Why are the songs/tunes played from mobile speakers in public places, invariably terrible.
What's wrong with a bit of classical, now and again.
( Wildheart Baby. Drunken Mess In A Good Way, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 1:44, archived)

they do this outside stations etc to deter tramps
I think this is patronising. Why shouldn't tramps enjoy Handel?
( vladimir, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 1:48, archived)

I'm sure
that there is some kind of rationale to this.

ie It's only the people who listen to 'that' sort of music that feel it's their right to subject it to everyone else. Whereas people who like their entertainment on a more cultural level know how not to act in a socially irresponsible way.

I'd love to see someone doing burnouts etc with Ride of the Valkeries blaring at full blast.
( bacon and egg roll is going to be big downunder, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 5:18, archived)