I just had to ask this question. I think they are not sexy or good looking IMO, cos they are in their mid-upper 40's; almost 50. But their music sells as is and nothing should be changed. These days sex sells big and that is just wrong. I think sex appeal is a way to hide bad talent.
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Do you think New order be more successful if they are sexy? (Seriously)
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Sure, why not? 9 (24%)
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No, they are doing fine as is 9 (24%)
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WTF? New order are already sexy. 20 (53%)
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I know - just playing Scrabble.
As for the question, I have no opinion. I've seen uglier aging bands (Rolling Stones) and better looking aging bands (Duran Duran). So ... I guess ... WTF??
I think they're doing fine as they are. They don't need shallow "fans" who judge bands purely on how good-looking they are. The music should always come first!
AgentWood wrote: who says they aren't sexy?
Bernard's "Mickey Rooney" look (see below left) is white hot.
Gnu Odor wrote:
AgentWood wrote: who says they aren't sexy?
Bernard's "Mickey Rooney" look (see below left) is white hot.
Man, my boss looked over at me on that one. I "snortled" out loud. True, that is not a flattering pic, but when not making a ridiculous face Barney is still sexy IMO. 
there's nothing less attractive than an obsessive manscaper. it's talent, personality, and intelligence that make a man sexy. so yes, our lads have got it!
Andy wrote: Richard, if you find them sexy, that's all that matters.
Happy masturbating!
Very nice. I am sure all the youngsters needed to hear that.
Jesus I really know the wrong sorts of chicks. Every lady i've ever known, when questioned on what they thought of $FILM or $BAND has INVARIABLY responded with... "I would do $OBSCENE_ACT to $STAR/$MUSICIAN" or "Oh, I gotta see that, yer man $HOLLYWOOD_HIMBO is a $SEXUALLY_PREJORATIVE_TERM_FOR_MALE_TOTTY"
even my bloody girlfriend..... She's really into Green Day (The American Alarm, according to Barney), and one day, while browsing some evil baby-boiling terrorist-financing p2p site for some NO gigs, I came accross a couple of well recorded Green Day gigs. Like the gentleman I am, I sent her a message asking if I should DL them for her. The reply came.... "No, just videos thanks" I give up.
I guess it's true, like the Doctor says "nobody truly evil ever likes jelly babies", only in this case, jelly babies are new order.
NURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Richard Latanville wrote:
Andy wrote: Richard, if you find them sexy, that's all that matters.
Happy masturbating!
Very nice. I am sure all the youngsters needed to hear that.
ROFLMAO we're all here to discuss and revere several of the biggest w*nkers the world has ever known.
Veronica wrote:
Man, my boss looked over at me on that one. I "snortled" out loud. True, that is not a flattering pic, but when not making a ridiculous face Barney is still sexy IMO.
I'm wracking my brains tryin to imagine when that might be :)
I am sure all the youngsters needed to hear that.
I'm sure they'd rather hear it than see it.
szwajkos technique wrote: trust me if they looked like the strokes they would be at the top of the charts.
Yeah, it's a bit sad, because it means image is so important, but also good, because it means their music is that good... I totally agree, if they looked like The Strokes Krafty would have been number 1...
Mick's nearly there...
It doesn't matter who thinks they look sexy or are cool.
If the people at Radio one think they are cool or sexy, they will get to No 1.
BIGINOIL wrote: Mick's nearly there...
It doesn't matter who thinks they look sexy or are cool.
If the people at Radio one think they are cool or sexy, they will get to No 1.
Yes but i'm too sexy for my SHIRT!
Steve Campbell wrote:
Richard Latanville wrote:
Andy wrote: Richard, if you find them sexy, that's all that matters.
Happy masturbating!
Very nice. I am sure all the youngsters needed to hear that.
ROFLMAO we're all here to discuss and revere several of the biggest w*nkers the world has ever known.
I am sure Andy masturbates with Marilyn Manson, and how juicy those implants are.
They may be physically decaying but on the wit and humour side they are top of the league - and according to lots of research that appeals to women 
This thread is making me laugh. Agent Wood said it best:
AgentWood wrote: it's talent, personality, and intelligence that make a man sexy.
and yes, I would do Barney any day! :D 
The sex appeal you refer to is a manufactured which is normally invented and managed by the bands PR. The type of sex appeal New Order have is much more subtle and real and therefore far more appealing to the discerning.
Hooky must have something as he's had several ladies and even been married at least twice.
If the people at Radio one think they are cool or sexy, they will get to No 1.
It also depends on how much the record company/plugging people pay or offer sexual favours to the Powers That Be in charge of playlists. Alan Freed, the legendary American DJ, was sacked and discredited for accepting 'payola', the practice of bribing DJs and show producers with cash, gifts, sex etc. I think it's now so widespread as to be part of what makes the music promotion industry work, daytime heavy rotation on Radio One being the most sought after prize.
Right now a Radio One DJ or playlister is snorting Charlie off the naked boobies of one eager-to-please, ambitious nineteen year-old...
I've always thought Barney's good looks back in the Eighties/early nineties help fuel the popularity of New Order/Electronic. But then I realized that, based on their sleeves and music videos, that no one knew what they heck he looked like anyway.
BINGO! can't sell records based on your looks if no one knows wat you look like. I think I'd been SERIOUSLY into them for about 2 years before I'd seen more than a crap black and white pic of them.
JESUS I was shocked when I bought PFD. shocked and pleased.
Whoah! So most blokes here only bought into New Order back in the day cos they thought New Order were ... were sexy?! 
Al Jarvis wrote: Whoah! So most blokes here only bought into New Order back in the day cos they thought New Order were ... were sexy
i saw the way you were looking at them at the new york gig, al. that twinkle in your eye, dreaming of the days you spent with hooky at brideshead.
Al Jarvis wrote: Whoah! So most blokes here only bought into New Order back in the day cos they thought New Order were ... were sexy?!
All aboard for Mincessotta!New Order are not shit hot, because of their looks.They are shit hot, because they have a beaut sound
The fact that Bernard was a handsome bastard back in the day, is purely incidental in The Order's case. 
Al Jarvis wrote: Whoah! So most blokes here only bought into New Order back in the day cos they thought New Order were ... were sexy?!
Actually I got into them because of a sexy chick. I'd nerver heard of them before.
Richard Latanville wrote:
Steve Campbell wrote:
Richard Latanville wrote:
Andy wrote: Richard, if you find them sexy, that's all that matters.
Happy masturbating!
Very nice. I am sure all the youngsters needed to hear that.
ROFLMAO we're all here to discuss and revere several of the biggest w*nkers the world has ever known.
I am sure Andy masturbates with Marilyn Manson, and how juicy those implants are.
I assure you that I have never masturbated with Marilyn Manson. You're more my type. Just thinking about you now...OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGHHHH!
Now where are those tissues...
Gnu Odor wrote:
AgentWood wrote: who says they aren't sexy?
Bernard's "Mickey Rooney" look (see below left) is white hot.
I have heard a male fan saying that Barney made him question his sexuality in the 80s - quite understandable.
When they were physically sexy (in the 80's) they got no radioplay so I don't think this would help...
Who knows though - t'would be fun to see Barney and Hooky on 'extreme makeover 2005'.
