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Title: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: RV on April 15, 2009, 08:48:35 AM
Chip told me so. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-rush-0415apr15,0,2897554.story)

Quote"You heard right," said TBS sports announcer Chip Caray, grandson of legendary Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray. "I'm a fan of Rush, to put it mildly. I tell people, and they go, 'Really?' which is sad. How many hate what they do? [Rush enjoys] what they do. One song goes, 'The pride of purpose in an unrewarding job.' I'm a 44-year-old who quotes Rush—so be it. I'm proud to be a fan, and I don't mind saying it. We're everywhere now."
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Slaky on April 15, 2009, 08:54:02 AM
Son of a bitch.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: MAD on April 15, 2009, 09:04:19 AM
Bear in mind, Chip supposedly likes baseball, too.

That quote is awful, though.  (shivers)
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: CT III on April 15, 2009, 09:05:37 AM
I'm pretty sure this validates my view that Rush sucks.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 15, 2009, 09:28:31 AM
Quote from: RV on April 15, 2009, 08:48:35 AM
Chip told me so. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-rush-0415apr15,0,2897554.story)

Quote"You heard right," said TBS sports announcer Chip Caray, grandson of legendary Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray. "I'm a fan of Rush, to put it mildly. I tell people, and they go, 'Really?' which is sad. How many hate what they do? [Rush enjoys] what they do. One song goes, 'The pride of purpose in an unrewarding job.' I'm a 44-year-old who quotes Rush—so be it. I'm proud to be a fan, and I don't mind saying it. We're everywhere now."


Intrepid Reader: Eddie Murphy

Faggots are like Visa Cards. They're everywhere you wanna be.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2009, 09:28:34 AM
What a bizarre fucking article.

QuoteBut even more notable, perhaps, is that these days Rush is less likely to be a target of snark than reverence. And with reason: The Rushinati have infiltrated the power structure. For instance, the Rushinati control the media: Stephen Colbert is a fan; "I Love You, Man" director John Hamburg and "Adventureland" director Greg Mottola are big fans; Victor Lisle, creative director for WGN-AM (owned by Tribune Co.), will talk your ear off about the grandeur of a Rush concert; Metallica lobbied for Rush's inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during its own induction speech this month; Paul Rudd is a longtime fan, as is Billy Corgan, who, before forming Smashing Pumpkins, honed his chops covering Rush in high school bands.

Victor Lisle?

The Victor Lisle?

Also...

QuoteIn Chicago—for decades, one of the band's primary markets—the Rushinati have stayed silent but present. They have held the mound at Wrigley Field (former Cub Matt Clement is a die-hard Rushinati). They are college instructors. They run computers at financial institutions. They own scores of businesses around Chicago, and they have their hands on the world's purse strings.

Truly the cream of the world's elite. A regular bunch of John Galts.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Philberto on April 15, 2009, 03:07:15 PM
Quote from: CT III on April 15, 2009, 09:05:37 AM
I'm pretty sure this validates my view that Rush sucks.

It does. Rush and their 20-minute songs blow.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 15, 2009, 04:32:33 PM
Rush doesn't suck. Far from it in my opinion.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 04:52:23 PM
I don't like Rush, but I do like playing their songs in Rock Band.  What does that mean?
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 15, 2009, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

Your mom.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 05:13:26 PM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

Your mom.

Well, once again I'm with BH here. I don't think Rush sucks.
I'm not sitting here wearing the shit or listening to the albums, but of all the bands to pile on, Rush seems hardly worthy.

Plus, they put on a great show. Or at least did in 1993 the one time I saw them.

That said, I'm pretty sure people who are really into Rush suck.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 15, 2009, 05:17:22 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 05:13:26 PM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

Your mom.

Well, once again I'm with BH here. I don't think Rush sucks.
I'm not sitting here wearing the shit or listening to the albums, but of all the bands to pile on, Rush seems hardly worthy.

Plus, they put on a great show. Or at least did in 1993 the one time I saw them.

That said, I'm pretty sure people who are really into Rush suck.

I'm with you on this.

Not a big fan myself, but they are quite talented musicians. If they had a different lead singer, they'd be huge.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Jon on April 15, 2009, 05:33:00 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 05:13:26 PM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

Your mom.

Well, once again I'm with BH here. I don't think Rush sucks.
I'm not sitting here wearing the shit or listening to the albums, but of all the bands to pile on, Rush seems hardly worthy.

Plus, they put on a great show. Or at least did in 1993 the one time I saw them.

That said, I'm pretty sure people who are really into Rush suck.
Pen will only celebrate if Rush dies. Not if they just suck.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 05:37:48 PM
Quote from: Jon on April 15, 2009, 05:33:00 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 05:13:26 PM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

Your mom.

Well, once again I'm with BH here. I don't think Rush sucks.
I'm not sitting here wearing the shit or listening to the albums, but of all the bands to pile on, Rush seems hardly worthy.

Plus, they put on a great show. Or at least did in 1993 the one time I saw them.

That said, I'm pretty sure people who are really into Rush suck.
Pen will only celebrate if Rush dies. Not if they just suck.

I will never celebrate, I will only laugh.
That is, and has always been, my stance on this.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Slaky on April 15, 2009, 05:41:37 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 04:52:23 PM
I don't like Rush, but I do like playing their songs in Rock Band.  What does that mean?

I believe it means you don't have to ingratiate yourself with a bunch of dipshits.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: bozos72 on April 15, 2009, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

I agree with Oleg.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 16, 2009, 07:24:23 AM
Quote from: bozos72 on April 15, 2009, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

I agree with Oleg.

I wouldn't recommend letting agreeing with Oleg develop into a habit.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: flannj on April 16, 2009, 07:49:30 AM
They don't suck but I sure as hell don't listen to them anymore.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: CT III on April 16, 2009, 08:03:00 AM
Quote from: bozos72 on April 15, 2009, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

I agree with Oleg.

Both of these Olegs are right.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: HST Redux on April 16, 2009, 08:45:11 AM
I approve of Rush. I do not approve of Chip being our hipster spokesmodel. All we need is Stephen Colbert.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Jon on April 16, 2009, 08:52:47 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 16, 2009, 07:24:23 AM
Quote from: bozos72 on April 15, 2009, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

I agree with Oleg.

I wouldn't recommend letting agreeing with Oleg develop into a habit.

Fork, no study has confirmed that it is habit forming. Or that it's a gateway to agreeing with worse Communists.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Jon on April 16, 2009, 08:53:18 AM
DPD

Quote from: CT III on April 16, 2009, 08:03:00 AM
Quote from: bozos72 on April 15, 2009, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

I agree with Oleg.

Both of these Olegs are right.

All three of these CT alter egos are right.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 16, 2009, 11:52:43 AM
Quote from: Jon on April 16, 2009, 08:53:18 AM
DPD

Quote from: CT III on April 16, 2009, 08:03:00 AM
Quote from: bozos72 on April 15, 2009, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 15, 2009, 04:50:33 PM
Rush sucks.

I agree with Oleg.

Both of these Olegs are right.

All three of these CT alter egos are right.

CT is a shapeshifter.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Simmer on April 16, 2009, 01:59:59 PM
Rush is one of only three bands to earn the 5-Star label from me. 
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 16, 2009, 02:03:11 PM
Quote from: Simmer on April 16, 2009, 01:59:59 PM
Rush is one of only three bands to earn the 5-Star label from me. 

3-stars being the highest?
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 16, 2009, 02:54:18 PM

Rush sucks hairy buffalo dong.

Both the band and the pundit.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Timmy B on April 16, 2009, 09:13:41 PM
I'm a huge fan of Rush. Saw them at the i Wireless Center in Moline last May, and for a bunch of old guys, it was easily one of the best concerts I've seen.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 16, 2009, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: Timmy B on April 16, 2009, 09:13:41 PM
I'm a huge fan of Rush. Saw them at the i Wireless Center in Moline last May, and for a bunch of old guys, it was easily one of the best concerts I've seen.

Go to more concerts.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:59:13 AM
Quote from: Timmy B on April 16, 2009, 09:13:41 PM
I'm a huge fan of Rush. Saw them at the i Wireless Center in Moline last May, and for a bunch of old guys, it was easily one of the best concerts I've seen.

This you drumming along?

(http://postpix.palmbeachpost.com/images/100044/photos/2007/06/15/gallery/1736545.jpg)
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Jon on April 17, 2009, 11:44:13 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 16, 2009, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: Timmy B on April 16, 2009, 09:13:41 PM
I'm a huge fan of Rush. Saw them at the i Wireless Center in Moline last May, and for a bunch of old guys, it was easily one of the best concerts I've seen.

Go to more concerts.

I know I probably shouldn't encourage Fork, but that made me Chuckle Out Loud.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Oleg on April 20, 2009, 11:11:22 AM
For that matter, so do The Eagles.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 20, 2009, 11:13:49 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 20, 2009, 11:11:22 AM
For that matter, so do The Eagles.

I saw them in 1980, voluntarily, and they sucked so bad I gave away the Eagles albums I owned.

Thank Gord Heart opened up for them, so there was actual rocking that day.

It also prevented the vortex of suck from forming, considering the first band on that day was the Little River Band, but at least we knew they were going to suck, and tailgated while they were on.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: flannj on April 20, 2009, 11:32:07 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 20, 2009, 11:11:22 AM
For that matter, so do The Eagles.
Neil Young to Joe Walsh, "Why do you want to play with those assholes".
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Oleg on April 20, 2009, 12:01:37 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 20, 2009, 11:32:07 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 20, 2009, 11:11:22 AM
For that matter, so do The Eagles.
Neil Young to Joe Walsh, "Why do you want to play with those assholes".

I'll use that quote as affirmation that Joe Walsh was the only cool Eagle.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: butthead on April 21, 2009, 11:43:48 PM
James Iha is in a band with Bun E. Carlos...and a Hanson? What the hell is going on?
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 22, 2009, 07:48:00 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 20, 2009, 12:01:37 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 20, 2009, 11:32:07 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 20, 2009, 11:11:22 AM
For that matter, so do The Eagles.
Neil Young to Joe Walsh, "Why do you want to play with those assholes".

I'll use that quote as affirmation that Joe Walsh was the only cool Eagle.

Life's been good to him so far.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Slaky on April 22, 2009, 09:24:03 AM
I'm listening to Rush right now and it's awesome.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Oleg on April 22, 2009, 10:08:43 AM
Quote from: Slakee on April 22, 2009, 09:24:03 AM
I'm listening to Rush right now and it's awesome.

Are you trying to convince us or yourself?
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 22, 2009, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: Slakee on April 22, 2009, 09:24:03 AM
I'm listening to Rush right now and it's awesome.

Have you heard their version of Fake Plastic Trees?
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Slaky on April 22, 2009, 12:59:06 PM
Quote from: BH on April 22, 2009, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: Slakee on April 22, 2009, 09:24:03 AM
I'm listening to Rush right now and it's awesome.

Have you heard their version of Fake Plastic Trees?

No, I haven't. Are you serious?
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Oleg on April 22, 2009, 02:38:40 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 22, 2009, 12:59:06 PM
Quote from: BH on April 22, 2009, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: Slakee on April 22, 2009, 09:24:03 AM
I'm listening to Rush right now and it's awesome.

Have you heard their version of Fake Plastic Trees?

No, I haven't. Are you serious?

I think you need the Making Fun of Oleg reference guide.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Jon on April 22, 2009, 02:48:18 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 22, 2009, 02:38:40 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 22, 2009, 12:59:06 PM
Quote from: BH on April 22, 2009, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: Slakee on April 22, 2009, 09:24:03 AM
I'm listening to Rush right now and it's awesome.

Have you heard their version of Fake Plastic Trees?

No, I haven't. Are you serious?

I think you need the Making Fun of Oleg reference guide.

Unless you have the shelf space, I highly suggest just getting it on DVD-ROM.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 22, 2009, 02:50:42 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 22, 2009, 02:38:40 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 22, 2009, 12:59:06 PM
Quote from: BH on April 22, 2009, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: Slakee on April 22, 2009, 09:24:03 AM
I'm listening to Rush right now and it's awesome.

Have you heard their version of Fake Plastic Trees?

No, I haven't. Are you serious?

I think you need the Making Fun of Oleg reference guide.

There's a guide? I've just been winging it.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 22, 2009, 03:45:20 PM
"In my book, ain't no better axeman than Alex Lifeson"  - Jonny Greenwood circa 2008
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Jon on April 22, 2009, 03:57:24 PM
Quote from: BH on April 22, 2009, 03:45:20 PM
"In my book, ain't no better axeman than Alex Lifeson"  - Jonny Greenwood circa 2008


As a non-Oleg, that don't impress me much.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: MAD on April 22, 2009, 04:30:52 PM
Quote from: Jon on April 22, 2009, 03:57:24 PM
Quote from: BH on April 22, 2009, 03:45:20 PM
"In my book, ain't no better axeman than Alex Lifeson"  - Jonny Greenwood circa 2008


As a non-Oleg, that don't impress me much.

But it is sure to create a dilemna for Oleg, though.

Well done, Butthands.  Well done.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: BH on April 22, 2009, 04:31:26 PM
Does it matter that I made it up? I don't think so.
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: MAD on April 22, 2009, 04:33:22 PM
Quote from: BH on April 22, 2009, 04:31:26 PM
Does it matter that I made it up? I don't think so.

You.  Dick!
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Slaky on April 22, 2009, 05:03:51 PM
Quote from: MAD on April 22, 2009, 04:33:22 PM
Quote from: BH on April 22, 2009, 04:31:26 PM
Does it matter that I made it up? I don't think so.

You.  Dick!

Didn't the whole thing give it away?
Title: Re: Rush Doesn't Suck
Post by: Wheezer on April 26, 2010, 07:56:44 PM
http://www.rushbeyondthelightedstage.com
Title: Rush Actually Sucks Quite a Bit.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 26, 2010, 08:57:07 PM

Rush still makes me want to bury myself with only my scrote exposed, then have said scrote run over by a mulching mower.
Title: Re: Rush Actually Sucks Quite a Bit.
Post by: Wheezer on April 26, 2010, 09:02:30 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 26, 2010, 08:57:07 PM
Rush still makes me want to bury myself with only my scrote exposed

Aside from the issue of accomplishing this single-handedly, I'm curious about the geometry you imagine in the first place.
Title: Re: Rush Actually Sucks Quite a Bit.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on May 03, 2010, 01:50:18 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 26, 2010, 09:02:30 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 26, 2010, 08:57:07 PM
Rush still makes me want to bury myself with only my scrote exposed

Aside from the issue of accomplishing this single-handedly, I'm curious about the geometry you imagine in the first place.

Face up, with an indentation in the pit to allow for gut. On a downslope.