Sting ,an Englishman in Italy . After so many years spent here (Tuscany) he hasn’t learned a word in Italian . If I were in England just a few days speaking my poor English they’d blame me for my ignorance .
And while we’re at it, after starting strong with “Horse With No Name”, and following it up with the likes of “Ventura Highway”, “Tin Man”, and “Sister Golden Hair”, it’s a shame that the same group hasn’t had an actual hit since 1982 (“You Can Do Magic”, itself a comedown after those earlier groundbreakers).
Several years ago, I went to an evening concert by The Police at Jones Beach, NY. There was a bus to the concert that also picked up people returning from a day at the beach. The bus was crowded with concert-goers. A young girl returning from the beach got on, saw the crowd, and asked “Who’s appearing?” Someone said, “The Police.” She then replied, “Why, are they expecting trouble?”
I don’t approve of cops shooting for no reason, but locally one shot a guy trying to run him down and HE is in trouble for doing so. People say that was no reason. Why be a cop?
Goat is a little late to the realization that everything is politics if there are people involved. There is no such thing as an activity that doesn’t have a political aspect to it.
Pig is in reality a genius who intentionally makes these comments with the purpose of causing people around him to underestimate him. Then when the time is right…MWAHAHAAHahahahahaha….
To avoid their sting always consider the police armed & potentially dangerous, possibly PTSD. No sudden movements, drop whatever you’re holding, keep your hands in plain sight. Admit nothing but be polite.
I am sorry, mr. pastis, but how are the police NOT political? They are created and funded through public policy to provide accountability for a large set of laws. So even put aside how it is implemented, it is inherently political. Yes, I get it is a play on words, but when the build up is so patently ignorant, it is kind of distracting.
I don’t see The Police as being overall bad as Pig seems to. However, I am with Pig in regarding “Roxanne” as a really great song. It’s my favorite song of theirs and, for those old enough to understand the reference, I had it on a 45.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Pig, don’t stand so close to me.
hariseldon59 almost 5 years ago
Da doo doo doo, da da da da.
Kveldulf almost 5 years ago
Sting is always armed.
Oops, that should be scorpions and wasps always have stings.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
Every little thing Pig does is idiocy.
kaffekup almost 5 years ago
Gordon Sumner, aka Sting, got his nickname from wearing black and yellow striped jerseys.
I love the British sense of humor. Here, we would have called him “Bee”, or “Wasp”. They’re just so much more clever.
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
… but I hear Police is Notorious when they go on duty with Guns and Roses.
Bilan almost 5 years ago
This is where Goat says Don’t stand so close to me.
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 5 years ago
SYNCHORNICITY is a classic album!
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Sting ,an Englishman in Italy . After so many years spent here (Tuscany) he hasn’t learned a word in Italian . If I were in England just a few days speaking my poor English they’d blame me for my ignorance .
gbars70 almost 5 years ago
My sentiments exactly; Pig’s that is. However, I’d include ‘Everry Breath You Take’.
Nachikethass almost 5 years ago
I know a few like Pig! They’re masters at deflecting reality. And many of them are content, some even happy!
dadoctah almost 5 years ago
And while we’re at it, after starting strong with “Horse With No Name”, and following it up with the likes of “Ventura Highway”, “Tin Man”, and “Sister Golden Hair”, it’s a shame that the same group hasn’t had an actual hit since 1982 (“You Can Do Magic”, itself a comedown after those earlier groundbreakers).
So I say we need to make America great again!
Gent almost 5 years ago
That’s right, pig. It’s not fair Sting using a steel chair.
laurasohn11 almost 5 years ago
Pig will be wrapped around his finger
rdav1248961 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Several years ago, I went to an evening concert by The Police at Jones Beach, NY. There was a bus to the concert that also picked up people returning from a day at the beach. The bus was crowded with concert-goers. A young girl returning from the beach got on, saw the crowd, and asked “Who’s appearing?” Someone said, “The Police.” She then replied, “Why, are they expecting trouble?”
Troglodyte almost 5 years ago
Gotta disagree with Pig here. I love almost all of The Police’s songs. Sting has had a good solo career too.
everett_r0 almost 5 years ago
Reminds me of some supporters of the president…..
Barry1941 almost 5 years ago
But charming.
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
Pig will now be called “Gomer” ……… Croc Power!
Purple People Eater almost 5 years ago
I was born armed. I have two of them, in fact.
ChristineMurphy almost 5 years ago
Love the conversation. If all conversations were ultimately about bands, I wouldn’t spend so much time avoiding people.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I don’t approve of cops shooting for no reason, but locally one shot a guy trying to run him down and HE is in trouble for doing so. People say that was no reason. Why be a cop?
wrd2255 almost 5 years ago
I dunno, Sting was pretty unhappy about his last album sales.
griffon8 almost 5 years ago
Goat is a little late to the realization that everything is politics if there are people involved. There is no such thing as an activity that doesn’t have a political aspect to it.
Droptma Styx almost 5 years ago
Only a filthy Communist would call the Police “bad”. And I, too, hate how everything is politicized now.
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
Poor poor PIG! He is so clueless and excitable……bleah
chris_weaver almost 5 years ago
So funny, I am driven to tears!
hariseldon59 almost 5 years ago
The old good cop/bad cop routine.
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
Maybe Pig could get a message from a bottle.
LeeCox almost 5 years ago
Just keep your innocence, Pig!
txmystic almost 5 years ago
I disagree wholeheartedly with Pig. Everything the Police put out as a group stands up nicely over time, unlike many of the bigger “hits” of that era…
CYGNUS X1 almost 5 years ago
Oh? I heard Sting can go along time before firing off a round.
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“Message in Bottle” and “Don’t stand so close” to are great songs
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
You know, that Richard Nixon was a real Dick.
the lost wizard almost 5 years ago
Roxanne is an awful song but still better than the rest of their garbage.
Snoots almost 5 years ago
Pig is in reality a genius who intentionally makes these comments with the purpose of causing people around him to underestimate him. Then when the time is right…MWAHAHAAHahahahahaha….
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Steely Dan is also another epic band group
ChukLitl Premium Member almost 5 years ago
To avoid their sting always consider the police armed & potentially dangerous, possibly PTSD. No sudden movements, drop whatever you’re holding, keep your hands in plain sight. Admit nothing but be polite.
ayespin almost 5 years ago
Pig gives new meaning to “ham bone.” I didn’t know that it was a synonym for a pig’s brain.
Solaricious Premium Member almost 5 years ago
For once, I’m with Pig.
Tallguy almost 5 years ago
Smartest thing Pig has ever said. And don’t stand so close to me.
BubbleTape Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I am sorry, mr. pastis, but how are the police NOT political? They are created and funded through public policy to provide accountability for a large set of laws. So even put aside how it is implemented, it is inherently political. Yes, I get it is a play on words, but when the build up is so patently ignorant, it is kind of distracting.
dlaemmerhirt999 almost 5 years ago
You know my mind is made up! So put away your make-UUUUUP!
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Let’s disarm the police. We sure wouldn’t want any criminals to feel threatened or get hurt. Surely this would make for a much better society?
poopsypoo Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Pig approaches the world the way we all should…with music on our minds. The world’s a better place with it!
Chris Sherlock almost 5 years ago
I don’t see The Police as being overall bad as Pig seems to. However, I am with Pig in regarding “Roxanne” as a really great song. It’s my favorite song of theirs and, for those old enough to understand the reference, I had it on a 45.
willie_mctell almost 5 years ago
Not arming Sting is a good thing for both his safety and the safety of others.
Ceeg22 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
A prime example of Pig’s lack of intelligence
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Pig may have started the day a little bit separated from Reality (I know, “vastly over-rated”), but he is certainly right about Sting!
rgcviper almost 5 years ago
I’m shocked no one has posted a link to Roxanne yet (at least, not in the first-level comments) …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb-ABuRa9Qw
PBS1! about 3 years ago
ALL POLICE ARE NOT THE SAME!