Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
tripping out on acid rock
English answer:
zoning out to psychedelic music
Added to glossary by
Noha Kamal, PhD.
Mar 4, 2012 08:59
12 yrs ago
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tripping out on acid rock
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Hello,
I am translating text on sociological phenomenon and the culture of youth. The text contains some very specific cultural references, which I am not sure I am conveying correctly in the target language which is Arabic.
Here is my text:
"... The freak dropping mescaline before tripping out on acid rock has nothing to do with the skinhead boozing up before getting into a punch-up on the terraces while watching Spurs play at home."
Also, I am assuming "Spurs" was some sort of a TV show perhaps. Your help on this is much appreciated.
I am translating text on sociological phenomenon and the culture of youth. The text contains some very specific cultural references, which I am not sure I am conveying correctly in the target language which is Arabic.
Here is my text:
"... The freak dropping mescaline before tripping out on acid rock has nothing to do with the skinhead boozing up before getting into a punch-up on the terraces while watching Spurs play at home."
Also, I am assuming "Spurs" was some sort of a TV show perhaps. Your help on this is much appreciated.
Responses
| 4 +11 | zoning out to psychedelic music |
Kevin Clayton, PhD
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Kevin Clayton, PhD
Spain
Spain
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English
Spain
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Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, English
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zoning out to psychedelic music
"Tripping out" refers to the effect of the drug. The person taking it is losing themselves in the music, zoning out etc.
"Acid rock" is a type of music from the 60’s that became associated with taking psychedelic drugs (like mescaline, LSD).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_rock
I'm sure someone out there will be able to explain it better than me if that doesn't make sense!
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Note added at 36 mins (2012-03-04 09:35:40 GMT)
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You're very welcome, Noha! Good luck with the rest of the text!
"Acid rock" is a type of music from the 60’s that became associated with taking psychedelic drugs (like mescaline, LSD).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_rock
I'm sure someone out there will be able to explain it better than me if that doesn't make sense!
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Note added at 36 mins (2012-03-04 09:35:40 GMT)
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You're very welcome, Noha! Good luck with the rest of the text!
Note from asker:
| No, Kevin, are you kidding. Your explanation is in every sense enlightening. Never in a million years could I have figured out that "tripping out" thing, hehehe. Thanks a bunch, my friend. |
Peer comment(s):
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rikka
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Thanks rikka!
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Sheila Wilson
: The context really needs a mature native British, preferably English speaker - more difficult for all others
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Thanks Sheila! I'd like to think that a non-mature Irish native managed to explain it sufficiently...
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B D Finch
: And agree with Sheila's comment; though a native speaker of Arabic who spent some of the '60s in a British art college would be ideal.
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Thanks B D!
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trsk2000 (X)
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Thanks trsk2000!
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Kim Metzger
: And an excellent stadium. http://www.wikistadiums.org/white-hart-lane/13
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Thanks Kim!
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eski
: Good explanation. eski :))
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Thanks eski!
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Yvonne Gallagher
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Thanks gallagy2!
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Charles Davis
: Acid rock is inspired by tripping and listened to while tripping. Tripping is hallucinating under the influence of acid (LSD) or mescaline, as you say. The music produces sensual (esp. visual) perceptions synaesthetically. A freak is a druggy hippy.
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Thanks Charles!
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eesegura
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Thanks eesegura!
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Rachel Fell
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Thanks Rachel!
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Michael Barnett
: Right on, man.
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Thanks Michael!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks a bunch, pal :))"
Discussion
so, the skinheads are people who are actually skinheads, I take it huh? And the terraces here are at the stadium, as well?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.