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freshwest

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69. sadbear, it is an old song but they keep updating it. Here's what they made have heard.

Sun Jun 24, 2012, 04:25 PM

Jun 2012

The clothing and scenes, plus a floating balloon are modern. We don't really know what those prisoners listen to, but I've never forgotten the original. We're all from different parts of the country, so we don't know the references here. I didn't intend for my earlier comment to sound snarky to you, as I didn't mean it that way.

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Here's what the inmates did for Sandusky on his first night in jail: [View all] Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 OP

Wow! I'm surprised a prison population would be familiar with that song. sadbear Jun 2012 #1

There are lots of musically literate, creative, and talented people in prisons slackmaster Jun 2012 #2

Yup. elleng Jun 2012 #5

Among 2.5 million people in prisons Turbineguy Jun 2012 #58

Of course, if those prisoners were victims of our draconian drug laws, sadbear Jun 2012 #3

You are right on, sadbear. slackmaster Jun 2012 #4

as Cenk would say......Of courrrrrse! robinlynne Jun 2012 #88

I'm not. They'd have to be from another planet to NOT be familiar with that song. It's an anthem. freshwest Jun 2012 #7

Why does that surprise you? Blue_In_AK Jun 2012 #9

That song wasn't so old back in the 80's. sadbear Jun 2012 #11

But it's kind of a classic, you've got to admit. Blue_In_AK Jun 2012 #15

Absolutely it's a classic. sadbear Jun 2012 #17

On that we agree. Blue_In_AK Jun 2012 #19

I am only 34 and have seen Roger Waters in concert four times Bjorn Against Jun 2012 #28

kind of? Who doesn't know it by heart? robinlynne Jun 2012 #89

Well you know all the words and you sung all the notes, Fozzledick Jun 2012 #105

sadbear, it is an old song but they keep updating it. Here's what they made have heard. freshwest Jun 2012 #69

Generational barriers are coming down caseymoz Jun 2012 #74

It must be uni-dirctional sadbear Jun 2012 #76

it's one of the few songs they keep playing on classic rock stations JI7 Jun 2012 #79

My teenage kids know the song. Control-Z Jun 2012 #92

I'd be very surprised if they weren't familiar with it. MineralMan Jun 2012 #12

This is the Centre County jail...the population alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #14

Exactly. +infinity BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #18

huh?? wendylaroux Jun 2012 #51

Btw, he is NOT in prison yet, he's at the 'jail' n/t Tx4obama Jun 2012 #62

An important distinction. But his popularity is not what it once was. freshwest Jun 2012 #72

Very old? EXCUUSSSEEE ME! GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #82

I'm a senior. No one is talking about you or seniors personally. freshwest Jun 2012 #94

maybe marijuana users? robinlynne Jun 2012 #87

I'm suprised sad bears know how to use the Intertubes snooper2 Jun 2012 #112

A very creative response. For those unfamiliar with it: freshwest Jun 2012 #6

... Fire Walk With Me Jun 2012 #8

I always loved that song!!! Jazzgirl Jun 2012 #49

I'm a big fan of 'dark sarcasm in the classroom,' fwiw. I prefer coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #117

The dark sarcasm by the teachers was about crushing youthful creativity. I prefer this cage song: freshwest Jun 2012 #120

Great song. Speaking of 'Cage,' have you heard this song by the band Cage the Elephant? coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #123

That may be the best night he'll spend in the pokey. tblue Jun 2012 #10

Who is Bubba? alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #13

Bubba was referenced in the linked article Stargazer09 Jun 2012 #16

Prison violence, let alone prison rape, isn't justice. n/t EFerrari Jun 2012 #22

Never said it was Stargazer09 Jun 2012 #24

I realize that. I should have answered the OP directly, sorry. n/t EFerrari Jun 2012 #25

No problem! Stargazer09 Jun 2012 #26

I'm still confused...who is Bubba supposed to be in the linked article? alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #29

Bubba is the guy who butt-fucks you in prison. dogknob Jun 2012 #54

I believe you mean rape, which is a violent crime, not "butt-fuck" obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #97

There are some... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2012 #57

I think she meant prison rape? Bryn Jun 2012 #20

I said nothing about prison rape. Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #27

Who is Bubba? What does Bubba do? alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #30

Bubba is just the Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #33

Oh, so Bubba sings and stuff like that alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #39

Is this long form sarcasm? Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #41

Sarcasm? Dear me, no... alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #44

Bless your heart! nt Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #45

Mmmm hmmm alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #46

LOL! Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #48

Oh, don't worry alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #50

I know you did once you posted Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #61

I always associate Bubba with Bill Clinton Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #81

I always thought the word was a nickname, meaning "Brother," in many southern MADem Jun 2012 #139

it must be this part that's been co-opted Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #140

When used as a put-down, it's usually by the wealthier classes who consider the working class MADem Jun 2012 #142

thanks for an interesting post Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #144

bubba datasuspect Jun 2012 #109

I will take you at your word that you did not mean rape Bjorn Against Jun 2012 #34

I had never heard that. Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #37

Thanks, I have made similar mistakes before Bjorn Against Jun 2012 #42

I'm familiar with it as used in combination with prison, but it also has a long connotation with... freshwest Jun 2012 #73

It's well known that "Bubba" means prison rape. Bryn Jun 2012 #52

It wasn't well known to me. Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #66

Not well known to me either. GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #83

I never knew that Dorian Gray Jun 2012 #90

I've never known "Bubba" to have a connotation with prison rape, either. malthaussen Jun 2012 #134

As I said upthread, news to me too--I thought it was the steroidal giant named "Tiny" who got that MADem Jun 2012 #143

No one 'deserves' to be raped duhneece Jun 2012 #67

ánd those who Bellerophon Jun 2012 #103

If you agree with the U.S. Constitution's strictures against coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #121

"Bubba" is the hero of fans of prison rape. (n/t) Iggo Jun 2012 #31

Whaaaat? That can't be right. alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #32

Wish I wasn't. Iggo Jun 2012 #36

Nah. If someone mentions "Bubba" in an anticipatory way, that's what they're hoping for. Posteritatis Jun 2012 #68

"Bubba" functions as a combination underclass agent of bourgeois vengeance and a classic... Tom Ripley Jun 2012 #96

So you're averring that this mythical "Bubba" could just as easily beat a child molester with a lead MADem Jun 2012 #145

There are some who actually think this is a good idea. lapislzi Jun 2012 #119

Is that YOUR definition? Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #35

No. It's one definition, and a widely known one at that. Iggo Jun 2012 #43

Sorry too! Are_grits_groceries Jun 2012 #47

Sounds like Sandusky might be falling down the stairs a lot. krispos42 Jun 2012 #21

Agree!! wendylaroux Jun 2012 #63

Because a civilized society does not torture, beat, rape, kill or otherwise abuse Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #77

Exactly obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #98

Oh, that's definately true krispos42 Jun 2012 #102

I don't think they'd do much more to his face than nature is doing now: freshwest Jun 2012 #129

I guess we shouldn't torture him, but a 45 to the side of the skull would be nice... snooper2 Jun 2012 #113

Yes because for sure the state would never misuse the authority Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #115

Well, then the two strike rule.. snooper2 Jun 2012 #116

+1,000,000,000 x 1,000,000,000 - Well put and definitely coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #124

What did Pink floyd and Dale Earnhardt have in common? Yavapai Jun 2012 #23

Well Pink Floyd did have The Final Cut which went Double Platinum Bjorn Against Jun 2012 #40

That's evilly hilarious. Reminds me of my favorite rock-n-roll joke: coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #131

years ago handmade34 Jun 2012 #38

And what do they do? Evoman Jun 2012 #55

and what did you do Boxcar Willie Jun 2012 #75

This OP causes so many emotions for me RainDog Jun 2012 #53

I hate Sandusky but the thought of him Evoman Jun 2012 #56

I believe that handmade34 Jun 2012 #59

You're kidding, I hope Oilwellian Jun 2012 #64

House Arrest would be completely irresponsible GObamaGO Jun 2012 #104

I am indifferent to what happens to Sandusky. Avalux Jun 2012 #65

I'm with you, Evoman IndyPragmatist123 Jun 2012 #111

Well said Indy. Agreed 100% nt Auntie Bush Jun 2012 #147

Whatever happens to him happens. EastTennesseeDem Jun 2012 #138

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Jun 2012 #60

I predict real world justice will happen swiftly. He definitely deserves anything he gets. Initech Jun 2012 #70

The deserves the justice The People have given him. sadbear Jun 2012 #71

Why is Sandusky on suicide watch? Pool Hall Ace Jun 2012 #78

It doesn't take much to get rubber-roomed in jail. backscatter712 Jun 2012 #84

Also, he looks very ill, from this picture in the link: freshwest Jun 2012 #132

They have prisons with wings full of child molesters, rapists, etc. He could go to one of those. MADem Jun 2012 #148

A totally made up story. former9thward Jun 2012 #80

His "first night in jail" was last December. rug Jun 2012 #85

nice!!! robinlynne Jun 2012 #86

He'll get protective custody. MrSlayer Jun 2012 #91

I vote for this story being BS oberliner Jun 2012 #93

Me obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #99

I am. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2012 #100

Prison rape is not justice for anyone DefenseLawyer Jun 2012 #95

I agree, but sandusky being sacred every night is justice! Logical Jun 2012 #101

Some of you people seem to have some wierd fetishes yourself when it comes to stuff like this clang1 Jun 2012 #106

"faces up to 442 years in jail" Number23 Jun 2012 #107

if he isn't segregated from general population datasuspect Jun 2012 #108

Why the hell do we have an Eighth Amendment? sadbear Jun 2012 #110

they did worse datasuspect Jun 2012 #114

Sandusky DID face 'real world justice.' That's what the justice system is RZM Jun 2012 #118

No it's GREAT! We should cheer it on! Maybe they could put it on tv! Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #126

Absolutely. And another irony . . . RZM Jun 2012 #130

No comment (results of my Jury Alert): coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #122

Typical. Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #125

Somehow my raising that point prompted one DUer to coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #127

Rightwing culture is dominant and many people buy into it Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #128

Your damn right it is and it is filth n/t clang1 Jun 2012 #137

People like some of those in this thread clang1 Jun 2012 #135

It is rather telling that prison rape is seen as humorous 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #141

The passive voice doesn't tell us much, though it suggests a great deal. MADem Jun 2012 #146

I'll bet they'd all like to have a shower with him! L0oniX Jun 2012 #133

Perhaps Jerry should have listened.... rppper Jun 2012 #136