Meatloaf

Square Rob · Post by **Square Rob** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:07 am

As someone who loves camp, Meatloaf will always hold a special place for me. Bat Out of Hell is awesome, period. I always loved that he was a big guy who said “fuck it, I’m sexy.”

Rock on in the afterlife mr loaf.

Tom 1860 · Post by **Tom 1860** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:12 am

Heaven, it appears, cannot wait...

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:59 am

Square Rob wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:07 am As someone who loves camp, Meatloaf will always hold a special place for me. Bat Out of Hell is awesome, period. I always loved that he was a big guy who said “fuck it, I’m sexy.”

Rock on in the afterlife mr loaf.

fuck yeah

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:13 am

There ain't no Coupe de Ville hiding at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box.

RIP.

Reaper · Post by **Reaper** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:41 am

In death we have a name. His name is Marvin Lee Aday.

RIP, Meat. As we end our time with youuuuuuu.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:49 am

Saw him open for ELO at a stadium show in Toronto in 1978.

Stadium, ELO and now Meat Loaf are gone. There's a song there somewhere.

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:13 am

Was just listening to him last night. RIP.

Also, "Jim Steinman (also RIP) was a fucking genius" is a personal Alamo for me.

duff · Post by **duff** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:24 am

Rest well Bitch Tits.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:55 am

I guess God needed leftovers

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:56 am

Awesome scene:

That one weekend when I performed in Rocky Horror at Ramstein I played that character (the other night I was Rocky). It was fun. RIP.

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:11 am

Also his blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo as the doorman for the club in Wayne's World. The way he delivers the line "They suck" always cracked me up.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:13 am

Bus driver in Spiceworld: The Movie anyone? When he pretty much winks at the audience while dropping a quote from one of his own songs?

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:30 am

Right this minute someone is earnestly attempting to update the "no jobs, no cash, no hope" quote.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:38 am

Celebrate Meatloaf and America and remember some guys

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:57 am

My mom had about a dozen LPs on the shelf when I was a kid first starting to listen to "grown up" music and Bat Out of Hell was one of them. This was, obviously, before the days of MTV and music videos... and that album was fucking epic.

I know he's kind of the rough equivalent of Carrot Top to many, but he always held a different spot in my brain.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:54 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:57 am My mom had about a dozen LPs on the shelf when I was a kid first starting to listen to "grown up" music and Bat Out of Hell was one of them. This was, obviously, before the days of MTV and music videos... and that album was fucking epic.

I know he's kind of the rough equivalent of Carrot Top to many, but he always held a different spot in my brain.

He was an overweight everyman yet with a booming, operatic voice he took on a larger than life persona. He also happened to be involved with some of the more touchstone, cultural phenomena in 20th Century popular culture: Rocky Horror Picture Show, Bat out of Hell (may as well add Bat out of Hell 2 here (forget name of it), Fight Club (and hell, he even had a cameo as a bouncer in Wayne’s World).

I guess I get what your’e saying (I mean, we (I) only ever giggle at Carrot Top when stoned.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:58 am

I don't remember the name either... But he did a really good job following up Dashboard Lights with the epic I Would Do Anything for Love... That was pretty impressive, given (like you said) what a cultural touchstone Dashboard was...

Once MTV came around, that damn song must've been like Stairway to Heaven was for radio DJs... Time to go take a dump, eat a sandwich and do some blow (in no particular order.)

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:00 pm

I feel like I'm missing a joke here.

Back into hell, people!

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:09 pm

I'm really bad with remembering album names.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:28 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:00 pm I feel like I'm missing a joke here.

Back into hell, people!

Heh. It was literally “Bat out of Hell II: Back into Hell.”

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:01 pm

Anybody feel like seeing an 18 year old Angelina Jolie?

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:37 pm

‘If I Die, I Die’: Meat Loaf Spurned COVID Rules Before Death

Daily Beast via TMZ.

This is as awkward like the dinner scene in Rocky Horror.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:42 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:37 pm ‘If I Die, I Die’: Meat Loaf Spurned COVID Rules Before Death

Daily Beast via TMZ.

This is as awkward like the dinner scene in Rocky Horror.

I'd love to find out if he stuck with that approach all the way to the end, or was begging and crying to be cured.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:44 pm

Just had that story sent my way.

So, yeah, fuck him.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:58 pm

Dammit Loaf.

Seeing that the correct spelling of his stage name reminded me of this and the way Obama said "Meat <pause> LOAF".

And then there’s a vicious rumor floating around that I think could really hurt Mitt Romney. I heard he passed universal health care when he was governor of Massachusetts. (Laughter.) Someone should get to the bottom of that.

And I know just the guy to do it -– Donald Trump is here tonight! (Laughter and applause.) Now, I know that he’s taken some flak lately, but no one is happier, no one is prouder to put this birth certificate matter to rest than the Donald. (Laughter.) And that’s because he can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter –- like, did we fake the moon landing? (Laughter.) What really happened in Roswell? (Laughter.) And where are Biggie and Tupac? (Laughter and applause.)

But all kidding aside, obviously, we all know about your credentials and breadth of experience. (Laughter.) For example -- no, seriously, just recently, in an episode of Celebrity Apprentice -- (laughter) -- at the steakhouse, the men’s cooking team cooking did not impress the judges from Omaha Steaks. And there was a lot of blame to go around. But you, Mr. Trump, recognized that the real problem was a lack of leadership. And so ultimately, you didn’t blame Lil’ Jon or Meatloaf. (Laughter.) You fired Gary Busey. (Laughter.) And these are the kind of decisions that would keep me up at night. (Laughter and applause.) Well handled, sir. (Laughter.) Well handled.

Say what you will about Mr. Trump, he certainly would bring some change to the White House. Let’s see what we’ve got up there. (Laughter.)

(Screens show “Trump White House Resort and Casino.”)

Pretty good set but not sure it was worth the fallout.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:26 pm

"Oh yuck, meat loaf. My most hated of all loaves."

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:28 pm

Funny, I made a turkey meatloaf for dinner just yesterday. It is fucking delicious, and there are plenty of yummy leftovers.

And, Rip mr loaf. Can’t believe he lasted this long, since he looked liked at warmed over for ever.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:35 pm

Friend of mine wrote a terrible movie that featured Meat as a psychotic trucker.

He had nothing but good things to say about him.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:04 pm

I'm having a hard time getting past his appearance in the Bee Gees documentary (which is excellent) where he and Steve Dahl (who put on the Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park) came off as super homophobic and racist.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:30 pm

Driving home on a stretch of I-78 this evening here in NJ and there was an electronic billboard that flashed to a picture of a young Meat Loaf with a RIP beneath it. Weird?

Post by **Sabo** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:36 pm

rass wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:30 pm Driving home on a stretch of I-78 this evening here in NJ and there was an electronic billboard that flashed to a picture of a young Meat Loaf with a RIP beneath it. Weird?

I’ve seen similar RIP messages for celebrities on electronic billboards in Cleveland. Naturally, I can’t remember an example, but I know I’ve seen them. It may not make it less weird but it’s a thing.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:41 pm

Sabo wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:36 pm Naturally, I can’t remember an example, but I know I’ve seen them.

I say that kind of shit when I’m disagreeing with my wife, and she craps all over my argument. “If you can’t give me an example, then it’s probably your imagination.” That’s what happens when you get age-related CRS syndrome (Can’t Remember Shit).

Post by **Sabo** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:53 pm

Wow, she’s a hard ass. She didn’t give me that impression when we met.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:55 pm

Sabo wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:53 pm Wow, Bonnie’s a hard ass. She didn’t give me that impression when we met.

Don’t get me wrong. I do love her. But when it comes to a disagreement, she’s hard. To win an argument you better have your ducks in a row

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:14 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:55 pm
Sabo wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:53 pm Wow, Bonnie’s a hard ass. She didn’t give me that impression when we met.
Don’t get me wrong. I do love her. But when it comes to a disagreement, she’s hard. To win an argument you better have your ducks in a row

Maybe call pdx for advice?

GoodKarma · Post by **GoodKarma** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:59 am

pruitt2 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:35 pm Friend of mine wrote a terrible movie that featured Meat as a psychotic trucker.

He had nothing but good things to say about him.

Black Dog, right? One of Patrick Swayze’a finest… or ashamed to say I’ve seen it more than once. In my defense, though, never in one sitting all the way through.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:32 am

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:36 am

Seems like an obvious mistake that you shouldn't have to apologize for. I mean, who would grill meatloaf?

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:45 am

GoodKarma wrote: ↑Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:59 am
pruitt2 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:35 pm Friend of mine wrote a terrible movie that featured Meat as a psychotic trucker.

He had nothing but good things to say about him.
Black Dog, right? One of Patrick Swayze’a finest… or ashamed to say I’ve seen it more than once. In my defense, though, never in one sitting all the way through.

"Blacktop"

A woman traveling with her comedian boy friend gets fed up with him when he accepts a three night gig in a wayward trucker's bar. Running away, she accepts a ride from a deranged trucker who may be a serial killer of young women.

With Kristin Davis!

(It's pretty bad)

GoodKarma · Post by **GoodKarma** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:19 pm

That’s weird…he plays a crazy trick driver in Black Dog too…who knew Meatloaf would by typecast…