Well, this is disconcerting..... [Archive]

EarlJam

01-14-2009, 01:51 PM

Members Of Twisted Sister Now Willing To Take It

NEW YORK—In a stunning reversal of their long-stated reluctance to take it, members of heavy-metal band Twisted Sister announced Monday that, after 24 years of fervent refusal, they are now willing to take it. "I acknowledge that we promised not to take it anymore, but things change. The world is a different place today, and with that in mind, we would like to go on record as saying that, starting right now, we are going to take it," read a statement released by the band's lead singer, Dee Snider. "To clarify, we would still prefer not to take it, but as of now, taking it is an option that we would be open to. That is all." Bassist Mark "the Animal" Mendoza also stated that, in regards to what he wants to do with his life, he no longer solely wants to rock, but would instead prefer doing other things, such as raising a family and working as a claims adjuster in Rye, NY.

Source: theonion.com

Truly a sad day for all of us children of the 80s.

-EarlJam

DukePA

01-14-2009, 01:59 PM

Members Of Twisted Sister Now Willing To Take It

NEW YORK—In a stunning reversal of their long-stated reluctance to take it, members of heavy-metal band Twisted Sister announced Monday that, after 24 years of fervent refusal, they are now willing to take it. "I acknowledge that we promised not to take it anymore, but things change. The world is a different place today, and with that in mind, we would like to go on record as saying that, starting right now, we are going to take it," read a statement released by the band's lead singer, Dee Snider. "To clarify, we would still prefer not to take it, but as of now, taking it is an option that we would be open to. That is all." Bassist Mark "the Animal" Mendoza also stated that, in regards to what he wants to do with his life, he no longer solely wants to rock, but would instead prefer doing other things, such as raising a family and working as a claims adjuster in Rye, NY.

Source: theonion.com

Truly a sad day for all of us children of the 80s.

-EarlJam

Don't forget who your twisted big sis is, bro. I still insist that we are absolutely not going to take it!!! So there!

aimo

01-14-2009, 02:43 PM

Should I be embarrassed to admit that I have that LP at home? I bought it out of a record clearance bin at the Duke University Store god knows how long ago.

Remember the scene in Pee Wee's Big Adventure when he rides his bike through the filming of the Burn in Hell video?

Hear no evil, don't you see no evil, don't you lay no evil down on me . . .

CameronBornAndBred

01-14-2009, 02:45 PM

Ahhh, theonion.com, as valid a source of news as any on the net!

allenmurray

01-14-2009, 03:24 PM

Do we still have to fight for our right to party, or has that issue been settled?

jacone21

01-14-2009, 03:34 PM

Do we still have to fight for our right to party, or has that issue been settled?

We don't have to fight any more.

We can now afford to be innocent. We don't have to stand up and face the enemy. However, even though it's no longer a do or die situation, we aren't necessarily invincible.

EarlJam

01-14-2009, 03:36 PM

We don't have to fight any more.

We can now afford to be innocent. We don't have to stand up and face the enemy. However, even though it's no longer a do or die situation, we aren't necessarily invincible.

Jacone21 is correct.

Also, you may start using sex as a weapon again.

Not sure anyone ever gave in to Pat Benetar's demand in the first place.

-EarlJam

allenmurray

01-14-2009, 03:47 PM

We don't have to fight any more.

Excellent. Now if I can just remember when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em, when to walk away, and when to run, I'll be all set.

ugadevil

01-14-2009, 03:54 PM

We still don't need no education.

allenmurray

01-14-2009, 04:57 PM

We still don't need no education.

That is a real relief, because I actually question whether I really have any.

EarlJam

01-14-2009, 05:02 PM

Excellent. Now if I can just remember when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em, when to walk away, and when to run, I'll be all set.

Good call. Kenny Rogers. Pffffffffffft! He enlightens us with such knowledge but doesn't give us the details (i.e., "When DO you hold 'em, fold 'em, etc.).

What a jerk.

-EarlJam

JasonEvans

01-14-2009, 05:07 PM

Why don't bands look like this anymore?

http://www.metalsludge.tv/home/images/stories/20_questions/Twisted%20Sister/Ts-color.jpg

You know what will happen next? Meatloaf will do that. He said he would do anything for love but he would not do that, but I bet he will do that now.

--Jason "it is indeed a sad day" Evans

EarlJam

01-14-2009, 05:13 PM

Why don't bands look like this anymore?

You know what will happen next? Meatloaf will do that. He said he would do anything for love but he would not do that, but I bet he will do that now.

--Jason "it is indeed a sad day" Evans

That, or he'll finally give in and decide to love the girl. Two out of three ain't bad, but three out of three rocks (pardon the pun).

-EarlJam

allenmurray

01-14-2009, 05:21 PM

Has anyone checked in with the members of The Who? They also said that they were not going take it. In fact, they said that they never had and never would. That was 15 years before Twisted Sister made a similar proclamation. Have Pete or Roger taken it yet, or are they still holding out?

It seems that The Onion missed this opportunity for a sidebar story.

allenmurray

01-14-2009, 05:30 PM

Why don't bands look like this anymore?

http://www.metalsludge.tv/home/images/stories/20_questions/Twisted%20Sister/Ts-color.jpg

You know what will happen next? Meatloaf will do that. He said he would do anything for love but he would not do that, but I bet he will do that now.

--Jason "it is indeed a sad day" Evans

Minus the hair and make-up the one on the far left looks like George Bush.

DevilAlumna

01-14-2009, 05:50 PM

Has anyone checked in with the members of The Who? They also said that they were not going take it. In fact, they said that they never had and never would. That was 15 years before Twisted Sister made a similar proclamation. Have Pete or Roger taken it yet, or are they still holding out?

It seems that The Onion missed this opportunity for a sidebar story.

I believe The Who got fooled again.

Oh, and the Eminence front? I hear it's a put-on.

Fish80

01-14-2009, 05:57 PM

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OZZIE4DUKE

01-14-2009, 06:17 PM

Has anyone checked in with the members of The Who? They also said that they were not going take it. In fact, they said that they never had and never would. That was 15 years before Twisted Sister made a similar proclamation. Have Pete or Roger taken it yet, or are they still holding out?

It seems that The Onion missed this opportunity for a sidebar story.
The CSI folks are on the case investigating whether it was taken or not. They'll get back to you next week with an answer.

RainingThrees

01-14-2009, 06:48 PM

Why don't bands look like this anymore?

http://www.metalsludge.tv/home/images/stories/20_questions/Twisted%20Sister/Ts-color.jpg

You know what will happen next? Meatloaf will do that. He said he would do anything for love but he would not do that, but I bet he will do that now.

--Jason "it is indeed a sad day" Evans

I like this look better

http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix4/kiss_band1.jpg