I think it's pretty funny, but then again, it's the inside of my head. I HAVE to think it's funny.

[drunkoffthestars]

What's all this nonsense about bats???
The band likes bats. Who doesn't? If you've seen the band live you might have heard Gerard mention something about turning into one or unleashing some sort of swarm of them. "Unleash the fucking bats" is something they say to each other seconds before starting the set to get themselves pumped up. This all started back in Jan '02 when the band finally came together and started playing together with an intensity none of them had ever known. That fateful night they rocked together so hard that a "rock portal" opened up and out flew a swarm of giant bats. No shit.
- from the old MCR FAQ, via here.

Pete got "Release the Bats" from MCR during the Summer of Like, y/n/MFYWTF?

The Internet Archive is a WONDERFUL PLACE. TOO BAD I'M NOT DONE WITH SCHOOL TILL SATURDAY. ;__;

Comments

[queenofhell.livejournal.com]

Sadly, n. "Release the Bats" was a song by the punk band The Birthday Party.

[drunkoffthestars]

SADNESS! ;--;

Is it okay if I pretend anyway?

[queenofhell.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sure they were both referring to the same source anyway, so it's almost the same thing. Maybe Gerard introduced Pete to the Birthday Party song during the Summer of Like?