2008 SOL Summer Tour Chit Chat

All about Weird Al's concerts and other live appearances.

Moderators: Moderators, ConcertTracker

Post Reply
weird_el
Off The Deep End
Posts: 6417
Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 2:00 am

Post by weird_el »

Al tends to avoid politics. Think of all the fodder he could've gotten from W is he'd been so inclined.
This means something. This is important.
Top
User avatar
Orthography Enthusiast
Deliriously Dedicated
Posts: 11156
Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2002 7:58 am
Location: Lynwood, CA

Post by Orthography Enthusiast »

I hope he continues to avoid politics (in his work). No matter what he said, he'd have big chunks of his fanbase wincing or steaming at the ears. I don't see how it would be worth it.
"Weird Al" has a charisma that's all his own. The awkward, the misshapen, the socially inept flock to his banner.
Top
User avatar
WeirdAlsBestFriend
Obsessed
Posts: 1097
Joined: Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:01 am

Post by WeirdAlsBestFriend »

So he won't get sued...? Why is it bad?
Jeffrey Dahmer rules!
Top
User avatar
Yank27
Obsessed
Posts: 1507
Joined: Fri Mar 22, 2002 5:51 am
Location: Minnesota
Contact:
Contact Yank27

Post by Yank27 »

WaffleQueen27 @ Feb 18 2008, 12:49 AM wrote: did he sell out there? or at least, get a decent portion of the audience to show up? that's about the size of the place I wrote the letter to.
That was a free show, with the exception of the VIP seating, which I believe were sold out. I didnt see any open seats at least. This show, and the MN state fair were the 2 largest crowds I've seen. The MN state fair holds 17,000 and it was an almost sold out show.
2018 Tour: Rochester, Minneapolis, Fargo, Clear Lake, and Green Bay...so far...
Top
User avatar
WaffleQueen27
Obsessed
Posts: 1688
Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:49 am
Location: The cALifornia centrAL vALley
Contact:
Contact WaffleQueen27

Post by WaffleQueen27 »

Yank27 @ Feb 18 2008, 03:56 PM wrote: The MN state fair holds 17,000 and it was an almost sold out show.
Wow, that's amazing! :oo
"Like a zero drowning in a sea of higher numbers, I remain as ever intrigued, but no more astounded."
Top
User avatar
Kristine
Off The Deep End
Posts: 3916
Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2004 7:14 pm
Location: Orange County, Ca
Contact:
Contact Kristine

Post by Kristine »

WeirdAlsBestFriend @ Feb 18 2008, 03:10 PM wrote: So he won't get sued...? Why is it bad?
In order to keep the max number of people happy, you should avoid adding politics into the equation. I think it's also why he doesn't talk about his religion (or the subject in general) much.
http://www.kristinekreations.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
NOW CASTING: Perform This Way, A WOWAY Fan Video
Top
User avatar
WeirdMary0427
Obsessed
Posts: 2155
Joined: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:49 pm
Location: Amish Paradise...seriously
Contact:
Contact WeirdMary0427

Post by WeirdMary0427 »

When he does Headline News, I think that unless another celebrity goofs up again, he shoud sing the verse about the guy making his wife mad one night. That one always cracks me up.
Top
User avatar
Big Spoon
Welp.
Posts: 28060
Joined: Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:44 pm
Awards: - Most Dedicated Non-Spoiler (2007)
- Best GC Thread (2010)
- Best TTR Skit (2010)
- Outstanding Achievement In Fan Parody (Recorded), Shared With The Rest Of The Minor Celebrities (2015)
Location: Pacific Palisades, CA
Contact:
Contact Big Spoon

Post by Big Spoon »

I don't think he should (or will). The Bobbit story is from '94 and is dated.
And Peggy
Top
User avatar
WeirdMary0427
Obsessed
Posts: 2155
Joined: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:49 pm
Location: Amish Paradise...seriously
Contact:
Contact WeirdMary0427

Post by WeirdMary0427 »

oh yeah......I forgot that that was a real news story!

haha silly me! :rolleyes:

(It's still a funny verse, though)
Top
User avatar
WaffleQueen27
Obsessed
Posts: 1688
Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:49 am
Location: The cALifornia centrAL vALley
Contact:
Contact WaffleQueen27

Post by WaffleQueen27 »

Awh, I couldn't bear for Al to part with that "Mr. Happy" bit.

...No one read more into that then you're meant to.
"Like a zero drowning in a sea of higher numbers, I remain as ever intrigued, but no more astounded."
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Touring & Live Appearances”