Saint in Paradise Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7623846.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 Hang on... A group of untalented bints who never wrote a single on of their own songs and mime when they perform are voted as being a better live act than one of the greatest rock groups in history? WTF!?!? Who voted in this poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 Hang on... A group of untalented bints who never wrote a single on of their own songs and mime when they perform are voted as being a better live act than one of the greatest rock groups in history? WTF!?!? Who voted in this poll? it was sponsored by Vodafone, so I'm guessing 99% of the votes were texted in by girls aged 13-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 If you actually examine their long standing influence on music and society at large, I think the Spice Girls have a good case for ahaving had a greater impact that Led Zep. The Spice girls can without doubt be credited for accelerating the case of female equlity in a male dominated world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 If you actually examine their long standing influence on music and society at large, I think the Spice Girls have a good case for ahaving had a greater impact that Led Zep. The Spice girls can without doubt be credited for accelerating the case of female equlity in a male dominated world. Sorry but I can't agree with that. The ironic thing about the Spice Girls that always makes me laugh is the fact that they were always bleating on about 'Girl Power', yet none of them would be where they are now were it not for one man - their original manager Simon Fuller - who brought them together and created their image for them. As for influencing the case for equal rights for women, I don't think there really was much of a case. When the Spice Girls were unleashed on the public in the mid-late 90s, can you really say that women were still the victims of sexist discrimination? I will concede that there may well have been a lot of young girls who looked at them and thought 'if they can succeed then so can I' so in that respect, yes they probably did inspire quite a few people. The Spice Girls musically more influential than Led Zepellin??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 Just thought i'd try to play the Devil's (Think that was the ginge one) advocate, but who was I kidding. I also thought Leona Lewis was a better vocalist on Whole lotta love than Plant by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 If you actually examine their long standing influence on music and society at large, I think the Spice Girls have a good case for ahaving had a greater impact that Led Zep. The Spice girls can without doubt be credited for accelerating the case of female equlity in a male dominated world. What utter tosh. If your only point is that they "accelerated" female equality, I would say yes, in the same way my beard growth has increased whilst writing this post...azigazigahhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsdinho Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 Just thought i'd try to play the Devil's (Think that was the ginge one) advocate, but who was I kidding. I also thought Leona Lewis was a better vocalist on Whole lotta love than Plant by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 The Spice Girls should be Trampled Under Foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsdinho Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 This thread has left me dazed and confused. I hate the spice girls because they do tend to ramble on. I would introduce them to the hangman if i could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 This thread has left me dazed and confused. I hate the spice girls because they do tend to ramble on. I would introduce them to the hangman if i could. I thought the Electrasy version of Dazed and Confused was better. Amazing how sensitive people are hwn it comes to Led Zep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 This thread has left me dazed and confused. I hate the spice girls because they do tend to ramble on. I would introduce them to the hangman if i could. Hanging is to good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 They've done nothing for feminist causes at all - far from it. They've promoted the idea that talent doesn't matter and that it's all about appearance. They're surgically enhanced to try to perfect themselves and give all young girls the idea that they only have to be thin with large chests to be successful. They're hardly role models for female empowerment. Tch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 They've done nothing for feminist causes at all - far from it. They've promoted the idea that talent doesn't matter and that it's all about appearance. They're surgically enhanced to try to perfect themselves and give all young girls the idea that they only have to be thin with large chests to be successful. They're hardly role models for female empowerment. Tch! Mel C has a flat chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 Mel C has a flat chest. And Geri wasn't thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 And Geri wasn't thin. And then she was And now she isn't again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 Everyone got whooshed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintcrris Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 If you actually examine their long standing influence on music and society at large, I think the Spice Girls have a good case for ahaving had a greater impact that Led Zep. The Spice girls can without doubt be credited for accelerating the case of female equlity in a male dominated world. What like Girl Power? Gobby foul mouthed drunk teenage girls who want to be lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 Everyone's still getting whooshed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 Everyone's still getting whooshed! Is this similar to being touched, quietly, withour a fuss, by thegheydays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 I would'nt know about that,sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 20 September, 2008 Share Posted 20 September, 2008 Metallica are better than the Spice Girls HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 20 September, 2008 Share Posted 20 September, 2008 No they're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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