One of the best ideas I've ever had: Wigwam Wins

by Dex on May 6, 2009 1:26 PM PDT

JBox and I complain about the music at the ballpark all the time. Sure, there are inspired moments musically. Hell's Bells comes to mind. Overall though, the music is lacking.

For example, after a win, we're subjected to Rock and Roll Part 2 by the genuinely, seriously disgusting Gary Glitter. This needs to be fixed. Is Rock and Roll Part 2 a bad song? That's debatable. It has a nice enough drum beat. Easy enough to sing along to. But look at this video and think about the whole underage Vietnamese girls thing and tell me that I'm wrong for puking whenever the Padres win:

The winning run is scored. I'm happy for two seconds. Gary Glitter fills my ears, I imagine this video and his kiddie porn / statutory rape habit and I literally throw up on whoever's standing near me.

So my terrific idea. Keep in mind that JBox often refers to this as the best idea I've ever had. We want something that people feel good about. We want something easy to sing. We want to get ready for Arnold legalizing it. We want Wigwam by Bob Dylan:

Think about that. How rad is that? Everybody singing along. Walking out of the park all happy. Smoking their newly legalized doobies. Life is good and nobody gets puked on.

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Love "Wigwam"

Hate the home run music of Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400.

Thanks to Axion for finding out the title.

by jbox on May 6, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions

So that's what the foam fingers are for...

And I’m obligated to post this:
10 and 11?

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on May 6, 2009 2:07 PM PDT reply actions

"Nobody gets puked on"

Depends on how much you drank before your doobie.

This song, Red Carpet, won’t leave my head. We’ll slow-dance out of the park like we’re the homecoming queen for the first minute, and then we whip out glow sticks for the end like this:

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on May 6, 2009 2:16 PM PDT reply actions

This is the best idea you guys have ever had.

That’s right, better than Shamu in center field.

"If I wasn't Bob Dylan, I'd probably think that Bob Dylan has a lot of answers myself." - Bob Dylan

by JollyWaffle on May 6, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions

I know, right?

The celebratory mood and sing along potential are just what the Padres need.

by jbox on May 6, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Better than Shamu in CF?

As Uncle Teddy would say: “That’s a tough call. Tough call.”

by Drama on May 6, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Not better than Shamu!

What’s the opposite of the Rec button?

by sqrunt on May 6, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Hold on a minute

Isn’t Shamu a known murderer? How many people has he killed, anyway?

So, don’t we have to keep the Glitter?

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on May 6, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I love "Wigwam"

but isn’t a bit too mellow to play after a win? The beginning builds too slowly. You kind of need something that can “kick in” after Heath strikes out the side in the 9th, or that walk-off ball leaves the park in the 12th.

But yeah, “Rock & Roll, Part 2” not only makes me feel sleazy, it’s just so common at sporting events. It’s a cliche. You’re right: we DO need to come up with something more original. . .a Win Song that Petco can OWN.

by Mr. Meadows on May 6, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions