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Saturday 9: Fortune Faded (2003)
... Because Janelle suggested The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) The song begins with a chess reference. Do you play chess? No, I've never learned. I used to want to, but not so much any more.
2) The lyric also mentions losing altitude. Often airline travelers complain that their ears pop as the plane loses altitude. When you fly, does this bother you? I can't say it's ever bothered me when flying, but we live in the mountains of southwest Pennsylvania and my ears pop all the time when I drive up a mountain. Go figure.
3) Four of the original members attended the same school -- Fairfax High in Los Angeles. Fairfax High's mascot was The Lions. Do you remember what your school team (grade school, high school or college) was called? We were the Trojans...and yes, among the high school crowd that evoked all the jokes you'd imagine it would. It actually came second to the school name in the joke department. It was Derry Area. Don't get it? Remember your high school French and the name for your behind.
4) The band has appeared on The Simpsons. Which is your favorite character from the long-running Fox cartoon show? Crusty the Clown.
5) Bass player Michael Balzary, or Flea, cofounded The Silverlake Conservatory of Music, a non-profit educational organization for under-privileged children. Share a memory from music class in school. I really don't remember much, probably because I have no discernible talent for music. I do remember the music teacher from the private school I attended in 4th through 6th grades. She always brought her ancient, apricot-colored Poodle with her and she's the music teacher who declared me tone deaf.
6) The Red Hot Chili Peppers have played at massive outdoor festivals all over the world. Do you enjoy listening to concerts outside, under the sun or stars? Or do you prefer air conditioned indoor comfort? Both have their charm. I've done it all and enjoyed it all, but I have to say that as I've gotten older I'm not so crazy about being out on a hillside in 95 degree heat in the middle of 50,000 people who are all dripping sweat and drunk.
2) The lyric also mentions losing altitude. Often airline travelers complain that their ears pop as the plane loses altitude. When you fly, does this bother you? I can't say it's ever bothered me when flying, but we live in the mountains of southwest Pennsylvania and my ears pop all the time when I drive up a mountain. Go figure.
3) Four of the original members attended the same school -- Fairfax High in Los Angeles. Fairfax High's mascot was The Lions. Do you remember what your school team (grade school, high school or college) was called? We were the Trojans...and yes, among the high school crowd that evoked all the jokes you'd imagine it would. It actually came second to the school name in the joke department. It was Derry Area. Don't get it? Remember your high school French and the name for your behind.
4) The band has appeared on The Simpsons. Which is your favorite character from the long-running Fox cartoon show? Crusty the Clown.
5) Bass player Michael Balzary, or Flea, cofounded The Silverlake Conservatory of Music, a non-profit educational organization for under-privileged children. Share a memory from music class in school. I really don't remember much, probably because I have no discernible talent for music. I do remember the music teacher from the private school I attended in 4th through 6th grades. She always brought her ancient, apricot-colored Poodle with her and she's the music teacher who declared me tone deaf.
6) The Red Hot Chili Peppers have played at massive outdoor festivals all over the world. Do you enjoy listening to concerts outside, under the sun or stars? Or do you prefer air conditioned indoor comfort? Both have their charm. I've done it all and enjoyed it all, but I have to say that as I've gotten older I'm not so crazy about being out on a hillside in 95 degree heat in the middle of 50,000 people who are all dripping sweat and drunk.
7) Red bell peppers are used in Giada De Laurentiis' popular Italian sausage, pepper and onion recipe. Would you prefer to have your portion served in a bowl or as a sandwich? I'd prefer not to have it. I'm not really a fan of Italian sausage.
8) Red cayenne peppers are very hot. Do you enjoy spicy foods? I've never liked super hot foods, but I do like a little bit of spice.
9) Random question: Are you a spender or a saver? Unfortunately, I'm a spender. I'm getting better, though.
9) Random question: Are you a spender or a saver? Unfortunately, I'm a spender. I'm getting better, though.
I'm with you on the concert venues, though they are still drunk and often sweaty inside as well. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd mountains. Yeah. I actually love popping my ears!
That's true. People can be gross no matter where they are.
DeleteWe have several similar answers this week. :-) And your chess answer is what I should have said.
ReplyDeleteWe did, but I think we're often fairly similar in our answers.
DeleteHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Derry Area!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd every once in awhile, I go on Craigslist to see what mountain homes are for sale near Seven Springs. LOVE IT>
There are some nice ones. Look at Cook Twp. Mountains, not too far from 7 Springs or Ligonier and much cheaper than the 7 Springs area.
DeleteMy high school, the first one, were the Trojans, too. Maroon and White! FIGHT FIGHT!
ReplyDeleteWe were blue and gold.
DeleteI'm with you on #7. I saw that it was one of Giada's most popular "easy" recipes.I can't imagine people would eat that by choice!
ReplyDeleteMy husband would. Hot sausage with onions and peppers is his food of choice when we go to a fair. :P
DeleteThe Trojans and the derry area. I don't think that can be beat. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYep, you graduate from Derry Area...you've heard them all.
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