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iris Culture The Clackamas Print 5 Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 pinion: Halftime show to be big flop By John Simmons Copy Editor th, the Super Bowl. Football is arguably the most Mar sport in America today, and the Super Bowl something for everyone. It has football for the is fans, great commercials for the rest of us the halftime show for everyone, tith a show that’s supposed to attract ences from all generations, the plan- of the halftime show certainly have ■ work cut out for them. For the half of the 2000s, they had mostly emporary performers; then, after nfamous wardrobe malfunction of t Jackson and Justin Timberlake, swung the opposite direction, hr most of my Super Bowl- png years I’ve been watching timers like Tom Petty & the breakers, The Rolling Stones The Who perform on stage for linutes, bored out of my mind, to say these bands aren’t good; just lack the youthful appeal and ¡cal style that my teenage self has ¡to appreciate, lit now the show producers are try- to appeal to my generation again, li is something I’m grateful for; how- ll’m not too pleased with their choice: Black Eyed Peas. my book, The Black Eyed Peas are one e worst things to happen to modem music. ■ abuse of Auto-Tune is out of control, and music has gotten progressively more and more lie and less and less aurally pleasant. Don’t even get arted on the ways the song “(I’ve Had) Thè Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes was utterly ruined by BEP’s song “The Time,(Dirty Bit).” Come on, you know you hate that song, too. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time that BEP has been involved with the Super Bowl. It was part of the 2005 Super Bowl pregame show “Bridging Generations” in Jacksonville, performing with Earth, Wind and Fire, Alicia Keys and Gretchen Wilson with The Charlie Daniels Band. They also performed at the 2009 NFL Kickoff Concert in Pittsburgh. I have to give credit to The Black Eyed Peas for scoring the gig, and I understand that it’s difficult for pro-- ducers to choose an act that will suit a vast array of musical tastes, but I think BEP is a horrible representation of what my generation likes in music. Yes, they’re a Grammy Award-win ning group, but that really doesn’t mean much to my peers and me. We want a good show, not a group that turns out such drivel as “Imma Be.” I think bands such as Lifehouse or Paramore would be more likely to appeal to the older and younger crowds, the sports buffs and those just watching for the fun of it. Honestly, I’d prefer to see Chris Brown or Lady Gaga up on that stage; at least their music doesn’t sound like a bunch of deranged bees trapped in a tin can. I have low expectations for this year’s half time show, but The Black Eyed Peas may end up surprising me in the end. I just hope they don’t play “The Time (Dirty Bit).” Photo Illustration by Michael Bonn The Clackamas Print +: For a good time, call 1 -800-get-some-etiquette n a big-time Las as club to your local in, manners should By Joshua Baird Arts & Culture Editor jnow that most of us have either ¡worked in a restaurant or retail job at some point in our lives, n I believe that this is a great arena for learning to be a better, more modest person. You get to experience some astounding customers, as well as some real halfwits and that makes you understand what other restaurant employees are going through, day in and day out. If you have ever had a rude or inconsiderate customer then you know exactly what it is like to be your good friend the bartender: you have to grin and bear it; What I want to talk about this week is how to have an excellent time and still behave decently to your bartender or waitress. The first thing that comes to mind whenever I think of my time behind the bar is the guy at the opposite end of the bar waving his money at me impatiently while I slave away mak ing a large drink order for someone who came to the bar first. Rule #1: If you want to get your bartender’s attention without look ing like a jerk, you should hold your money in your hand or pocket while resting your arm on the bar and watch the bartender. He will likely look your direction any second. If you make eye contact with him or her, he will proba bly give you a gesture to let you know that he sees you and will be with you shortly. Most busy bars will have two or more bartenders running around at any given time, and if he happens to be responsible for the waitress station making drinks for people at tables, he will let one of his teammates know that you are there. Rule #2: Don’t whistle at him; it’s just rude. Rule #3: Just because you see a tip jar full of ones, don’t assume that he earns too much money. Most times that jar is split up between the bartenders on the clock at that time, so he is mak ing far less than you think. In fact, he may have to tip out the kitchen work ers as well. Tip the poor guy, odds are he is just trying to support his family or pay his way through school. Rule #4: If you have a large order for you and your friends, it’s going to take a minute to prepare, and he may be preparing drinks for three or four other people while you watch him make your drinks as well. He is not trying to be rude; he is multitasking. Rule #5: If you get cut off for being drunk, don’t be a jerk about it. He is just doing his job as is dictated to him by the federal, state or even city gov ernmental regulations. In these hard economic times, he simply wants to keep his job, and keeping you safe is his job. Rule #6: No matter how sober you think you are, do not drive drunk. If you get pulled over or in an acci dent the police will notify the Liquor Control Commission, and they will fine the bar. Too many fines mean your favorite pub can get shut down. If you follow these six rules, you will not only be healthier, safer and happier, but the bartender will notice. We appreciate that kind of thing, and in some cases, the guy or girl who is the coolest may end up getting a drink bought for them by the bartender as a way to say thank you. In fact, because no one is perfect, the occasional drink may be poured wrong for another cus tomer, and you may reap the benefits of that mistake. Disclaimer: We at The Clackamas Print do not encourage drinking to excess or underage drinking of any kind. Remember to drink responsibly. W/ THIS COUPON - NOT VALID WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS OR $4.00 OFF
