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I'm actually more confused now...

Hey guys,

I just need you to know that you're my favorite band.

People always ask the question, "What type of music do you like?" or "What's your favorite band?" and things along those lines.

My music tastes have changed over 20 years, but the one sound that has always been consistent for my entire life is BNL. My dad introduced me to the "Gordon" album when I was 4 years old and I must have listened to it on repeat for years. It made me laugh and not be afraid to sing in public. I didn't even know who Yoko Ono was, but hearing the impression of how she sings will go down as one my favorite memories ever.

When "Stunt" came out, knowing the lyrics to "One Week" was like currency and I listened to it over and over again to get it right. I even still have the lyrics book somewhere with little marks I made in pen to point out the lyrics that are in the book, but NOT in the song. (something about Yoda). I went camping all summer and had that album playing out of my crappy portable discman until the batteries died, singing along with my friends all night.

As I've matured, I've been able to go back and listen to some of your more "mature" songs and rediscover music all over again. I gained an appreciation for your fantastic harmonies. and the way you all work together; this also shoes in the live concerts I've seen where you always do some kind of improv song on the spot that to this day I can't believe you make look so easy.

The point is, you're more than just a band to me. In a way, I grew up alongside you as you grew too (I'm 25 now). I appreciate everything you do and I'm just really happy I got the opportunity on Reddit or anywhere to tell you that.

You are all remarkable talents and I could not be happier that you're still making music and loving what you do.

So thanks for everything. I saw you last year at the Greek in Los Angeles where Ed so defiantly proclaimed that he rhymed the word "Orange" four times in the song "Four Seconds"; I don't know that I have the funds to go again this year, but I know you'll have an awesome show. I will most definitely be getting "Grinning Streak" and listening to that until it wears out.

After all that, I do actually have a question (thanks for reading this far.!):

When I was very young, I was watching Nickelodeon or some other kids channel, and a commercial came on. It was a music video about accepting others. The lyrics went something like, "It doesn't matter if you're white or black, or green or brown" and someone was playing the guitar. The song was really upbeat and fun and I loved it. I swear there was some kind of green space man in the video. I can't really remember because it was so long ago. Then, the "Gordon" album came out and my memory was jogged because I swear the same green space man was in the album art. I was never really able to confirm if BNL was the band that made that kids video. If you have any idea what I'm talking about and could confirm, I'd love to put this 20 years mystery to rest!

Thanks guys!

HOLY SHIT! ZOOM!!

i never actually watched the show, but I saw the intro a few times. I was thinking about it the other day, actually.

One question that always lingered with me was:

Yes, I realize the show is trying to inspire creativity in kids and get them doing other stuff, but how is, "If you like what you see, turn off the TV and DO IT!" supposed to keep people watching the show and keep ratings up and thus not cancel the show?

Sorry if this is kind of long.

My (female) friend in the last year has become something of a prominent cosplayer; going to cons and making videos. As her unofficial "manager" (I just make sure her business cards get where they're supposed to go and keep an eye for any cool looking photo ops), I have become pretty involved in the cosplay world myself. The point is, being so involved, it's easier to see what this hobby has become: a mix of enthusiasts who just want to go have fun, and also a lot of "hot" girls who couldn't make it as a model or something and use cosplay as an excuse to show off their bodies and get attention.

What results is an outcry of "fake" from all the "real" comic book fans, or gamers, etc. These girls are being called out as attention whores and sluts for a hobby that they choose.

I was just wondering if you've followed the cosplay community at all and what your take on all this "fakeness" is.

You know those cheesy horror movies about the wandering spirit of a lonely child who's soul can never be "set free" until they get reunited with their dog, or some other other equally cheesy prerequisite gets fulfilled?

That's me right now. Thank you so much.