faba Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 WELLINGTON, New Zealand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 WELLINGTON, New Zealand – It'll be Barry Manilow versus the mall rats. The New Zealand city of Christchurch hopes that putting the American crooner's smooth and gentle tones into the mix of music to be broadcast through the central mall district can pacify unruly teens who congregate there_ or at least convince them to go elsewhere. "The intention is to change the environment in a positive way ... so nobody feels threatened or intimidated," Central City Business Association manager Paul Lonsdale told The Associated Press. "I did not say Barry Manilow is a weapon of mass destruction." A group of several dozen young people regularly spread rubbish, spray graffiti, get intoxicated, use drugs, swear and intimidate patrons at the outdoor mall, he said. The city council, police and local property owners covering 410 businesses agree that "nice, easy listening" music like Manilow's "Can't Smile Without You," "Mandy" and other hits might change the behavior of loitering teens. But one 16-year-old told The Press newspaper that unfashionable music wouldn't deter them. "We would just bring a stereo and play it louder," Emma Belcher said. Lonsdale countered that the city would then hit them with anti-noise laws. Hahahahaha...Faba is a Manilow fan! So, which is your favorite? I bet it's Mandy- although you really mean "Randy" right? Oh Randy... well you came and you gave without taking but I drank you away Oh Randy.... You kissed me and asked to support the troops and I need you today Oh Randy.... I'm standing on th edge of 16H I've walked away when people gave me dirty looks Caught up in a world of Jets messageboard drama the tears in my eyes and nothing is rhyming Oh Randy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Memorable scene from WKRP In Cincinnatti Dr Johnny Fever throwing darts at a Manilow poster on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 WELLINGTON, New Zealand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 But one 16-year-old told The Press newspaper that unfashionable music wouldn't deter them. "We would just bring a stereo and play it louder," Emma Belcher said. I am sure Emma's parents are proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 if they don't want them there...why don't they just get them for loitering? keep fining their parents and it will probably help stop them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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