Monday 17 October 2011

Notes on steampunk



There's no denying that Lord Bassington-Bassington moves in circles where the phenomenon of steampunk is held in a certain regard. And while the Victorian futurism of steam and clockwork has a certain appeal to anyone with a nostalgic bent, His Lordship has always felt that steampunk is slightly overrated. So imagine his elation when stumbling upon the eminent webpage Your Scene Sucks, which features a brilliantly acidic write-up on steampunks.

Here at Bassington Manor, "steampunk" is what happens when His Lordship's secretary irons shirts with the iron on a steam setting – while listening to old punk records.

7 comments:

  1. As the resident steampunk mullah I of course take medium offense, but couldn't be bothered to put down my cup of tea in order to take the matter up with you, so there!

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  2. As the post clearly indicates, steampunk has a certain appeal for me. So I suggest you take your indignation elsewhere.

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  3. I'll have you know that I suffer indignation wherever I please, sir!

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  4. Perhaps my dear Mullah could give Shakeel Ahmad Bhat a run for his money?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Rage_Boy

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  5. For the final insult: the bow tie in the image looks suspiciously like a clip-on!

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  6. Your Scene Sucks is great. It has an insult for everyone!

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