Joe D
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Joe D
@reverse_vampire
@WFMU DJ sometimes, great, okay

When I was a kid, the legality of Weird Al's song parodies became a sort of symbol of the kind of beautiful pranksterism that the First Amendment allowed. It made me proud of the country. So it was kind of funny to learn later as an adult that he actually just got permission from the rights holders for every single song in advance.




Pixies playing “Trompe Le Monde” on Letterman in Feb 1992. This was their US network TV debut. What an amazing, weird song to play, and with the full Letterman band. I count 4 guitars, and Paul and Sid’s solos are bonkers.



FanDuel sent a personal message from Phillies star Bryce Harper to a customer with a gambling addiction ebx.sh/sd4WIZ



Fuck you mean "bloated budget," they're SCHOOLS



What the hell was going on here

The stage is falling apart at the rehearsal for Freedom 250's July 4th celebration.







