Come in, sit down, and put that brain away. This page is home
to a few of the sillier aspects of being a 54º40 fan. So forget about
political consciousness for a minute and try to laugh. After all, none of
this actually applies to any of us....right?

NEW!: What Michaelangelo had really intended...

Try the silly/strange world of captions. See into the minds
of 54º40, and tell us what you think they're pondering!

Urban poet Derrick I.M. Gilbert beat us to it.
Have a look at the other Assoholics Anonymous:

Some Signs This Whole 54º40 Thing Might
Have Gone A Little Too Far
  • You saw a pair of those Sketchers shoes Phil wears and actually had to remind yourself that you didn't have any money.
  • Your idea of jewlery is a candy necklace.
  • You suddenly consider yourself a coffee connoisseur and preach to others about the merits of the french press.
  • You've noticed a drastic increase in the amount of Ripzone apparel in your closet.
  • At a show, you simply didn't notice the person repeatedly smashing into the back of your head as you were too busy watching for the chord positions in Lost And Lazy.
  • Phil may not know your name, but he sure knows your face.
  • You've decided to take up snowboarding.
  • When you catch a pick at a concert, you think 'cool, a new thickness', and promtly add it to your collection.
  • Suede shoes have a whole new meaning.
  • You no longer consider Michael Jackson's white gloves to be silly, in fact you think they're quite practical.
  • You just bought yourself a pair, even though you don't play the drums.
  • You have more 54º40 t-shirts than for all other bands combined.
  • You think of a show as an opportunity to update your wardrobe.
  • You've stopped asking for autographs as they're starting to clutter your room.
  • When someone asks what your favorite song is, you list recorded, live and acoustic versions.
  • You grin each time you pass the old Smilin Buddha Cabaret despite the hookers and junkies passed out in front of it.
  • When meeting someone for the first time, you instantly wonder if they're a 54º40 fan.
  • Someone introduces themselves as Neil and you automatically smile.
  • You find yourself quoting 54º40 lyrics in everyday conversations.
  • Even the roadies are starting to recognize you.
  • Food seems a trivial expense when 54º40 are slated to play your town.
  • You consider learning Thai just for the heck of it.
  • You actually noticed an error in the fan club bio that arrived in the mail.
  • Radio stations start dedicating 54º40 songs to you even when you don't request them.
  • You've made nicknames for the band.
  • The band has made nicknames for you.
  • You know more about upcomming concert dates than 54º40 does.
  • When Phil and Neil make inside jokes on stage, you actually know what they mean.
  • You don't just make eye contact with Phil anywhere, it's more like a conversation.
  • You bring freshly ground coffee in an attempt to bribe your way backstage.
  • You've timed when Casual Viewin plays on the Much More Music countdown, and set your VCR accordingly.
  • You think Gabriolians are just so cool.
  • You get off the Tsawassen ferry and wonder how far it is to Brad's house.
  • You pop in Tom Lee music everytime you're on Granville just in case Matt dropped by.
  • Your e-mail address is iluvbrad@jazzandjava.com.
  • You think Watching You was written for you.
  • You start to get edgy when you haven't checked the Juke Joint in over 24 hours.
  • Your 54º40 fan club card sits in your wallet right behind your major credit card.
  • Your webpage is called Assoholics Anonymous.
  • You no longer think any of this the least bit strange.
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