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Have you ever wondered if you might be fucking... but you weren't sure? Reggie Watts clarifies. SLYT, NSFW
Dear Penthouse: I never thought it would happen to me but last night my waveform collapsed.....
posted by The Whelk at 1:06 PM on April 10, 2013 [15 favorites]
posted by The Whelk at 1:06 PM on April 10, 2013 [15 favorites]
Reggie Watts clarifies.
This is obviously some strange use of the word "clarify" that I wasn't previously aware of.
posted by Greg_Ace at 1:11 PM on April 10, 2013 [4 favorites]
This is obviously some strange use of the word "clarify" that I wasn't previously aware of.
posted by Greg_Ace at 1:11 PM on April 10, 2013 [4 favorites]
Thanks to his informative flowchart for determining whether you are fucking, many people can now truthfully answer that they just had sex.
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 1:14 PM on April 10, 2013
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 1:14 PM on April 10, 2013
cmoj: "Finally Reggie Watts makes a tangible contribution to the science of quantum fucking."
(Outside) I can't eigenstate it any more clearly
(Inside-α) I want to Hartree-Fock you all night!
(Inside-β) My deepest condolences on the loss of your cat.
posted by boo_radley at 1:17 PM on April 10, 2013 [7 favorites]
(Outside) I can't eigenstate it any more clearly
(Inside-α) I want to Hartree-Fock you all night!
(Inside-β) My deepest condolences on the loss of your cat.
posted by boo_radley at 1:17 PM on April 10, 2013 [7 favorites]
You know who I want to be friends with?
Yeah, Reggie Watts, obvs. But besides him? The woman who phones Reggie up to ask in a sing-songy voice if she's fucking. She seems like a lot of fun.
posted by R. Schlock at 1:20 PM on April 10, 2013
Yeah, Reggie Watts, obvs. But besides him? The woman who phones Reggie up to ask in a sing-songy voice if she's fucking. She seems like a lot of fun.
posted by R. Schlock at 1:20 PM on April 10, 2013
Has there ever been a more fun human in the history of the species than Reggie Watts?
posted by shakespeherian at 1:22 PM on April 10, 2013 [8 favorites]
posted by shakespeherian at 1:22 PM on April 10, 2013 [8 favorites]
Sorry I made it to about 3:30 on this before I bailed out. I love Reggie Watts but I was done with this a lot quicker than he was. (does that mean I was fucking?)
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 1:22 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 1:22 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
Sorry I made it to about 3:30 on this before I bailed out.
You'll be happy to know the last four seconds don't add anything.
posted by shakespeherian at 1:23 PM on April 10, 2013 [3 favorites]
You'll be happy to know the last four seconds don't add anything.
posted by shakespeherian at 1:23 PM on April 10, 2013 [3 favorites]
I met Reggie Watts last fall. Very nice fellow.
posted by KokuRyu at 1:24 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by KokuRyu at 1:24 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
(Inside-α) I want to Hartree-Fock you all night!It's interactions like that which scandalise conservative physicists: losing one's gaussianity over something so trivial.
posted by Talkie Toaster at 1:24 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
I was once trying to make my way through a tightly packed crowd, and as I turned to my left, something that felt like a cloud made of angel wings brushed my shoulder, and I realized I was standing next to and a little behind Reggie Watts.
We probably weren't fucking. Probably.
posted by evidenceofabsence at 1:40 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
We probably weren't fucking. Probably.
posted by evidenceofabsence at 1:40 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
No, I have never wondered that, but then I reckon I've spent more time not fucking than most people. I'm pretty aware of when I'm fucking, 'cause usually there was several months and a few grand spent in prep.
posted by laconic skeuomorph at 1:49 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by laconic skeuomorph at 1:49 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
I love this! I've also never heard anyone rap in German before.
posted by MaryDellamorte at 1:50 PM on April 10, 2013
posted by MaryDellamorte at 1:50 PM on April 10, 2013
Previously, I have confused Reggie Watts with (former Green Bay Packer and noted homophobe) Reggie White when I read Watts's name. My life was much clearer when I realized this error.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:09 PM on April 10, 2013
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:09 PM on April 10, 2013
Reggie Watts just did an Ask Me Anything at reddit, and it was fun.
I have seen him perform live a handful of times, and it has always been a blast. The man is sexy.
posted by Doroteo Arango II at 2:16 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
I have seen him perform live a handful of times, and it has always been a blast. The man is sexy.
posted by Doroteo Arango II at 2:16 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
And that explains. The man is so sexy that when you go to one of his shows you are not 100% that you are or are not fucking.
He must get asked the question a lot.
So tempted to edit instead of posting a second comment after I hit post too soon
posted by Doroteo Arango II at 2:18 PM on April 10, 2013
He must get asked the question a lot.
So tempted to edit instead of posting a second comment after I hit post too soon
posted by Doroteo Arango II at 2:18 PM on April 10, 2013
Actually, I was kind of drunk when I saw Reggie Watts play a very small club (maybe 100 people in a small room). I started to cry at the end of his set, he was so awesome. I also met the Flaming Lips, who were also in town and just showed up. Can you believe it.
posted by KokuRyu at 2:24 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by KokuRyu at 2:24 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
Still confused. Should the fuck still be up on the wall or down on the floor? Does the shit even matter?
posted by orme at 2:25 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by orme at 2:25 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
Do I need to be concerned about JASH and its impact on my youtube videos?
posted by _aa_ at 2:28 PM on April 10, 2013
posted by _aa_ at 2:28 PM on April 10, 2013
I am also charmed!
posted by rmd1023 at 2:57 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by rmd1023 at 2:57 PM on April 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
I am armed!
posted by Potomac Avenue at 3:13 PM on April 10, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 3:13 PM on April 10, 2013
I was pretty sure I wasn't fucking before I saw this video. Now I'm confused.
posted by Decani at 3:26 PM on April 10, 2013
posted by Decani at 3:26 PM on April 10, 2013
I love Reggie Watts but I'm continually flabbergasted that anybody else does. I feel like if he didn't exist, I would've been forced to imagine him.
posted by penduluum at 3:43 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by penduluum at 3:43 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
I like the stuff he does with Beardyman.
The Octagonal Child
I Don't Mind Simplification
posted by ifandonlyif at 4:11 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
The Octagonal Child
I Don't Mind Simplification
posted by ifandonlyif at 4:11 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
From the reddit AMA, I learned he was also on the Bill Nye show doing ... something ... about cavemen.
posted by lkc at 4:32 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by lkc at 4:32 PM on April 10, 2013 [2 favorites]
I love fucking Reggie Watts!
(and I know what I'm doing!)
posted by salishsea at 5:52 PM on April 10, 2013
(and I know what I'm doing!)
posted by salishsea at 5:52 PM on April 10, 2013
Tasteless.
posted by Seekerofsplendor at 6:39 PM on April 10, 2013
posted by Seekerofsplendor at 6:39 PM on April 10, 2013
That was awesome.
posted by A Bad Catholic at 6:43 PM on April 10, 2013
posted by A Bad Catholic at 6:43 PM on April 10, 2013
posted by homunculus at 6:55 PM on April 10, 2013
It's really sad to see such a talented person like Watts become famous and start producing such commercial pop radio drivel. It's like he wants to be the soundtrack to a GMC truck commercial.
no really Reggie is like a human nitrous tank.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 9:22 PM on April 10, 2013
no really Reggie is like a human nitrous tank.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 9:22 PM on April 10, 2013
God, his TED talk is mindblowingly good. He's like a bridge between sanity and insanity. I'm constantly going back and forth between "Watts is an annoying one trick novelty act that will one day wear thin" and "He's the greatest, most important artist of our generation." I'm leaning toward greatest artist of our generation.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 9:43 PM on April 10, 2013 [3 favorites]
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 9:43 PM on April 10, 2013 [3 favorites]
I like women. I like women. I like the concept of women.
posted by shakespeherian at 10:03 PM on April 10, 2013 [3 favorites]
posted by shakespeherian at 10:03 PM on April 10, 2013 [3 favorites]
I bet you watched the whole thing.
No, actually about 20 seconds, if that.
posted by Seekerofsplendor at 9:19 AM on April 11, 2013
No, actually about 20 seconds, if that.
posted by Seekerofsplendor at 9:19 AM on April 11, 2013
You'll never find splendor if you keep your mind closed so tightly all the time.
posted by Doroteo Arango II at 9:24 AM on April 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Doroteo Arango II at 9:24 AM on April 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
i took some fuck. and some shit, and i put it on top.
posted by quonsar II: smock fishpants and the temple of foon at 9:53 AM on April 11, 2013
posted by quonsar II: smock fishpants and the temple of foon at 9:53 AM on April 11, 2013
I watched the whole thing and fail to see the magic. At the risk of being overly literal, can anyone explain to me what they love about it (other than rapping in German, in which case I prefer 1982's Der Komissar.)
posted by msalt at 11:10 AM on April 11, 2013
posted by msalt at 11:10 AM on April 11, 2013
I watched the whole thing and fail to see the magic. At the risk of being overly literal, can anyone explain to me what they love about it
I think it's important to note that Watts makes up many of the "samples" himself, on the spot, with his mouth/vocal chords/whatever and creates loops. Many of his lyrics are also free-flowing, made up right on the spot.
I don't think video does Watts justice - he has to be seen to be believed.
posted by KokuRyu at 11:40 AM on April 11, 2013
I think it's important to note that Watts makes up many of the "samples" himself, on the spot, with his mouth/vocal chords/whatever and creates loops. Many of his lyrics are also free-flowing, made up right on the spot.
I don't think video does Watts justice - he has to be seen to be believed.
posted by KokuRyu at 11:40 AM on April 11, 2013
Also it is funny.
posted by shakespeherian at 11:51 AM on April 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by shakespeherian at 11:51 AM on April 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
Saw Reggie perform a couple of times in the late 90's when he was doing gigs in small bars and he was the lead singer in a funk cover band. I always look forward to the work he produces. If anyone is interested he started a YouTube channel with Sara Silverman, Michael Cera, and Tim & Eric called Jash
posted by P.o.B. at 12:09 PM on April 11, 2013
posted by P.o.B. at 12:09 PM on April 11, 2013
I watched the whole thing and fail to see the magic.
Well, that dance troupe is pretty fantastic.
posted by Apropos of Something at 4:23 PM on April 11, 2013
Well, that dance troupe is pretty fantastic.
posted by Apropos of Something at 4:23 PM on April 11, 2013
Also it is funny.
Well, that's the part I don't get. I like absurdity, Monty Python, Arj Barker, etc. This just feels like poorly targeted satire of -- what? Advice columnists? Call in talk shows? Dan Savage? It's not like the chorus has any meaning, or the basic concept.
he has talented backup dancers, and I'm sure it was super fun for him to run around and be "crazy" doing humping motions, but....
Watts makes up many of the "samples" himself, on the spot, with his mouth/vocal chords/whatever and creates loops. Many of his lyrics are also free-flowing, made up right on the spot.
Those are both very cool. Maybe this is not his best work? I'm getting a vibe of "seems amazing if you're really stoned, not so much when sober." Vs. Barker and Python, stoner favorites that hold up elsetimes too.
posted by msalt at 4:24 PM on April 11, 2013
Well, that's the part I don't get. I like absurdity, Monty Python, Arj Barker, etc. This just feels like poorly targeted satire of -- what? Advice columnists? Call in talk shows? Dan Savage? It's not like the chorus has any meaning, or the basic concept.
he has talented backup dancers, and I'm sure it was super fun for him to run around and be "crazy" doing humping motions, but....
Watts makes up many of the "samples" himself, on the spot, with his mouth/vocal chords/whatever and creates loops. Many of his lyrics are also free-flowing, made up right on the spot.
Those are both very cool. Maybe this is not his best work? I'm getting a vibe of "seems amazing if you're really stoned, not so much when sober." Vs. Barker and Python, stoner favorites that hold up elsetimes too.
posted by msalt at 4:24 PM on April 11, 2013
This just feels like poorly targeted satire of -- what? Advice columnists? Call in talk shows? Dan Savage? It's like like the chorus has any meaning, or the basic concept.
Go look at this one and then come back, maybe?
posted by shakespeherian at 4:50 PM on April 11, 2013
Go look at this one and then come back, maybe?
posted by shakespeherian at 4:50 PM on April 11, 2013
I don't know what else to say but the guy is super talented, and is an artist, not a pop act that struggles to put out an album every two years. He's living it and you can too while you watch and listen.
posted by KokuRyu at 6:56 PM on April 11, 2013
posted by KokuRyu at 6:56 PM on April 11, 2013
I just liked the beat and the silliness of it. Also the dancers.
posted by A Bad Catholic at 7:08 PM on April 11, 2013
posted by A Bad Catholic at 7:08 PM on April 11, 2013
At the risk of being overly literal, can anyone explain to me what they love about it
On the surface, I like the beat (reminds me of Mr. Oizo), it's catchy, the dancing is good, and Reggie just comes across as very uninhabited and not giving a fuck. He's a guy I would enjoy having a beer with.
If you look a little deeper, I think it's a stab at people who over think a plate of sex beans. Besides the lyrics alone (seriously, listen to them, especially the ones that aren't the main chorus), follow the story of the "scientists." They're doing all sorts of tests and studies but at the end they still can't conclusively determine if it's fucking or not because it's something "you have to feel." And did you notice the couple that was politely courting each other in the beginning but then ended up fucking at the end? Some other dancers tell a story and I will admit that I wish he had included scenes of solely male dancers simulating fucking. 3:06 was my favorite bit because who else other than Reggie would simulate masturbating and accidentally getting it all over his face and in his mouth?
posted by MaryDellamorte at 9:30 PM on April 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
On the surface, I like the beat (reminds me of Mr. Oizo), it's catchy, the dancing is good, and Reggie just comes across as very uninhabited and not giving a fuck. He's a guy I would enjoy having a beer with.
If you look a little deeper, I think it's a stab at people who over think a plate of sex beans. Besides the lyrics alone (seriously, listen to them, especially the ones that aren't the main chorus), follow the story of the "scientists." They're doing all sorts of tests and studies but at the end they still can't conclusively determine if it's fucking or not because it's something "you have to feel." And did you notice the couple that was politely courting each other in the beginning but then ended up fucking at the end? Some other dancers tell a story and I will admit that I wish he had included scenes of solely male dancers simulating fucking. 3:06 was my favorite bit because who else other than Reggie would simulate masturbating and accidentally getting it all over his face and in his mouth?
posted by MaryDellamorte at 9:30 PM on April 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
No reference to Watts is complete without a pointer to his other career as a straight musician in the band Maktub. Their work is also worth your time.
posted by uberchet at 1:45 PM on April 12, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by uberchet at 1:45 PM on April 12, 2013 [1 favorite]
I mainly like his hair. And the gleeful silliness. Yes. Those things.
posted by Decani at 2:38 PM on April 13, 2013
posted by Decani at 2:38 PM on April 13, 2013
OK, I saw Reggie Watts live last night (as the top headliner at the huge Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland.) No A/V stuff at all, no looping, video, or even background music. Pretty much straight standup comedy, along with an a capella song written for the occasion (it was all about the damp Portland environment.) Nothing remotely like the clip linked here, or Fuck Shit Stack.
To my surprise, he came off as a blunt NYC tough guy (despite his look), more Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver (or Dave Attel) than psychedelic goofball. The song was of a different character, surprisingly melodic and beautifully sung, with clever words. The rest of was like
"Why does every body love babies? I've survived to this age. What the fuck has a baby ever done? NUTHIN."
and a long riff about "Portland's not Philadelphia. There's been a long running argument about this since the early 1900s. But there are basically five differences. Numbuh one. Geography. This seems obvious. But not everybody sees it this way. ..." all the way through "Numbuh Five. Fuck you. It's not Philadelphia. It just isn't. I don't even know why we're discussing this."
I'm not doing his set justice, but long story short, not anything like I expected, and very funny. I'm completely won over. (I still think Maktub's lame though.)
posted by msalt at 12:26 PM on April 22, 2013
To my surprise, he came off as a blunt NYC tough guy (despite his look), more Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver (or Dave Attel) than psychedelic goofball. The song was of a different character, surprisingly melodic and beautifully sung, with clever words. The rest of was like
"Why does every body love babies? I've survived to this age. What the fuck has a baby ever done? NUTHIN."
and a long riff about "Portland's not Philadelphia. There's been a long running argument about this since the early 1900s. But there are basically five differences. Numbuh one. Geography. This seems obvious. But not everybody sees it this way. ..." all the way through "Numbuh Five. Fuck you. It's not Philadelphia. It just isn't. I don't even know why we're discussing this."
I'm not doing his set justice, but long story short, not anything like I expected, and very funny. I'm completely won over. (I still think Maktub's lame though.)
posted by msalt at 12:26 PM on April 22, 2013
Watts' performance was part of the "Put Your Hands Together" show by Carmen Esposito, and was recorded for her podcast of that name. It's not up yet, but should be available for free at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/put-your-hands-together-cameron/id593136300 any day now.
posted by msalt at 12:34 PM on April 22, 2013
posted by msalt at 12:34 PM on April 22, 2013
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