Request Line: VisionQuest 2020 (Part 5) – All About Alliteration

INT. RECORDING STUDIO – VERY EARLY MORNING

The PRODUCER sits on the floor, with his back up against the couch.  He’s unconscious and his breathing is shallow.  The camera pans to the doorway, where a shadowy figure appears. 

— [doorway flies open] —

DJ 3000: OH, GOOD, YOU MADE IT.  THANKS FOR COMING.

BLAKE BORTLES: Porso puesto! Anything for a friend.

DJ 3000: HE’S IN PRETTY BAD SHAPE.

BLAKE BORTLES: So I can see.

DJ 3000: CAN YOU TRY TO GET HIM TO WAKE UP?

BLAKE BORTLES: Sure, I can…

Suddenly, the room darkens.  BLAKE BORTLES tears off his mask.

BLAKE BORTLES: Ugh, fuck this mask shit.  Fucking masks are for pussies.

DJ 3000: PLEASE PUT THE MASK BACK ON, IT WILL HELP PROTECT…

BLAKE BORTLES: Yeah, yeah, it’ll help protect weaklings like this guy.  I’m young and healthy; I’ll be fine.  I’m not gonna wear a mask just to keep someone else from getting sick. If they’re so worried about getting sick they should stay inside.

DJ 3000: HE HAS BEEN STAYING INSIDE FOR THE LAST TWELVE WEEKS!  IN FACT…

BLAKE BORTLES: [spits into a nearby trash can] Listen, DJ Speak-and-Spell, I don’t give a shit.  You can take your sob story and shove it up…

The room brightens, and BLAKE BORTLES’ face softens with concerns.  He heads over to where the PRODUCER is slumped over and gently taps him his foot.

BLAKE BORTLES: Wake up, buddy.

The PRODUCER’s eyelids flutter and his eyes slowly open.  They are very red.

PRODUCER: Oh.  Wow.  It’s you.

BLAKE BORTLES: Uh, yup. It’s me.  I’m here to help.

PRODUCER: How come you didn’t come walking through the mist like all the other guys?

BLAKE BORTLES: [glances at DJ 3000] Wait, what?

DJ 3000: JUST GO WITH IT.

BLAKE BORTLES: How many more doses does he need?

DJ 3000: FOUR MORE.

The room darkens again.

BLAKE BORTLES: HEY FRESHMAN? DO YOU WANT TO PLEDGE THIS FRAT OR WHAT?

BLAKE BORTLES grabs one of the four remaining doses of ethanol and twists open the cap.

BLAKE BORTLES: Open wide, lightweight!

BLAKE BORTLES grabs the PRODUCER by the back of the neck and shoves the bottle in his face, forcing him to drink down its contents.

PRODUCER: [sputters and coughs]

The room brightens.

BLAKE BORTLES: Wow, he’s in a really bad way.

DJ 3000: IT’S NECESSARY, UNFORTUNATELY.  CAN YOU STICK AROUND TO SEE THIS THROUGH?

BLAKE BORTLES: Of course!  I could never turn my back on someone who was in trouble.  I didn’t bring much to keep myself occupied with, though.  Got anything to read?

DJ 3000: HOW ABOUT I PLAY US SOME MUSIC?

BLAKE BORTLES: Oh, great idea!

DJ 3000: GOT ANY REQUESTS?

BLAKE BORTLES: Well, I like pretty much everything.  But you know what I like best? Songs that have alliteration in them.  Can we play a few like that?

DJ 3000: SURE!  I’VE GOT SOMETHING PERFECT FOR THAT.  IN FACT, TWO SONGS – LET’S MAKE IT A DOUBLE SHOT…I MEAN DOUBLE DOSE!

Today’s theme is: Alliteration.  We’re looking for songs that heavily utilize the literary technique of repeating letters/sounds.  Bonus points if the band name uses alliteration too.  I’ve gotten us started with a pair from Modest Mouse.  Post links as “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=,ch4m3Le0n” and they should embed in the comments after you refresh.

 

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BrettFavresColonoscopy

I’ve gotta be the only one that liked this album:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=DiMnzVGTu08&feature=youtu.be

Cuntler

As a fan of the Grateful Dead and as lover of cat raves, I have to lol in your general direction.

Cuntler
BrettFavresColonoscopy

That remix is catchy af

ThurberHerder
ThurberHerder
ThurberHerder
ThurberHerder
ThurberHerder
ThurberHerder
ThurberHerder

Can’t wait for the assonance theme next week!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz1Xn1vzOM4

Downfield Matriculator

Internal Double Shot — band and song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t71G0KSm1Ls

Senor Weaselo

Turn on the PS2 for this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jgrCKhxE1s

SonOfSpam
Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh
Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Close enough. I’ll allow it.

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Viva La Tabula Raza

That’s nightmare fuel.

SonOfSpam

(Stefon voice) This video has everything, Nick Nolte, 38 Special, that thing where an 80s movie has high school tropes…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL46rSUXW1k

Viva La Tabula Raza
SonOfSpam

Wait…you mean Appalonia DIDN’T write this song???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmTqS2IBkTc

SonOfSpam
ThurberHerder
scotchnaut

I admire Brian Burke but there’s no amount of makeup that can make him seem remotely human.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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scotchnaut

For me it was a Motel 6 and the sex worker beat me to a pulp but I can still relate…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9BLw4W5KU8

SonOfSpam

Did you have him arrested?

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Let’s just say there were handcuffs involved and then leave it alone.

SonOfSpam

This may turn into a multi-shot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZGNJTdh-Z0

SonOfSpam
SonOfSpam
SonOfSpam
SonOfSpam

Wouldn’t be a dull middle age white guy if I didn’t offer up some Wilco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiunRkXHP3g

Cuntler

I loved them in my 20s. A dull 20 year old. D’oh

Dunstan

I interrupt this thread to say:

YEAHHHHH HABS!!!!!!

scotchnaut

MONTREAL CHASES SIDNEY’S SKINNY MUSTACHE BACK TO PENNSYLVANIA*

*a headline in my mind

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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SonOfSpam

DAMMIT I NEED THIS REUNION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLCad05tTB0

Viva La Tabula Raza

At this point I can’t imagine that ever happening. Though I would welcome it.

scotchnaut

Unbelievable this isn’t taken.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lncr2g9XJHU

Last edited 4 years ago by scotchnaut
SonOfSpam

You ok there champ?

scotchnaut

Is the question redundant? The answer is always, ‘no’.

SonOfSpam

YOU HAD BABY GAWT BACK UP THERE CHEATAH!!!
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scotchnaut

Edit Function: “Hey Spam, how’s it goin’? Ever thought about refreshing every once in a while?”

SonOfSpam: “YOU DON’T EVEN EXIST!”

Viva La Tabula Raza
Viva La Tabula Raza
SonOfSpam

Appreciated that Robert Smith wrote a song about my sexual prowess

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRI5fDAtw5s

Dunstan

17? What are you, some sort of tantric freak?

scotchnaut

That comment has gotta sting!

Viva La Tabula Raza
scotchnaut

Sir Mix-A-Lot has something to say.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X53ZSxkQ3Ho

SonOfSpam

Careful, some asshole’s trying to steal this upthread.

SonOfSpam
SonOfSpam

I feel like Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham had a slightly volatile relationship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDwi-8n054s

Dunstan

For purposes of this thread, I still think of them as the Delaware Destroyers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyhJ69mD7xI

scotchnaut

Also, one of the worst tag team wrestler duos of all time.

scotchnaut

You know what this thread needs? Religion. Van The Man with the delivery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTCrVydBAqo

Dunstan
scotchnaut

Excellent pull.

Dunstan
Fronkenshteen
Fronkenshteen

It’s Louie, Louie by the Kingsmen. I’m retarded.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh
Dunstan
SonOfSpam

band and song alliteration where’s my complimentary beej

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbdRBLabJWU

scotchnaut

[unzips pants] It’s right here. I promise to be effusive when I praise you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxXc7W99oG8

Last edited 4 years ago by ballsofsteelandfury
Viva La Tabula Raza

Is that you, Jerry Falwell Jr?

SonOfSpam

/adjusts bifocals

Well, that’s disappointing.

scotchnaut

I, um, tookareallylongcoldshowersoyouwouldntbeintimidated.

Dunstan

“That’s what HE said. Constantly.” — Deanna Favre

Dunstan
Viva La Tabula Raza

Always dug XCR.

Dunstan
Viva La Tabula Raza

Fun fact: The Bangles (see below) sang backup on an unreleased Tom Petty song in the 1980s. It was finally released on the Anthology album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43NU-c0WEng

Last edited 4 years ago by Viva La Tabula Raza
Viva La Tabula Raza
SonOfSpam

need a catchy opening lyric
YOUR DADDY WORKS IN PORNO
bingo!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scmvAg_S97k

Last edited 4 years ago by SonOfSpam
Viva La Tabula Raza
scotchnaut

I feel a bad case of the 80’s coming on…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsHiG-43Fzg

Dunstan

Ain’t no such thing.

Viva La Tabula Raza

In honor of the banner quote.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAZQaYKZMTI

SonOfSpam

This asshole LOVES thin mints.

Dunstan

Dipped in mayo.

SonOfSpam

I would like to buy a sanctuary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCOSPtyZAPA

SonOfSpam
SonOfSpam

SAVE ME JEBUS!

scotchnaut

FUCKBALLS! And I posted this in the dance song thread. Is this what shame feels like/

SonOfSpam

“shame”?

scotchnaut

It’s a word in the dictionary apparently.

Viva La Tabula Raza
scotchnaut

Late round Hall of Famer? Check.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l482T0yNkeo

Viva La Tabula Raza
Viva La Tabula Raza
scotchnaut
Viva La Tabula Raza

Saw them in 1974 or maybe 75 at the Santa Monica Civic Center. Had all their 8 tracks. Newly solo Sammy Hagar opened. First or second concert I ever saw in the US.