Music Feb 28, 2018 at 9:15 am

Why Did Dubiously Named Rock Band Black Pussy's Seattle Show Get Cancelled?

Dave Segal
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We need a committee of selected SJW's who can be charged with determining what names will be allowed within the city limits of Seattle. I'd suggest that this committee be well paid by an increase in both sales taxes and property taxes.

Only if we spend a great deal of money can we solve the horrifying problem of band names.
Cato the Younger Younger on February 28, 2018 at 9:20 AM Report this
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Please. Dustin Hill is a whiny baby and his whole pretending that the band cancelled the show instead of the venue is pathetic and juvenile.
And Kim Selling is dead right:

"Reverse racism is not a real thing, and no one is oppressing you by telling you why you’re wrong or not booking your band or cancelling your show for having a racist and sexist name. In fact, those actions are accurate and measured responses to your initial choice. Free speech and the First Amendment being what they are, the judicial system cannot (and will not ever) 'punish' you, which is why your dumb ass is handled by the court of public opinion. If you’re fed up with being called out, here’s a thoughtful suggestion: Change your fucking band name"
Lissa on February 28, 2018 at 9:35 AM Report this
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Port Angeles is their demo. Wise choice, bro(s).
Sean Kinney on February 28, 2018 at 9:36 AM Report this
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Never heard of these dudes before. I just find it amusing that they're comparing their band to acts like Little Richard and Slayer. Pretty sure y'all ain't going into the Rock Hall of Fame, dudes.
sanguisuga on February 28, 2018 at 9:41 AM Report this
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There have been bands called "Nashville Pussy", "Pussy Galore", "Cat Butt", "Pussy Riot", "Pink", "Flaming Lips", "The Slits", "The Sex Pistols".

Seems the man objection to this band is the use of the word "Black", although "Black Pussy" simply means "Black Cat". If you construe anything else, you have the dirty mind, right?

Everyone is right! The band name is trying to be offensive while pretending to be innocent, so the hipsters are right. The name is just an edgy rock-n-roll name, so get over it, so the band is right! The club owners are as dumb as all club owners and cancelled a money opportunity, so they are right, too!


The BEST solution is to put all these wound up little children in the same room with booze and rock-n-roll and let them fight it to the death. Everyone wins!

Popelick Monster on February 28, 2018 at 9:50 AM Report this
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their choice of venue of port angeles - town of white trash meth-heads and rednecks - says it all
inertia creep on February 28, 2018 at 9:50 AM Report this
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Just listened to some of this band. Derivative at best.
Popelick Monster on February 28, 2018 at 9:55 AM Report this
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what @1 said.

Also, maybe they are just big DJ Quick fans? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPbKJpEA…
benjaminP on February 28, 2018 at 10:06 AM Report this
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Did Katie Herzog write this guy's defense?

He should have booked a show at CPAC. It would have gotten him on the circuit with that crowd and the Republicans would be able to claim diversity.
seatackled on February 28, 2018 at 10:07 AM Report this
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All the energy we spend freaking out about who's allowed to use which words is energy we're not spending trying to regain control of the federal government.
Keenan C on February 28, 2018 at 10:12 AM Report this
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@6 None of those bands have inherently racial elements to their name, although along with @4 I'm laughing that they're comparing themselves to Little Richard, the Sex Pistols, Elvis, Slayer and others, none of whom chose a shitty name.

Now, what's the court's opinion on the Black Lips?
The Chicken on February 28, 2018 at 10:20 AM Report this
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Thoughts and prayers for the oppressed white male musicians whose genius is only being stifled by all these crybaby sjws who don't understand the VALUE of their white mediocrity.
8bitnes on February 28, 2018 at 10:27 AM Report this
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If you construe anything else, you have the dirty mind, right?

Or you just understand English.
seatackled on February 28, 2018 at 10:28 AM Report this
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This guy's refusal to simply change a dumb name in the order of a petty, stubborn stance that he deems to be principled reminds me very much of myself. Bravo, dude.
mike blob on February 28, 2018 at 10:55 AM Report this
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This guy's an idiot, but who wants to take guesses about the ethnic makeup of their tour mates "TeePee Creeper" (which is wrong, wrong, wrong across several planes).

The fuck, ppl. Get some clues.
spunkbutter on February 28, 2018 at 11:06 AM Report this
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white pussy
purple pussy (my favorite!)
mauve pussy
aquamarine pussy
maroon pussy
black pussy

I'm pretty sure I was born, I really do. I like pussy, who wouldn't?
Some of these other people, where do they come from? Mars? Pluto? Some cosmic black hole?
snoopy on February 28, 2018 at 11:10 AM Report this
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I just want to share this dude’s amazing thoughts on how to not care about racism anymore:

“I think South Park is calling a lot of good points out right now. When these people say Black Pussy is racist and sexist, I’m like, “You’re spiritually sick.” I think a lot of people are spiritually sick. I dare these people to do DMT. I dare these people to do a heroic dose of psilocybin, go in, and then see if Black Pussy is sexist or racist. These people explore bottom-feeder dimensions. Do DMT, this won’t even matter.”

Joestork on February 28, 2018 at 11:13 AM Report this
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whatever, I like Bongzilla better
The CHZA on February 28, 2018 at 11:18 AM Report this
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Remember the band Viet Cong?
Charlie Particle on February 28, 2018 at 11:22 AM Report this
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@9 I know right? Poor, poor Dustin! Apparently if ya can't take the heat ya go to Port Angeles and sulk.
Lissa on February 28, 2018 at 11:28 AM Report this
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Who cares? Honestly, deal with the fact that someone or something is going to offend you at some point in your life, and move on.
JMS on February 28, 2018 at 12:39 PM Report this
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Jesus, these guys are idiots.
Dougsf on February 28, 2018 at 12:43 PM Report this
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WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
g2000 on February 28, 2018 at 2:32 PM Report this
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my city has gone to shit, this guy is 100% correct.
g2000 on February 28, 2018 at 2:33 PM Report this
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If you really truly give a shit about a bands name that you never listen to then you need to look in the mirror and ask "self? why the fuck should I care?". We in Seattle are supposed to be all about the arts but yet half of you on here are dogging the music because its southern rock. And you guys rip on Port Townsend? You realize attitudes like this are going to get Trump re-elected because the left on the west looks like a joke to the rest of the nation when shit like this happens.
g2000 on February 28, 2018 at 2:39 PM Report this
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Are people really so dumb in 2018 that they can't tell parody from reality?
Sportlandia on February 28, 2018 at 3:01 PM Report this
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@31 - they’re not going to port townsend, can you read?
inertia creep on February 28, 2018 at 3:04 PM Report this
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Peeps saying we shouldn't care about the band name being offensive crying in the same sentence about people being meanies to white males. Can't get enough tea for these dudes
beeeees on February 28, 2018 at 3:14 PM Report this
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@27 - I had no idea this band still existed, but for those that have decided not to work with them based on their name; it's probably not about being offended. It's about not suffering ignorant motherfuckers.
Dougsf on February 28, 2018 at 3:39 PM Report this
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@ 34 you see what your doing? Why does it matter if the dudes white? This is the same as white people getting pissed off about NWA and what do you think about them?
g2000 on February 28, 2018 at 3:53 PM Report this
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Makes one long for the heady days of progressive rock band Anal Cunt.
At least they were could perform with virtuosity on their instruments.
quadmona on February 28, 2018 at 6:04 PM Report this
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It's not like the band was called Nigger Fucker or something like that. Actually I think that's the name of a rap group
Cato the Younger Younger on February 28, 2018 at 6:16 PM Report this
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I agree with Kim Selling, but I was puzzled by the 'Zabriskie Point' reference. (I actually think that's a great movie, aside from the atrocious acting and dialogue).
monorail on February 28, 2018 at 6:48 PM Report this
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Smell the glove!
RicketyRick on February 28, 2018 at 9:40 PM Report this
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Grow some fucking thicker skin, people. I bet the ones that hate the name also hate "Brown Sugar" by the Stones.
inquiastador on March 1, 2018 at 1:19 AM Report this
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I see the Dickies are on the calendar? Didn't they get booted off the Warped Tour for hurting someone's feeling? Something about being mysoginist or something. Must be hard to book bands without offending people. You should ask your scenester jury about that band.
brianparks on March 1, 2018 at 7:50 AM Report this
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@13 This. The Black Lips. A great band of white guys (from the South even) who play Seattle all the time. Is it racist or goth? I have no idea!
Mahtli69 on March 1, 2018 at 8:21 AM Report this
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The idea that this guy is racist is simply preposterous. It's time to fight back against these modern day church ladies who think it's their business to police rock 'n' roll. They are not smarter or more ethical in any way (actually, the opposite). As he eloquently states, these busybodies are the new puritans and the enemies of liberalism and art. I wish him only the best for his band, and I hope this phony controversy only increases his band's popularity via the Streisand effect. I know I'm pulling them up on Spotify right now, and they sound pretty good so far.
Greenwood on March 1, 2018 at 8:23 AM Report this
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Seems to me that this dude is a bit of a crybaby.

That being said, if they were to change their name there's still a good chance that the leftists would find another reason to call them out. In my experience the more you express care for social justice issues the greater your risk of being called out for some transgression.

So dude has some weird logic and seems a bit childish. But his strategy of paying no attention to his detractors is probably the wisest move.
FMLOL on March 1, 2018 at 9:56 AM Report this
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@37

Anal Cunt rules! And they could never exist in this era.

How does GWAR continue to exist in this social climate?
FMLOL on March 1, 2018 at 9:59 AM Report this
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When you have no talent, you need a way to get attention. Why do men need to name things "pussy"? Obsessed? Stupid? All of the above? Being a stoner is no excuse for doing stupid shit.
randommonkey on March 1, 2018 at 2:54 PM Report this
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WHO CAN ARE YOU PEOPLE!!!!!! GET OVER IT ALREADY!!!!!!! FUCK REALLY!!!!!! FUCK YOU. YOU DONT LIKE THE MUSIC, FUCKEN FINE!!! YOU DONT LIKE THE NAME, FUCKEN FINE DONT LISTEN DONT LOOK AND SURE AS FUCK....DONT WORRY ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THESE MEN ARE TALENTED AND VERY SWEET AND NICE IVE MET THEM PERSONALLY SO FUCKEN PLEASE!!!!!!!!
ANITADRINK on March 2, 2018 at 8:13 PM Report this
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@48: ANITADRINK? More like Anita's drunk. Back away from the caps lock key sugar, we get it. You're a fan.
Lissa on March 3, 2018 at 2:49 PM Report this

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