26 March 2005
♥ Why Blink-182's "Indefinite Hiatus" Makes Me Really Cool
Needless to say, it didn't take an announcement on Channel 93.3 to confirm that Blink-182 was a dead band. I could have told you that, like, as soon as their last album came out. It SUCKED. So that was pretty much the end of an era.
But, you know, some of their old stuff is pretty good. It makes me think of this really awesome quote: "Youth may be fleeting, but immaturity can last forever." That's so true. I mean, this band is the epitome if immature. Sure, sometime's it's annoying, but there are some things Blink-182 is good for. Now that I've said that, I guess I should list some of them: (NOTE: Keep in mind that none of the redeeming qualities seen below are to be found in their self-titled CD. Because it sucks, remember? So it doesn't count.)
You know what was a really awesome band? The Grateful Dead. Sure, they mostly broke up because Jerry Garcia died. But that's not the point, so hang on. The point is, they had some seriously devoted groupies. Deadheads, in case your mother never told you. Okay, I wasn't a groupie. But I did see Blink in concert. (I was within like 20 feet of Travis, you know... Branden, shut up.)
Okay, are you ready? Here's why I'm cool: I am, at long last, one of those really, really cool people that, in ten years, when some new-age punk is like, "Hey, Blink-182? Old school!" I'll be like, "Oh, yeah, I saw them in concert when I was fourteen." And the kid will be like, "Really, Auntie... Emma [or whatever they call me... it's sure as hell not gonna be MY kid], that's so cool!" And I'll be like, "Yeah, I'll loan you some of their CDs to put on your... brain chip or whatever [it's ten years from now, keep in mind]" and the kid's gonna be like, "WOW! CDs!" and I'll be like, "Yep... they were actually pretty new when I was a kid." And then I'll feel all old. But that's not the point.
Actually, I'm not really sure what the point is. I kind of forgot. I think it's that I'm cool because I saw a dead band in concert. Before they were dead. Yeah. So anyway. I guess that's it.
It's hard to find a photo that properly captures their... child-like innocence? No... more like blatant obnoxiousness... or extreme immaturity, maybe... anyway, I think this pretty much does it.
But, you know, some of their old stuff is pretty good. It makes me think of this really awesome quote: "Youth may be fleeting, but immaturity can last forever." That's so true. I mean, this band is the epitome if immature. Sure, sometime's it's annoying, but there are some things Blink-182 is good for. Now that I've said that, I guess I should list some of them: (NOTE: Keep in mind that none of the redeeming qualities seen below are to be found in their self-titled CD. Because it sucks, remember? So it doesn't count.)
- Breaking up: As is to be expected from three guys that "never want to act their age," these dumbasses are the kings of getting dumped. You cannot compile a proper breakup mix without a few of their songs.
- Not acting one's age: Like I said, who needs maturity? Jesus, I hope I won't be required to grow up. I'll hate it. Most of their songs that aren't about getting dumped or falling in love are about being immature and not wanting to grow up. (See "What's My Age Again" if you don't believe me.) Ah, the stuff dreams are made of.
- Last, but certainly not least, Feeling sorry for oneself: No, not Adam's Song. Well, that too. But that wasn't what I had in mind. I'm thinking... "Dystentary Gary." Or "Happy Holidays, You Bastard." Or, for those of you concerned with ailing humanity, try "Give Me One Good Reason" and "Anthem" parts I and II.
You know what was a really awesome band? The Grateful Dead. Sure, they mostly broke up because Jerry Garcia died. But that's not the point, so hang on. The point is, they had some seriously devoted groupies. Deadheads, in case your mother never told you. Okay, I wasn't a groupie. But I did see Blink in concert. (I was within like 20 feet of Travis, you know... Branden, shut up.)
Okay, are you ready? Here's why I'm cool: I am, at long last, one of those really, really cool people that, in ten years, when some new-age punk is like, "Hey, Blink-182? Old school!" I'll be like, "Oh, yeah, I saw them in concert when I was fourteen." And the kid will be like, "Really, Auntie... Emma [or whatever they call me... it's sure as hell not gonna be MY kid], that's so cool!" And I'll be like, "Yeah, I'll loan you some of their CDs to put on your... brain chip or whatever [it's ten years from now, keep in mind]" and the kid's gonna be like, "WOW! CDs!" and I'll be like, "Yep... they were actually pretty new when I was a kid." And then I'll feel all old. But that's not the point.
Actually, I'm not really sure what the point is. I kind of forgot. I think it's that I'm cool because I saw a dead band in concert. Before they were dead. Yeah. So anyway. I guess that's it.
3/26/2005
