TYPES OF SPECIES

Note: This is an "Intensive Study" that was done over a period of many a years. All the species mentioned here were studied in their natural habitat (didn't have permission for lab testing.). I assure you no species were harmed during the making of this article. In case, it did, it was purely coincidental and all in good faith. Cheers....

To some, Floyd are a bunch of fuddies in their 60's, who started making music before most of us were even born. For others, seeing them in person (even if it means from hundreds of feet away where everyone on stage look like ants) and blowing up 4-5 very big ones is an act of faith. Over the years my "Intensive Study" of this phenomenon reveals that humanity falls into 4 distinct categories.

Species 1

Latin Name: Worshipus Floydica

Just like adding fuel to the fire this species can go on and on about Floyd with the slightest encouragement. Sometimes they do get on other peoples nerves but don't worry they are harmless. A typical specimen is someone who is quite and happy in his own world. Don't ask him anything even remotely related to the band or their music and he wont bug you.

Species 2

Latin Name: Kindalika Floydica

We all heard Another Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb and we don't mind it, do we? Yeah, the music sounds good and the lyrics so cool, and we'll even sing along to the song at rock concerts. (If we get free passes) And no, I'm really not that keen on hearing the rest of Floyd's songs. Besides, I can't shell out that kind of cash for a double album.

Species 3

Latin Name: Hatem Withpassionus

Species 3 will complain that " Floyd music is boring, makes no sense, oh fuck so depressing and that's why they almost never play it on MTV or [V]. This species includes unfortunate best Friends or roommates who have to listen to Ummagumma nonstop (or even The Wall ) or the girl who is going steady with a species 1 guy.

Species 4

Latin Name: Ignoramus Floydica

Floyd Who??? Like everyone else he/she has heard "We Don't Need No Education" danced the butts off at a disco and even sang it with heart and feeling..... just before the exams. But apart from that remains blissfully remote from all the Floyd related drama.

If in doubt about which species your dealing with, here's a litmus test, ask the subject if he/she has heard "Another Brick In The Wall 2". If the answer is "Yes", then ask if its better than "Another Brick In The Wall 4". If he/she smiles and nods, you have a pretender. But if they turn into a shade of red, Run Like Hell.