Last pothole of the day or maybe a tutorial in how to fill potholes? I'm giving them way too much credit and this idea has been beaten to death, as it's no mystery that your average municipal type is a lazy fuck, but some things are always entertaining. I've worked for both the state of California and the city of Lemon Grove in grounds/public works so I have first hand experience. These guys appear to be from somewhere in Europe (just a feeling) so maybe it's not just a US phenomenon. Based on my own experience, the guys that have some kind of tool in their hands or have perhaps found a shovel to lean on, have the right idea, you have to at least look ready to work. Some other pieces of advice...first, sunflower seeds, "spits". If you don't have those, you'll be so bored that you'll go from a one pack a day habit to 2-3. Another one...look pissed. It sets you apart from the other guys who just want to shoot the shit. You are not happy to be there and would rather be doing something good for your community...hahaha. Lastly, if you get the chance...volunteer for traffic control. Grab the "stop/slow" paddle, trade off between smokes and sunflower seeds, pretend you have authority and people watch (most of them are pissed off because you have inconvenienced them, but would be the first to complain if the road was not smooth as glass). My boss' boss once told me that I needed to hold the paddle with authority and proceeded to give me a lesson on "effective" traffic control, it was pretty funny and from then on I mocked him by being a total clown. To this day I am a "total clown".
By request from my bro Shawn, he saw this one in a pile of records I just got (this one for a buck). Saw the cover and knew I had to have it, if just to be teleported back to 1983. Anyone seen Strange Brew? Stupid question, because if you were around in '83, and you knew what was fucking funny...you saw that movie. The scene in the shock therapy room...the padded room...the line up. Blah, blah, blah...if you've seen it you know what I'm talking about and if not go see it...eh. This little 7" is interesting, the title track isn't on the soundtrack, so I guess it's just part of their continuing act. Despite having Geddy Lee (this is not a Rush tune) Take Off suffers badly from being stuck in everything that was lame about early 80's pop music. I wouldn't if I were you, unless you're a glutton for punishment, but if you don't believe me, give it a listen. Elron is cool, it's a little bit thing, typical of their humor and I suppose if you need a simple lesson in morality it's got some value there too. I think what I like most is the cover, it reminds me of laughing hard.
Tried to find the official soundtrack to the movie, but no luck...did manage to find the 'hit' (yeah right) title track.
Haven't watched the whole thing in ages but I have a feeling it was funnier when I was stoned and 14. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65BRbkPe-a8&fs=1&hl=en_US]
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