Everyone’s a Comedian, Part 3.

Wrapping it up…

7. Tragedy

Do you like the Bee Gees? Well, these guys really like the Bee Gees, like…a lot.  But they don’t just cover them..they add a much needed kick of heavy metal.  Disco…dead?  Never.  Metal tribute bands are shticky, sure.  But when they’re paying tribute to something as classic and with as much mass appeal as The Bee Gee’s, there’s something for everyone.  Old schoolers will enjoy hearing the tunes from their youth, while the younger folk can enjoy rockin’ out…not to mention the obvious draw of those tight, sparkly get-ups.  VERDICT: GREAT UNDERGROUND STAYING POWER. (See also: Hair Supply.)

8. GWAR

Did you think I was going to write about funny bands and not mention GWAR?  But here is where we run into something odd.  Everyone knows them, and everyone pretty much at least likes them, a little.  I must confess, however, that I have never owned a GWAR album.  I’ve had a few songs in my iTunes, but that’s about it.  I’ve never seen them live, but I have seen their multitude of hilarious television appearances.  Julia and other people I know rant and rave about how fun it is to see them.  Trust me, I believe it.  I think GWAR has managed to be the band that they are mainly because of their live personas and much less because of their actual music.  Just proves that real ‘showmen’ can truly reign supreme.  VERDICT: I DON’T LIKE WEARING WHITE T-SHIRTS, BUT…MAYBE ONE DAY.

9. Shat

I saved the best for last.  Let me make this very clear: I. LOVE. SHAT.  Why?  He says the c-word (my fav) in almost every one of his songs, uses dildos to their full potential, and makes Gonorrhea fun!!  I saw Shat in late 2007 when they opened for Dillinger and it was everything I could have hoped for.  The best part was the next day when I friended Shat on MySpace (back when I still sorta used that shit) and he started writing me messages a few minutes later saying that we should “hang out.”  I have yet to take him up on that.  I’m sure he’s found a fat ho or two to keep him busy.  Anyway, Shat rules.  I praise his holy name.  VERDICT: SHAT SHAT SHATT SHHAAAAT SHATTTTT.

I know I didn’t cover everybody.  Who do you guys find funny?  Who’s your Spinal Tap?

-Elise