Blur

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Name(s): Blur
Scope/Focus: Britpop, Indie
Date(s): 1988-present
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Blur is an English indie rock band formed in 1988. They helped popularize Britpop during early 90s.

Fandom

Milky

Fanart of Milky and Strawberry. By ladyorion (2004)

In 1999 Blur released their single "Coffee & TV" featuring a little sentient milk carton called Milky. Milky and its girlfriend, a strawberry milk carton, are fan favourites and are loved by people that aren't even into Blur. They often feature in fanmade merchandise and art. There are some photocopiable blueprints to make your own Milky.

Primrose Hill "And the view's so nice" graffiti

Primrose Hill graffiti "and the view's so nice" made by an Australian fan in 2000

In 2000, an Australian Blur fan painted the line "and the view's so nice" from their song "For Tomorrow" on one of the paths in Primrose Hill, London. The graffiti quickly gained attention and became a popular attraction for Blur fans visiting the area.

The Primrose Hill location, known for its picturesque views of London, became a must-visit spot for Blur fans, who would admire the view and take pictures of the graffiti. Over the years, it became an iconic symbol and an integral part of the park's identity.

The local community in Primrose Hill and even the band members themselves developed a fondness for the graffiti. It became a cherished element of the park, with residents, regular park visitors such as joggers and dog walkers, and fans all expressing their appreciation for the lyric.

However, in 2012, as part of the preparations for the upcoming London Olympics, the graffiti was scrubbed off during a cleanup initiative. This decision saddened both the local community and Blur members, who felt a deep connection to the lyric. Damon Albarn, the lead vocalist of Blur, shared his personal sentiment, revealing that he had contemplated leaving the band but finding the graffiti during a walk had convinced him to stay. Dave Rowntree, the band's drummer, considered the graffiti to be a significant part of Blur's heritage and an integral symbol of Primrose Hill.

“That hill is a steep climb. Nearly everybody I know is out of breath at the top, so just when you’re about to give up from climbing to the top you see the words ‘and the view’s so nice’. "It’s really precious, because it makes you think, ‘OK, yes, let me do it, let me climb to the top to see the view.’”

Trish Bertram

Despite several attempts by fans to restore the graffiti, none of the efforts were successful in maintaining a long-lasting recreation of the original one.

Shipping

Damon/Graham (Gramon) is the most popular ship involving band members with Damon/Alex and Graham/Alex being the second.

Alex James/Damon (Dalex)

Damon Albarn is also paired in fanworks with Justine Frischmann, his ex girlfriend, and Liam Gallagher from Oasis. In recent years, Damon/Reader fics or headcanon lists have become more popular.

Memes

  • Beatlesblur: Consists on mashing up The Beatles songs names and Blur song names together. Beatlesblur hashtag on Twitter. (IE. Song #9, a mixture of Song 2 and #9)
  • Blurtoilets: Consists on making puns with Blur song names and potty related stuff. Blurtoilets hashtag on Twitter. (IE. Coffee & Weewee instead of Coffee & TV)

Fanworks

Fanfiction

Vids/AMVs Using Blur Songs

Links & Resources

Author Pages

Perfumed Kiss - For slash fanfiction written by Colleen Valentine

Fan Sites

Communities and message boards

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