Some real-life Gym Class Heroes may wear Plain White T’s, but there’s much more to consider for students getting their midday sweat on ...
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Gym Class Heroes, “Scandalous Scholastics” (As Cruel as School Children, 2006) “Now I’m a legend in the locker room!” boasts Travis McCoy. For his rope-climbing prowess? No, for hooking up with one Ms. Magnus.
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John Hiatt, “Sure Pinocchio” (Little Head, 1997) “You put me in a box/Like a pair of gym socks.” Is no one worried about blisters and foot fungus around here?
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From First to Last, “Dead Baby Kickball” (Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount, 2004) “I’m the major-league player/You can kiss my ass.” Wait ... considering the sport, is that really a good thing?
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D12, “My Band” (D12 World, 2004) “Doin’ jumping jacks while I get whipped on my back”?! Worst. Physical-education class. Ever.
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Barenaked Ladies, “Pinch Me” (Maroon, 2000) “Put the sprinkler on the lawn/And run through with my gym shorts on.” It’s not much, but at least it’s exercise, right?
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Paul Simon, “Outrageous” (Surprise, 2006) “And I’m tired/Nine hundred sit-ups a day.” We have a new winner. This is the worst. Physical-education class. Ever
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Raekwon, “Sneakers” (Immobilarity, 1999) Two verses, four choruses, dozens of brands alluded to. Like Lex Diamond says, “So many phat styles/Make a kid’s head fall out.”
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Don Henley, “Dirty Laundry” (I Can’t Stand Still, 1982) Sure, it’s more about gossip, but in both cases, some serious airing-out may be necessary.
Fall Out Boy with Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T’s, Cute Is What We Aim For. December 2, 7 p.m. $36.50. The Joint, 693-5066.