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Genre[edit]

I added Rapcore as a genre to this song. I don't really think anybody can arugue against that, because most of the lyrics in the song were done with rapping. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 4.68.248.132 (talk) 19:45, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think anyone will. Rau's Speak Page 19:51, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think its rapcore. It's more of Sprechgesang ala Cake Doc Strange^MailboxLogbook 16:09, 14 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I can see how you could think that, but that seems to be Linkin Park(pre-Minutes) more than Flobots. It doesn't sound to me like they are singing. Rau's Speak Page 16:23, 14 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rapcore is typically rather heavy, such as Hybrid Theory Linkin Park or Limp Bizket. This song is softer, so rap-rock would be more appropriate. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jailerdaemon (talk • contribs) 00:49, 16 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Except that they are the same thing. That's the only reason I keep reverting back to Rap-Rock. It's the title of the article. Rau's Speak Page 01:22, 16 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I think the genre would be considered Alternative Hip Hop

work[edit]

come on we can do better in updating this article than just editing how many hits the video got on you-tube! Lets get cracking...JeanLatore (talk) 01:32, 17 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have any sourced and verifiable information that can be added to the article? If so, add it. Rau's Speak Page 01:51, 17 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Chart[edit]

I notice that Doc Strange restored the table for the chart positions. I removed the table and wrote it out in sentence(s). I didn't look right to me. to have a "chart performance" and "charts" section, when they could both easily fit in the former. And it's not like the information isn't there, it's just fit snuggly into the text, something you can't do with a table. I'm not going to revert it just yet, because we might get into a war. Rau's Speak Page 21:21, 21 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'll try to address all of Doc's concerns. The numbers were written out because all numbers under 100 are supposed to be written out, not in numerical form. The chart itself was written out because having to sections for the same subject seemed rather dumb to me and after merging the sections, words just looked better than a table. And when I reverted to the written out form, I did remember to keep it "charts". I think that's all of them. Rau's Speak Page 22:36, 22 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've never heard the charts being called "boards". Even Billboard calls them charts (as seen by my supplied reference) (even though they're called Billboard, that refers to the fact that when it was first published back in 1894, it was a trade paper for advertising agencies). I am unsure if you actually put down the charts as "boards" but Billboard, who these positions come from, call them charts and always have. There is no guideline in how chart positions are to mentioned, however. In fact, up until last year, they used to be listed in the infobox until someone decided the information was better off in the body of the article. Doc Strange^MailboxLogbook 21:05, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not disputing what they're called. I didn't know so I guessed. And the only reason I write it out is because tables are a hassle to maintain and it doesn't look right just sitting there. Rau's Speak Page 02:21, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed, on the Flobots page, in the form of a singles discography - unlikely now since they only have two singles - a table would certainly be appropriate. I get what you're saying on the table, but I only followed what I thought was the norm. That one example is just that - an example. Doc Strange^MailboxLogbook 03:58, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Future section?[edit]

When i first heard this song this spring, I thought it was quirky and original and kinda catchy, so I started this article. But now, after massive radio airplay, every time this song comes on I feel like smashing my radio into tiny pieces. I am not the only one that feels this way. We should include some "backlash" or "post peak" information on the declining fortunes of this particular song. JeanLatore (talk) 03:38, 30 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That's POV. Unless you can find a source that states that there ahs been a decline of people who enjoy the song. I still enjoy the song every time I hear it. Rau's Speak Page 05:56, 30 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Furthermore, that effect may be easily suffered by any song if it is overplayed, so it is not unique to this song. Tealwisp 01:04, 5 August 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tealwisp (talk • contribs)

Instrument used in the introduction?[edit]

Does anyone know the instrument that is played during the very beginning? It reminds me of this African instrument: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbira I use to have one as a kid and it produced a similar plucking sound as heard. 68.226.124.149 (talk) 00:59, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm almost positive that it is a plucked violin. In the bowed stringed instruments, plucking them is called pizzicato and one of the band members does play a violin. It has the proper ring. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 138.67.48.89 (talk) 03:17, 27 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

handlebars[edit]

the video actually shows them riding bikes with handlebars, which suggests the singer actually means riding without his hands on the handlebars. 98.206.155.53 (talk) 16:18, 31 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Corporate logo?[edit]

Is the logo seen in the music video meant as an Omnicorp reference?

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