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Zebra · 10-25-2007, 10:55 AM

The Flaming Lips are from Oklahoma City and the city named an alley downtown in the entertainment district after the band. They had a dedication ceremony next to the alley complete with alien chicks, Santas, confetti cannons, 6 foot balloons, and a 12 foot tall butterfly. The mayor was on hand and felt a key to the city was a bit lame for these guys so they presented them with a 6 foot snow globe with them inside it. Wayne said "fucking cool" twice during the acceptance and afterwards the state treasurer got on the mic and told the cop in the back that they didn't hear what they thought they heard, it was just a bad mic with some static feedback. Was pretty cool for a band that's very un-country to get recognition like this in a city like Oklahoma City.

Wayne and the Oklahoma City Mayor hanging out before the ceremony.

Wayne waking up the crowd by playing Reveille

The band getting their sign.

Wayne and the Mayor hanging out on the corner.

Rochard · 10-25-2007, 10:56 AM

Who? Never heard of them.

riddler · 10-25-2007, 11:00 AM

the flaming lips is awesome music..

PUT AWAY ALL THE VEGETABLES YOU BOUGHT TOOODAYYYY

munki · 10-25-2007, 11:01 AM

So want to see the live... one of the few bands I love I've never had a chance to catch yet...

SykkBoy · 10-25-2007, 11:24 AM

I really want to see these guys live too..

Azlord · 10-25-2007, 11:31 AM

They're a cool band that's for sure. Yoshimi!!

crockett · 10-25-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochard

Who? Never heard of them.

You might know them from this song.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=T_qJlxrQp8A

Zebra · 10-25-2007, 01:42 PM

I think even more people might have heard them and not known it from this Dell commercial
https://youtube.com/watch?v=KoIMAARfxRY

Violetta · 10-25-2007, 01:44 PM

did they used that ball??!!

Zebra · 10-25-2007, 01:54 PM

They had some of the giant 6 foot balloons being bounced around but it was a bit windy and most of them got caught by the wind and floated down the street or up into the nearby buildings. I bet there were some surprised drivers who had no idea why giant colorful balloons were bouncing down the street.

They said after the ceremony they are going to be playing a full show downtown here for New Years Eve. Can't wait.

Saturday they are the Grand Marshall in the city Halloween parade downtown. I'm hoping I get to march in the parade, we are supposed to pick up costumes tomorrow. They are going to have 1000 people in skeleton costumes leading the parade. Should be pretty cool.

frostyimpressions · 10-25-2007, 01:58 PM

It's about effing time. One of the most under appreciated groups of all time.

10-25-2007, 10:55 AM	#1
Zebra Banned from Kimmy's couch Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Down at Fraggle Rock Posts: 5,091	Just saw The Flaming Lips The Flaming Lips are from Oklahoma City and the city named an alley downtown in the entertainment district after the band. They had a dedication ceremony next to the alley complete with alien chicks, Santas, confetti cannons, 6 foot balloons, and a 12 foot tall butterfly. The mayor was on hand and felt a key to the city was a bit lame for these guys so they presented them with a 6 foot snow globe with them inside it. Wayne said "fucking cool" twice during the acceptance and afterwards the state treasurer got on the mic and told the cop in the back that they didn't hear what they thought they heard, it was just a bad mic with some static feedback. Was pretty cool for a band that's very un-country to get recognition like this in a city like Oklahoma City. Wayne and the Oklahoma City Mayor hanging out before the ceremony. Wayne waking up the crowd by playing Reveille The band getting their sign. Wayne and the Mayor hanging out on the corner. __________________ Old School

10-25-2007, 10:56 AM	#2
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 74,006	Who? Never heard of them. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

10-25-2007, 11:01 AM	#4
munki Do Fun Shit. Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OC Posts: 13,393	So want to see the live... one of the few bands I love I've never had a chance to catch yet... __________________ “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” -Oscar Wilde

10-25-2007, 11:24 AM	#5
SykkBoy Jesus loves bacon Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sin City, Motherfucker Posts: 19,969	I really want to see these guys live too.. __________________ Support my new movie “The Second Coming”

10-25-2007, 01:42 PM	#8
Zebra Banned from Kimmy's couch Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Down at Fraggle Rock Posts: 5,091	I think even more people might have heard them and not known it from this Dell commercial https://youtube.com/watch?v=KoIMAARfxRY __________________ Old School

10-25-2007, 11:00 AM	#3
riddler Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: up in gang bang heaven Posts: 3,726	the flaming lips is awesome music.. PUT AWAY ALL THE VEGETABLES YOU BOUGHT TOOODAYYYY

10-25-2007, 11:31 AM	#6
Azlord Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: City... City of Satan Posts: 2,651	They're a cool band that's for sure. Yoshimi!!

10-25-2007, 01:44 PM	#9
Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	did they used that ball??!! __________________ M&A Queen

10-25-2007, 01:54 PM	#10
Zebra Banned from Kimmy's couch Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Down at Fraggle Rock Posts: 5,091	They had some of the giant 6 foot balloons being bounced around but it was a bit windy and most of them got caught by the wind and floated down the street or up into the nearby buildings. I bet there were some surprised drivers who had no idea why giant colorful balloons were bouncing down the street. They said after the ceremony they are going to be playing a full show downtown here for New Years Eve. Can't wait. Saturday they are the Grand Marshall in the city Halloween parade downtown. I'm hoping I get to march in the parade, we are supposed to pick up costumes tomorrow. They are going to have 1000 people in skeleton costumes leading the parade. Should be pretty cool. __________________ Old School

10-25-2007, 01:58 PM	#11
frostyimpressions Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 918	It's about effing time. One of the most under appreciated groups of all time. __________________ Lisa