We’ve been receiving a steady stream of replies to our call for things you love, which really makes us love you all even more than we already did. One of responses in particular caught our eye. It comes from a reader named Bryan who loves the accordion. He’s so keen on it, in fact, that people’s disdain for it makes him cry. Isn’t that queer? Here’s his slightly disturbing, but just as appreciated, explanation:
Most people hate the accordion. That makes me sad. Sometimes I cry about it, because I think it’s one of the most expressive instruments out there. And so romantic! (Which is really quite convenient for your “emotions issue”. Like you guys, I live in New York City, but I don’t think I loathe it as much as you. In fact, I love it, especially the park near my house because an old Italian man’s constantly playing…you guessed it, the accordion! He’s such a welcome neighbor! I never tip him, though. This place is expensive.
This place is expensive, Bryan and we wouldn’t tip that old Italian fogey either. As for loving the accordion – you’re right, it’s kind of romantic. Is it our personally favorite? No. We prefer the recorder. It really puts us in the mood. Probably because it’s all phallic and shit.
Lamb Cannon
THUMP THUMP THUMP THUMP
Oh sorry, were you saying something?
Unfortunately I couldn’t understand it because I’ve had my hearing (and braincells) destroyed by decades of listening to braindead, pointless, archboring and self-promoting faggot “disco” music
Loki
I used to hate the accordian as well, but then some weird old guy showed me Astor Piazzolla… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCmP4bEJfOg
Hopefully Bryan likes it.
jim
Q. How do you define the Ultimate Optomist?
A. An Accordion play with a beeper.
Scott
Say Brian, which park is tha, here in NYC?
I LOVE the accordion, and I’d like to hear the old guy play.
And see above, Piazzola is an Accordion-Lover’s Dream!
Scott,
W Village