Referring to the release of media as a "drop"

Anonus · 2015-08-22 01:50:15

can we not?

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 01:52:32

im waiting for the yeezy 350s in the murdered out colorway to drop

Princess Alice · 2015-08-22 01:53:14

...ok, I'll bite.

Why not, AU?

Tachyon · 2015-08-22 01:53:18

why not

Tachyon · 2015-08-22 01:53:37

like what's actually wrong with this, i don't understand

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 01:53:52

because the only acceptable use of the word drop is in relation to paratroopers or expensive sneakers

Anonus · 2015-08-22 01:55:41

Central Avenue said:
...ok, I'll bite.

Why not, AU?

Tachyon said:
why not

for me it brings to mind the notion that creative work falls from the sky and is not actually MADE

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 01:56:15

The third and highly anticipated footwear offering from Kanye West's partnership with adidas is set to release this weekend globally. Featuring the 3 stripes proprietary Primeknit construction, the sneaker utilizes premium suede arch support and an antimicrobial sockliner for added comfort. Sitting atop a lightweight rippled foam sole with full length internal Boost technology, additional details include: sonic welded seam taping, and contrast stitched heel pull tab.

RELEASE TERMS & CONDITIONS | The Yeezy Boost 350 will be made available through a luck based online raffle system. Winners of this raffle will have the opportunity to buy one pair of adidas Yeezy Boost 350 in their specified selected size only. All winners will be picked by a random selection method and will be contacted via phone or email for a PICK-UP APPOINTMENT at a later date.

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Salix Babylonika · 2015-08-22 01:56:17

It's called dropping because the god blesses u with it.

Haven · 2015-08-22 01:57:48

It's always used in the active voice, though. Like "Beyonce drops album overnight". Probably because it's a synonym for "release" that's shorter and sounds less clinical.

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 01:57:57

that is an actual email i got yesterday btw

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 01:59:20

i will post pics when people are trying to sell them on Grailed for $1,000+

Tachyon · 2015-08-22 02:01:42

Haven said:
It's always used in the active voice, though. Like "Beyonce drops album overnight". Probably because it's a synonym for "release" that's shorter and sounds less clinical.

yeah, this

i don't think it's about erasing the creators or whatever, artists themselves use the term

Anonus · 2015-08-22 02:02:39

I know

It just hits a sore spot for me

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 02:03:35

Odradek · 2015-08-22 02:04:53

Haven said:
It's always used in the active voice, though. Like "Beyonce drops album overnight". Probably because it's a synonym for "release" that's shorter and sounds less clinical.

Yeah it's more like "This artist dropped this thing down for us mere mortals from on high" rather than "this just dropped from the heavens, and we don't know who made it"

Salix Babylonika · 2015-08-22 02:05:12

when hte 7ix god bless u w the drop

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 02:13:40

this is an overpriced luxury sneakers thread now

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 02:14:36

i dont like expensive luxury sneakers

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 02:16:11

till my dying day i will always think "you know for that money you could have bought some actually nice shoes"

LOAD Cherry · 2015-08-22 04:51:03

Why buy fuckin Adidas when you can buy Christian Louboutins?

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 04:55:14

all of the Louboutin sneakers are either ugly or boring imo

+ if you are in the market for Louboutin you could buy Margiela instead

LOAD Cherry · 2015-08-22 05:04:25

Who said sneakers?

But I guess we were on that subject.

The Margielas seem pretty boring too, honestly

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 05:05:41

these are almost good but the sole is kinda thin imo, id prefer something with more heft

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 05:15:52

CC Reisz said:
Who said sneakers?

But I guess we were on that subject.

The Margielas seem pretty boring too, honestly

ah sorry, i just assumed

my tastes in shoes tends to run pretty simple (and im not huge on sneakers either tbh), like my platonic ideal of a Good Shoe would either be Red Wing Postmans or something like these from Marni:

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 05:17:46

also i must warn you i have it on good authority that my taste in womens footwear is atrociously conservative

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 05:20:05

like one time i went shoe shopping with my mom and apparently everything i suggested was something a 50 year old banker would wear with her pantsuit

glennmagusharvey · 2015-08-22 05:21:25

I think I've only ever heard this usage in Homestar Runner's Tenerence Love saying that his new album "drops next Sursday, y'all biscuitheads".

Then again, that clearly comes from something else, and I am fully aware that I rarely seek out hip-hop music, or various other genres. And even for genres I am interested in, such as classical, chiptune, and anisong, I rarely follow releases. So I don't have much context in which this terminology is relevant.

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 05:22:49

i do own a kinda colorful pair of sneakers though

(pic from earlier today, sorry about the bad lighting)

i got them on clearance and they do liven up some of my more drab outfits and are nice and summery so i cant complain

Obā-san · 2015-08-22 05:30:17

sorry for talking so much i just have a lot to say on the subject of clothing >~>

LOAD Cherry · 2015-08-22 05:43:38

Ah, no problem, I was just busy.

Well, there is something to be said for simplicity. Thing is if I'm wearing sneakers, I want them to be two-tone, at least. As for other forms of footwear, I'm not intimately familiar, but all I know is that louboutin heels slay the shit outta me.

I'm trying to become more fashion-conscious in general these days. Not necessarily to the trends because fuck trends if I like how I dress, that's what matters.

But knowing styles and designers helps.

Salix Babylonika · 2015-08-22 05:44:24

I'd just settle for comfy shoes honestly....

these Catapaults are killing my feet. I shudder to think what'll happen if they ever start giving me 6+ hour shifts at work.

LOAD Cherry · 2015-08-22 05:48:31

get some insoles, darling

Salix Babylonika · 2015-08-22 05:50:11

Don't insol-t my intelligence, bebbo.

Anonus · 2015-08-22 05:50:59

why did you people derail my thread

LOAD Cherry · 2015-08-22 05:53:27

Apologies anonus, we'll scoot off.

Referring to the release of media as a "drop"

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