NOFX FUN FACT

"Somebody hear me, somebody listen to me. Am I alone in this world? Is there anyone listening?"

"Brain Constipation". This song is about feeling like there is no one there for you.

"War on Errorism" was released in 2003. In the song "Idiots are Taking Over", what is being fancied over reason?

faith. The song "Idiots are Taking Over" basically refers to the way NOFX feels about the changes in power taking place around the world, specifically in the US.

In 2003 came the "Regaining Unconsciousness" EP. In the song "Franco Un-American", why is he wearing uncomfortable shoes?

globalization. The song "Franco Un-American" is basically one big rant about the world's biggest problems, and how they relate to Americans socially. It's pretty basic, he's been told that so many things are bad, that he can't even wear comfortable shoes anymore, because of how they are made.

2002, the year of "45 or 46 Songs That Weren't Good Enough To Go On Our Other Records". Which song featured the lyrics "Ronald McDonald - Paint a happy face on a McMurderer"?

Zyclone B. Bathouse. That's right, this album actually contained over 40 songs, all made throughout NOFX's career. "Zyclone B. Bathouse" is one of my personal favourites. The song asks one simple question: "Who's more decent; One man or a dozen men? The answer: One man!".

2001 saw the release of "Surfer", which featured the "New Happy Birthday Song?". Finish these lyrics from the song: "You're getting older, but not much _____ ".

better. Well I'm sure somebody out there thought that "Happy Birthday" should be re-designed... I just don't know if they had the same vision as NOFX. The entire song goes: "Happy birthday, you're not special. You're getting older, but not much better. We all want to embarrass you, that's why we're singing this song. So happy funking birthday. You're not special. You're not special." (These lyrics were ammended for use on FunTrivia)

The year of the millenium, 2000. "Pump Up The Valuum" is released, and features the song "Clams Have Feelings Too (Actually They Don't)". In the song, what don't you see being cut off and pickled in mason jars?

An old man's feet. It's very simple, clams don't have feelings because they don't have central nervousness! I suppose this song is referring to similarities between humans, and their animal kingdom prey. Why do we kill them when we are apparently in many ways, similar?

"So Long and Thanks For All the Shoes", an album released in 1998, featured the song "Falling in Love". Is it true that the song contains the lyrics "Cathay de I miss your smell"?

f. "Cathay de I miss your smell" is actually from the song "The Desperation's gone". "Falling in Love" has a small set of very simple lyrics: "Blast oxygen masks, smoke filled cabin Depressurize, don't be afraid, hold onto me We're goin down, but not our love Death don't seem so bad, 'cause I'm with you My only love, so close your eyes Kiss me one last time, We're gonna Die, but not our love, not our love"

In 1996 an album was released known as "Funk The Kids". In the song "Murder The Government", what do they want to see burn?

The constitution. Well anyone who knows this album, knows that "Funk The Kids" isn't the true title, but I ammended it for this quiz. "Murder the Government" seems like a pretty self-explanantory song title, but in case you didn't pick up on it's intentions... The song is about being fed-up with the American government and society.

"Punk in Drublic" was released in 1994. What type of footwear did Jeff wear?

Birkenstocks. Jeff doesn't just wear Birkenstocks... He wears a tye dyed Rancid shirt! But, "Is he a jerk? No! He's just confused"!

"White Trash, Two Heebs, and a Bean" featured a song starring two females who in later albums had their own songs. Who were they?

Liza and Louise. Ahh... Liza and Louise... I'll let you discover their story for yourself... All I can tell ya' is that "Liza's had enough with men".

1991, did the song "Vanilla Sex" on the album "S&M Airlines" feature the lyrics, "The government's trying to get into your bedroom"?

Yes. Yet another case of a twisted big brother... "Vanilla Sex" reminds us all that we really have no privacy in this messed up world. No methods of our own... According to NOFX, we are only allowed to do what the government and society deems appropriate.

From "Ribbed", what song are the lyrics "So it seems that our dreams will never come to be, How could such a stupid thing destroy humanity?" from?

just the flu. Ahh... "Just The Flu", that, according to NOFX will be the message sent to other worlds after our own self-caused extinction. A premonition of the future? Or perhaps simply an idea of the past?...

1984, "Maximum Rock 'n' Roll". Which song ended with the lyrics "I bet that I look all fried ... Until the day that I die"?

ID. 1984 saw the release of the band's first album, "Maximum Rock 'n' Roll". The song "ID" is the fourth track, and as per many NOFX songs, refers at points to the pressures of society.

In 2002, NOFX did a split record with Rancid, singing six original Rancid songs. Which Rancid song does this come from? 'Me and Lars down on 6th street he knew that I was in trouble Feeling much like the devil Something burnin' inside of me'

Olympia, WA. NOFX sang these sons on the BYO split CD, while Rancid sang classic notables as 'Stickin' in My Eye', 'Bob' and 'Don't Call Me White'. Thanks for playing, hope you enjoyed the quiz!

In 1998, NOFX re-made a classic song from France, talking about a national landmark. What was the name of it?

Champs Elysees. 'Champs Elysees' is a classical French song. It got its name from a park in Paris. In this song, Aaron Abeyta (aka El Hefe) plays the trumpet to give it more of a classical feel.

This song was one of NOFX's most popular modern-era songs. Which one is it? "I want conflict! I want dissent! I want the scene to represent... Our hatred of authority, our fight against complacency"

The Separation Of Church And Skate. 'The Separation of Church and Skate' is a spoof off the phrase 'separation of church and state'. This song was on the soundtrack of 'Tony Hawk's Underground' by Activision.

This song was only released on a compilation CD. Which song am I talking about? "Hollywood is a nice place for the weekend Not a place, for a nice person to live"

San Francisco Fat. This song was on the humourously named "45 Or 46 Songs That Weren't Good Enough To Go On Our Other Records", as well as 'Live Fat, Die Young', a compilation by their record company, Fat Wreck Chords.

This song was very popular in its day. Which song does this exerpt come from? "You gotta have a little respect Subterranean ideals Traditional neglect Reflect on how it would make you feel"

The Cause. In this song, the band talks about how people only do their jobs for the money, while they're 'just doing it for the cause'.

Which song do these lyrics come from? "We won't be anymore We'll all turn to steel"

Ant Attack. 'Ant Attack' was not a very popular song. In fact, 'Ant Attack' is considered by many to be one of NOFX's biggest flops.

Which song is this from? "I take her to the planetarium, she says dark. I take her to the aquarium, she says shark".

Monosyllabic Girl. The lead singer for NOFX, Fat Mike, was in love with a monosyllabic girl at the time this song was recorded.

This song was featured on Punk-O-Rama. What is its name? "The flower blooms resplendent fumes, a miracle rebirth."

We Threw Gasoline On The Fire And Now We Have Stumps For Arms And No Eyebrows. The song "We Threw Gasoline On The Fire And Now We Have Stumps For Arms And No Eyebrows" is in the album "45 Or 46 Songs That Weren't Good Enough To Go On Our Other Records". The album actually has 47 songs.

This was one of their first songs ever. "He came up to my window, and shouted to get out, so I quickly took the donut and I shoved it in his mouth." Can you name the song?

Cops And Donuts. The song "Cops And Donuts" is in the album "Maximum Rocknroll". They released the album while on Mystic.

Does NOFX's song "Instrumental" have any lyrics?

No. It does not because an instrumental piece is just the music from the instruments. It is in the album "Maximum Rocknroll".

This song is from their 2009 album. What is it called? "Mexi-Can-America was the perfect name that epitomized the order of significance, authority and affluence."

We Called It America. The song "We Called It America" is in the album "Coaster". "We Called It America" opens with a quote from Alec Baldwin.

This song is very popular. What's its tile? "We want people with college degrees, drug use experience and STDs, people with open-minded philosophies, come hug California trees."

Leaving Jesusland. The song "Leaving Jesusland", is in the album "Wolves In Wolves' Clothing". The album has a bonus track called "Insulted By Germans... Again".

"You'll never understand it, try to buy and brand it." What's the song?

It's My Job To Keep Punk Rock Elite. The song "It's My Job To Keep Punk Rock Elite" is in the album "So Long, And Thanks For All The Shoes". On the CD, it bears a warning: "Unlawful Duplication May Be Hazardous To Your Health".

Which song has these lyrics: "People suck, people suck."?

Mean People Suck. The song "Mean People Suck" is in the album "S&M Airlines". It was released in 1989.

Which song is this from? "For me to put down, torpedo to the ground."

Beer Bong. The song "Beer Bong" is in the album "Liberal Animation". The other songs are also on the same album.