r/Seattle • u/LiesToU • 3h ago
I paid a drummer to follow the annoying preacher around. Totally worth it.
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u/FoggyFallNights That sounds great. Let’s hang out soon. 2h ago
Is there a go fund me for this cause? I’ll support.
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u/FoggyFallNights That sounds great. Let’s hang out soon. 2h ago
Guys let’s hire a band and then some!!!
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u/luckystrike_bh 2h ago
Like a mariachi band?
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u/itzdylanbro 2h ago
I can play trumpet!
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u/FoggyFallNights That sounds great. Let’s hang out soon. 2h ago
I think I could rock the triangle.
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u/Terakian 2h ago
My exact first thought as well. Get this dude, and all his musician friends, a standing gig every game day!
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u/Jata859 2h ago
Can we crowd fund this and just make sure this drummer is employed full time to do this?
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u/Disco425 Central Area 2h ago
We could rotate the musician each night and provide some work for local talent!
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u/threedimensionalflat 2h ago edited 2h ago
ive never heard a saxaphone player who wasnt obnoxiously loud just sayin
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u/lolbacon 2h ago
I have multiple saxes in various states of disrepair I can barely play. Sign me up!
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u/Lost_Tap_4822 52m ago
My 12 year old son is learning trumpet. I promise it is both obnoxious and loud and free!
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u/Soft_Cheesecake1887 2h ago
Why not just have an entire marching band or a mariachi band? It would be so much fun for everyone!
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u/percussivejazz 2h ago
Yo if you want a snare drummer with cowbell and such I'm also for hire and would happily join
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u/plasticbuddha I Brake For Slugs 2h ago
I will personally donate $5 dollars a month until there are no more street preachers.
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u/LiesToU 2h ago
I have a half baked idea of making this a regular thing through crowdfunding. If people would donate a little money into a fund, I would collect it and pay musicians to follow this guy around for 1-2 hours before games/events. Any unused funds would be donated to a relatable cause or refunded to the original donator. I would make it as transparent as possible with receipts and statements. If you would support this fund, upvote/comment on this to help me gauge interest.
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u/XenithShade Capitol Hill 2h ago
unused funds can just sit in the account for the next event. You can make the account statements transparent and would improve the rep of the funds being paid to said musician and for holding it for the cause.
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u/candaceelise 🦝🦝 We 💕 Jimothy Chalamet 🦝🦝 1h ago
Right? This guy goes to everything and has been for quite some time
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u/western_red_cedar 2h ago
as a musician I would 100% bring my portable amps and other gear out for this especially for a reasonable stipend
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u/Nightgauntling 2h ago
I have a mandolin and hip Amp. We could all switch off.
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u/_bobby_cz_newmark_ 1h ago
I'll donate my tin whistle (and poor playing of it if I'm there in person).
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u/DigitalMariner 1h ago
You're going the wrong way.. we don't need good musicians we need terrible ones.
Maybe a small symphony of people playing the recorder...
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u/JustPlainRude West Seattle 39m ago
Everyone else in the area has to listen to the musicians, too. Playing intentionally bad music would be as annoying as the preacher
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u/_Phil_McCracken_ Capitol Hill 2h ago
I don’t have much money, but I’d happily break out my trombone and play (for free) if you got a band.
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u/Alilttotheleft Redmond 1h ago
I would absolutely pay into this. As someone with horrible tinnitus FUUUUUUUUUCK this dude for blasting his megaphone at everyone near him.
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u/_HOG_ 2h ago
Can you hire a horn player too?
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u/Quint191 Green Lake 2h ago
Yeah, definitely need a few different horn (tuba, trombone) and reed (bass/tenor sax) musicians in the mix.
Count me in.
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u/-union- 2h ago
I like this but I also really like this idea https://www.reddit.com/r/Seattle/comments/1x66lvs/comment/pgsqxku/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button. if it was on a slight delay that'd be even more brutal
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u/No_Story_Untold Deluxe 2h ago
It should be more enjoyable to listen to for everyone than the preacher normally would be.
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u/ADavidJohnson 💖 Anarchist Jurisdiction 💖 2h ago edited 1h ago
I think someone sampling the speech to make electronic music loops could also be good for disorientation.
But I agree that the goal is a more pleasurable experience, rather than just spite.
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u/DickDover Jet City 2h ago
Can you try & find a Dixieland band, white shirts & red vests & a lot of horns?
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u/Beef__Strokinoff 1h ago
Hell yeah, I'd throw some money in for that. Anything to make those losers even more miserable than they already are.
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u/PlentyAd8527 1h ago
If you have a way to possibly live stream these events maybe you could get more notice and a wider audience donating as well? People could see what their money could be going towards, and others could possibly see themselves at the event that would be helping? You could also have the donations set for how many hours the event is or how long someone stays etc. And if it gets ended earlier they can be refunded the rest or have it put towards the next event or donate it? Idk might be stupid but just some thoughts I had.
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u/kbkrl1524 1h ago
I would absolutely pitch in for this. We just need more drummers next time, with air horns
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u/I-didnt-write-that 1h ago
Do it. However get funds to hire 4 people to stand on all sides of them with two story cardboard boxes and continually obstruct anyone from seeing them
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u/LiesToU 1h ago edited 1h ago
I've had some recurring comment themes so I'll just summarize my response here:
- "Just blast a megaphone/jammer/feedback loop back at him to trip him up" - I feel like this wouldn't add value to the already chaotic environment. At least with music, the crowd would enjoy that part.
- "Different instruments would be loud" - Yes, part of my idea is to cycle through different types of instruments/bands - bagpipes, brass, drum line, mariachi, etc. I would need to gather a collection of players who'd be willing to sign up and agree to my budget
- "You need more people" - I agree. This was the initial experiment. If I have enough funds and people to play, ideally, I'd like at least 2 players that can follow him around.
- "This is pointless" - Maybe with that attitude...
- "Just smash his speaker" - I don't want anybody to get sued for assault here. Let's keep this fun and entertaining.
- "Just ignore them" - Where's the fun in that?
- "Can I donate to this?" - I'm trying to think of an easy and fully transparent way of doing this so that people don't think I'm scamming them.
With that being said, I gotta say, the drummer was a BEAST. He drummed for over an hour straight! That drum looked heavy. The preacher was also relentless. He did not stop for one bit.
Edit - also want to add that this may have to wait until next year. I'm in the middle of a move and then will be doing some traveling until the end of the year. So I can't facilitate for a while.
Edit 2 - this was a proof of concept social experiment. I need more volunteers (sorta volunteers, you'll be paid) so DM me if you're intersted!
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u/ScientificSkepticism 48m ago
If you want to really put in work, try a bagpiper. Drums are decent, but can get drowned out. The only thing that might drown out a bagpipe is an aircraft taking off. Ask a local curling club, they should know one.
Also it's not electronically amplified, it's all natural through the power of being really, really unbelievably fucking loud.
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u/doctorsirus 24m ago
After getting into Battletech, bagpipes fill me with fear. It is a warrior's instrument.
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u/Pure-House-3971 1h ago
There is a guy, oberon, in cap hill sometimes with an electronic music cart setup.
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u/Jennyreviews1 1h ago
I live here in western Washington close enough to this. Good job with the drum. Drowned him right out. My God, has the guy any self-respect? He probably thinks it’s a sin. This is the worst type of “Christian“ there is!
I think a trumpet would be awesome! Play some Louie!!! Big band stuff! They’ll be people dancing all around him. He won’t be able to get that megaphone loud enough. Drown his nonsense out.•
u/SunnnySideUps 1h ago
I am broke and have no money but I will find it for this cause. Protect the kids, keep them away from cults like this guy.
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u/blackbird_777 ✨🛸 Jimothy is out there 🦝✨ 2h ago
I would donate to keep this drummer paid and working!
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u/PM_me_punanis Eastside Defector 2h ago
I would add snares too and cymbals, just to keep it lively.
At that point, why not put a small kit on a rolling platform?? I volunteer to push. 😂
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u/Apprehensive_Cow4542 2h ago
I'm picturing a whole one man band rig, the kind with the accordion and a cacophony of horns and cymbals.
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u/luckystrike_bh 2h ago
You know one I've noticed from a lifetime of public speaking as the most annoying sound: it to have your own voice replayed very briefly after you speak. Your brain becomes confused and you can't keep speaking. You would see this with a PA system with or listening to your voice replayed from a transmission.
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u/BaronVonFunke 2h ago
I jumped in here to ask if anyone has ever tried speech jamming these guys in this way.
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u/jaerick 2h ago
This drummer is from Bad Weather Brass and they rule. Get the whole marching band out there!!
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u/AdvancedCommand4643 2h ago
What does this preacher guy do for an actual living? He can't seriously be paid for this, so how is he at every event?
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u/ser_darkstar 2h ago
You'd be surprised what the church will call the street team or missionary work and have their congregations crowdfund these grifters.
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u/Droopy0093 2h ago
They make their money by inciting assaults against them and then sue the people who commit the assault.
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u/PawsButton 2h ago
Someone in a previous thread on this clocked that the guy owns a roof maintenance company based in Everett, IIRC
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u/RenaissanceGiant Eastside 2h ago
I suspect it's multiple groups. They're even down at the Ashland Shakespeare festival. You know... that historical hotbed of men dressing up as women and talking funny.
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u/jxmpiers 2h ago
There are many of them. They’re all with the same group called Gospel Invasion Ministries.
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u/gplusplus314 2h ago edited 2h ago
It’s really sad that amplified musical instruments are not allowed, but amplified hate speech is.
So what that means we need more acoustic instruments that are loud as fuck. I’m happy to play a marching drum if anyone can provide them. The bass drum in this video doesn’t drown the asshole’s voice out enough; we need a whole ensemble.
Edit: I’m serious, I will drum loud, hard, and fast, for free, I just need access to a marching drum. To see just how disruptive I can be, see here. I’ll make his face melt.
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u/disharmony-hellride 🐀 Hot Rat Summer 🐀 2h ago
It's also a great way for an acoustic band to get some exposure, provided they can march and play at the same time
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u/western_red_cedar 2h ago
Bring amplified instruments and make them actually enforce it. The laws are based on decibel levels so I don't think there is some sort of megaphone loophole. If there is than everyone should bring megaphones and do a poetry reading. What's good for the goose is good for the gander
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u/murph1484 2h ago
That was an awesome video dude. Makes me want to pick my sticks up again. Fanciest thing I could do back in the day was a paradidddle.
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u/musubi-n-speedballs 🚋 Ride the S.L.U.T. 🚋 1h ago
I played softball alllllllllllllllllll throughout my childhood until college. I don't need a bullhorn. I bellow with the best of em. When we meeting up?
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u/HI-McDunnough 55m ago
The vuvuzela has been sitting in the background, biding its time, waiting for this moment.
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u/kichien That sounds great. Let’s hang out soon. 2h ago
I'd pitch in to add a tuba player. And maybe a leaf blower.
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u/ottis1guy 2h ago
Hear me out. The same gear he has with a mic on a 3 second delay.
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u/MistakeAdmirable9470 🚋 Ride the S.L.U.T. 🚋 2h ago
I was wondering if you could just point a second bullhorn at them and create a horrible feedback squelch?
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u/WitchesSphincter 2h ago
Shorten the delay. In range of 100-200ms they speech delay causes the brain to kinda fuck up and it's near impossible to talk. They're called speech jammers.
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u/Chance-Travel4825 2h ago
I will chip in to help ensure there is a bagpiper, drummer and hell a full mariachi band follow these creepy losers around so they cant ruin a fun day out in public spaces.
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u/sucrose2071 2h ago
I’m cracking up imagining the sound of bagpipes and mariachi at the same time lol I’d chip in for that too!
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u/nwg17 2h ago edited 2h ago
Please hire a bigger or marching band! I'd be happy to support.
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u/letdown105 Orcas 2h ago
I can’t believe how much time that dude with the “witty” signs spends standing there. I wish I had that kind of free time.
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u/matt7812 2h ago
There’s not many things that I hate in this world but this guys preaching drives me nuts everytime I go to a game
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u/InterestingFox1837 2h ago
It’s pure rage bait. They want so much for someone to attack them, so they can sue and post propaganda about the liberal city that isn’t tolerant of their garbage.
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u/dvldogster 2h ago
I don't think I could ever understand what could compell someone to go out in public with a bull horn, with huge religious signs and preach as if the people around them are actually listening. What a waste to time/life.
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u/godsocks 2h ago
It’s a scam. They’re trying to get you to take a swing so they can sue. They’re using religious speech because it’s the most protected form of speech.
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u/radstarr I Brake For Slugs 2h ago
We about to fund the careers of a generation of musicians to irritate this mofo and I am IN
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u/Erin_Derrick_Art I'm just flaired so I don't get fined 2h ago
I'm sure this has been asked and answered but how is the megaphone not like a public nuisance issue?
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u/Flapjack__Palmdale 2h ago
Because SPD is kind of just here for decoration
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u/InterestingFox1837 2h ago
They are here only to protect capital, not us. And even if they gave a shit, stopping the rage baiters would be so much paperwork and likely lawsuits.
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u/Flapjack__Palmdale 2h ago
Right. Basically we told them to stop murdering innocent people and now they're throwing a tantrum.
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u/jrhawk42 2h ago
My understanding is that Seattle put a time frame on it.
Loud and raucous, and frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds made by the amplified or unamplified human voice between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. The content of the speech shall not be considered against any person in determining a violation of this subsection 25.08.500.E
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Loud and raucous, and frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds made by the amplified human voice within the Pike Place Market Historical District, as designated in Chapter 25.24, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The content of the speech shall not be considered against any person in determining a violation of this subsection 25.08.500.F.
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u/datsmythought 2h ago
This is so great! I will pay that guy every game to do that! Let’s start a fund together and have the drummer out there with a new message about real peace and love every game!!!!!!
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u/fartonisto 2h ago
Get a mic with a speaker that repeats back what he says on a delay directed right at this ears.
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u/Expensive-Split8616 2h ago
I’ve been saying for years the Seahawks drum line should just circle him and do their things the whole time
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u/Will_Vintage Mariners 2h ago
A couple years back, Emerald City Supporters did that before the Sounders game once, it was fun
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u/spoiled__princess ✨💅Future Housewives of Seattle 💅✨ 2h ago
Uhm so how much does a whole marching band cost
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u/HomeworkCareful8400 2h ago
I've always thought a microphone, amp and a little electronics that mangles the audio would work. People generally don't like hearing their own voice with a bit of a delay.
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u/NudeBeachEnthusiast 2h ago
LOL this is funny. If anything, needs to be a bigger band. Hopefully with some instruments that the preacher is known to hate lol
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u/SeamusAndAryasDad 1h ago
Why can't we pass a public ordinance to stop this bullshit. It's not free speech, it's internally trying to upset people
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u/MidSinglesInYourArea Everett 33m ago
So, think about the government we (as in America in general, not just Seattle) have right now. And think really hard about the ramifications of loosening the protections around freedom of speech, and potential implications of allowing the government to ban what it defines as hate speech.
These assholes suck, but the unintended consequences of stopping them via law are way worse.
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u/Elegant_Trouble_474 23m ago edited 17m ago
I believe there is an ordinance about how many decibels the speaker can be. There was an article about this a few months or so ago (or maybe last season). The problem is the cops won’t enforce the noise ordinance. They cannot (and should not) prohibit the free speech, but they can definitely do something about how loud these mf’ers are.
Seems like 60 decibels is the limit for this situation.
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u/civilized-engineer 🐀 Hot Rat Summer 🐀 2h ago
I wonder why nobody has just replicated his setup and just pointed it at him repeating stuff he doesn't like to hear, or add a shotgun mic pointed at him redirecting his own words back at him
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u/randomisperfect That sounds great. Let’s hang out soon. 2h ago
Has anybody just followed this guy with their own airhorn so it's just one screechy mess of feedback?
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u/ObjectiveSmell7777 2h ago
I've always wanted someone to get one of those devices that just repeats the audio on a one second delay right back at them. It apparently makes it very difficult for most people to continue talking.
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u/ThatArtNerd 💗💗 Heart of ANTIFA Land 💗💗 2h ago
It’s tuba time!
https://giphy.com/gifs/JtAfv4HtfRe6o8WUns
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u/Perle1234 Rat City 2h ago
How much was it? I’m not there but I’ll buy a shift if he’s willing to go it again. Gladly.
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u/Alexmkzero 💗💗 Heart of ANTIFA Land 💗💗 2h ago
Please post your Venmo I will send you more funds to continue this work!
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u/futileboy 1h ago
Had anyone tried playing back at him his own voice with a slight delay?
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u/Fungalbonk 1h ago
LMFAO!! That’s such a diabolical idea, definitely writing this down. You’re a real one futileboy
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u/Nisi-Marie 31m ago
I also need the drummer to have bracelets and anklets lined with very loud bells
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u/Creative-Grab3766 1h ago
Between sporting events and concerts these people harass millions of people per year. Kind of crazy that the city can't/won't do anything about this nonsense.
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u/badwolf1013 2h ago
I'd have gone with a snare drum or tambourines. The bass drum is too low of a sound. We can still hear every word he says.
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u/Jlx_27 2h ago
Should add a tuba player next time, and horns, a horn section is awesome.
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u/ShroomBear Lake Forest Park 2h ago
How can we invest in this venture of drowning those shitheads out?
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u/Outrageous-Pound-720 2h ago
Real talk: I would pitch in for this. Or really, any LEGAL way to annoy these people back.
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u/FlyAdventurous3332 2h ago
Next a loudspeaker just reading the names and positions in megachurches and the Republican Party of pedophiles, convicted rapists, and antigay closet cases.
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u/Substantial_Airport6 2h ago
That drummer could probably drum up a few more gigs like this and quit his day job.
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u/olycreates Enumclaw 2h ago
Thank you for your service. We should start a go fund me to put a drummer on salary.
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u/NolStarblazer 2h ago
Not that I necessarily endorse this, but what about using a loop machine to basically record and play back what the preacher says with a slight delay?
I know from countless Zoom calls that it's incredibly hard to continue speaking when you can hear your own echo at a delay. At least it short circuits my own brain.
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u/Pressman4life Torrent 2h ago
Reminded me of this, more like this is needed, fuck these clowns!
Tuba Player Takes The Piss Out of KKK Members 🤣 What a hero!
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u/rhunne_a 3h ago
Amazing. Next time do bagpipes!