This topic might legitimately be put into the one of the social forums, but I wanted to be sure to reach as many graphics programmers as possible. Through lots of discussions with other graphics programmers throughout the years, I have started to notice a relatively strong correlation between being interested in graphics and the rock band Tool. I personally really like the band (they are actually my favorite...), but they definitely are not for everyone.

There seems to be a sufficient correlation to put it to the test - I would like to know if you meet the following criteria:

1. You are interested enough in graphics programming that you regularly visit this forum.

2. You have at least one Tool album, digital music purchase, streaming radio station, or other option.

This is purely out of interest, and I'm curious to see how many of you have the same interest that I do! Any other comments about this potential link are also welcome - including confirmation or refutation :)

I meet only one of the two criteria. You'll have to guess which, though.

I think I've heard a Tool song before, but I don't know what it's called.

I've never heard of this Band. So I only met the first criterion :)

I like Forty Six and Two. Been meaning to look up others. Pretty sure this thread belongs nowhere near the technical forums but I'm gonna let it slide with the magic "leave link in forum"

'Tool' is OK but it is not my style. Maybe I'm not pro enough to appreciate that music. :D Only time can tell :)

Acutually I have some similar experiences...

People who like to program are listening to electronic(chillout or trance) or metal/rock music.

If you are a programmer and you love metal/rock probablly you will be OK(or even like) to listen to electronic music.

guilty on both counts.

If you pluck me, doth i not bleed metal?

and over 25 years of graphics programming.

i was thinking of starting a post to see if anyone else occasionally codes to music, and if so which music.

People who like to program are listening to electronic(chillout or trance) or metal/rock music.

I listen to a lot of Bonobo. I don't know if that counts.

1. I'm interested in graphics

2. I hate Tool....

1 yes

2 not at all