American Hi-Fi

[robotnik2004]

OK, it's a nice sentiment, but why do the geeks get the girls? You can't just assert that they do without any further explanation. It's the same narrative flaw as that Wheatus song. There's nothing in the first three verses to suggest that Noel (Noelle?) has any interest in Iron Maiden whatsoever. Would Nerf Herder have resorted to such a flimsy deus ex machina? Would Super Deluxe? I think not.

Edit: Come to think of it, how did I get the girl?

Comments

[mgrasso.livejournal.com]

Ah, there's a new American Hi-Fi album, eh?

I just like the name-check to Tom Petty ("even the losers get lucky sometimes").

[jeffwik.livejournal.com]

Are you sure you got the girl? Maybe it's an optical illusion.

[jeregenest.livejournal.com]

Only certain geeks. Theres a real have/haven-not dichotomy. This divide, like the economic one, is obviously necessary so those of us in the have category can enjoy our prosperity.

Seriously though, you should get peaseblossom to give you her theories on this, especially as it relates to her idea of not being a geek. Its rather persuasive the 5th time she explains it to you.

[head58.livejournal.com]

It's because they know geeks are hung like John Holmes. Scientific motherfuckin FACT!

[head58.livejournal.com]

Also: don't be dissin my boys Wheatus. What, you want the poor kid should just hang himself in the third act or something?

Given the fact that the high-pitched Brendan sings both his and Noelle's parts, I've always just been under the impression it's a fantasy/dream sequence thing. Like in Fast Times but without the walk-in. This opinion is reinforced by the soft filter applied to Tara Reid (if I recall correctly) in the video, traditionally signifying dream sequence.