Shuttlecock!

[phanan]

are you flirting with me?

Keep your hands off of my Shuttlecock.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

So we're [SPECULATION]ing that the track in question is No Net On The Horizon, yes? It doesn't sound like something from Get On Your Shuttlecocks or Breathe In My Shuttlecock.

sure, like I said I could barely hear anything on the clips of them playing badminton on the beach so my guess is as good as yours

 

[phanan]

In all honesty, I have mild hopes for Shuttlecock here. I certainly think it'll be better than the last two efforts.

I think we all are hoping for that.

 

[corianderstem]

This thread shuttlecock is a beautiful thing.

 

[lazarus]

I also don't like that rumored album cover that's floating around, the one of an empty badminton court with the net removed. I mean, we get it, the album's called No Net on the Horizon. Do they have to be so damned literal?

Plus that Japanese sports photographer is totally overrated.

 

[phanan]

I don't care for it, either, but then again, it could be worse.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

I don't care for it, either, but then again, it could be worse.

how to dismantle an atomic cock worse...

 

[u2popmofo]

Shuttlecock has a scent
Like the top of a newborn goose's head

While I do like the song quite a bit, I've never been much of a fan of this lyric. I know Boner thinks it's fantastic, but I've always thought it was really embarrassing. Yes, maybe it's because I've never had a goose of my own, but it's still something that just sounds ridiculous in a cock song.

 

[phanan]

how to dismantle an atomic cock worse...

Exactly.

 

[impy13]

Bravo, guys. Really top notch work. I laughed so hard my pinch flew out.

 

[No spoken words]

but it's still something that just sounds ridiculous in a cock song.

This is wonderful.

 

[lazarus]

While I do like the song quite a bit, I've never been much of a fan of this lyric. I know Boner thinks it's fantastic, but I've always thought it was really embarrassing. Yes, maybe it's because I've never had a goose of my own, but it's still something that just sounds ridiculous in a cock song.

Right. And there's no excuse for rhyming "arm" with "babyarm".

Plus, could he possibly use the words "serve", "court" and "net" more on an album? They're in like EVERY song.

 

[impy13]

Right. And there's no excuse for rhyming "arm" with "babyarm".

Well, what do you except when Boner goes to Lee Corso for inspiration?

 

[No spoken words]

Right. And there's no excuse for rhyming "arm" with "babyarm".

Plus, could he possibly use the words "serve", "court" and "net" more on an album? They're in like EVERY song.

I picked up on this, don't worry.

 

[lazarus]

Sorry, Heath.

It was time.

 

[u2popmofo]

I can haz shuttlecock?!

 

[RedRocksU2]

The Unforgettable Cock

 

[corianderstem]

Sorry, Heath.

It was time.

My worldview has shattered.

The Unforgettable Cock

Bowm-chicka-bowwwwwwm!

 

[u2popmofo]

The Unforgettable Cock

Under a Blood Red Cock?

 

[Dalton]

Does this look like a rash?

 

[lazarus]

Shuttle & Bum?

 

[RedRocksU2]

Under a Blood Red Cock?

eww

 

[u2popmofo]

Cocktober

 

[lazarus]

Under a Blood Red Cock?

"Additionally, nylon shuttlecocks come in three varieties, each variety for a different range of temperatures. These three varieties are known as green (slow speed), blue (middle speed), and red (fast speed). The colours, and therefore speeds, are indicated by coloured strips fastened around the cork. In colder temperatures, a faster shuttle is used, and in hotter climates, a slower one is chosen."

 

[RedRocksU2]

Electrical Cock

 

[lazarus]

Don't forget the awesome EP, Wide Right in America. That has that great live version of Bird.

 

[impy13]

I fail to see how the new album will be anywhere close to as good as Achtung, Birdie.

 

[u2popmofo]

Electrical Cock

Now the whole "baby, don't cry" thing makes a lot more sense.

 

[lazarus]

I fail to see how the new album will be anywhere close to as good as Achtung, Birdie.

Indeed, it will be hard to top this list of classics:

Zoo Shuttle
Even Better than the Real Cock
One-Nothing
Until the End of the Match
Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Shuttlecocks?
Serve Cruel

The Flying Cock
Mysterious Plays
Trying To Throw Your Arms Around the Court
Intramurals (Serve My Way)
Acroraquet
Love is Badminton

 

[corianderstem]

Cockface

Cock (Faraway, So Close)