Hmm yes I think its own thread would be a good idea (will leave you to start it as and when). There also seems to be a bit of kneejerk reaction against music which takes itself seriously (and making a bit of an ill-advised jump to "this is po-faced and humourless"), or which places a premium on some form of emotional honesty (which yes a thousand indie students "meaning it, man", but this can be a good thing). Fearing Hucknallisms seems a bit ass-backwards though.
Re: Reasons this poptimist has not warmed to Funky House: