is a bad example, but look at Arrested Development. People didn’t get it. But those who did absolutely loved it. The more marginal it got, the better the shows were. There has to be a balance (which is why Arrested Development was a bad example), but you are still finding it. So just keep going for it.
I listen to your show. I tell my friends about it, keep it up.