Well, to understand the issue, you have to experience the content.
A boycott of a song is going to make it a #1 hit because #1 hits are defined by how many times a song is listened to. And if you’re like, “Wtf did this jackass say?”, then you’re going to contribute to making it a #1 hit.
In contrast, the right absolutely did watch the Budlight ad. But ad views does not make Budlight one of the most popular beers; rather, profit does. And if you just watch an ad and don’t buy the product, surprise surprise, you’re not contributing to Budlight’s market share.
So, no, the silent majority isn’t real. The mechanics of what it means to “be the best” in each industry is really what makes this meme work. Also, the mechanics of what it means to be the best in each industry is why this meme fails.
For what it’s worth, I just looked up the lyrics instead of listening because I hate country music and didn’t want to waste my time, but I understand those who just listened instead. To add to what you said, there’s also the obvious difference in friction involved with going to the store and buying beer vs tapping a link on your phone.
It’s about threatening mob violence if “you try it in a small town”. Various actions are included such as actual crimes or disrespecting a police officer. It also throws in a line about how gubmint wants all your guns and they’ll totally act on that any day now so buy as many guns and as much ammo as you can.
That’s it. You missed the part where 58 people died and 500 were injured in a shooting at his concert then he released this song saying “they’re gonna take our guns!” though.
I looked up this article about it after googling the lyrics. Sounds like there was much more backlash after the music video dropped which has now been pulled from some streaming sites.
The bigger controversy was filming at a courthouse famous for lynching and using BLM protest footage in the video.
Well, to understand the issue, you have to experience the content.
A boycott of a song is going to make it a #1 hit because #1 hits are defined by how many times a song is listened to. And if you’re like, “Wtf did this jackass say?”, then you’re going to contribute to making it a #1 hit.
In contrast, the right absolutely did watch the Budlight ad. But ad views does not make Budlight one of the most popular beers; rather, profit does. And if you just watch an ad and don’t buy the product, surprise surprise, you’re not contributing to Budlight’s market share.
So, no, the silent majority isn’t real. The mechanics of what it means to “be the best” in each industry is really what makes this meme work. Also, the mechanics of what it means to be the best in each industry is why this meme fails.
For what it’s worth, I just looked up the lyrics instead of listening because I hate country music and didn’t want to waste my time, but I understand those who just listened instead. To add to what you said, there’s also the obvious difference in friction involved with going to the store and buying beer vs tapping a link on your phone.
What song is this about? This thread is the first I’m hearing of it.
It’s about threatening mob violence if “you try it in a small town”. Various actions are included such as actual crimes or disrespecting a police officer. It also throws in a line about how gubmint wants all your guns and they’ll totally act on that any day now so buy as many guns and as much ammo as you can.
No, I mean what’s the name of the song?
I’m assuming Jason Aldean - Try That in a Small Town, but I’m going off of context.
That’s it. You missed the part where 58 people died and 500 were injured in a shooting at his concert then he released this song saying “they’re gonna take our guns!” though.
Jesus tapdancing Christ.
I looked up this article about it after googling the lyrics. Sounds like there was much more backlash after the music video dropped which has now been pulled from some streaming sites.
The bigger controversy was filming at a courthouse famous for lynching and using BLM protest footage in the video.
The added context from the video makes the lyrics far worse than they are as words on a page.