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October 10, 2006
How not to rock
If you've ever talked to Christy, you know that she loves Aerosmith. It's her favorite band of all time, no if's and's or buts. She's loved them since the 7th grade. When I was in 7th grade, my music collection consisted almost exclusively of Weird Al Yankovic CDs. Saturday, she finally got me to a concert, and I can say this: Aerosmith brought the rock, and I was rocked. I quite enjoyed it.
This guy was sitting in front of us, and he also was rocked:
This may be the most un-rock n roll pose I have ever seen. There are certain things that can be held aloft at a rock concert: beers. Joints. Cigarette lighters (power ballads only.) But never, and I mean never, are you supposed to make the devil horns while holding a pretzel. Pretzels, especially $8 corporate ones, are not rock n roll, unless almost killing the President is rock n roll - which, I suppose, it could be. Actually that's probably more anarchist. Anyway...
My point is, if you are going to show up at a rock n roll concert and wave your arms in the air, put down the pretzel. Next time, pretzel man, take a cue from Liam Gallagher.
Posted by oz115 at October 10, 2006 12:15 AM
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I couldn't help but notice you were more focused on the pretzel guy than AEROSMITH! THEY FUCKING ROCKED! I had a sex dream of stevie on saturday night. He looked great and sounded better. They were truely amazing... this is PURE rock n roll. This is the best rock these ears have ever heard. Motley... well, they sucked. most people were bored during their set. Bad pairing... Aero and Motley
Posted by: Christy Tyler at October 10, 2006 12:59 PM
I disagree. I think that when overswept by music, it is acceptable to express your enthusiasm however you choose. Be it yelling, crowd-surfing, holding up a beer, taking off your shirt and bra, or waving a pretzel. Sure it's unconventional, but that's what they said about Rock music...
I've only seen Aerosmith once when they came to grace my tiny little school in central Illinois. It was definitely a great show, I'm glad they are still rocking almost 10 years later.
I admit though, I'm also frightened to even imagine what Christy is like in the presence of her favorite band. I've seen her get pretty animated just talking about Aerosmith.
Posted by: G at October 10, 2006 10:16 PM