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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.
