Nick Postagulous
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Droppin' Plates
I'm a relatively knowledgeable fellow. I'm hip, and while not def, I'm with it. Word up! Well, recently I got The Sickness by Disturbed. It's an album. A CD. I'm ok, mom, don't worry.
One of the songs on it is called Droppin' Plates. Now, hip and with it as I am, I got no clue what he's talking about. However, the lead singer of Disturbed is "droppin' plates." I think it's about revenge or respect or something. "I'm droppin' plates on your ass," he says.
I looked it up at Urban Dictionary, and there were no entries. Not for dropping plates or droppin' plates. I tried searching on "droppin' plates meaning" but unfortunately, the next song on the album is called Meaning of Life, and is about vigorous sex, actually. But it's messing up my search.
I've given up on finding out what Droppin' Plates means. But, Disturbed is droppin' plates on my ass, that's all I know.
I'm not sure if I'm hip anymore. Very un-def.
Update! Breaking Plates vs Smashing Plates! Woot!
From Theo's Greek Tavern, a New Zealand Greek Restaurant:
Plate breaking is one of those traditions that have become inextricably associated with the Greek concept of kefi (good humour and fun). Plates are sometimes broken on special occasions or celebrations (eg weddings) or any time when a group of friends enjoy the special mix of food, wine, good company, atmosphere and fun. In Greek society such plate breaking is a spontaneous act of joy, fun and good-naturedness and needs to be contrasted with the act of plate smashing - which is simply an act of violence.
Plate breaking is rarely done in Greece now, as it is considered more appropriate (and perhaps safer) to throw flower heads, which are sold on site. However, the tradition continues in many Greek establishments around the world.
Since opening in April 1997, Theo's has resisted the many repeated requests for plate breaking. We have done so because we have not been convinced over the ability of our local guests to differentiate between plate breaking as an act of spontaneous fun or plate smashing as an act of pre-meditated physical violence.
So, there you go. I still have no clue. But it must be noted that Disturbed is droppin' plates on my ass, and not throwin' plates at my ass. So, it's all good. Right?
Who knew they were Greek?
