Request Line: A Prom To Die For – Part 7 (Death)

INT. RECORDING STUDIO – DAY(

All the lights are…actually, most of the lights are out.  A single spotlight is pointed at a disco ball on the ceiling, the reflections from which faintly illuminate DJ 3000′ as it boots up…

…to a studio that has remained empty during the entire NFL season and postseason so far.  As we watch, DJ 3000”s console flashes the text "TCP-IP connection request sent..." shortly followed by "TCP-IP connection secured...receiving data..." before cutting to a security camera displaying the A/V club room.

INT. A/V CLUB ROOM – NIGHT

HUNTER RENFROW, RACHEL DUNBARTON, ANGIE MARTINEZ, and RICHIE INCOGNITO are trapped in the A/V Club room.  The four of them are cowering behind a table covered in aging electronics equipment. Across the room, a small hole has been smashed in the glass of the A/V Club room’s door and we can see a small amount of movement through it, though it is hard to tell what is happening on the far side.  On the table by the promgoers one of the printers spools into action and spits out a page.  HUNTER RENFROW grabs it, revealing a photograph of himself printed to approximate life size on a sheet of paper.  He tapes it to the back of a manilla folder, which he then slowly raises above the surface of the table. There is a hissing noise, and an arrow flies through the hole of the door and punctures a hole right through the image of HUNTER RENFROW’s forehead. 

HUNTER RENFROW: Nuts.  Looks like Richie isn’t the only one he’s after.

RACHEL DUNBARTON: “He”?

HUNTER: Well, yeah. Are you implying that the killer might be a woman?

RACHEL: We do make up fifty percent of the population, you know.

HUNTER: Yeah, but you said you did that sociology project on mass killings – tell me, what percentage of spree killers are women?

RACHEL: [frowns] That’s not the point. When it doubt, would it kill you to get used to using a gender-neutral pronoun?

HUNTER: [glances in the direction of their assailant] I’m a little more worried about getting killed by, uh…them.

RICHIE INCOGNITO: [rolls his eyes] Oh my God.

RACHEL: Oh I’m sorry, do gender-neutral pronouns hurt your precious snowflake feelings?

RICHIE INCOGNITO: Whatever, I don’t care.

RACHEL: Obviously you do.

They are interrupted by another hissing sound, then a cracking noise as an arrow slams into a computer monitor on the table.

HUNTER: Oh man Mr. Baumgartner is going to be so heartbroken, he’s had that Commodore 64 since he was a teenager.

RACHEL: He’ll probably want to have a funeral for it.

The two of them guffaw nerdily.

— [Soscatee High School’s Public Address System Flies Open] —

DJ 3000′: HUNTER, I HAVE SOME TERRIBLE NEWS.

HUNTER: Great, just pile it on.

DJ 3000′: LOU HOLTZ IS DEAD.

HUNTER: Lou Holtz…the college football guy?

DJ 3000′: THAT’S RIGHT.

ANGIE MARTINEZ: The killer got to him too?

DJ 3000′: HUH? OH, NO. HE DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES.

HUNTER: Oh. Well, that’s a shame.

DJ 3000′: I THOUGHT YOU’D WANT TO KNOW.

HUNTER: Uh, yeah, I guess. Thanks for telling me.

DJ 3000′: AND MAYBE MAKE PLANS TO HEAD TO THE FUNERAL.

HUNTER: Lou Holtz’s funeral? Right now?

DJ 3000′: YEAH. HE HAD A LOT OF NICE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT YOU DURING YOUR TIME AT CLEMSON.

HUNTER: That’s, uh. I mean, that was nice of him. But I’m a little busy.

DJ 3000′: OH. [long pause] I THOUGHT YOU’D BE SAD.

HUNTER: Why would I be sad? I never met the guy. Unless…how old was he?

DJ 3000′: EIGHTY-NINE

HUNTER: Well that’s not that sad at all.  And in case you hadn’t noticed I’m a little preoccupied right now.

DJ 3000′: BELIEVE ME, I’VE NOTICED. I’M GUESSING YOU’RE SO PREOCCUPIED THAT YOU HAVEN’T EVEN THOUGHT OF A TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK’S REQUEST LINE.

There is a hissing noise as another arrow flies through the room and clatters against the back wall. 

HUNTER: [flinches, ducking further down behind the table] No, of course I haven’t!

DJ 3000′: FINE, FINE, I’LL DO IT MYSELF. LET’S GO WITH THE THING THAT STALKS US ALL.

RACHEL: Wait, is this some kind of riddle?

DJ 3000′: NO. IT’S DEATH. DEATH IS THE THING THAT STALKS US ALL.

HUNTER: Right, like the guy…I mean person on the far side of that door.  So instead of playing a bunch of music, I was hoping maybe you could help us out a little bit and…

DJ 3000′ [O/S]: I’D REALLY RATHER NOT GET INVOLVED. OH! THAT GIVES ME AN IDEA! LET’S GET THE MUSIC STARTED WITH THE SMITHS. AND LET’S MAKE IT A DOUBLE SHOT!

Today’s theme is “Death”.  We’re looking for songs that explicitly mention “death” (or “dying” or “die” or “died” or “dead”) in the title.  Please post links as “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f!3Ld5of0rTOn” and they should embed in the comments after you refresh.  Last week’s puzzle of “Backdoor Man” by The Doors was once again promptly solved by the dastardly BeefRiverLives. Remember, you can’t have a funeral with F-U-N! So let’s get to it. 

 

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SonOfSpam

Oops. Never mind.

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SonOfSpam
BeefReeferLives

“die” or “died” or “dead”) in the title. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZoFOcBtkyQ&list=RDeZoFOcBtkyQ&start_radio=1

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SonOfSpam

One of the better pirate-themed metal bands I guess

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TKyNTwD3Yk&list=RD3TKyNTwD3Yk&start_radio=1

Brick Meathook
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Brick Meathook
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BeefReeferLives

Oh Fuck Yeah

BeefReeferLives

Hmm. The videos are imbeding, but the title information isn’t.

Makes it harder to tell if a particular song has been poasted or not. The Witch May Feast Today.

Fronkenshteen

Lost my job. Hit a kid. Almost made it 2 years. Not sure this story needs to go on much longer.

yeah right

Holy shit.

You OK?

BeefReeferLives

Don’t do it, Fronk. Please.

yeah right

We love you, Buddy. Truly.

Mr. Ayo

Damn. The story must go on though. That’s where the fun is.

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem

Fronk, you got to give this a chance to improve. Get yourself checked in somewhere safe and let everything calm down.

SonOfSpam

This too shall pass, your story needs to continue. Tomorrow can always be better.

Fronkenshteen

Cops just left. Thanks for looking out for me. Not in danger, but my brain is shattered. Have to start picking up the pieces quickly, but I don’t know where to start. I’m not connecting with people of any sort in a constructive or productive way for quite some time, and I don’t feel like I deserve the only good things in my life because I’m such a brain-damaged fuckup. Anyway, I still might get arrested this evening, but I couldn’t be more grateful for the wellness check I just got from you guys. Thanks doesn’t begin to cover it, but it’s all I have.

Horatio Cornblower

I wish I had an answer for you better than hang in there for the kids, but I don’t.

That said, hanging in there for the kids is a fucking good reason. Good thoughts, Fronk.

yeah right
BeefReeferLives

Aww. Was hoping it was a Kyle Orton reference…

BeefReeferLives

Awww. That’s not very nice.

SonOfSpam

Shouldn’t have been all dastardly

BeefReeferLives

What, by being smart?

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King Hippo
BeefReeferLives
Mr. Ayo
Mr. Ayo
King Hippo

Could be an infinity shot, as all of Trent’s work is basically a suicide note

Mr. Ayo

Not gonna lie, I was about to post most of their catalogue here. But I’ve decided to pivot to Tool videos as everyone here loves them.

Mr. Ayo
King Hippo

Dear God, let me beat the Witch…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf4d7VxcQ30

Mr. Ayo

FOUL! Dead is not in the title.

yeah right

Crap. You are correct, Sir!

Mr. Ayo

I’m kidding. The rules don’t matter here. Your selection is just fine.