Friday, May 15, 2026

Change a Letter and Change a Band

 

All it would take is a single typo to completely change some of the greatest musical acts of all time.


Change a Letter Change a Band


Would anybody pay money to hear:

  • The Why  -  ♫♪ "He's a pinball philosopher, there has to be a reason..."
  • Talking Herds  -  If cows could speak
  • Curtis Mayfiend  -  The first African-American punk star
  • Nine Inch Sails  -  Industrial rock played on tiny boats
  • James Tailor  -  ♫♪ "Oh, I've seen shirts, and I've seen pants..."
  • Guns 'n Hoses  -  Like Village People, only everyone is either a cop or a firefighter
  • Toe Petty  -  Music for those with a foot fetish
  • Slack Sabbath  -  A band of non-practicing Jews
  • Blue Öyster Colt  -  ♫♪ "Don't rear at the mollusk"

Blue Oyster Colt

  • Smashing Bumpkins  -  The soundtrack for tractor demolition derbies
  • Earth Wino & Fire  -  There's one in every trio
  • R2  -  Known for "These Still Aren't the Droids That You're Looking For"


R2D2 U2

  • The Toasters  -  ♫♪ "Why's everybody always butterin' me?"
  • Brood Sweat & Tears  -  Proving that chickens DO perspire and cry
  • Pears Jam  -  Music to preserve fruit by
  • The Beach Toys  -  Actually, this doesn't change things all that much
  • Eaglet  -  ♫♪ "Welcome to the Preschool California..."
  • The Polite  -  With their big hit, "If It's Not Too Much Trouble, Could You Please Stand Further Away From Me?"


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