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Last night's book event on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia did not involve booing, and no one even got mad at us for our snide, cheap comments in the book about Philly fans. We were almost disappointed. Fortunately ... the bar afterwards had Rock Band!
We'd never played Rock Band before, and we are, without question, lousy at it. But man, it was fun. We are so glad they didn't have Rock Band when we were in college; we barely graduated as is.
But it was a grand turnout in Philly — the East Coast is packin' 'em in, apparently; we're guessing it's the cold — and Daulerio The Balls even made an appearance. You can see pictures right here.
Anyway, thanks, Philadelphia! Next stop: Washington, D.C.!
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BOOOOOOOO!!!
(It had to be done.)
Worst Emo Band Ever!!
/Comic Book Guy
You suck!
(this wasn't really necessary)
I was really hoping to catch sight of Marco in there. I'll have to go look at the photos "also receiving votes"
Wow, you actually got to play with one of the original members of Paul Revere and the Raiders.
Will needs to come to the OSU campus...we do have the biggest Barnes & Noble in the states, or something.
Also, in related Deadspin news, Chris Berman just added me as a friend on Facebook.
After playing Rock Band they beat the Knicks in a pick-up game.
you lost 645 fans!!
When you're looking like an 80s pastiche to play Rock Band, it might have gone too far.
a-one and a-two and a-youknowwhat to do!
Where was Mamula?
Speaking of emo bands...Suicide Girls ads??? Hoo boy, add an American Apparel banner and this is Pitchfork.
Where's the anykey?
I've seen that jacket and shirt before. I can't remember where but I know I've seen it before.
DOPPELGANGER! I know you're really doing the Post live chat right now.
Tony Romo wasn't on guitar? What gives?
You...are... f**s!
/South Park
A girl! A real live girl! At a book tour stop!
I think the book tour is aging Will. He is looking more and more lik ehis Dad everyday.
Frederick, Md.: Will. For me, the best part of Deadspin are the comments. Unlike other sites ( sports and non-sports) Deadspinners are actually relevant, informed and FUNNY. What portion of Deadspin's success do you attribute to the commenters ?
Will Leitch: Oh, a huge amount. No matter what I write in a post, it's not going to be nearly as funny as what comes after it. I like that it's self-policing now too; if you're not funny, or if you're a jerk, there's no real place for you in the comments. I get too busy doing the site during the day to read them in real-time, but reading them at the end of the day is one of the highlights of my job.
I've been trying to get a taunt through the communist moderator at the Washington Post, but he seems to be protecting Will.
Now I will taunt Quinne, the Canadian Suicide Girl, who looks like she is 12.
What bar is that? New Deck? Blarney Stone?
@quick:
I still have Rainn Wilson's creepy countenance staring at me. What gives?
Is that a Samurai Jack wannabe on the base?
Man, this is like Rex Manning Day for the DC Deadspinners.
/puts on mismatched red and white undergarments
/too far
Is the woman in the white sweater staring at Will or the truly amazing guitar player? Which would reflect worse on her choice in men?
Did that guy wear a headband and Daltry-style peasant shirt because of Rock Band or does he always dress like that?
So this is how Paramore started.
So are there going to be any hot chicks at this thing tonight or what?
Dude, Balls, Dude, Yes (in the back), Dude, Prolly Not
@Christ Sabo: Unfortunately he thinks that means you two are really tight and if he sees you at a bar he will expect you to be with him.
"You're with me Deadspin commenter"
from Guitar Hero to Rock Band...Turning things up a notch, I see.
One of my questions got through.
I never said that I would wear the puffy shirt on tv.
Why is it everytime I look at the pics from the book tour I fully expect to see "Where's Waldo?" in the background?
Why does James Spader show up to all your book signings?
Not that he's got anywhere else to be...
@McCroskey: That has to be a joke, right? He's the white Jimi Hendrix.
One of my questions got through.
Yeah, they left your signature in.
OH fuck me. .. Thanks to the freaking idiots at Northwest I missed my connection. Now I have to wait for the next flight to BWI....
Im coming to this PP if I have to hijack a plane.
Awesome that you got "Wheels" from "Meatballs" to play rhythm guitar
Did the bass player mean to wear that outfit out or?is he possibly a time traveler from a late 60s commune. Was Will playing Rock Band or Quantum Leap?
If that girl couldn't hit the note while singing, I'm sure her shiny shoes could.
@Chief Wahoo: Jimmy Hendricks?
@Chuckie Hacks 2 and 0:
Next stop- karaoke
I'm saving all my questions for Monday's stop in Manhattan.
That really means "I'm still trying to think of a good question to ask."
Well, my wife did not deliver last night, so now I'm ever-so-pissed I couldn't make it. Which bar were you and the Balls in, Will?
/throws "D"-cell battery
//shits pants
@Tracy Ham and Eggs: Don't worry, it won't be Northworst for much longer. Then you'll be sitting in Brrrluth waiting for a Delta flight.
I thought Captain and Tenielle was only two members?
@martyfunkhauser:
I've had many favorite songs ruined by hearing bad karaoke renditions.
Is that background Balls!?!? I'll take it!
Is the "after party" still at Old Glory? I'm out of the loop.
/stars in "Blue Streak"
/shits pants
Su-Susudio. Oh-oh.
What I don't get is why you played Rock Band when you could have played Ice Hockey for NES. Blarney skipped several generations when it put together its video game collection.