Here is an excerpt from Howards websitetoday recaping this mornings show.
“Howard started off the show saying he’d try to be in a good mood today, as some problems with his TiVo set him off yesterday. Howard admitted that he knew it was gay to get so upset over missing an episode of “The Biggest Loser,” but he couldn’t help himself.”
I just find Howard Stern amusing. period. I feel like this is something I have to defend, something embarrassing. If someone asked me at a dinner party I would fully deny that I listen to that filth. I would even go so far as to join in on the commentary of how he is a despicable character. Yet every morning I look forward to my commute knowing that Howard and his crazy group of side kicks will entertain me as I navigate the pot holes of Boston.
Here’s how i see it. I listen to Howard with my Rose Colored glasses on (so to speak. I would never wear heinous rose tinted shades, a la J. LO). I ignore the fact that he exploits women by making them take their clothes off and just enjoy his quirky idiosyncrasies and his Robin banter. I am listening for three things a) the guests b) the Whack Pack c) Artie Lang.
a) Thursday Adam Durst was a guest with his band Counting Crows. I got to learn a little about how Adam is a lot crazy! Regardless of the fact that Adam is on a “fruit salad of medication” and the fact that he was wearing a bunny suit during the interview, absolute fact: everyone loves Counting Crows. Who hasn’t locked themselves in their room on a drab day and listened to August and Everything After on repeat? Hours later, having written three drafts of your suicide note, luckily Mr. Jones comes on for the 13th time; you snap back into reality, realize there isn’t really anything in your life to be that depressed about, and walk out the door to meet your friends. Even though you were one “Round Here” away from bringing the hairdryer with you into the tub you still look back and think “man I love that CD.”
My point is Counting Crows was on Howard Stern because they have released a whole NEW CD of dark lullaby music to coddle you into your most introspective state. Reviews agree that the new album conveys the same bleak lyrics and somber tunes, that do not disappoint. Pick up your copy of Saturday Nights and Sunday mornings. Do not miss, Counting Crows touring this summer with Maroon 5.
I am very excited for this concert because I love Maroon 5 and Counting Crows. Probably because these were two bands I love when being depressed was a hobby of mine.
b) I wish i could lump a few of my friends into a group and just call them the Whack Pack. I would always refer to them in a clump and everyone would know exactly who I was talking about.
I could say “Oh i was hanging out with the “Whack Pack” and People would nod and think of us all in a clump doing something crazy. Howard’s whack pack is more eccentric because many of them are mentally retarded. I will not elaborate on the comedy. Just use your imagination.
c) Artie Lang is disgusting as a human-being but I find his wit to be in tip-top shape.
Even though 90% of his contribution is plugging his comedy tour the 10% that is comedic is really great.
I might be the only twenty-something, educated, female, not driving a semi truck, to be listening to Howard Stern but I hope to find others.
ps.
Howard Stern went to BU.
Adam Durst is a University of California Berkeley Fanatic. He can be seen wandering around campus and Memorial Stadium during every football game.
