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| Jon L., Aaron H., Lando M., Todd M., and Bulldog. Helmet, helmet, helmet, helmet, no helmet. |
I was thinking about that on Saturday at GSL as skating started happening less and less due to a swirling conversation about the 5 worst songs of all time. My list never changes that much, but I'm certainly willing to swap out a song if a worse one comes my way. And number 5 ... coming up with number 5 is always tough.
1. "Kokomo" (the undefeated champ)
2. "Layla"
3. "Come Out and Play" (AKA "Keep 'em Separated")
4. "Dude Looks Like a Lady"
Sometimes number 5 is "The Girl Is Mine" by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney. It's good to remind people that Thriller wasn't perfect.
On Saturday, however, one of the skaters (Brian) tossed "We Built This City" into the ring, and he presented strong and sound arguments for why it should be counted among the worst.
There's a problem, though ...
I'd have to listen to each song back to back in order to decide which of the two is the worst, and I don't think I can subject myself to the torture. Memory has to play a significant role in the creation of such a list. Actually making the effort to listen to these songs deliberately (rather than stumbling into them while sitting in the dentist's chair) ... that's doin' too much.
Amid all the conversations, some skateboarding did occur, especially on Sunday. And I'm pretty sure we all ended up mildly sunburnt since the temperature hovered around 80˚.
Without our beloved Chris G. there, I had to pick up the reigns in documentation, and I did a sad & pathetic job. I got no shots from CP or Laurel (sorry Linc), but I somehow remembered to pull the camera out at GSL. Below, here's what you'll see:
1. Aaron H. dropping in at GSL. He had a good day. I think the world opened up for him.
2. Jon Bulldog and Jon Lyons. Jon L. wore that shirt just to receive compliments all day (and it totally worked).
3. Todd M. and Lando.
4. Bulldog carving around that Crass logo.
So jealous. :(
ReplyDeletedidn;t change my pose in either photo. ha!
ReplyDelete$wazzy...good times....
ReplyDeleteChris, you were missed, for sure.
ReplyDeleteLando, I didn't notice that 'til you pointed it out. Somehow, that makes it even better.
Bulldog, I almost mentioned the $wazziness in the shot of Aaron, but I thought the reference would be lost on my massive readership. I should've taken a photo of the "It what I make it" graffiti. That's my new favorite.
Rogues Gallery
ReplyDelete"Now Michael.... we're not gonna fight about her"
Shame on you for recalling lyrics. Wait ... are those even considered lyrics? That's the playful banter part.
DeleteAnother truly bizarre moment in music history.
wild day. good sore. missed Grady.
ReplyDelete"Love In A Elevator" beats "Dudes Looks Like a Lady". In your defense though, it is pretty much the same song. And as someone who just saw the Cirque Du Soliel Michael Jackson "One" show two weeks ago, I feel you can do better. I always react against Kokomo being on these lists, but then come up with no reason at all for it to NOT be on this list. I mean Uncle Jessie played on it... doesn't that count for something?
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