June 15, 1987: Pet Shop Boys released the single ''It's a Sin''.
'When we brought out “It’s a Sin,” it was quite interesting, because people took it really seriously; the song was intended as a camp joke and it wasn’t something I consciously took very seriously. The local parish priest in Newcastle delivered a sermon on it, and reflected on how the Church changed from the promise of a ghastly hell to the message of love.'' - Neil Tennant
''I’ve become less religious as I’ve got older. Even when I wrote ''It’s a Sin'' part of me was probably still a Catholic. The thing that I always liked about Catholicism they got rid of! I liked the Latin and the incense and the sort of music and plainsong. When I was eight years old I could sing the Latin mass in plainsong because I was an altar boy.'' Neil Tennant
''When I first walked into a big gay disco, my first thought was, “This is like a Cathedral, this is like a Church.” The combination of this transcendent music, a lot of...
Send help......and a storage unit. He kept the m'fer a secret. Maybe I should come home with a pair of $1000 shoes.
Congratulation to @SGKusmertz, @bek1, and @wilbner. Your questions were chosen for tonight’s Ask Joe and the Panelists.
@SGKusmertz If you could have one song play when you enter a room, what would it be?
@bek1 Do you usually feel excited or stressed out about going back to school after summer break?
@wilbner What was the best prank you’ve ever pulled?
Remember when Mom could turn a pound of hamburger, a bag of noodles, and a seasoning packet into a dinner for four? No fancy ingredients, no cooking shows, just basic home cooking.
You all remember our mom was famous for her McCormick or Lawry seasoning packet dinners. Always fond memories though. Especially spaghetti. Anytime I would come home, she would always have spaghetti simmering on the stove. The aroma was heart felt. I remember always sneaking spoonfuls of sauce before dinner.
Now it’s your turn!
Share a picture OR tell us it about a favorite childhood meal that brings back memories. Doesn’t have to be homemade or pretty! And be honest… Was it really that good or is it just a great memory of being at home at the table with the family.
One randomly selected participant will win some Gutter merch! Contest and Friday, November 6th.
Let’s see what we all grew up eating!
G'Day (evening.) No silly vernacular from me (as this is serious, not silly.) day just starting for me in OZ (7:55am.) many Australians have soured on the US. a woman actually yelled at me in a 5-Star restaurant. she saw my Cowboys shirt and we started talking.she asked "what do you think of Trump? i said, "he's my President." she cussed at me and stomped out the door. early stuff (vote counting) is starting to scare me. 😳 God Bless America. 🇺🇸 🙏🏼
