mahinty Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Just a wee Q&A with Jeff in the latest (Nov/Dec 2011) edition of Australian craft/art/culture/hipster magazine, Frankie. Scan attached. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Nice little interview. Thanks for posting Mahinty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Always a bit disappointed when cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels doesn't make it into the list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Funny to see "mum" instead of "mom" - picturing Jeff saying "my mum" and "their mum" is kind of awesome though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonicshoulder Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Tis the season for mums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Funny to see "mum" instead of "mom" - picturing Jeff saying "my mum" and "their mum" is kind of awesome though. I assumed the writer was doing what the Brits/Aussies/Kiwis do and used their slang as opposed to what was actually said. Kind of the way they use their own pronunciations, no matter what is correct (Calling President Barack (as in Barracks) Obama). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I assumed the writer was doing what the Brits/Aussies/Kiwis do and used their slang as opposed to what was actually said. Kind of the way they use their own pronunciations, no matter what is correct (Calling President Barack (as in Barracks) Obama). I got that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigwinn Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I assumed the writer was doing what the Brits/Aussies/Kiwis do and used their slang as opposed to what was actually said. Kind of the way they use their own pronunciations, no matter what is correct (Calling President Barack (as in Barracks) Obama). They also quote him saying "Touring has got better and better" when he almost certainly said "gotten"; it's nothing major but I'm a journalist and it bothers me when interviewers change quotes. The man did not say "Mum" he said "Mom." I'm pretty sure the Aussie readers of this publication would have understood that without the interviewer having to change what Jeff said. It's nitpicky I know, but if they're willing to change that they might be willing to change other words too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks for posting that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 They also quote him saying "Touring has got better and better" when he almost certainly said "gotten"; it's nothing major but I'm a journalist and it bothers me when interviewers change quotes. The man did not say "Mum" he said "Mom." I'm pretty sure the Aussie readers of this publication would have understood that without the interviewer having to change what Jeff said. It's nitpicky I know, but if they're willing to change that they might be willing to change other words too.I don't think it's deliberate, just more likely the interviewer "heard" it that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mahinty Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Spelling “Mum” correctly is hardly tantamount to misrepresentation of the interview subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Spelling “Mum” correctly is hardly tantamount to misrepresentation of the interview subject. No...but it shows a cultural hubris that we in the US are accused of having cornered the market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 No...but it shows a cultural hubris that we in the US are accused of having cornered the market. I think it's condescending to the readership. Assuming that 'mom' has to be translated into 'mum' so Australians understand it is just ridiculous - particularly since we here in Australia see and here 'mom' all the time in US publications, movies, TV shows etc. Still a great little Q&A. I particularly like what Jeff has to say about parenthood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 The mum substitute is pretty weird and distracting. I've never seen that done before. Anyhow I've only just started paying attention to Wilco in the press with this latest album and I've noticed, with Jeff at least, that he gives pretty good answers even when the questions are weak or standard fare. Mind you I guess he's been doing it for awhile now so why not I suppose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigwinn Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 The other possible explanation is that Jeff is now talking with an affected British accent like Madonna or Gwyneth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wise Enough Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 An interview with Jeff in an Australian magazine...An interview with Pat on NZ radio... Is this leading somewhere?? I'm hoping to a tour announcement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ELS Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 The other possible explanation is that Jeff is now talking with an affected British accent like Madonna or Gwyneth. We can only hope... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonicshoulder Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 An interview with Jeff in an Australian magazine...An interview with Pat on NZ radio... Is this leading somewhere?? I'm hoping to a tour announcement.More 7 Worlds Collide I'm hoping. I think Neil Finn might be the coolest dude on the planet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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