I'm not saying any of that at all.

I'm just pointing out that not everyone agrees that Triple J is acting in our best interest, they have copped a fair share of criticism recently - and so they should, we pay for it.

Personally, I believe that Triple J have become brand focused rather than purpose focused. They have, unfortunately, fallen into the trap of believing in their own self importance. They have become too big, too Sydney centric for my liking, too popular, too commercial and just plain annoying. it's not a taste thing, more an observation.

As they are chasing popularity so badly, why don't they just do it for real, and start competing with the rest of the commercial radio stations? If they are that good at it why can't they pay their own way?

oliver said...

Personally, I believe that Triple J have become brand focused rather than purpose focused.

You just described the 'kids of today'. Sounds like JJJ have succeeded in identifying with their 'youth' target audience.

Adam and Will were funny farkers. Paul Mc Dermott and Mikey Robbins were also funny as. Nothing much has changed in the world. When they started I clearly remember both breakfast shows being criticised.

Merrick and Rosso in the afternoons were my favourites (probably because I was awake by then).

So much talent has started on JJJ.

Elroy Jetson said..

Adam and Will were funny farkers. Paul Mc Dermott and Mikey Robbins were also funny as. Nothing much has changed in the world. When they started I clearly remember both breakfast shows being criticised.

Merrick and Rosso in the afternoons were my favourites (probably because I was awake by then).

So much talent has started on JJJ.

What was funny about those jokes and that zany video you posted earlier?

Do you have any decent community radio in WA?

Elroy Jetson said..

I just googled those jokes and copy and pasted them to keep the thread alive. I knew nothing would put a smile on your dial anyway.

Oliver: "Grump grump grump. Write down a joke that you heard on the radio that was funny, something that's going to make me laugh."

As if I'd fall for that old chesnut.

Hey, I've found a couple of tracks that I'd define as the quintessential Triple J sound. Tell me Elroy which do you prefer most and why?

Boy & Bear - Rabbit Song
San Cisco - Awkward
Architecture In Helsinki - Heart It Races
Wolf & Cub - This mess

oliver said...

Elroy Jetson said..

I just googled those jokes and copy and pasted them to keep the thread alive. I knew nothing would put a smile on your dial anyway.

Oliver: "Grump grump grump. Write down a joke that you heard on the radio that was funny, something that's going to make me laugh."

As if I'd fall for that old chesnut.

Hey, I've found a couple of tracks that I'd define as the quintessential Triple J sound. Tell me Elroy which do you prefer most and why?

Boy & Bear - Rabbit Song
San Cisco - Awkward
Architecture In Helsinki - Heart It Races
Wolf & Cub - This mess

Maaaaaaate. Quintessential JJJ? When? In 2009? Where did you find those songs. They are 3 to seven years old.

Elroy Jetson said..

San Cisco is good though. Young band from Fremantle. Their song Fred Astaire would be one of the many good songs played recently.

Their parents obviously didn't hit them hard enough when growing up.

To think that tax payer dollars are going to these twits, to fund more bad records. They will inevitably break up in a few years time.

It's all to much for me - I need to push out another Boy and Bear.

Just when I thought I'd run out of Triple J bashing articles, I found this gem today:

Cartoon rappers and dudes with beards are out! Dancing caterpillars and mulligrubs videos are in!

http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/38286/Children-Collides-Johnny-Mackay-triple-j-destroyed-me

Elroy Jetson said..

That was a funny article.

OK ok you got me. It appears I have taken the bait and fallen for your fake dislike of JJJ. You're probably outside right now wearing your tightjeans, letting your Papa Smurf beard soak up some rays while toking on a cigar.

But to be fair, it's not a big stretch to imagine you're a 'Grumpy Gramps' Oliver. Sorry I thought that.

You know something, you're ALRIGHT...

Hahahhaa. I thought you might have figured that out after I made the link b/w Triple J and youth suicide.

And yeah that article was funny. I had to read it twice before I figured out it was a joke.

southace said..

I just purchased JJJs hottest 100.....

Well there is your first mistake!