2014 Headliner predictions

[eoinca]

I just think it's odd that no one ever says that kind of thing about famous men, that they're supposed to be a good role model for teenage boys.

[Wooderson]

If the 'Mode fall through I think Mick Eavis should get QOTSA to headline.

There, I said it.

[Zoo Music Girl]

What about footballers? They're always being touted as role models for kids.

[mrtourette]

I don't take much of an issue with it but I think the difference is the social media and that Twitter has made it possible for her to have millions of followers hanging on her every word. Keith never had that, back then they were just stories. It's still rockstar behaviour all the same but the way someone like Rihanna can directly upload pictures of her doing drugs or using racial terms or whatever has more of an effect doesn't it?

I think their name usually gets thrown out because of the Roskilde incident and the reluctance to book 'heavier' headliners, even though Pearl Jam are barely heavy nowadays. Completely forgot about this announcement though, thanks for the reminder!

[ThomThomDrum]

Regardless, none of that is relevant to whether or not she should appear at Glasto. I'm not a fan but don't have a problem with it. If Beyonce then why not Rihanna?

[dentalplan]

Have they announced their US tour yet? They said something a few month ago about touring the US in Autumn, maybe it's that.

[russycarps]

Well I personally still think the Beyonce thing should not have happened, but thats my personal taste, and so based on that alone, leaving aside what I have mentioned about Rihannas character, I think she should not headline. But then thats the selfish opinion based on an individuals taste and so means little in the greater scheme of things...........

[eoinca]

Fair point. But I don't agree with that either! They're paid to play football not teach morals.

[mrtourette]

Rihanna is an atrocious role model for young girls nowadays, but then again I have to agree with the point that she never wanted/asked/intended to be so she's free to live her life as she chooses. I certainly don't agree that pop stars or footballers have to accept the position of role model with celebrity/fame, it's very hard given the exposure these cretins get but it's the job or the parents to reinforce positive role models to try and counter that.

However given that she is such a bad example you would expect Glastonbury to not want to put her up on a pedestal and in some (fucked up) way legitimise or condone how she behaves by association.

Edited July 8, 2013 by mrtourette

[Zoo Music Girl]

Oh I agree 100%, was just picking you up on your female comment

[Big Vern]

Rihanna is an atrocious role model for young girls nowadays, but then again I have to agree with the point that she never wanted/asked/intended to be so she's free to live her life as she chooses. I certainly don't agree that pop stars or footballers have to accept the position of role model with celebrity/fame, it's very hard given the exposure these cretins get but it's the job or the parents to reinforce positive role models to try and counter that.

However given that she is such a bad example you would expect Glastonbury to not want to put her up on a pedestal and in some (fucked up) way legitimise or condone how she behaves by association.

[mrtourette]

Unlike the Rolling Stones and probably at least 50% of all other artists who have appeared over the years

[CaledonianGonzo]

Nice victim-blaming here. No one seemed to give two hoots when actual wife-beater Flavor Flav was booked for last weekend.

In fact, all I heard was moaning when he failed to show up.

[ThomThomDrum]

Nice victim-blaming here. No one seemed to give two hoots when actual wife-beater Flavor Flav was booked for last weekend.

[mrtourette]

Nice victim-blaming here. No one seemed to give two hoots when actual wife-beater Flavor Flav was booked for last weekend.

In fact, all I heard was moaning when he failed to show up.

Edited July 8, 2013 by mrtourette

[The Nal]

Nice victim-blaming here. No one seemed to give two hoots when actual wife-beater Flavor Flav was booked for last weekend.

In fact, all I heard was moaning when he failed to show up.

[ThomThomDrum]

AND he wears a clock around his neck for a fashion item. An absolute bellend of a man.

Hes been arrested and jailed numerous times for all sorts of bad shit over the years. Proper bottom feeding trash.

[russycarps]

AND he wears a clock around his neck for a fashion item. An absolute bellend of a man.

Hes been arrested and jailed numerous times for all sorts of bad shit over the years. Proper bottom feeding trash.

Rhianna can play away. But not a as a headliner. Her music is the absolute pits. Bad nightclub music. Music for simpletons.

[The Nal]

I despise myself for how much I want to fornicate with her.

Damn my prong to hell

[ThomThomDrum]

Oh don't get me wrong - I'd skewer her like a wild Polynesian pygmy boar - but as soon as she went near her CD player, or whatever she uses to play "live", I'd be getting the wax earplugs in.

Seriously, this is just appalling.

[mrtourette]

I despise myself for how much I want to fornicate with her.

[The Nal]

Well can you get it up?

Is you big enough?

*My ears are bleeding!

[Wooderson]

This really is a yo-yo of a thread.

[ThomThomDrum]

Jesus just looked the lyrics up there.

[Wooderson]

Ah here.