September 29, 2008 | Issue 44•40
NEW YORK—In a stunning reversal of their long-stated reluctance to take it, members of heavy-metal band Twisted Sister announced Monday that, after 24 years of fervent refusal, they are now willing to take it. "I acknowledge that we promised not to take it anymore, but things change. The world is a different place today, and with that in mind, we would like to go on record as saying that, starting right now, we are going to take it," read a statement released by the band's lead singer, Dee Snider. "To clarify, we would still prefer not to take it, but as of now, taking it is an option that we would be open to. That is all." Bassist Mark "the Animal" Mendoza also stated that, in regards to what he wants to do with his life, he no longer solely wants to rock, but would instead prefer doing other things, such as raising a family and working as a claims adjuster in Rye, NY.
DOnt you just love that "The animal" is a claims adjuster in Rye lol
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Onion! That is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I just love the ending. And I Love "To clarify, we would still prefer not to take it, but as of now, taking it is an option that we would be open to." Hahaha! thanks for emailing it to me today, Andi :O)
ReplyDeleteat the risk of showing my ignorance, but not wanting to make any assumptions...dare i ask what "it" is? or is that the whole ridiculous point?
ReplyDeleteWell, you know the son, yeah? We're Not Gonna Take It? It was a teenage rebellion song :)
ReplyDeleteThe song, I meant, not the son :)
ReplyDelete"It was a teenage rebellion song"
ReplyDeletewhich is ironic considering Dee Snider (who wrote/sang it) was in his mid 30's at the time.