There are not very many
things that Hogs fans have to smile about with our recent losses to SEC
opponents, so I’ve taken it upon my comedic genius self to come up with
reasons why depressed Hog fans/beaten by 'Bama fans -- like myself --can
chuckle a bit at the stupidity of our counterparts in the Crimson Tide football
team and fan base.
1. We don’t have
this kid: caption reads, “Face only a mother could love.”
2. Nick Saban may or may not be the antichrist. The jury is
still out on this one, but who wants a head coach who sold his soul to
the devil for great coaching ability and a large case of hair mousse?
3. Lane Kiffen. For all of the woes and lamenting that
goes on about every Arkansas coaching staff position, training staff opening,
or water boy selection committee held each year, I don’t think I would drop the black
sheep that is Jim Chaney over the highly overrated OC that is Lane Kiffen. Plus, I am still waiting on him and good ol' Nicky to get in a knife fight on the
sidelines
4. You have the
lamest mascot in the SEC. Big Al is a
wuss and everyone knows it. I mean, come on people, who cares what some fan in
1930 said about their lineman and the reporter who wrote about it. I mean, if
Arkansas had listened to commentary from the media last season, we would have
been renamed the “Arkansas Boot-Lickers.” Plus, they are the Crimson Tide and, last I checked, elephants did not have a big say in oceanic movements and
topography.
5. Being the most hated team in college football. While my hatred for the Texas Shorthorns
and LSU Sissy Cats is as strong as ever, there is a special place in my personal
purgatory for the Red boys from Alabama.
This feeling is shared by so many of my peers across the country outside of
Tuscaloosa, AL that most of the time they are just watching Alabama games
to see someone get hurt.
6. They
cheated Forrest Gump through college. Alright, I may be a communist for saying this, but
there is no way that boy from Greenbow, AL made it through his five years
of college without a little help from the tutoring staff. Good on the Bear
himself for picking that kid up, though.
7. They let Bob Stoops, Oklahoma, and the Big 12 think they were important. This peeves me to no end, only because I
am a staunch supporter of SEC teams running the national stage. Last year’s
Sugar Bowl was the epitome of “you had one job.” Losing to Chokelahoma was a
crime against SEC fans everywhere -- even if my team was struggling a bit, that year.
8. A.J. McCarron
took Katherine Webb off the market. Thus, we jump from a crime against the SEC to a crime against humanity. Lucky guy,
but I blame him for being the single man that I am.
9. The target
is still firmly on your back. While
I am sure many fans everywhere wish to be in limelight, Saban era Alabama fans
are stuck in, drowning in, and suffocating in the light that is the
expectations for their program. One mishap and they are seen as failures, driven
from the nation's top spot. While many teams with one loss seasons are
considered powerhouses, Alabama is always the team that has the burden of a
national championship to think about. Honestly, Alabama football and their fans
are like that kid who complains about getting a 90 on a pass/fail quiz. Take my
word for it, no one likes that kid.
10. Your downfall is coming. With
the emergence of the power of the SEC, Alabama is no longer seen as the
unstoppable force it was in the past five years. Not many remember the early
2000s, but I foresee a future where Alabama no longer runs the SEC west. Chew
on that, Crimson Tide.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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