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The Lawrence Arms: "Recovering the Opposable Thumb (Live)"

Contributed by bish. Posted by aubin on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

The Lawrence Arms have posted some footage from their October 24th, 2009 anniversary performance in Chicago, IL. The event took place earlier this week, and the trio filmed the entire performance for a DVD, of which this recording will likely be a part.

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Mattew (October 31, 2009)

this video is awesome, but does no justice to actually being there.

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Mammoth (October 31, 2009)

it was a fabulous show. nights like that make me love chicago even more.

MattRamone (October 31, 2009)

What a BOLD thing to say.

veryEmergency (October 31, 2009)

reminds me of the impossibles with the jerseys.. rad vid.

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CrankWillDestroy (October 31, 2009)

+1 for mentioning the impossibles

MilesQToast (October 31, 2009)

+1 for +1ing that.

cameronfits (November 1, 2009)

jesus yes, +10000000000000 for that

deadXlast (October 31, 2009)

Except the Impossibles were a cooler band.

CleanSheets (October 31, 2009)

So when Is Punknews going to resubmit an article about Chuck Biscuits being alive and well? Probably not to soon if you keep getting Punk news from Entertainment Tonight

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CleanSheets (October 31, 2009)

Oh, I found it, geesh . Fuckin "punk news"

givemeamuseumandillfillit (October 31, 2009)

...Days ago.
Fucking douche.

MilesQToast (October 31, 2009)

wait that wasn't real? ha-ha!

drugmoney (October 31, 2009)

anybody dress for halloween today around here?

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Kickaha (October 31, 2009)

My brother and I and our girlfriends are going as "Prom Court Zombies" to a costume party. So hopefully that's fun.

Cheesetits (October 31, 2009)

Not doing a thing this year, but usually I do.

AM (October 31, 2009)

I'm just going to go as Fat Mike and not have done anything good since 1999

SmellTheGlove (October 31, 2009)

A friend and I are going to a party as The Hart Foundation. I'm Bret.

deadXlast (October 31, 2009)

Going as the Invisible Man cuz I have a boner for H.G. Welles.

Hubitcherkokov (October 31, 2009)

I'm going to be Calvin, my friend will be Hobbes. I'm looking for a "time machine/transmogrifier" cardboard box and possibly a cape/cowl for random Stupendous Man transformations.

LooseKanonYankee (October 31, 2009)

a friend and I are Barney Stinson and Ted Mosby

realfakepunker (October 31, 2009)

just makes me more bummed i missed it

smorange7 (October 31, 2009)

holy shit! that's me in the orange Miami shirt @ 0:22 and 2:25... right in front of brend

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Make_Way (October 31, 2009)

the arrangements for your parade are underway...a bronze bust in the form of you in your orange Miami shirt is also being constructed. This must be a very special time for you.

Mammoth (October 31, 2009)

I'm in the Slapstick reunion video from 97' and all i got was a cookie.

eazyd2 (October 31, 2009)

hahaha

CrotchRot (October 31, 2009)

oh, but you already posted this in the original facebook vid, so you knew you were in it before seeing it here

FranklinStein (November 1, 2009)

yeah, this dude's an attention whore.

supernintendo_cholmers (November 1, 2009)

haha i know i saw the same comment. wow what a cool guy

Make_Way (October 31, 2009)

You know, the quality of the video and the multiple angle shots are just a little too glossy...

too fuckin' corporate for some.

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chickswithdicks (October 31, 2009)

no way.

Make_Way (October 31, 2009)

Don't get me wrong, it is a good performance.

AndBurnTheRest (October 31, 2009)

good production doesn't necessarily mean corporate. It's just good work. There's nothing punk about being a shitty videographer.

chickswithdicks (October 31, 2009)

exactly. the band certainly doesn't look or sound ultra polished, it's just really great camera and editing work.

Mammoth (October 31, 2009)

Did Ben put you up to this?

Shark-e (October 31, 2009)

Waaah. Shut the hell up. It's not that expensive or difficult to do these days and it looks good. It's not like they're even using film. Only sell-outs use film.

dev (October 31, 2009)

Bitch, bitch, bitch...

Thrilhouse (October 31, 2009)

excellent troll

damnitsderek (November 1, 2009)

Yeah, having quality videography isn't punx!!!!!11111111111

miniblindbandit (October 31, 2009)

neat

Mammoth (October 31, 2009)

teenage bottlerocket's halloween show at reggie's should be pretty awesome as well.

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scruffy (October 31, 2009)

I'll be joining the Hallow on stage for a Rancid cover. See ya there!

When not on stage, I'll be the guy dressed as Louie from The State.

Mammoth (October 31, 2009)

as Rancid would put it, see ya in the pit! but seriously, i'll see you on the floor somewhere.

I'm not really sure what to be. I have a 3 month beard going on and I do own some fannel shirts. maybe i could just go as an old guy.

Shark-e (October 31, 2009)

See, I needed a costume that allowed me to keep my beard, not be too obvious, and engaged my lifelong desires to wear womens clothing. So I'm being a bearded lady. And playing in a Black Flag cover band. Whoo.

MattRamone (October 31, 2009)

Costume sex = the most fun thing about Halloween.

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Mammoth (October 31, 2009)

unless if you're a juggalo. they get it all year around.

MattRamone (October 31, 2009)

Hands don't count.

Nameless (October 31, 2009)

Worst. Image. Ever.

TheChemist (October 31, 2009)

THIS

caps

miniblindbandit (October 31, 2009)

what is your penis going as?

Shark-e (October 31, 2009)

Prairie Dog.

ChadReligion (October 31, 2009)

Damn, I miss those days.... I had sex with Alice in Wonderland once

givemeamuseumandillfillit (October 31, 2009)

I knew you guys were all furries.

Dordon (October 31, 2009)

my girl was red riding hood... she was definitely riding something.

amirite!?!?!

LinoleumMagazine (November 1, 2009)

The girl I'm kinda dating went as Peggy from Married with Children. But we didn't hang out yesterday... bummer.

Tudor (October 31, 2009)

Why does Ben Weasel hate these guys?

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Mammoth (October 31, 2009)

"Ben Weasel, he's an asshole. Ben Weasel, he's a jerk"

I think that sums it up right there.

eazyd2 (October 31, 2009)

i dont think that sums up shit you retard

Mammoth (October 31, 2009)

you like sublime. anymore to be said?

mikeva (October 31, 2009)

because they're not that good? why else would he hate them?

Salvador (October 31, 2009)

Ben likes All American Rejects and Amy Whinehouse.

his taste in music is all over the place

dev (October 31, 2009)

I might not have my "facts" correct, but I believe he compared the Larry's lyrics to high school poetry or some shit.

ChadReligion (October 31, 2009)

Didn't Dev put this up like two days ago?
Shit, these guys are getting old.... and I thought I was.
Too bad for Kellly's knee thing.... he can't do those awesome jumps anymore, so it takes alot out of the performance factor.

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CrankWillDestroy (October 31, 2009)

what happened with his knee? Too much drinking?

ChadReligion (October 31, 2009)

he had some major knee surgery about 4 years ago, and no he never jumps... just kinda stands there and sways with his bass

Mammoth (October 31, 2009)

getting old doesn't completely suck, just sorta.

dev (October 31, 2009)

Hey! I did! But I guess the org had to make it official.

punkrockiesBXQ (October 31, 2009)

i painted my body blue and put on a mask

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____Win_Win_Situation____ (October 31, 2009)

going as a corpse?

punkrockiesBXQ (November 1, 2009)

nope. those were the only things i could find and i put both of em on

Marizo (October 31, 2009)

No sir, I don't like it. I don't like it at all.

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InstantDharma (October 31, 2009)

Dude, did one of these guys fuck your girlfriend or something? Your obsession with shit-talking them is a little creepy...

Marizo (October 31, 2009)

No, I just don't get all the hype this band gets on this site, and I think they're fucking horrible

telegraphrocks (October 31, 2009)

He's an art-school fucktard.

The Lawrence Arms don't deliver enough poetic devices as, say, a tampon in a saucer.

Fuck this guy. Everything he ever responds to on here is bullshit.

Check out www.artstudentmasssuicidepleasenews.org.

InstantDharma (October 31, 2009)

Translation:

"Yeah, one of them fucked my girlfriend."

Marizo (October 31, 2009)

I wouldn't doubt it.

She's a really big slut

FranklinStein (November 1, 2009)

dude, you like JAWBREAKER. how can you not parallel the two bands? i'd like to hear what you find so repugnant about the Arms.

Marizo (November 1, 2009)

Thats one of the many reasons I don't like this band is their parallel to Jawbreaker. They're woefully unoriginal

FranklinStein (November 1, 2009)

oh yeah, cuz JAWBREAKER had two singers with different styles and all...

cash_money_hustla (October 31, 2009)

When did Brendan join the military?

____Win_Win_Situation____ (October 31, 2009)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2224640489_98d23f166f.jpg

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deadXlast (October 31, 2009)

Butterface.

TROOF (October 31, 2009)

No.

Salvador (October 31, 2009)

when this comes out on DVD, I'm for sure picking it up

TROOF (October 31, 2009)

Halloween 1,2 and H2O are the best of the Halloween movies. Ressurection with Buster Rymes fuckin sucks shit.

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telegraphrocks (October 31, 2009)

Oddly, Zombie's Halloween 2 is the worst movie of the fucking decade.

TROOF (October 31, 2009)

Zombie should be beat mercilessly with a bat for that bullshit.

MilesQToast (October 31, 2009)

that sounds like his cup of tea

CrotchRot (October 31, 2009)

i think i saw them in the order 1, 6, 2. so i still like 6 a lot, but 2 is definitely better

sugarfull (November 1, 2009)

It's spelled "busta"

TROOF (November 1, 2009)

Whatever.........

Tom1022 (November 1, 2009)

i like 4 the best.

dev (October 31, 2009)

I just got back from trick or treating with my kids and my hands are cold as fuck. Winnipeg sucks.

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MilesQToast (October 31, 2009)

I remember trick or treating in a blizzard in minnie in 5th grade. suck it up!

MilesQToast (October 31, 2009)

wow. I googled minnesota and blizzard and this came up http://climate.umn.edu/doc/journal/top5/numberthree.htm

hooray for my memory!

FranklinStein (November 1, 2009)

hmmm, i heard the contrary; that it's one great city!

FranklinStein (November 1, 2009)

hmmm, i heard the contrary; that it's one great city!

feltlikeforever (November 10, 2009)

to quote john samson, i hate winnipeg. =)

____Win_Win_Situation____ (October 31, 2009)

Walk into Chipotle Mexican Grill in a costume and you'll receive a FREE burrito:

http://www.showbizgossips.com/chipotle-halloween-free -burrito/2010

MilesQToast (October 31, 2009)

fucking goddammit OK State. Way to single-handedly ruin any intrigue left in the college football season.

____Win_Win_Situation____ (October 31, 2009)

img517.yfrog.com/img517/706/as0q.jpg

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MilesQToast (October 31, 2009)

if my kitten hadn't spent 20 minutes transfixed, watching me play the first Uncharted (and occassionally swatting at nathan drake) then that would be the cutest thing I'd have seen an animal do all day.

ChadReligion (November 1, 2009)

just got back from trick or treating with the boy and hanging out with grandparents.... fucking hell, having kids plus Halloween wears you out.... I'm almost ready for bed... fuck do I feel old.
@ 9:35, I'm sittin on the org.... too bad I can't go out, cuz I'm so broke now.... would love to see some chicks dressed a total sluts tonight, but oh well..., always next weekend, haha

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MilesQToast (November 1, 2009)

is that a rap?

ChadReligion (November 1, 2009)

Oh yeah, Happy Halloween Assholes!

This should give you the willies! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBGGAjMg9vw

Cheesetits (November 1, 2009)

Fat Princess might be one of the funnest games I've played in quite a long time.

sugarfull (November 1, 2009)

wow, this band is really popular with you guys, huh?

Mike_Killroad (November 1, 2009)

Dude got tazed at The Fest.

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MilesQToast (November 1, 2009)

don't taze me bro

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shrapnel (November 1, 2009)

packers or vikes?

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Scarysmurf (November 1, 2009)

Haahaha.
Funny. I dont even know if there is a Packers fan on this site.

Timorous_Me (November 1, 2009)

What did the set list end up being for this show?

TheProblemWithFire (November 1, 2009)

so... uh, this is what everyone on this site goes all ape shit about?...

martinNZ09 (November 1, 2009)

This video makes me happy but at the same time sad as I will never get the pleasure of seeing TLA live

hello-rockview (November 1, 2009)

god this dvd is going to kill.
i hope theres some bonus features of bren chris and neil drunk

TheChemist (November 1, 2009)

Cheesetits:

HA!

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Cheesetits (November 1, 2009)

I think the "ha" would be more appropriate if your team actually lost against the trainwreck that is the Seahawks. Seriously, even I knew they had no chance. It's like beating up a bunch of hospital patients. I still fucking hate the Cowboys though.

blisteredotter (November 1, 2009)

such a good show. I'm in this video a few times screaming my lungs out getting my ribs bruised by the gate. hell yeah

Make_Way (November 1, 2009)

We need a new post so we can start a whole new barrage of comments!

AllAgesPete (November 1, 2009)

where the fuck is navel gazing?
I'm missing out on the fest right now. I hate you all.

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Cheesetits (November 1, 2009)

Daylight savings.

GIVEMEnewWAVE (November 2, 2009)

if you're in gainesville, come to the rush lake motel by 13th ave by the steak and shakes. room 101. post-party!

GIVEMEnewWAVE (November 2, 2009)

if you're in gainesville, come to the rush lake motel by 13th ave by the steak and shakes. room 101. post-party!

skarin66 (November 2, 2009)

I ♥ Brendan Kelly.

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