Quote by Nate Ruess

I was in a really crummy pop-punk band. I think we did a whole bunch of Blink-182 covers, and we were on the fringe of losers and jocks. So we invited all the cool kids to come watch us play in our bass player's brother's bedroom. And it was terrible, but everyone thought we were so cool.

I was in a really crummy pop-punk band. I think we did a who

Summary

This quote highlights the experience of being part of a not-so-great pop-punk band that mainly covered Blink-182 songs. Despite their lack of musical talent, the band managed to gain popularity among both the popular kids and jocks. This demonstrates how perception and image can sometimes triumph over actual skill or quality, as the group's cool factor seemed to overshadow their musical ability or lack thereof.

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By Nate Ruess

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