It didn't come across as cranky — it actually got a good laugh from the crowd. Maybe it's the accents that made it charming?

I was at the Pittsburgh show last night. Their response this time was to explain patiently that it wasn't funny and to never shout that at a band again.

Oh, @avclub-043a5755513643c7f4a9cd35380ec33e:disqus , I love you so much that I act like a dork.

@avclub-fec1b8d3fbc08f27a84e5a334d45bb5a:disqus Ugh, seriously, is there anything worse than a toddler that can't hold their liquor?

Do you have any idea how much money I would pay to punch Fred Durst in the face? Your teacher is a lucky man.

Not a "meeting an idol" story, but the most awkward "celebrity" encounter I've had occurred while I was waiting tables at Hard Rock. Uncle Kracker (or whatever idiotic misspelling he goes by) was at one of my tables, and I didn't recognize him, mostly because I don't give a shit about Uncle Kracker. One of his videos…

@oldefortran77 Went to make a Buddy Hollybenhur joke, felt defeated.

@oldefortran77 Went to make a Buddy Hollybenhur joke, felt defeated.

…in that they prevent hearing aids?

…in that they prevent hearing aids?

Dawes: okay with that whole "genocide" thing.

Dawes: okay with that whole "genocide" thing.

The video is up on the This American Life blog:
http://www.thisamericanlife…

The video is up on the This American Life blog:
http://www.thisamericanlife…

@WelcomeShaqKotter:disqus  like Kurt Cobains stale leftovers?

@WelcomeShaqKotter:disqus  like Kurt Cobains stale leftovers?

I thought Apocryphal Apocalyptic Trivia was one of Guided By Voices' better efforts.

I thought Apocryphal Apocalyptic Trivia was one of Guided By Voices' better efforts.

"Fistful of Love"

Damn. I'm late to the party. Fuck it.