PPAP. “Pen, Pineapple, Apple, Pen.” I’m not really sure what’s happening here, but a lot of people have watched this, so here you go.
@TheLouLombardo
Bugs Found On CTA trains might be Bed Bugs or Lice
The CTA provides a public transit alternative to commuting around the city of Chicago but apparently there is something creeepy crawling under the surface of the system used by thousands of Chicagoans each day. A Reddit user going by the handle UeSuRi revealed in a recent post that he had to remove several bed bugs from his clothes and body during a recent Red Line ride. The grossed-out rider also got an examine by a doctor who told him the bugs which he kept in a plastic bag, may have been lice.
DNAInfo reached out to CTA spokesperson who said “the rail car has been removed and treated for pests,” and that CTA officials were “”aware of the recent report and are taking steps to identify and address any issues.” Read the full story here.
Honestly, this does not surprise me. It is not the worst thing that could happen to you on the CTA. If I had the option, I might take the bugs over having to sit next to the guy who has the speaker blaring his own bad dubstep remixes from a SPEAKER in his backpack or who can forget the human body odor sponge you crammed next to on a packed Blue Line train. When you really consider it, it makes sense that a critter like this would get on the CTA but you think these creatures would have the dignity to at least PAY FOR THE RIDE like the rest of us instead of jumping the turnstyle. Getting around is not easy, and now we know for sure it’s also not clean either. -@kevkellam
Rumor Killer: Daft Punk not planning a 2017 tour
Rumors of robot dance kings Daft Punk (Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter) returning to the stages of the world are untrue despite widespread speculation all over the web yesterday, this is according to sources in a report posted today by Consequences of Sound. The masked duo has not toured since 2007 which produced the ‘ALIVE 2007’ live album with an acclaimed headlining set at Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park the same year.
The rumors started yesterday on Reddit, with a user sharing a photo of what looks like a poster for the Lolllapalooza Chile festival for next summer which included Daft Punk listed as one of the main acts on the bill. The talk of big lights and bigger beats continued when some more internet sleuths found an unlisted page dedicated to DP on the Lollapalooza Chicago webiste. These have all been ruled out as false by industry sources according to reports by multiple sources earlier today. Daft Punk has been active though working with R&B singer The Weekend on his recent single ‘Starboy’ which came out last week.
DP has been secretive behind their helmets and worldwide fandom since their last world tour, but have been busy creating the dramatic ‘TRON: Legacy’ film soundtrack and the very successful collaborative album ‘Random Access Memories’ which featured the monster hit song ‘Get Lucky’ with singer Pharrell. Though the French pair were riding a wave of success with the ‘RAM’ album which took 5 years and millions of dollars to create, they did not tour behind the record but did make several music videos and television performances to promote it. At the 56th annual Grammy Awards, Daft Punk won Album of the Year earning the group it’s biggest mainstream exposure and recognition. – @kevkellam
Happy National Voter Registration Day!
Wonder if it was a coincidence that the debate happened the day before National Voter Registration Day? If you’re not registered and you want to have your say on November 8th there is still time! Click HERE to get started.
It’s not about what side you’re on, it’s about having your voice heard.
@TheLouLombardo
WATCH: Nothing but Thieves on The Late Late Show
If you missed it, Nothing but Thieves did “Wake UP Call” on James Corden last night. What? They don’t get a carpool karaoke?
Queued Up #195
1. Highly Suspect – My Name Is Human
2. Dams Of the West – Death Wish
3. The Temper Trap – Alive
4. Beware of Darkness – Dope
5. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – Fire Escape
6. Night Riots – Nothing Personal
7. Christine and the Queens – Tilted
8. Kongos – The World Would Run Better
9. Warpaint – New Song
10. Pixies – Classic Masher
11. 888 – Critical Mistakes (Queued up Artist Showcase 10/19)
12. The 1975 – Somebody Else
13. Love Thy Brother f/ Ariel Beesley – Love Me Better
14. Young The Giant – Silvertongue
1. Saint Motel – Move
2. Glass Animals – Youth
3. Holy White Hounds – Blind
4. Lewis Del Mar – Painting (Masterpiece)
5. Knox Hamilton – Washed Up Together (Queued up Artist Showcase 10/19)
6. The Hour – No One’s Going To Heaven
7. The Interrupters – She Got Arrested
8. CRX – Ways To Fake It
9. Blink 182 – She’s Out Of Her Mind
10. Twin Atlantic – No Sleep
11. K.Flay – Blood In The Cut
12. The Moth and The Flame – Red Flag (Queued up Artist Showcase 10/19)
13. The Strumbellas – We Don’t Know
14. Bear hands – Boss
15. Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend
9.25.16 – Alt_Backspace
1. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Areoplane
2. Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink
3. Dave Matthews Band – Ants Marching
4. Weezer – The Good Life
5. Siouxsie and the Banshees – Cities In Dust
6. James – Born Of Frustration
7. Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger
8. Aztec Camera – Jump (Van Halen cover)
9. Depeche Mode – People Are People
10. Dinosaur Jr. – Feel The Pain
11. Beck – The New Pollution
12. Split Enz – I Got You
13. Screaming Trees – Nearly Lost You
1. Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride
2. Icicle Works – Whisper To a Scream
3. The Smiths – There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
4. Nirvana – In Bloom
5. Echo and the Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
6. Porno For Pyros – Pets
7. XTC – Generals and Majors
8. Tripping Daisy – I Got a Girl
9. R.E.M. – Fall On Me
10. Nine Inch Nails – Down In It
11. Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – Grey Cell Green
12. The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary
13. The Lemonheads – It’s a Shame About Ray
The Struts in The Lounge
Green Day Rescheduled!!
Do you have a ticket for the postponed Green Day show at the Aragon? Hold on to it because it’s been rescheduled!! The new date is October 23rd! Mark that on your calendar. Tickets for the September show will be honored. This will give you a chance to get to know the new album ‘Revolution Radio’ which comes out October 7th! -wALT
Against Me! in The Lounge
Taking Back Sundays – 9.25.16
1. Story Of The Year – Until The Day I Die
2. Goldfinger – Counting The Days
3. King Fu – Smooch Knob
4. New Found Glory – Head On Collision
5. Brand New – Sic Transit Gloria… Glory Fades
6. Against Me! – I Was a Teenage Anarchist
7. Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
8. My Chemical Romance – Teenagers
9. Gym Class Heroes – Cupid’s Chokehold
10. Refused – New Noise
11. Band Of Horses – No One’s Gonna Love You
12. Mayday Parade – Three Cheers For Five Years
13. Soasin – Voices
14. Simple Plan – I’d Do Anything
15. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Somewhere Over The Rainbow
The Struts Interview – “How They Started/Opening For The Rolling Stones”
The Struts talk about how they got together to start making music. They also talk about how they were able to open for The Rolling Stones.
The Struts Interview – “Live Shows”
The Struts talk about where they got their inspiration for their live performances.
The Struts Interview – “Playing The Same Songs/New Music”
The Struts talk about what it is like playing the same songs for the past 2 years. They also touch on when we might be hearing new music.
The Struts Interview – “What Is Still Left To Do”
The Struts talk about what they still have left/want to do before they take on a new album.
Presidential Debate Drinking Game
It doesn’t matter what side you’re on. When it comes to drinking games everyone wins. DebateDrinking.com came up with a pretty simple format to follow…
RULES
1 – Pick a candidate
2 – Listen for YOUR candidate to say his/her specific words and listen for every candidate to say a community word. If ANY CANDIDATE says a community word, EVERYONE drinks
3 – Because this may be a high scoring game, we define a drink as a gulp of beer or sip of wine or liquor. Know your limits and please drink responsibly.
HILLARY CLINTON
Family, Middle Class, *Cough*, Russia, Women, Together
DONALD TRUMP
Tremendous, Believe Me, China, Failed, Excuse Me, Bigly (or Big League)
COMMUNITY WORDS
Judgement, Plan, Reagan
They even created a real time counter so you can follow along.
@TheLouLombardo
More new Kings of Leon
KOL’s new album “Walls” is coming on 10/14. “Waste a Moment” was the first track they released. Now they’re giving us the title track to wrap our ears around. Cool thing about this video is is looks like it’s wone continuous shot.
@TheLouLombardo
Stephen Colbert goes under disguise as a hot dog vendor at Wrigley Field
‘Late Show’ host and proud Chicago Cubs fan Stephen Colbert teamed up with the Northsiders to film a field segment where he went under disguise as ‘Donnie’ a not-so-good hot dog vendor at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. One of the better lines under the getup for Colbert here is “All I got is hot dogs here, literally that’s all I got. I’ve driven away everyone in my life”. He also pitches having a “donny sandwich” to couple in his cousin’s panel van underNEEF Lake Shore Drive. Also he puts whip cream in a guy’s beer. It’s just a fun time with Colbert especially as they figure out he’s not a legit hot dog vendor. The whole bit culminates in coach Joe Madden ‘pulls’ Colbert from the game as if he was pitcher. – Kevin
The Most Creative Halloween Costumes For 2016
The most important question of 2016 is obviously, “What are you going to be for Halloween?” Are you going to take advantage of these 2016 Halloween ideas or are you going to lazily go as yourself yet again? Are you going to put some effort into your life for once?
It’s clear that 2016 Halloween costumes are going to be dominated by the grab bag of Internet pop culture.
Don’t have your costume yet? Stop and see our friends at Chicago Costume »
Here’s the current list of ideas, as supplied by Ranker.com:
