Yeah. And, in contrast, I remember just being disappointed by how damn boring subsequent songs like "Elevation" and "Walk On" were.

To Bono's credit, I believe he noted the "Spinal Tap"-esque silliness of the whole situation when it happened.*

Dang, you're right. Hope U2 gave 'em some royalties for that.

Well said.

"Staring at the Sun" sounds especially great live/acoustic.

Yes.
And, somewhere, I have that special on VHS.
( Narrated by Dennis Hopper, in fact. )

Hell, I've been lying to them the whole time, too — in truth, I have not "been having a great day."

U2 album, circa 1997.

"Hi, Cyril…!"
[ cough! cough! ]

And all of the condos he sold to launder their money.

Yepper!
Hell, even the U2 out-takes from that era were interesting:
https://www.youtube.com/wat…

They probably also have copies of his Tax Returns for the last 30 years.

That was one hell of a key party, wasn't it?

Hmmm. That does sound like him…

Wait — are you my third wife… or my fourth mistress?

YES !!!
I've often thought the exact same thing — thank you!

"Smart"…?
Don't think that has anything to do with it — I just think Putin has told Trump, "Do what I want, or the world will learn all of your horrible little secrets."

Nyet!

Hey, they put on a good show.

By this point, I'm pretty damn convinced that Putin is literally blackmailing Trump into being his little bitch.