- 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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