We’re starting a weekly feature (depending on how many contributions we receive), posting the funniest/most ridiculous quotes you’ve heard at shows.

For the first installment, we’re featuring Toronto’s own Born Ruffians, who played 3 different sets (at MTV Live, Horseshoe Tavern, and Sonic Boom) for 3 consecutive days, shortly after coming back from their European tour.

At the “Say It” release party, in particular, people were just saying stuff left and right. Hence, we acquired quite a number of quotable quotes!
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Friday, May 28th @ Horseshoe Tavern:

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“Well, I started drinking on the bus at five…”
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(talking about the Arcade Fire, while lining up)
“The Haiti! I listened to that song and then Haiti happened and I cried.”
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(about purchasing scalped tickets)
Guy: Okay, I’ll take it for $20.
Girl: Okay… I’m going to see how much more I can get it for. (Exit.)
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(while The Magic were setting up on stage; girl points to Sylvie)
“Her dress is from H&M!!”
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(after The Magic’s set)
“I believe in Magic!!!”
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(while Born Ruffians were setting up on stage)
Person 1: Who’s the fourth member?
Person 2: Isn’t he the guy from Animal Collective?
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(when Luke gets on stage with the rest of the band)
Guy: What’s Slim Twig doing here?
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(while Luke sets up his stuff on stage)
Guy: Kiss him now! He’s so close! Now is your chance! KISS HIM!
Girl: Fuck off.
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Saturday, May 29th @ Sonic Boom:
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(by the stairs)
Girl: I probably know more about Luke than he does about himself.
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Girl 1: What’s the lead singer’s name? John? Matthew?
Girl 2: Are you just going to keep naming the dudes from the New Testament?

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Overheard any funny/strange conversations at shows lately? Share them with us! We want to hear them. E-mail me at carmel@singinglamb.ca!