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I totally agree. It's just a reminder that you have to walk on eggshells in the public spotlight. Political correctness has obviously never been something I cared much for, but i'm very aware of it. It's very disheartening to see (of all things!!) a highschool marching band come under fire for something so insignificant. If there's one thing I hate it's one sided stories- everyone deserves a rebuttle or explanation. I don't think WC got a fair shake on this, and the kids learn nothing valuable other than you have to limit yourself when being artistic...otherwise you might offend someone or hurt their feelings. Ignorance isn't always bliss.

Any time an event like this occurs, it reminds me of the man that once had his own talk radio show on television. His name? Don Imus.

Take a step back and look at what? I never said being called a dick was terrible, I said he needs to watch what he says when he represents a group. I never blew it into a bunch of 'hullabaloo'. People that took it literally did, and I find that pretty funny. You think the Cedar Park band director would think it's ok for him to be insulting anyone or calling anyone names on a public forum? I don't think he would like it at all. I never said anyone overstepped their bounds by replying to me, nor do I feel have overstepped mine- but I think calling someone a dick is definitely overstepping their bounds. I don't need to take a step back and look at myself because I have done nothing wrong here. I simply explained that it was sarcasm and that some people didn't get it. I don't come on here representing a group, calling people names. I will continue to have the same sense of humor, and opinionated attitude- that's what a public forum is for. Unless you call me names, or hurl insults at me, I always respond reasonably and without malice like I have been since i've posted here. If you dont read thee forums enough to get a feel for how people are with humor, opinions, and statements, then maybe you need to browse around some and take things into context before you start posting. I don't mean you personally, but to people who are new to the forums. I mean no harm, and I understand why someone might take sarcasm literally. That's half the joy of a public forum. Good day sir.

I reallllly hope we get an Avon, Bell, and LC back to back to back in finals performances. How sweet would that be, maybe even the last three to perform? haha ok, i'm dreaming here.

Finals is a whole new ballgame! I think Avon will take Visual though and Bell still takes Music. I'm willing to bet the GE caption is up for grabs and wont nessecarily determine the winner this year.

I think the semi-finals block with the Avon/Carmel/Broken Arrow mix helped Avon and hurt LC. This should be a REALLY interesting finals. Might we see another 2001 repeat? Split captions with Bell winning music, Lawrence Central winning none, and then taking the eagle?

Thanks for reassuring us that I was right, that you are in fact- just a kid. I can assure you that both the directors at Marcus and LD Bell perpetuate an attitude and environment of maxing out your potential, achieving excellence in the music arts, and being classy when you reach such high levels. You would be very hard pressed to find kids in those programs (programs you so unfairly called out with zero reason or evidence other than they are at the top) of being boastful in such a way. You really need to take a step back and look at how you represent Cedar Park as well as your drumline. I sincerely hope your peers do not share the same attitude you posses. Think about how your director might feel if he was browsing around here to read that one of his students was calling someone a 'dick' on a public forum with Cedar Park plastered all over his signature. I'm just trying to help you out here, before you get smacked around by your band director or one of your fellow band-mates. Thanks for clearing all that up Danpod, you are truly the master of this domain... www.txbands.com domain that is

Lol, I can assure you i'm not Danpod or any other moderator. They have no problem voicing their opinion from their accounts. I'm pokerface, no more, no less. However, I am insulted that you would say I sound like Danpod! BLASPHEMERS!

Oh sorry- I wasn't talking to you when I said that, I was referring to the person who got might have been offended by it. There's always the private message button if someone has an issue with what I say, otherwise they're gonna get a healthy dose of some more, guaranteed. You'll find I like pushing people buttons . But yes, lets move on...How 'bout them, uhhh, UIL Judges with their whacky judging system? Makes for lots of negative bonding, that's for sure!!!

Quite possible that happened in 2006 also. I heard this story back in 2003 though.. If what you heard is true too, I can't believe it happened twice!! haha!

Nah, the problem was they didn't get I was making a joke. I think the message was well taken from the person who posted the 'emotional' story. Comical relief is needed sometimes. I didn't insult anyone, if I hurt your feelings by being funny then I think that's something you can get0ver.

Treblemaker got the joke too. I think these kids are too young to understand my sense of humor. It may be dry as an old piece of leather, but it's very much there. Let me explain so the Cedar Park/Coppell individuals who jumped the gun will 'get it'. It was well placed sarcasm to back up the fact that it is very stupid to think that it is all about winning a trophy or a medal. If you read what I said, you'll see just how silly it actually is if someone were to have a mindset like that. Thus, that's why it is sarcasm and makes for a great joke...if it doesn't fly directly over your head. To drummerjake: You calling me a 'dick' isn't even funny, and shows your lack of observation and wit.

If i've heard the story correctly... At LD Bell in 2000, a sousa was left behind a bus and ran over at or around state competition time. It was quickly rendered a pancake sousa, director very angry. Can anyone confirm the details?

Actually other people have asked that it be dropped too. I'm just the one that's having all the fun stringing you along. You give me warm fuzzies, warm fuzzies.

This thread makes my day. I live for this. LIVE!