Who is the “singer-songwriter old man” who fixates on SSW women?
Singer-songwriter old manHave you ever heard such a phrase...?
If I’d let my guard down, I might have ended up as a singer-songwriter old man!
It’s finally been put into words, or rather…
I can’t help but nod vigorously and think, “There are totally guys like that!”
This time, we’re going to thoroughly analyze this phrase that might be the dark side (?) of the female singer-songwriter scene!
What is a 'singer-songwriter ojisan'?
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This is a new phrase.Singer-songwriter old man！
Isn't it a bit too catchy?
It’s got a nice ring to it—one of those phrases that just slips right into your head.
First of all, a “singer‑songwriter old man” is not simply an old man who likes female singer‑songwriters.
Rest assured, the middle-aged guy who goes to live shows to really listen closely doesn’t fall under the “singer‑songwriter middle-aged guy” category!
This singer-songwriter old man,A troublesome middle-aged man who obsessively pesters a female singer-songwriterIt is about.
This middle‑aged man appears at live venues of female singer‑songwriters.
This “singer-songwriter old man” who suddenly went viral on Twitter.
This was prompted by Rino Oishi’s tweet.
https://twitter.com/tasotokyo/status/994715574008606721
TweetSSW is an abbreviation for singer-songwriter.It is.
This term isn’t something coined in 2018; it had already been well-known for some time among the community of female singer-songwriters.
Hereafter, the singer-songwriter old man will be referred to as “SSW old man.”
This SSW old guy keeps giving me unsolicited advice, even though it’s not like he spends a lot of money.
As for the features,
- Slightly older in age
- I prefer seats to standing.
- pennilesstalking and taking photos
- Gives so-called “kusoadvice” — useless musical advice.
Examples of nuisance behavior include,
- I get DMs on social media.
- They try to interact without paying during the merchandise sales (i.e., attempt free meet-and-greet/contact).
- Asks for personal information such as addresses and schools.
- invites (me) to a meal
and so on...
There are many variations, so it’s hard to make a blanket statement.
However, it seems that the most disliked are the people who give advice from a condescending standpoint.
There’s even a story about that angry person—who I thought was the manager—turning out to be just a fan.
I can’t help but wonder if they’re already a fan… though I find myself doubting it.
For up-and-coming singer-songwriters, there are times when they just can’t bring themselves to treat the SSW old-timers coldly, because they’re important people who come to their shows.
Also, I get the sense that they’re looking for something like a cabaret club or service-industry experience in the merchandise area and similar spaces.
SSWおじさん話で最近ある人から聞いたのは、ライブ中、突然SSWおじさんがライブハウスのミキサー卓をいじり始めて、「何やってるんですか！」と注意されたら、「いや、俺、音楽詳しいから」と答えられたというエピソード。
— Mitsuo Yoshida (@WORLDJAPAN)May 13, 2018
Even stories as surprising as this.
Truly an SSW old man.
In some circles, they’re even said to be more of a hassle than idol otaku.
An idolHide your personal information, and no romantic relationships allowed.What is being said actually also reflects the fact that the management protects idols from their fans.
In contrast, SSWs often operate solo, lack management or a manager, and frequently work on their own, which means they aren’t protected by an organization—and that can be a contributing factor.
Also, because there’s no restriction like a no-dating rule, they can feel closer to you than idols do.
It doesn’t really feel like this is limited to SSW women, does it?
I feel like it exists in every era and every industry.
How can I avoid becoming an SSW old man?
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After reading this article, some of you might be worried that you’re on the verge of becoming an SSW old man yourself.
Here are three pieces of advice for those who want to break free from being an SSW old-timer!
to praise
Some people might find themselves not knowing what to say.
What I recommend here is to praise the person—for example, by saying things like, “Today’s live show was great!”
Being praised is, after all, something that makes everyone happy.
You can communicate while making a good impression!
Stop giving unsolicited, condescending advice.
In many cases, the singer-songwriter is aware of their own mistakes.
Also, giving advice from a superior position when you’re neither an expert nor a stakeholder is not welcome.
Protecting the boundary between fans and artists
No matter how friendly the conversation is, don’t misunderstand that you’re being treated as anything other than a fan.
When we get too close, don’t you sometimes catch yourself thinking you know everything about me?
This is something we tend to think not only about SSW girls, but also in everyday life.
In conclusion
It’s sad for us, too, to see talented young artists suffer because of the SSW old men.
Now that we're older SSW uncles, let's support the singer-songwriters we like.