Hermione Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I think it's just funny, he's poking fun at the idea that he's this rockstar sex symbol, teasing the crowd by playing up to it for a moment before laughing at himself, and taking them out of their comfort zone at the same time (which he's always been an expert at!). Haven't seen him do the full wanking routine since AI times but he still does some teasing during Hitchin A Ride sometimes, humping his guitar and telling the crowd to make sex noises during the 21st CB tour and saying "do you want to touch it?" and stuff during the last tour , so he's still at it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disappearing Boy Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 It's a bit cringeworthy, but that's about it. Most of GD's fans are probably teenagers, not kids. So that's not even true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDirnt Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 "Android" is one of the best songs on Kerplunk and easily the most energetic. Yet according to setlist.fm Green Day hasn't even played it live... Once... Come on, that's just insulting. I just love how he goes "Waste awaaaaaay" followed by Tre's kick ass drumming. Just a great song and probably my most listened to one Kerplunk (Next to "No One Knows", of course). Agreed! I just love the chorus! "And it seems so frightening, time passes by like lightning, before you know it you're struck down" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haushinka! Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Yeah the masturbating shtick was unnecessary to me. I just thought it was a bit pointless and took up time when they could be playing another song. Like Hermoine said, I don't think he does that anymore though. I'll be curious to see what changes they make, if any, in their sets to entertain the crowd for their next tour they know how to keep things interesting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlissaGoesRAWR Posted May 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm obviously not complaining... But, if I disregard my sick, twisted fangirl enjoyment of Billie Joe making an ass of himself, I still don't think I would ever have a problem with him groping himself, making sex noises, etc. I mean, it's kind of like his response to the angry parent that inspired the song Reject — he's not going to dumb down his music for the eight-year-old kids that might be in the audience. A lot of the band's lyrical content and themes are just as offensive as a grown man putting his hand down his pants and moaning in jest. Any parent who is stupid enough to take their young child to a concert before researching the band or performer doesn't have the right to be offended, tbh. So often parents place the blame on others instead of taking responsibility for their own inability to properly parent. The reason I didn't get to see Green Day on the American Idiot Tour is because my parents backtracked on their plan to buy me tickets after they decided the band wasn't "appropriate" for a 14-year-old. Aaaand that's why I am the way I am today. But, anyway... it's basically just a "shock value" stunt. I doubt he actually finds himself sexy while doing it. I assume it's just meant to be funny and idiotic, not offensive, serious or actually sexy. (Even though the man looks good doing basically anything...) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 But, anyway... it's basically just a "shock value" stunt. I doubt he actually find himself sexy while doing it. I assume it's just meant to be funny and idiotic, not offensive, serious or actually sexy. (Even though the man looks good doing basically anything...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoopy Doo Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) I'll be curious to see what changes they make, if any, in their sets to entertain the crowd for their next tour!Replacing 99 Revs with Nightlife as the opening song Extending King for a Day by ten minutes, now with twerking and Satanic rituals! Moar Trilogy Playing All by Myself a number of times in a row Adding Like a Rat Does Cheese and Boys in the Bathroom Stall as set staples Edited May 24, 2015 by Bunz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Replacing 99 Revs with Nightlife as the opening song Extending King for a Day by ten minutes, now with twerking and Satanic rituals! Moar Trilogy Playing All by Myself a number of times in a row Adding Like a Rat Does Cheese and Boys in the Bathroom Stall as set staples Good Riddance is replaced as the standard closer by Tre Cool performing "I'm A Little Teapot" a capella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlissaGoesRAWR Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I find the hair more offensive than the fact he got a DUI. ALSO, FUCK YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 The eyes tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akshat Jain Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Replacing 99 Revs with Nightlife as the opening song replacing 99Rev with Loss of Control would be great tho. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain peroxide Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 replacing 99Rev with Loss of Control would be great tho. Of all the songs to pick, you went with Loss of Control? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 would still hit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Of all the songs to pick, you went with Loss of Control?actually, it's more energeric than many trilogy songs. The lyrics are not special, but I think it would work live, because we wouldn't focus on them so much as on the album. What I can tell from the Quatro live recording, Loss Of Control is a pretty good live song. I'm not sure if it would work as a starter, but I wouldn't say so about any Trilogy song. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozoneplayer Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Good Riddance is replaced as the standard closer by Tre Cool performing "I'm A Little Teapot" a capella. I'd go to the show just for that! Although they better throw in a harmonica solo in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 actually, it's more energeric than many trilogy songs. The lyrics are not special, but I think it would work live, because we wouldn't focus on them so much as on the album. What I can tell from the Quatro live recording, Loss Of Control is a pretty good live song. I'm not sure if it would work as a starter, but I wouldn't say so about any Trilogy song. Nuclear Family would actually be a pretty good opener, I reckon. It works well as an album opener, at least, which is more than can be said for Brutal Love. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Nuclear Family would actually be a pretty good opener, I reckon. It works well as an album opener, at least, which is more than can be said for Brutal Love. True. Brutal Love doesn't make sense as an album opener. It should've been a closer instead of The Forgotten. (In case the latter would be omitted.) Nuclear Family would be a good gig opener. Rusty James would work as well if only it didn't sound exactly like Scattered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoopy Doo Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 True. Brutal Love doesn't make sense as an album opener. It should've been a closer instead of The Forgotten. (In case the latter would be omitted.) Nuclear Family would be a good gig opener. Rusty James would work as well if only it didn't sound exactly like Scattered. Nah, Rusty James would be better towards the end of the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNICORN VOMIT Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 True. Brutal Love doesn't make sense as an album opener. It should've been a closer instead of The Forgotten. (In case the latter would be omitted.) Nuclear Family would be a good gig opener. Rusty James would work as well if only it didn't sound exactly like Scattered. Disagree - Tre is all about feeling sorry for the fuck ups in dos. Brutal love sets the tone for the album. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlissaGoesRAWR Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Breaking News: Brutal Love still sucks... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Breaking News: Brutal Love still sucks... Oh we gone fight I'm gonna get my ears pierced just so I can take them off and hand them to someone before Layin the smack down 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveblondiebilliejoe Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Breaking News: Brutal Love still sucks... I actually love it but I can see why some people don't like it. I still respect your opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Breaking News: Brutal Love still sucks... Reported. This thread is for unpopular opinions only. Please stop spamming it with popular ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Reported. This thread is for unpopular opinions only. Please stop spamming it with popular ones. Reported for backing Alissa up We gone fight too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoopy Doo Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Breaking News: Brutal Love still sucks... umm no Edited May 30, 2015 by Bunz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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