As anyone who has read this blog or knows me knows about me, I’m a Phishhead. In fact, I love Phish and would quit my job to follow them if I could (but I’m not a trust fund baby and I’m not about to sell random stuff to go on tour). Anyway, Phish announced a summer tour today. As a response, and as any normal paper or news site would do, the new sites and blogs are eating it up. I get Google alerts about 2 subjects to learn about any insider info (not that I get any from Google, but it’s fun reading the news). Those subjects are Phish and Trey Anastasio. Often, the Phish alert brings me information about phishing scams and information security. Lately, it’s been about Phish, the band. The one I just got this evening is hilarious. Here are some of the headlines for stories about the Phish summer tour.
“Stoners Rejoice: It’s the Phish Reunion Tour!” -Lime Wire Music Blog
“Phish Dives into Summer Tour” -E! Online
“Prepare the patchouli: Phish announces tour” -Los Angeles Times
Now I expected the first two, considering the first is a blog and the second is E!. However, the third is just silly coming from a well-respected newspaper (though I will admit it is from their music blog).
Anyway, I just wanted to share the silliness. I’ll post more as I get more Google alerts. I know there will be more. Phish always seems to draw silly headlines. And if you haven’t seen it, Phish decided on another video for their official announcement.
PHISH SUMMER TOUR 2009 from Phish on Vimeo.
Update: I knew it! Another one, this time NBC Philadelphia… “Phish on the Hook: ‘09 Summer Tour Announced”
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