I wonder if Joe's a cat? Could someone help me out?
The first part of the lyrics goes that way I believe!
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Is Joe a cat?
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Patrick wrote: That idea definitely does not fit into my theory.
I'm sure we could spin something around it, but I must sleep now. Night night everyone!
Well, there are a few cats with "eyes like an old wounded soldier" around this neighbourhood so it is plausible yes.
I don't believe it's a homeless person. More like someone who ran away from home or a woman. He could easily be anyone of you.
I have a theory that the song relates to the demise of that wonderful speccy 80's puppet-like character JOE 90!!!
Tommy Horan wrote: this one is funny???
I know plenty of Joes
none of them are cats
eCKOh
We are usually much better than this, T. Don't judge us by this one.
LE Roberts wrote: I do hate fooking cats. More than GIAUE.
But Who's Joe is good.
LE:
Is not that serious...I'm gonna hook up to an IPOD and play GIAUE over and over again
= )
I understand. I do that with Track 10 adinfinitum.
I was harsh. GIAUE isn't awful. But really: Cats are shitheads.
LE Roberts wrote: I understand. I do that with Track 10 adinfinitum.
I was harsh. GIAUE isn't awful. But really: Cats are shitheads.
There's something for everyone..
I agree cats suck...
I kik them in the street...nah i dont do that but i would like to sometimes
eCKOh
Somwhere between your opinion of GIAUE and NOBabe's opinion of GIAUE is where I reside on the issue. As dance tracks go, I prefer MNAD.
Not a cat fan. I like pumas, though.
LE Roberts wrote: Somwhere between your opinion of GIAUE and NOBabe's opinion of GIAUE is where I reside on the issue. As dance tracks go, I prefer MNAD.
Not a cat fan. I like pumas, though.
How would you even dance to that track???
This I gotta see...
Send me the video please
eCKOh 
And NObabe says "Don't fookin' kick the cat in the street not even if her/his (Is cat a male or a female in English anyway? Well it is definitely female in Serbian) name is Joe." 
NObabe wrote: And NObabe says "Don't fookin' kick the cat in the street not even if her/his (Is cat a male or a female in English anyway? Well it is definitely female in Serbian) name is Joe."
NObabe has spoken...
Cats are safe everywhere
eCKOh
Tommy Horan wrote:
NObabe wrote: And NObabe says "Don't fookin' kick the cat in the street not even if her/his (Is cat a male or a female in English anyway? Well it is definitely female in Serbian) name is Joe."
NObabe has spoken...
Cats are safe everywhere
eCKOh
You might try listening to her question mark, T.
How would you even dance to that track???
I'm four days away from 36 years old. See Napoleon dance for Pedro's campaign and you'll get a good idea of what I could bust out if MNAD started spinnin'.
Patrick wrote:
Tommy Horan wrote:
NObabe wrote: And NObabe says "Don't fookin' kick the cat in the street not even if her/his (Is cat a male or a female in English anyway? Well it is definitely female in Serbian) name is Joe."
NObabe has spoken...
Cats are safe everywhere
eCKOh
You might try listening to her question mark, T.
Nah too much thought involved
LE Roberts wrote:
How would you even dance to that track???
I'm four days away from 36 years old. See Napoleon dance for Pedro's campaign and you'll get a good idea of what I could bust out if MNAD started spinnin'.
I'm lost...
Enjoy man
eCKOh
If Joe's a cat, then judging by the lyrics, it would appear that Bernard has an unusually strong obsession with a pussy.
There is a Jo Cat's Pub in Milwaukee. So if you are ever in Milwaukee and want to discuss this Joe = Cat theory, we can do it over some drinks at Jo Cat's (I'm buying). Jo Cat's make a fine stop on any Brady St. bar crawl.
ericpear wrote: If Joe's a cat, then judging by the lyrics, it would appear that Bernard has an unusually strong obsession with a pussy.
There is a Jo Cat's Pub in Milwaukee. So if you are ever in Milwaukee and want to discuss this Joe = Cat theory, we can do it over some drinks at Jo Cat's (I'm buying). Jo Cat's make a fine stop on any Brady St. bar crawl.
Since when has Milwaukee ever been associated with drinking? 
Well I'm sure no one in Manchester has a clue who Joe is... :D
Oh I've said too much again .
A beer in Milwaukee...that could be cool...a bit far from Montreal thought!
I'll have one tonight for you...
"You had your heart broke by a woman... she said you had it coming."
On further analysis of the lyrics Hannet labs have concluded that Joe is indeed not a cat, but in fact, a pussy.
The 'purring' noise at the end of Who's Joe sounds like a the purring of a contended cat, perhaps sleeping in front of an open fire. Wonder if it's the "open grate" that is being banged on in Hey Now...
great, it confirms that new order are gods at wording..meanings as well as their unbelievable soundscapes.
BIGINOIL wrote: The 'purring' noise at the end of Who's Joe sounds like a the purring of a contended cat, perhaps sleeping in front of an open fire. Wonder if it's the "open grate" that is being banged on in Hey Now...
I'm not sure if you're being serious about "open grate," Big. I always thought it was "open gate." But that's lyrics, and I've vowed temporary abstinence from lyrics.
My cat really likes Temptation! Not sure whether it's because cats are supposed to like certain notes or what, but every time it comes on she gets on my knee and tries to lick my face 
It could on the other hand be a huge coincidence.
Marie Hickson wrote: My cat really likes Temptation! Not sure whether it's because cats are supposed to like certain notes or what, but every time it comes on she gets on my knee and tries to lick my face
It could on the other hand be a huge coincidence.
Everything that cats do has enormous significance.
You are assigned to study the beast's behaviour and post your findings here at regular intervals.
Please don't make the mistake of thinking that anything is irrelevant. We need total coverage.
Marie, I think your cat is just happy for you supposing you like Temptation very much. They feel everything, I know, been an owner of one for 10 years. :)
NObabe wrote: Marie, I think your cat is just happy for you supposing you like Temptation very much. They feel everything, I know, been an owner of one for 10 years. :)
Maja, do you stroke your pussy very often??? Should we call Mrs. Slocomb???
NObabe wrote: Sorry but I have no idea who that Mrs. might be.
Character from V. popular 70's comedy series Are You Being Served.
She was always going on about her pussy, in order to get cheap laughs.
NObabe wrote: My cat is a male.
I'm going to leave this one now. Anyone else brave enough to carry it on?
BIGINOIL wrote:
Marie Hickson wrote: My cat really likes Temptation! Not sure whether it's because cats are supposed to like certain notes or what, but every time it comes on she gets on my knee and tries to lick my face
It could on the other hand be a huge coincidence.
Everything that cats do has enormous significance.
You are assigned to study the beast's behaviour and post your findings here at regular intervals.
Please don't make the mistake of thinking that anything is irrelevant. We need total coverage.
I don't know if total coverage of where the cat is licking it's owner would be wise - not everything may get past the moderators.
My question is: do any New Order songs make you want to lick your........cat?
Joe was first "immortalised" by Inspiral Carpets in 1988-89. It is believed that Hooky's DJ workings with erstwhile Carpet Clint Boon of late have had some influence. The Hookmeister General is believed to have spun said Carpets disc, prompting the question within the band as to the identity of Joe, a question which is carried on to the WFTSC release. Maybe we should be asking who Lordsy is instead?
oldmonkey wrote: Joe was first "immortalised" by Inspiral Carpets in 1988-89. It is believed that Hooky's DJ workings with erstwhile Carpet Clint Boon of late have had some influence. The Hookmeister General is believed to have spun said Carpets disc, prompting the question within the band as to the identity of Joe, a question which is carried on to the WFTSC release. Maybe we should be asking who Lordsy is instead?
Full marks for not calling it Hey Joe. The guitars are alright, but would not stand the comparison.
BIGINOIL wrote:
oldmonkey wrote: Full marks for not calling it Hey Joe. The guitars are alright, but would not stand the comparison.
Two things puzzle me still: why is the song not called: Where's Joe? I mean, how can you try to find someone when you don't even know who you're looking for?? Now Barney's is getting us all puzzled by trying to find out who Joe is and if he's a cat or not, when instead we all could help and try to find where he is...
secondly: how a cat can has his/her heart 'broke by a woman' escapes me really... (but pleaselet's not go into that matter as well...
Well, if we are mistaken about whether Joe is a person or a cat, then "Who's Joe?" certainly is the appropriate title.
Who, indeed, is Joe? A cat? A human? One of Odysseus' ersthwile sailing companions?
I don't know, but my favorite song lyric involving cats is:
“When I get my mobile home, I’m gonna dance in my mobile home, gonna find a lot of cats, let ‘em loose in my mobile home.”
No idea if NO's Joe has a mobile home though.
