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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

10 years ago tonight: My first Springsteen concert

Here's the video of the first song that night — a night that completed a conversion begun three years earlier. I don't have any notes. I know I e-mailed my then-girlfriend an excited song lyric before the concert and days later wrote a friend, "I SAW SPRINGSTEEN!" And that's all I know.

Thanks to: friend Jeff for coming with me, cousin Matt for selling me his extra pair of good seats, friend Steve for telling me to dump the cheap seats I'd originally bought for cousin Matt's, and the Postie who shall remain nameless who bought those original seats from me. The final seats were lowers by Clarence, perfect for three hours of conversion.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Perez Hilton, Patrick looks like him

At least in one photo, according to one student and the most excellent lyrics to come out of the Salzburg Academy's karaoke bar. New to me but known to every undergrad in the palace bar, Hannah Montana's Best of Both Worlds got a rewrite from a Georgetown student, Victoria, and her friend Daniel's observation got a spot in the bridge. Rock on.

Facebook profiles breached
You get to jump in the canal at night
The best part is that
Chinese netizens don't play hide and seek

Perez Hilton, Patrick looks like him
Red wine, Andrea saved my dress
Perez Hilton, Patrick looks like him

Some explanation's required on the other lyrics, but that's all you're getting. Rewritten song lyrics make me a very happy, very creative camper. The Academy's best other comment on the suspect photo? Jenaya: "You don't look nearly as much like a douchebag in real life."

(The Perez photo is actually a good one in a bad week. Two-year-old story involving a relaunch and a lazy eye. New photo may replace.)

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Pic: This is exactly how I feel about Caesar salad

New shirt from Threadless (design: Ben Douglass): "Et Tu, Crouton?"
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