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[Jan 156]

You are right, people from the city of Sao Paulo are known as paulistanos / nas, but I more widely talked about the paulistas, which designates anyone from the surrounding state, including the paulistanos (stick out tongue emoticon).

Mmmm yes, I can think of about two places in the state where people are cosmopolitan apart from in São Paulo itself. Mostly it's because they've moved out for holiday or work. And half the time they're listening to English-language pop (emoticon back). You can, however, get a greater amount of Brasilian and cosmopolitan culture all-round in SP. Money, education, opportunity and exposure probably being the cause.

[Prosal]

(paulistanas, rather than paulistas. I'm a bit surprised that slipped by you Prosal).

You are right, people from the city of Sao Paulo are known as paulistanos / nas, but I more widely talked about the paulistas, which designates anyone from the surrounding state, including the paulistanos (stick out tongue emoticon).

[Jan 156]

In fact, not, I wasn't joking. You are right, when it comes to music, as to most other things, to each its own, but you have to keep in mind that this type of musica(as axe, pagode, ect for that matter) is solely listened by the lowest and most dumb-ass class of the population. Say to a cosmopolitan paulista that you like this style of music, and at best, she will lightly smile with indulgence, and at worst, she will take you for a dumb gringo with no taste and no cultural awareness. There is the equivalent of those cheap and silly musics for the dumb masses everywhere in the world, as dangdut in Indonesia per exemple (google it if you are interested).

If you want to really impress a smart and educated brasileira with progressive tastes, tell per exemple that one of your favorite brasilian song is "Faroeste Cabloco" (a 9 mnts masterpiece) , and sing her one or two sentences that you know from the lyrics (which are simply genious). It's not a direct ticket to her panties of course, but she will be really really impressed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgKExOneYqs

That opinion might hold some weight but it is far from universally true, and there are some pretty trendy Axe artists for instance. As you might know if you were spending a little more time with the more educated and sophisticated paulistanas (paulistanas, rather than paulistas. I'm a bit surprised that slipped by you Prosal).

[Eric Cartman]

As a side note, translate the (silly) lyrics of this "Louca Louquinha" song, and you will see the intellectual level of the people who can enjoy it.

The chick at Red Light Club last night was saying how she doesn't like pagode because it's always some dude whining about bad shit that's happened to him. Kind of like the Blues I guess haha. I was translating the Funk lyrics blasting from the stereo for patamarbeleza. "sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit on my dick and make me come!" lmao!

[Prosal]

As a side note, translate the (silly) lyrics of this "Louca Louquinha" song, and you will see the intellectual level of the people who can enjoy it.

[Prosal]

I hope you are joking!

In fact, not, I wasn't joking. You are right, when it comes to music, as to most other things, to each its own, but you have to keep in mind that this type of music (as axe, pagode, ect for that matter) is solely listened by the lowest and most dumb-ass class of the population. Say to a cosmopolitan paulista that you like this style of music, and at best, she will lightly smile with indulgence, and at worst, she will take you for a dumb gringo with no taste and no cultural awareness. There is the equivalent of those cheap and silly musics for the dumb masses everywhere in the world, as dangdut in Indonesia per exemple (google it if you are interested).

If you want to really impress a smart and educated brasileira with progressive tastes, tell per exemple that one of your favorite brasilian song is "Faroeste Cabloco" (a 9 mnts masterpiece) , and sing her one or two sentences that you know from the lyrics (which are simply genious). It's not a direct ticket to her panties of course, but she will be really really impressed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgKExOneYqs

[Vitrea]

What a shitty music. I seriously doubt that it is a hit among progressive brasilians. It's music for burros.

I hope you are joking! I enjoyed the link posted by Sperto and it is not shitty by any means. I also liked couple of clips you posted as well but they are of completely different genre. I think it is unfair to compare music of different genres.

[Exec Talent]

Are any of you nice Australian gents coming to Brazil in the next month or so.

I have a little favor to ask and am happy to help you out in one of many ways.

Please PM me for details.

Thanks,

Exec

[Prosal]

If somebody is interested in brazilian music.

Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s167CtQfplA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIdZvHHJZdk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJYLrXerHCU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdtUhmLD0Jo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK88geNsUmQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smwj7ISnwXM

[Prosal]

If somebody is interested in brazilian music.

Latest hit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucTyiO3taZU

Very nice!

What a shitty music. I seriously doubt that it is a hit among progressive brasilians. It's music for burros.

[Sperto]

If somebody is interested in brazilian music.
Latest hit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucTyiO3taZU
Very nice!

[BootyTapper]

If you do happen to get caught in a fire at 4x4, you don't have to pay the cover charge on the way out!

This is always something I thought about in Rio especially after the Los Lobos dance club fire in Mexico City and always going to HELP. I remember distinctly after that fire, I was in Rio about a month or two later and I was more aware of the entrances for HELP. Add to that I even stopped hanging out on the 2nd floor balcony that I used to love to go to for more private time with GDP's, at that time it was one way up and down from that area till they built the stairs on both sides down to the stage. The main floor bar close to the.

Door became my hang out spot, especially if I made the trip solo without the fellas. I finally tried 4x4 last December after never being there but hitting a lot of GDP's that worked there, but came to HELP after work. I remembered as I walked upstairs and noticed that in case of emergency over 100+ people will try to get down those same stairs it made me a little nervous, but after seeing a nice big round bunda walk by all fears were gone. I was here on a bombing mission and it was a damn good one also. LOL!

[Mangera]

Interesting info. and great stats guys, but when its all said and done........Tons of tourists will continue to flock down for the upcomimg events. Life goes on.

[Perkele]

Talking about the tourist rapped in Rio.

According WHO, Brasil is in the Top 10 (7th place) of the countries with the highest rates of violence towards women (which includes murder, sexual assault, stalking, violence in intimate relationships, and other violations of women's bodies and psyches).

When you scratch a bit the surface, you realise that Brasil is not the carefree paradise filled with nice people that some daydreamers promote here.

You are quite right. Especially Rio de Janeiro is going down the toilet. It's not enough that inflation is running practically out of control, rising prices to ridiculous levels the violence is also rising. Some fools believe that the favelas are being pacified. Well, Rio is welcoming all fat, rich gringo fools to soccer world cup and olympics. At least the criminals will make a good profit.

[Prosal]

Talking about the tourist rapped in Rio.

According WHO, Brasil is in the Top 10 (7th place) of the countries with the highest rates of violence towards women (which includes murder, sexual assault, stalking, violence in intimate relationships, and other violations of women's bodies and psyches).

When you scratch a bit the surface, you realise that Brasil is not the carefree paradise filled with nice people that some daydreamers promote here.