As someone who has worn Converse for years, waiting for the somewhat strange way I walk to rip out the heel in the specific way that it always rips out, then duct taping that area up until I get around to buying a new pair... it's kind of hard for me to completely tear Converse up over this. Their shoes have been associated with punk for quite some time, so it's not as if they're just pulling that link out of thin air to profit on a "hot trend." But there's still something that doesn't sit quite right with me.

There are two pairs of shoes -- a One-Star low-top with Kurt's signature on it, and an All-Star high-top covered in writing. The former is far more tasteful than the latter, but I have never been all that big on shoes or clothes that are covered in writing. It is also reported that the writing and words were taken from the published journals of Kurt Cobain -- and that may well be my issue with it.

I know I've never pontificated about how much I despised the journals being published, but now that the opportunity has been handed to me on a silver platter, I may as well. I can't think of anything more nauseating and gauche than publishing a dead man's journals. I'm sure they're very interesting, but considering he had ample opportunity in life to make his words public at will, I can't help but think he never intended for his private thoughts to become public knowledge. I actually started tearing up my paper journals after his were published, and every time I fill a book, I destroy it, because nobody lives forever and too many people could be hurt by the most unfiltered truth. But I digress.

This is my issue with the shoes: not only were the man's private words published for any old person to read on a whim, casually dismissing them if they seemed unimportant, but now, they're emblazoned on shoes, as well. Tacky.

Reportedly, there will be "several" designs -- there are currently photos of two of them here. I don't know -- maybe they're awesome, and I'm feeling particularly emo today. What do you guys think?

In other other news, he apparently doesn't know what "Teen Spirit" is. It seems he took the story behind "Smells Like Teen Spirit" to mean Kathleen Hannah was somehow implying that Kurt Cobain had an odor problem. And as someone who uses Teen Spirit deodorant, shamelessly, I can say this: that stuff works, and it smells nice.

For those who don't know the story, the song title came about when ex-Bikini Kill singer Kathleen Hannah wrote "Kurt smells like Teen Spirit" on a wall. Krist claims this somehow involved "cheap red wine," and started talking, in far too great detail, about Kurt's bathing habits.

I don't know why she wrote it, but I know for sure that Kurt Cobain did not have any odor problems. Even though his place was a mess, he took care of his hygiene. This person would soak in the bath night after night only listening to The Beatles.

No mention of what bath products Kurt used while extensively bathing to The Beatles, but since the band never released a song "Smells Like Mr. Bubble," I'm guessing it wasn't that. "Scentless Apprentice" makes me think perhaps he just used plain water, the thought of him using "Bleach" scares me, and I really don't want to know the significance of "Territorial Pissings."

And let's be honest: why was Krist even discussing this? Seeing as the man has been dead for over a decade, chances are nobody wants to think all that much about how he smells....

Here's the top five:

1) Elvis Presley ($49 million)

2) John Lennon ($44 million)

3) Charles Schulz ($35 million)

4) George Harrison ($22 million)

5) Albert Einstein ($18 million)

Do you think Elvis even earned $49 million during his whole life? Either way, thirty years after his death, he's still drawing huge crowds, and that's why he's The King.

Tupac was #8 on the list, James Brown was #11, and Bob Marley was #12. Personally, I don't think Pac should even count, since the guy is still releasing new albums and is clearly not dead. Last year's top earner, Kurt Cobain, failed to make the list this year. You know what that means; expect some Nirvana Brand Lithium Batteries and Heart-Shaped Lunchboxes in 2008.

I would also like to note that Albert Einstein made the list not because of his theories or research, but because of those Baby Einstein videos. "E equals MC squared" might explain the reasons for gravitational time dilation, but that shit don't pay the bills.

]]> Nothing sucks worse than making $49 million when you&#39;re not around to spend it. Alright, actually dying probably sucked worse, but still. Elvis is this year&#39;s top posthumous earner, according to Forbes. The King brought in $49 million in the past year thanks in large part to tourism at his Graceland estate. So, to all you people who swear you&#39;ve seen Elvis at a gas station in Texas, make sure that next time you check for an overflowing wallet. &nbsp; Here&#39;s the top five: &nbsp; 1) Elvis Presley ($49 million) 2) John Lennon ($44 million)< > 3) Charles Schulz ($35 million) 4) George Harrison ($22 million) 5) Albert Einstein ($18 million) &nbsp; Do you think Elvis even earned $49 million during his whole life? Either way, thirty years after his death, he&#39;s still drawing huge crowds, and that&#39;s why he&#39;s The King. &nbsp; Tupac was #8 on the list, James Brown was #11, and Bob Marley was #12. Personally, I don&#39;t think Pac should even count, since the guy is still releasing new albums and is clearly not dead. Last year&#39;s top earner, Kurt Cobain, failed to make the list this year. You know what that means; expect some Nirvana Brand Lithium Batteries and Heart-Shaped Lunchboxes in 2008. &nbsp; I would also like to note that Albert Einstein made the list not because of his theories or research, but because of those Baby Einstein videos. &quot;E equals MC squared&quot; might explain the reasons for gravitational time dilation, but that shit don&#39;t pay the bills. &nbsp; http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/news/Elvis%2C_John_Lennon_%26_Tupac_Earn_a_Bunch_of_Money_They_Can%27t_Spend http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/news/Can_This_Guy_Become_Kurt_Cobain%3F Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:21:16 GMT


This is probably worthy of a drumroll... ]]> Remember that Kurt Cobain biopic that Courtney Love is helping to create? They've allegedly found an actor to star as Kurt. This is probably worthy of a drumroll... http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/news/Can_This_Guy_Become_Kurt_Cobain%3F http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/news/New_Cobain_Movie_in_the_Works Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:12:03 GMT a documentary coming out about Cobain but now a dramatic portrayal has the greenlight. And, no, this guy is not writing it.

You may not agree with every single selection (we didn't either), but most of these dudes are tried and true style icons - so dig in. ]]> GQ did all of us gentlemen a favor by cobbling together a list of the 50 most stylish men of the past 50 years. Because musicians are often ones to make daring use of style, they included a handful of singers and strummers. Now we&#39;ve pared that down into a musicians only list and GQ&#39;s selections have been ranked based on little more than my own opinion. You may not agree with every single selection (we didn&#39;t either), but most of these dudes are tried and true style icons - so dig in. http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/news/The_Most_Stylish_Male_Musicians_of_the_Past_50_Years%3F http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/news/Nirvana%27s_%27Unplugged%27_Finally_Being_Released_on_DVD Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:02:20 GMT One of the better recordings of all time will receive the treatment it deserves when Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York comes out November 20th.