Stuff you should or want to know about Sum 41
Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 12:33 am
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WORK IN PROGRESS
This is where you can ask questions about Sum 41 and find answers to common questions, which have already been answered by the bandmembers before or can also possibly be also answered by fans. Feel free to browse, contribute or correct. We are just getting started, but hopefully this will stay work-in-progress forever, as there will always be more new stuff to find out about them.
_____ What does the 32 in Stevo32 stand for?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; November 8 , 2006)
It's my waist-size. Or was... I've packed on a few since we took our break. I'm now Stevo 38 1/2.
_____ Why is Tom's nickname Brown Tom?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; May 12, 2009)
When he started playing with us I wanted his opinion on something and I said, "What do you think Brown...Tom?" Almost saying "Brown Sound" and the name stuck.
_____ Why is that song on Chuck called 88?
______(answered by Stevo, Deryck & Cone @ sum41.com / other interviews; November 7 , 2006)
88 is the tempo of the song - 88 beats per minute. I suppose we could have also called in 176, or 44 - but we thought 88 was the cooler number.
_____ What was title for Chuck before he saved your lives?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; July 31 , 2006)
Hot Blonde Snooter Sandwhich.
_____ How did the songtitle for Crazy Amanda Bunkface come up?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; October 29 , 2006)
It was this crazy chick that I dated in high school when I was around 15. She was nuts, but she had a car. So that was cool.
_____ Why did you become a vegetarian/vegan?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; August 3 , 2006)
I stopped eating meat, because I like animals and the environment. It's very easy and it keeps you thin and fit! Just be sure to eat a variety of foods and (like any diet) avoid junk food. If you are Vegan, try not to be a militant one. Remember, everyone's shit stinks (although ours may smell better...).
_____ Do you have a name for your penis?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; August 4 , 2006)
Mr. Midnight.
_____ How did you guys come up with Pain For Pleasure?
______(answered by Cone @ sum41.com; August 7 , 2006)
It was just a song at first, that we were playing around with when we were doing demos for All Killer, No Filler and then we recorded it and thought it was funny. So we named our alter ego band Pain For Pleasure. Steve actually wrote the lyrics to that song in 5 or 10 minutes while he was taking a shit in the studio bathroom.
_____ What does the title T.H.T. stand for?
______(Cone @ sum41.com; August 25 , 2006)[/b]
Tables Have Turned.
_____ Where did you get the concept/idea for the Some Say video?
______(answered by Cone @ sum41.com; October 13 , 2006)
The idea came from an indie movie called Dogville and then we just came up with some other ideas to fill out the video.
_____ When did you start playing drums?
______(answered Stevo @ sum41.com; October 27 , 2006)
When I was 12. I never really practiced diligently. I'm 25 now and this past year is the most I've ever practiced in my life. It makes things a lot easier when you haven't got a life.
_____ What do you use on your hair?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; October 29 , 2006)
Try Murry's wax. You can get it at any drug store. That shit works the best.
_____ What does the title Hyper-Insomnia-Para-Condriod mean?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; November 1 , 2006)
It means hypochondriac insomniac paranoid freak. I wrote it about myself.
_____ What is your favorite band besides your own?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; November 4 , 2006)
Oasis or The Beatles.
_____ What has been your favorite album to make?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; November 6 , 2006)
All Killer, No Filler was fun to make. So far, this new one (Underclass Hero) has been very exciting. Does This Look infected? was a good time. Chuck was a cluster-fuck.
_____ How did you guys meet?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; November 6 , 2006)
We met in high-school although, we didn't spend much time there together. I'm not sure who did and didn't graduate...
_____ Did you sing in any of the songs on Underclass Hero?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; Jun 12, 2007)
I tried on one (Ma Poubelle), but it sounded like a dying warthog, so Deryck sang it instead.
_____ What songs on Underclass Hero did the working titles Nacho Libre,
______Mr Plow and Pla become?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; Jul 31, 2007)
Pla became a B-side and Mr. Plow became Speak of the Devil. I don't remember the other one.
_____ Who plays the record company boss in the Still Waiting video?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; November 8 , 2006)
That's actor/comedian Will Sasso. Fun Fact: Will Sasso smells really good!
_____ Does your mom like Sum 41??
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; January 19 , 2007)
She's the biggest fan.
_____ How old were you the first time you got drunk?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; January 19 , 2007)
I think I was around 14 or 15. I was with Stevo and we drank a whole bottle of Gold Schlager. It was a mess.
_____ If you weren't in a band, what would you do for a living?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; January 21 , 2007)
Bikini inspector or wet T-Shirt competition referee or judge.
_____ How old is your oldest friend?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; January 26 , 2007)
My oldest friend is Stevo. We've know each other for 12 years (since 1994).
_____ Do you guys smoke?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; Jun 15, 2007)
Cool kids don't smoke.
_____ Why and when did you start playing guitar?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Q&A; 7/7/09)
I think mainly it was an impulse choice, I don't think I quite understood the amount of psychological help the guitar would help me find in myself. So it's hard to answer what led me there. I would say nothing spoke to me more than music, so I would have ended up with something musical.
_____ Which Sum41 song can you relate to the most and why?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Q&A; 7/7/09)
Makes No Difference I think that personifies the caribbean mindset most accurately.
_____ What was your most memorable experience while in Sum 41?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
For sure it was touring. I got to see some very unique aspects of a lot of countries. I got to play some awesome venues and meet some friends that I keep in contact with to this day.
_____ How do you feel about So Long Goodbye?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
I think to be remembered with a song is one of the greatest honors.
_____ Do you regret leaving Sum 41 sometimes?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
I think If I didn't have regrets about leaving I wouldn't have such good feelings about my time there. It's kind of a bittersweet trade off.
_____ Did you listen to Underclass Hero demos before leaving?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
Yeah I had gotten the CD and I wasn't pleased with our direction. I must stress that the album is very good, I just had heavier expectations.
_____ What was your favorite Sum 41 song?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
I liked Mr. Amsterdam.
_____ Why and when did you start playing guitar?
______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection Q&A; 7/4/09)
i actually started playing drums but couldn't afford a good drum set on my paperboy wages so i got a guitar. i was into metal before i discovered punk, i learned to play by ear listening to guns n roses and metallica.
_____ Template?
______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
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______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
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______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
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______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
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______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
_____ Template?
______(answered by Deryck, Stevo & Cone @ sum41.com; )
Yes, please.
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Original post:
Alright, I read some of the very first Q&A on sum41.com the other day and I realized that there is a lot of funny and interesting shit to find there and also some questions, that I remembered randomly having/wondering but never thought about again, which were answered there. I already forgot what they were again (lol), but I'm going to look into it .. again.
So since the last chat with Deryck did'nt exactly bringt the enlightenment many of us hoped for, I thought:
Why not create a collection of 'to-be-answered' questions and known funfacts about Sum 41? May be with a little categorization, so people who are new on TNS can come or be referred here to get their questions answered and can even ask new ones we never thought about, instead of creating a new thread everytime they want to know something general about Sum 41 (yes, there a search button, but to be honest who likes being told to use the search engine and also, this seems much more efficient and fun).
So it is kind of like an FAQ but more than that and interactive. You could even put a link in the "band" submenu on the main site and let the band know about it, so they can come here when they have some spare time and randomly answer some of the good questions or clear up false information etc. instead of those chaotic chats every once in a while. Or just create a poll and send them a list with the Top10 most interesting questions every two months or so.
Okay, slow down, breathe, one step at a time, haha.
What do you think?
WORK IN PROGRESS
This is where you can ask questions about Sum 41 and find answers to common questions, which have already been answered by the bandmembers before or can also possibly be also answered by fans. Feel free to browse, contribute or correct. We are just getting started, but hopefully this will stay work-in-progress forever, as there will always be more new stuff to find out about them.
_____ What does the 32 in Stevo32 stand for?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; November 8 , 2006)
It's my waist-size. Or was... I've packed on a few since we took our break. I'm now Stevo 38 1/2.
_____ Why is Tom's nickname Brown Tom?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; May 12, 2009)
When he started playing with us I wanted his opinion on something and I said, "What do you think Brown...Tom?" Almost saying "Brown Sound" and the name stuck.
_____ Why is that song on Chuck called 88?
______(answered by Stevo, Deryck & Cone @ sum41.com / other interviews; November 7 , 2006)
88 is the tempo of the song - 88 beats per minute. I suppose we could have also called in 176, or 44 - but we thought 88 was the cooler number.
_____ What was title for Chuck before he saved your lives?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; July 31 , 2006)
Hot Blonde Snooter Sandwhich.
_____ How did the songtitle for Crazy Amanda Bunkface come up?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; October 29 , 2006)
It was this crazy chick that I dated in high school when I was around 15. She was nuts, but she had a car. So that was cool.
_____ Why did you become a vegetarian/vegan?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; August 3 , 2006)
I stopped eating meat, because I like animals and the environment. It's very easy and it keeps you thin and fit! Just be sure to eat a variety of foods and (like any diet) avoid junk food. If you are Vegan, try not to be a militant one. Remember, everyone's shit stinks (although ours may smell better...).
_____ Do you have a name for your penis?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; August 4 , 2006)
Mr. Midnight.
_____ How did you guys come up with Pain For Pleasure?
______(answered by Cone @ sum41.com; August 7 , 2006)
It was just a song at first, that we were playing around with when we were doing demos for All Killer, No Filler and then we recorded it and thought it was funny. So we named our alter ego band Pain For Pleasure. Steve actually wrote the lyrics to that song in 5 or 10 minutes while he was taking a shit in the studio bathroom.
_____ What does the title T.H.T. stand for?
______(Cone @ sum41.com; August 25 , 2006)[/b]
Tables Have Turned.
_____ Where did you get the concept/idea for the Some Say video?
______(answered by Cone @ sum41.com; October 13 , 2006)
The idea came from an indie movie called Dogville and then we just came up with some other ideas to fill out the video.
_____ When did you start playing drums?
______(answered Stevo @ sum41.com; October 27 , 2006)
When I was 12. I never really practiced diligently. I'm 25 now and this past year is the most I've ever practiced in my life. It makes things a lot easier when you haven't got a life.
_____ What do you use on your hair?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; October 29 , 2006)
Try Murry's wax. You can get it at any drug store. That shit works the best.
_____ What does the title Hyper-Insomnia-Para-Condriod mean?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; November 1 , 2006)
It means hypochondriac insomniac paranoid freak. I wrote it about myself.
_____ What is your favorite band besides your own?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; November 4 , 2006)
Oasis or The Beatles.
_____ What has been your favorite album to make?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; November 6 , 2006)
All Killer, No Filler was fun to make. So far, this new one (Underclass Hero) has been very exciting. Does This Look infected? was a good time. Chuck was a cluster-fuck.
_____ How did you guys meet?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; November 6 , 2006)
We met in high-school although, we didn't spend much time there together. I'm not sure who did and didn't graduate...
_____ Did you sing in any of the songs on Underclass Hero?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; Jun 12, 2007)
I tried on one (Ma Poubelle), but it sounded like a dying warthog, so Deryck sang it instead.
_____ What songs on Underclass Hero did the working titles Nacho Libre,
______Mr Plow and Pla become?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; Jul 31, 2007)
Pla became a B-side and Mr. Plow became Speak of the Devil. I don't remember the other one.
_____ Who plays the record company boss in the Still Waiting video?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; November 8 , 2006)
That's actor/comedian Will Sasso. Fun Fact: Will Sasso smells really good!
_____ Does your mom like Sum 41??
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; January 19 , 2007)
She's the biggest fan.
_____ How old were you the first time you got drunk?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; January 19 , 2007)
I think I was around 14 or 15. I was with Stevo and we drank a whole bottle of Gold Schlager. It was a mess.
_____ If you weren't in a band, what would you do for a living?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; January 21 , 2007)
Bikini inspector or wet T-Shirt competition referee or judge.
_____ How old is your oldest friend?
______(answered by Deryck @ sum41.com; January 26 , 2007)
My oldest friend is Stevo. We've know each other for 12 years (since 1994).
_____ Do you guys smoke?
______(answered by Stevo @ sum41.com; Jun 15, 2007)
Cool kids don't smoke.
_____ Why and when did you start playing guitar?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Q&A; 7/7/09)
I think mainly it was an impulse choice, I don't think I quite understood the amount of psychological help the guitar would help me find in myself. So it's hard to answer what led me there. I would say nothing spoke to me more than music, so I would have ended up with something musical.
_____ Which Sum41 song can you relate to the most and why?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Q&A; 7/7/09)
Makes No Difference I think that personifies the caribbean mindset most accurately.
_____ What was your most memorable experience while in Sum 41?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
For sure it was touring. I got to see some very unique aspects of a lot of countries. I got to play some awesome venues and meet some friends that I keep in contact with to this day.
_____ How do you feel about So Long Goodbye?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
I think to be remembered with a song is one of the greatest honors.
_____ Do you regret leaving Sum 41 sometimes?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
I think If I didn't have regrets about leaving I wouldn't have such good feelings about my time there. It's kind of a bittersweet trade off.
_____ Did you listen to Underclass Hero demos before leaving?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
Yeah I had gotten the CD and I wasn't pleased with our direction. I must stress that the album is very good, I just had heavier expectations.
_____ What was your favorite Sum 41 song?
______(answered by Dave @ Fansite Connection Chat; 11/27/09)
I liked Mr. Amsterdam.
_____ Why and when did you start playing guitar?
______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection Q&A; 7/4/09)
i actually started playing drums but couldn't afford a good drum set on my paperboy wages so i got a guitar. i was into metal before i discovered punk, i learned to play by ear listening to guns n roses and metallica.
_____ Template?
______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
_____ Template?
______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
_____ Template?
______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
_____ Template?
______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
_____ Template?
______(answered by Tom @ Fansite Connection ; )
Yes, please.
_____ Template?
______(answered by Deryck, Stevo & Cone @ sum41.com; )
Yes, please.
_____________
Original post:
Alright, I read some of the very first Q&A on sum41.com the other day and I realized that there is a lot of funny and interesting shit to find there and also some questions, that I remembered randomly having/wondering but never thought about again, which were answered there. I already forgot what they were again (lol), but I'm going to look into it .. again.
So since the last chat with Deryck did'nt exactly bringt the enlightenment many of us hoped for, I thought:
Why not create a collection of 'to-be-answered' questions and known funfacts about Sum 41? May be with a little categorization, so people who are new on TNS can come or be referred here to get their questions answered and can even ask new ones we never thought about, instead of creating a new thread everytime they want to know something general about Sum 41 (yes, there a search button, but to be honest who likes being told to use the search engine and also, this seems much more efficient and fun).
So it is kind of like an FAQ but more than that and interactive. You could even put a link in the "band" submenu on the main site and let the band know about it, so they can come here when they have some spare time and randomly answer some of the good questions or clear up false information etc. instead of those chaotic chats every once in a while. Or just create a poll and send them a list with the Top10 most interesting questions every two months or so.
Okay, slow down, breathe, one step at a time, haha.
What do you think?