Talk:John Linnell

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I was just about to write a post asking if John Linnell had become far more attractive with age (and this question comes from a heterosexual man). Then I noticed he was named one of People's Most Beautiful people, so I guess my question is answered. But maybe some other people have thoughts on the subject. Jstohler (talk) 02:39, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

I would go gay for John Linnell. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.173.149.251 (talk) 00:18, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

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John Linnell was featured in a WikiWorld cartoon: (click image to the right for full size version.)

[edit] That...that picture...

The picture is AWFUL. Someone find a new one, seriously. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.173.149.251 (talk) 04:41, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

Are you kidding? That's one of the best "unofficial" shots of Linnell I've seen. Maybe the best. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 150.160.252.22 (talk) 15:40, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Ya....NO.

Change it. Please.

I second (fourth?) this, it's not flattering and looks rather awkward... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.255.11.45 (talk) 06:41, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I would vote against changing the picture, until somebody can provide a link to a better free image of Linnell that they would consider using. -AtionSong (talk) 23:30, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Seriously, if only there was a picture of this quality for all Wiki entries. Linnell looks fine. Far better than some muddy cameraphone job which seems to be de rigueur for Wikipedia.

[edit] Description

Linnell's lyrics are perhaps most well-known for their inclusion of strange subject matter and wordplay. Persistent themes include aging, delusional behavior, bad relationships, death, and the personification of inanimate objects. Conversely, the accompanying melodies are usually cascading and upbeat.
Awesome description. I guess subjective descriptions are not really encyclopedic, but I don't think Wikipedia should be aspiring to be an Encyclopedia Britannica. It summarizes his music in a nutshell and I wish more articles did that. On another note, someone needs to get Linnell (or the two Johns) out of the northeast and into the Midwest. I have yet to see them in concert. -Rolypolyman (talk) 18:05, 28 April 2008 (UTC)