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Steve Uppendahl's avatar

Well, damn, that dude was...something. I've always thought it would be fascinating just to write down the shit we hear in bars and pubs. It would no doubt lead to my ass being beaten eventually. Which would be another story to tell.

Great piece as always, G.

Ginger Cook (GC)'s avatar

Such a solid idea lol

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Nothin’ wrong with a good ass beating every now and again.

Cleanses the soul 🤣

Steve Uppendahl's avatar

True words.

Of course, the enjoyment is entirely dependent on which end of the ass beating you’re on. (And anyone watching.)

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Been on both sides! Not in a loooong time however 😀

D Watts's avatar

Every philosopher I’ve ever met has been named Adam. I think he missed on this one, doe. Zach is doin’ just fine.

Nailed it again. 🙌🏼

Brain of J-Hawk (he/him)'s avatar

Did you check the expiration date on the White Claw? I can’t ever imagine White Claw burning on the way down.

Ginger Cook (GC)'s avatar

Let me have it 🤣

Brain of J-Hawk (he/him)'s avatar

I amend my suggestion from earlier today. Keep the tonic water.

VinylJunkieChris's avatar

Great piece, G.

As always.

Ginger Cook (GC)'s avatar

❤️❤️❤️

TRT's avatar

The fact three drinks burned on the way down is noted. Your efforts do not go unnoticed.

🔥🔥🔥

Mark Hayes's avatar

Three things.

1. You forgot The Day the Music Died, losing Richie Valens, The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly all at once devastated the country.

2. Eddie Cochran, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and, I'll even throw in Jim Morrison.

3. Some of the tortured ones manage to make it through (I'm looking at you, Elvis Costello).

Ginger Cook (GC)'s avatar

All good points, Mark!

(if I name everyone, my shit will be too long and nobody will read it)

Mark Hayes's avatar

Hey, I read it...

Luca's avatar

I was also thinking about Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Frank Bard's avatar

I think it's less about being able to handle it here, more about how the world chews up and spits out its artists.

David Perlmutter's avatar

"We came three thousand miles from Canada to L.A. to tell you exactly how we feel."

Mandala, "Opportunity".

Matthew Schultz's avatar

Wow! Odd.

Matthew Schultz's avatar

Good piece, GC! You never disappoint!

Ginger Cook (GC)'s avatar

❤️❤️❤️

Patrick Eades's avatar

This was a good one, friend. Those lyrics are sick, too.

Ginger Cook (GC)'s avatar

🙏🏻❤️ aren’t they?

Thank you, Patrick!

Abbey Wade's avatar

Oh, the damned 27 Club. It’s so tragic. This was a great read, Ginger. I love a little snapshot with a lasting burn xo

Ginger Cook (GC)'s avatar

Abbey! I always love hearing from you! ❤️❤️ Thank you 🙏🏻

Luca's avatar

Gotta love barstool prophets. Just got back from Seattle attending a comic convention and got asked that a couple of times. You here for the comic con?

Nah bro. Came in here, a grown ass middle age adult, dressed up like a f*cking Disney princess for the BOGO drink special.

Hope you had an awesome time.

Ginger Cook (GC)'s avatar

Dressed up like a fucking Disney princess for the BOGO drink special made me howlllllll

Brandon Ellrich's avatar

It's always surprising with people like Robin Williams or tWitch Boss. Their constant happy, smiling demeanor is a believable mask.

Ginger Cook (GC)'s avatar

Oh man, I know. 😢