Duck-Billed Catechist Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Jeff - While I like the idea of him being the pissed off UPS guy, I think he'd own part interest in this shop.John - Something touchy-feely. Perhaps a counselor who discourages you from engaging in stinkin' thinkin'.Mike - Since he was an engineer prior to joining the band, I'm going to stick with that.Glenn - I'm going with the high school teacher option. He's the band director that all the band nerds crush on.Nels - Lab assistant.Pat - Man whore.For most of these you just mentioned their actual occupations at one time or another. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Nels as a porn star is freaking me out. I must cleanse my brain I just have to say, if anyone feels compelled to mention this to Nels, be forewarned - I will delete my account here, and will vigorously deny all knowledge of anything to do with VC!! You'll be the one that looks like an ass, not me. sincerely,El Sarchi, the mortified Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Bump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yankee Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Nels - Manager for a German IT firmTotally. I see Nels as a Dutch or German tech geek for sure. My friend Jared looks exactly like Glenn. Jared is a graphic designer. Hmmm . . . come to think of it, Jared does have and identical twin I've never met . . . I agree that Pat would be some sort of goofy software developer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hmmm, I love Nels and I kind of despise German IT guys. The ones I work with are way too pushy/bossy, in general. Sorry.....I will take a pass on that one. This is the thread for bullshit stereotypes, so let 'em fly!!! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 after a Wilco gig one night in '05, Jeff Tweedy was standing out back with a few other Wilcos and he was wearing a ball cap and smoking a cig. my friend was like, "hey, what's the truck driver doing with Wilco?" a minute or so later we realized it was Jeff. this story would be funnier if you were there. also, the first time I saw Wilco, back in '04, John was talking to some fans after the show and for the life of me I couldn't figure out who he was, he was wearing different clothes from what he wore on stage and I had horrible seats, but I knew he was a musician. for some reason I was thinking he was Jay Farrar but didn't understand why Jay would be at a Wilco gig. mind you, Joseph Arthur and Joan Wasser were there too so I was just going thru a celeb sensory overload I guess. so, in my world, if Wilco was not Wilco, Jeff Tweedy would be a truck driver and John Stiratt would be Jay Farrar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Present day Pat - 19th century President Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Really? I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 [Are you a graphic designer? That response sems a little too real. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 This is friggen hysterical. I love that some many folks here are so funny. Anyway, my thoughts: John -- Those sweater vests he wears do pigeon-hole him into some kind of soft, empathatic type role. Like youth conselor. Or, the shrink for the NYPD's Special Victims Unit (Think the tall thin guy who is nice on SVU, but a cracy Arayan in Oz) who matches wits with all the insane ax murderers and whose soft, trusitng style gets them to admit that they kill people cos thier mothers never loved them. Drinks tea. Glenn-- That hip guy in the mega corporation's mailroom who listens to his Ipod and dances while delivering all the mail. Flirts shamlessly with all the secretaries, who all unbutton their top buttons when he's one the floor -- cos he's so damn cute. Plays drums for November Rain, a Guns and Roses cover band, but is really waiting for his big break. Nels -- Owner of the corner record, book, or comic book shop (or a combo of all 3, like the Sound Exchange in Wayne, NJ) where all the kids hang out. They call Nels "Pops" and he hands out advice on girls, boys, College, booze, smokes, etc. Lives in the apartment over the store, which is furnished with one pull-out couch, a table, four chairs, and boxes and boxes of albums. He refuses to buy CDs or CD player. Mykel - A millionaire soft-ware developer. Never misses a performace by November Rain. Will give Glenn his big break. Pat -- Hugh Hefner's mentee (that Mod-Hair Ken do has pigeon-holed him). Introduces Glenn to the play-boy bunny, Candy, who will be his first wife. They'll be married for two weeks. Jeff -- Gas Station Attendant. Buddy with Glenn and will be Glenn's "manager" when he gets his big break. Duties will include hanging out, eating fries, and telling Candy that Glenn can't come to the phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 LUV it barbkm!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 ^ ^ Yo Ellen! In your after the show pic, Jeff looks like a repair tech for the telephone company. "You got a problem...?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JessieOK Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 this thread is the funniest thing I've seen all day!If Wilco were not a band...how about a six pack of 2 inch tall action figures? I don't know if this counts or not but I think they're incredibly quirky and strangely enough, reflect the band quite accurately! Nels, Mikael, Jeff, Glenn, John, & Pat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 ^ ^ Yo Ellen! In your after the show pic, Jeff looks like a repair tech for the telephone company. "You got a problem...?"Good one Noam!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlmalo2 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Jeff- full-time dreamaPat- shoe salesman John- street hustler in new orleansmikael- mission control supervisor nasaglenn- big-time indie film actornels- guitar center salesman (disgruntled) I'm most certain about jeff and pat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 If they worked with me, they would be: Jeff: meat cutter and chain-smoking, breakroom bullshitterJohn: dairy guy whose good with the old ladiesMikael: produce manager whose hated because he's misunderstood (his reference jokes are lost here, poor fella)Glenn: floating assistant store manager who can't move up because he's quiet and honest (he believes hard work pays)Nels: that trainer guy who you always see but never talk toPat: head stocker who treads on the iffy-side of the sexual harrassment policy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KansasAl Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Jeff-pool man (I mean really how could this not have been said already?)Glenn-stunt doublePat-stylist at high end salonJohn-used book store ownerMikael-sells apple computers in an apple storeNels-bartender/cab driver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Nels and Glen backstage at Bonaroo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thank you.Welkie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.