When KISS Ruled The World Pt 1 of 5

[@SuperCuttyBlackSow]

Anyone who thinks Kiss is untalented has obviously never heard them songs like Deuce and War Machine fuck you up such a good band.

[@Errcyco]

Firehouse and Love Her All I Can are the ones I show people who say they sucked.

[@UConnNation12]

As soon as Kiss Alive came out it was over. Destroyer, Love Gun, Hotter than Hell, Kiss Alive II. ect ect. Van Halen and ACDC both opened for Kiss. In my 52 years on this planet Ive never seen a group take over like they did between 76-81. They got so big they had their own movie on NBC in Oct of 78. Kiss meets the Phantom of the Park. And then a few years ago Detroit Rock City. Only group in history to sell over a billion dollars worth of merchandise, 30 Gold and Platinum albums and still sell out stadiums to this day. Over a 100 million albums sold and were the reason some rock stars of today wanted to get in the business themselves. Love em or hate em but they are by far one of the most successful groups in the history of music in any genre.

[@ronaldhaasjr.1200]

I totally agree Dough myself also 52 and live in Detroit so yes, I lived through the KISS ARMY which was massive and they dominated overnight it seemed

[@jackjames7917]

Ronald Haas Jr. it was not overnight

[@duckbrew]

I'm your age. Alive I broke Kiss wide open. Gimme the first 3,Alive I, R$R over,Destroyer,Love Gun... Out of Kiss by Alive II. Just lost interest. Decided they were for kids! I was 14! lol

[@duckbrew]

53 as well. Alive 1 was a HUGE album for sure. My older brother turned me on to his copy in '75. I needed one of my own. Was over them by the 8th grade..'79 I was over Kiss and into Zep and AC/DC

[@kellypreston1549]

To be honest, I am 33 of age, I liked Kiss since the film "Detroit Rock City". This documentary is the first time I'm seeing them without make up and to be honest I do not care. I like them with and without make up.

[@kevinhenninger8089]

Saw Ace in concert last Saturday. He still ROCKS!!!

[@kevinhenninger8089]

@Cindy Jayes thanks

[@kevinhenninger8089]

Was there a hint of sarcasn?

[@kevinhenninger8089]

@Cindy Jayes well next time i will try to make it more interesting. Just for you. 👍

[@kevinhenninger8089]

@Cindy Jayes probably wont see him again but ill let you know how the next gig i go to went. Lol. Peace

[@kevinhenninger8089]

@Cindy Jayes You should tell me a story about one of your concerts

[@dashriproch]

These 4 guys changed my life on January 26th, 1976. Love em. KISS FOREVER!!

[@malcolmyoungi]

R.I.P. Bill Aucoin. The manager who launched KISS into the world. You will be missed and thanked for giving us KISS and everyone who was inspired or became famous because of KISS

[@DiaFeliz96]

Great band. People will always have something negative to say about everything. There's even a website dedicated on why Led Zeppelin sucks. So please KISS ARMY, dont give a damn peanut fuck about what anyone tells you about this great band. Just enjoy the music, the spectacle, the merch, the comics and rock on! :)

[@lindagardner4438]

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[@lindagardner4438]

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[@DiaFeliz96]

Linda Gardner Excuse me?

[@DiaFeliz96]

***** Just unfair. In my opinion there's alot of bands out there who are giving little to none credit for what they had done. KISS is one of them.

[@DiaFeliz96]

***** Personally, that's just to get media's attention. Which I don't neccesarily care. I just listen their music, draw them, and watch their videos here and there. I don't care what they had for lunch, or if Ace was lazy or Paul gay. If Gene was an actor or if Peter a drogatic. Atleast to me that means little to their music. Because after all music is all is left to listen to. I know what you mean though, all this KISS drama haha. But every band has its own drama.

[@1971ToledoMan]

100 million albums sold, 28 Gold Albums. Kiss will always Rule!

[@gman4321]

I felt like a bad ass being part of the KISS Army!

[@islandsnowman39]

KISS did rule the rock world at one time. In 1977, the biggest money makers were star wars and KISS. At least they didnt sue their fans like metallica.

[@jacobfinemusic]

Metallica was cheated out of money because people were stealing their music

[@johnmaitland4654]

Kiss music sucks , they play simple riffs, but seen them in the late 70's, must say they put on one he'll of a show, a 10

[@paulmerritt8593]

@@johnmaitland4654 I agree. I was expecting to hear a heavy metal band by the way they looked but when I heard a record at my friends house I was surprised to hear it was all soft rock and I thought they sucked. I got free tickets to see them once and they do put on a good show.

[@MrCtsSteve]

Yep I was a kid in the 70s . They did Rock .

[@MickDunne100]

@@paulmerritt8593 Soft Rock?! Were you listening to outtakes of "Beth"...? All KISS albums rock--especially the first three studio albums and, of course, "KISS Alive!"

[@rozzie101]

70's KISS is my favorite

[@otismack5748]

+rozzie101 Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bartlettandbosc]

Isn't that everybody's?

[@roxannemoser]

70s Kiss is the only Kiss

[@semmundialtrirebaixado.2046]

Aerosmith the best!

[@vinylcity1599]

I think 80s kiss is better actually!

[@Randylayhe001]

Was an awesome time to be a kid!

[@std882]

Totally agree. I was 15 when I first heard of them in '76. blew me away.

[@Cream_CurdlR]

yes it was.

[@philnouse6608]

Yes it was,70s, just rocked, everything was cool!!!

[@johnsellers2999]

When I was a kid me and a buddy of mine use to take a bus into the city of Pittsburgh to play pinball machines at a place called deluxe arcade they sold all kind of stuff from a long counter in the place. They had old peep shows in the back. Place was pretty wild looking back. But anyway we were leaving and outside were two limos and kiss was playing that night in Pgh. We saw kiss without their makeup on they went in and bought those stupid fake lips and mustaches and glasses. They must of played again in pgh cause I saw them in concert years later

[@davidblees9004]

And here i am 16 years old wishing i lived in your guys time.

[@jeppekillen]

KISS is living legends !

[@AnthonyDeRose]

Peter Criss looks like John Lennon's cousin.

[@carnivalofsouls2047]

There will NEVER be a band like KISS...ever.

[@StairwayToEvan92]

Those early pictures of Gene make him look like he's a serial killer

[@richardallen645]

No doubt!

[@swainsonsouthernhotmess655]

This is one of the best ideas....who doesn't want to know about the lives of such iconic BANDS of the entire universe...then and now people know who they are and gravitate towards them more and more ......just love them so much

[@MultiJoey56]

whether you like them or not, probably one of the most successful bands of the 70s that used the market to their advantage and went onto becoming a iconic band.

[@TheBladesunited]

Saw them live in 80. Full stageshow. Flares/ Bombs the lot..............utterly amazing and forever etched in my memory!

[@apocalypto1]

Ace all the way!!!!!

[@marthabennett4788]

Mhm get drunk and party and not show up on time or don't show up at all great life Not

[@matthewwarman9601]

YES! ACE FREHLEY WAS MY FAVORITE TOO!

[@lespaul5628]

@@marthabennett4788 He admits to being irresponsible at times in those days. On Destroyer he had to be completely replaced on some songs. He was just irritated because he wasn't told. He just found out when he was listening to it.

I first got a taste of Kiss when we were bussed across town to school; some kids would bring their older brothers' albums to school back in 1977, fifth grade!

[@Lucasso_Lo]

There was a time last year when I woke up and started playing kiss every day

[@MrHorrorking13]

For 35 years KISS has ruled the world with make up, bombs, lights, and rock n roll. From Kiss to Sonic Boom has been great music. With old or new members, like the guy said in the video. Kiss are more than guys with make up, they're supermen on stage playing rock n roll. Member of the KiSS ARMY since i heard them when i was ten years old.

[@jasonstewart2590]

Destroyer was their best! After Ace and Peter, it was all meaningless!

[@TheOnlyHollywood1]

Creatures, Lick It Up, Animalize, Asylum, Revenge, Sonic Boom, Monster?

[@isaacmusicreviews]

Bruce and Eric were wayyyyy better than them 😂

[@grahamkight9111]

@@isaacmusicreviews I’m not sure about Bruce but definitely Eric

[@marknelson5792]

KIss has always had meaning for me

[@johningraham1855]

DAMN while growing up this experience made me. Nobody FANS knew who was or even kiss members what they looked like or did we EVEN CARE !! nope I remember the many many many >>>>.......... times I was looking at magazines trying to see them without makeup is a really fun memory to say the least. Well now almost 50 yes FIFTY YEARS later I am more a KISS fan than I was as a teenager. WOW how to understand what they did for us is just UNREAL ! Thanks Gene, Paul, Peter And Ace .

[@zagato77]

KISS still rules the world

[@Benjamin470908]

Great, just great thanks for posting this I really wanted to see it again. Gene and Paul are the example of the hard work gives you good things. KISS IS THE BAND!!!!!!!

[@jakekillsrah1933]

Hell yea such a great band!

[@studio-flash]

Now we've got coldplay, mumford & sons, etc....lmfao

[@Poetikaliz]

I can't stand Coldplay the dude sounds like someone is grabbing him by the balls!

[@StephenJacksonRerumFontis]

Damn, this is great! Yes, I was a fan from the first album, and there was nothing like them.

[@andyflelming9649]

unless you were a kid growing up in the 70s and early 80's you really have nothing to say. I did and I can honestly say kiss did rule the music world for several years...you could not go anywhere without seeing the kiss logo carved into picnic tables...spray painted etc.we were basically possessed by the band....you were a bit weird if you didn't like them!

[@elmerluzero3puertastechito501]

anybody can give their point of view about anything they want, so shut the hell up, idiot.

[@lainkietaenusa184]

But I still loved them ;)

[@jeffoff7795]

I was there. Kiss sucks. They were fascinating when I was twelve but then I saw Kiss meets the Phantom and I knew without a doubt that they were complete clowns and posers.

[@elmerluzero3puertastechito501]

@@jeffoff7795 you call them clowns, yet, they did the album: psycho circus and it was a huge freaking hit, anything you want to say? hahah

[@keithurquhart7804]

Ya ok rulled the world rulled little girls that is all they rulled

[@Errcyco]

Peter picking the cat makeup is so cool. And it was cause he related to his alley cat he loved. Just super cool story.

[@cwilliams3567]

Im not a KISS fan now. But I was. Growing up in the 70's my first album, that i bought was KISS Alive and i played that CONSTANTLY. Kiss was awesome when you were 7 or 8 yrs old and your getting into Rock. All my friends liked KISS. We were Kiss for Halloween. We had the Cards and figures. The concerts were crazy. I lived ate and breathed KISS. They opened me up from lame Disco and shit 70s pop to hard rock. I got into Led Zeppelin, Stones, Sabbath etc because of Kiss.

[@bakermt6321]

I was a 18 and a lifeguard in 1977 and two young brothers that came to my beach asked me to buy them a KISS poster. Their Mom and Dad didn't want them to have it and wouldn't do it, so I went to the mall and got one for them. Still wonder if that influenced them to play music at some point later one..

[@atalantiesoterica4061]

Michael Baker That’s cool. If their parents didn’t want them to have one, I wonder what they would do if they saw it on the wall. Hopefully they were nice about it. That was cool of you.

[@wakethebarbarian4577]

Thanks for uploading this. It's the best!

[@crimson5163]

THEY STILL RULE THE WORLD!!!!

[@Nonconformistwilderbeastman]

What really got me going on Kiss was the destroyer album with Detroit Rock City and God of Thunder I still have the album that I bought in 1976 when I was 13 years old and it doesn't skip

[@stevencoffman34]

Kiss has always and has been the greatest band period thank you so much for the entertainment

[@sotisthethird5377]

Black Sabbath kicks them down

[@bigroaststyrone8135]

Agreed. It’s not like KISS’s music was groundbreaking. It was mainly their look that people recognized them for

[@lespaul5628]

@@sotisthethird5377 Who cares who's better than them musically. There were so many bands out there more talented than them it's ridiculous. They were a theatrical act and later (to me anyway) a caricature.

[@joebarbagallo9480]

Born in 64. There wasnt a party I attended in my teens where the cops didnt show up to tell us to turn it down. We did... until they left. Lol lol

KISS is KISS, regardless. If you watch the history of the band Iron Maiden, Steve Harris went through at least seven guitar players, four singers, and four drummers before he got what he wanted. Yet all those early musicians are actually forever a part of Iron Maiden, & Steve Harris never begrudged them that special privilege to this day.

[@yankees4ever504]

I have been a KISS fan and collector since 1976, and I can verify that there was a time when KISS DID "Rule the World".

[@UConnNation12]

They were just as big as the Beatles Stones Elvis, ect from 76-81 Other than Michael Jackson I've never seen anything like it since.

[@jefferylee9347]

Ace Frehley and Peter Criss made this awesome

[@marthabennett4788]

Mhm......

[@dolphfan64]

Thanks for putting this up - didn't see it on VH1. I still have all of their original albums on vinyl but no record player nowdays. But I've bought all the greatest hits and such on cd's now and copied them to a huge flash drive so can still play them going down the highway in my Jeep lol.

[@MEDINAHSHRINER]

Fucking Amazing I remember in High School when all this shit was happening to look back now crazy! Long Live Rock and Roll So Mote it be! I live in a loft now!

[@bonzo20122]

I never got the kiss thing. I was in high school 74-76 when Kiss was huge.

[@joeybunting4949]

Gene and Paul run KISS... that is the way they always wanted.

[@rickw9618]

One of the best live shows I ever saw.

[@theshamelesspitchmenforjes2173]

I've heard it all now! Stanley comparing himself with Lennon and McCartney!? Stanley was a lousy singer, a terrible guitar player, and a horrible song writer...."Do you love me..." LOL! Give me a break! He got lucky - that is all.

[@ghostcar]

I don't care what anybody says. I remember Kiss concerts. They were shows, exciting, absolutely wild. I was a teenager and loved it. They were awesome. It takes serious drive to make it, Paul and Gene had that. Ace and Peter were the hippies.

[@PatBackus]

the best show band in the world..

[@johnmaitland4654]

As far as a show goes Alice Cooper blew him away

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

great beginnings for💋! they was inspired by al coops makeup? what!! & they turned out great!!

[@melissatucker179]

Kiss was and still is a great band. I have to admit that I really wish the original four were still together. but people change and time stops for no one.but let me tell ya. if I could take a step back into time, it definitely would be in this time span...

[@tuckershane5476]

I wish that kiss was 23 and just started so we all have more time to get tickets

[@joescout]

best kiss documentary so far!

[@aaastuff]

Paul said, "Show me your equipment and I'll show you mine" .. after they waved at each other on the bus fanatically😄

[@mama_babz9953]

Kiss in 1977 I WILL never forget rock on live kiss die kiss rock on.

[@philnouse6608]

I remember this like it was yesterday, I grew up in 70s and this was a very cool time to grow up in, when 1980 hit, they went down hill,I love Ace Frehley, one of the most underated guitarist.......

[@davidvarney812]

Phil Nouse there was a time when Ace was a pretty good guitarist. But he never really applied himself. He was actually pretty limited in what he could do. He played the same riffs over and over. The best solo i ever heard him do was on his solo Rock Soldiers.

[@alicewhitelhpw7517]

Nah they never went downhill. They are doing better today than they ever did

[@philnouse6608]

@@alicewhitelhpw7517 Hell no,I'm sorry , they are not doing better than they ever did, with half the band, which two of the best players are gone, not to be an asshole but obviously you didn't grow up with these guys,if you did you weren't much of a fan back then and just place them as some bs band, like I said, not trying to be a ahole, but these guys were the world literally, growing up.lol....

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Peter said that during the first rehearsals, Paul and Gene brought forth the Wicked Lester material, which although good, wasn't going to set the world alight. But when they came in with "Strutter" he went "Oh boy, THIS is something which will make us big!" What Ace is saying here about "Deuce" fits in with the story quite nicely, in another interview he said that he "Loved it from the first note." Thing is that Gene said that he took the Riff from "Deuce" from the Rolling Stones' song "Bitch" and Ace being a massive Stones fan probably went "Ah, so you want this to be a Stones song, no problem, I'm completely down with that!"

[@jkoff76]

Gene is talking about the music scene in NY and the cut to a picture of Roxy Music. OKAY, someone didn't do their homework.

[@kerbygator]

I saw them in '75 and they really were good. The songs were catchy and they were played on the radio a lot. A pretty good gimmick or niche. Pretty original. It was worth the 5 bucks.

[@joeybunting4949]

KISS was big back in their heydays, but those days are long since over.

[@stevesnodgrass7434]

Whats your point

[@cougars5499]

Thanks! I wasn’t sure!

[@Poetikaliz]

I was born in 1974 and by 10 years old I discovered Dynasty and fell in love Forever ✨✨✨

[@farraswijaya9267]

When kiss ruled the world, told you 'bout kiss story from 1973-1980

[@albertnoriega199]

im a big kiss fan! early 70s.. best band ever the showed us you never give up can accomplished anything you want just by trying but the music was fantastic the guys were great rock on kids forever

[@misti7766]

Paul Stanley always sounds like he has memorized a script when he is interviewed the rest seem natural but he seems fake and affected. Love him and love KISS always tho just an observation

[@newyorkdoll79]

Thanks for putting this up, its great!

[@cyberzonie]

Ace RULES!

[@cyberzonie]

KISS fan since 1975.....going to see them in August!

[@besteverepicmillennial5927]

192 people still say "its not Kiss without ace & peter". Yes the 2 drunks!

[@WeirdAl45231]

seeing them in 13 days! an early birthday gift from myself!

[@Fongolitus]

The Best is their early stuff on an 8 track in a car!

[@lespaul5628]

That's when I first heard them. A friend of mine had an 8 track that he played Alive! on in his car. I didn't like them at first. They had to grow on me.

[@federicosagun4615]

Kiss forever

[@33yoshimi]

thanx for posting this. just finished part one. about to start part 2. I just finished reading the authorised bio Kiss: Behind the mask. For all of those who are saying the 4 original members are the 'real' KISS. If u read this book. you will be so shocked how many songs each band member didn't play on and when they used session players.

[@D12vsroyce]

Minnesota is awesome!

[@anacaspari4475]

I am not from the 70’s-90’s but I love kiss and they are probably my fav!!!

[@jfk5star]

Bill aucoin what a difference he made

[@sillibesti]

thx for posting. im a huge kiss fan, ace is my hero

[@linkbelt111]

KISS ruled the world? When was this? I grew up in the late 70’s, I don’t remember KISS ruling anything other than Halloween rock!....

[@stevorocks50]

U were asleep under the rock

[@charliedemar]

Thanks for uploading. Great documentary.

[@raran44]

If they had Gene in front of the red drop and Peter in front of the green one, they would all be with the same colours as their respective solo album! (Paul is in front of purple and Ace is in front of blue.)

[@jacobfinemusic]

I noticed that

[@kimpossible3341]

Zack Parker s

[@BillboardMan75460]

Oh Man, I remember my first Kiss 45 ( Detroit Rock city and Beth ) and the invention of the Whatchamacallit candy bar ! Was a Kiss fan since then. PS finally seen them last winter in full Kiss Gear, Gene Simmons is a wealthy man because he worked the stage for the solid 2 hours on stage, NON STOP working it. I was amazed. He deserves the Success he has had. A true worker. Rock on Gene.

[@garlicpinball]

My dad loves Kiss I like it to

[@cheezekeke3951]

Even at my age just getting into high school,I loved kiss for so long. I have so many movies of kiss. My newest was kiss with scooby doo

[@carriesmith7206]

Great band. I love them

[@01po01po]

I grew up in the 70's , and sure wish I would've payed more attention to the cars on the street that were everyday cars that are now highly collectables. and It was great times back then. Even though the internet has brought people closer together it has in some ways made people further apart. Everybody stares at their computers now instead of getting outside and doing things like we used to back in the 70's. Just like I'm doing now instead of mowing the yard(ha).

[@tmart9084]

I grew up loving KISS too, but I'll admit I don't think they would have ended up being anything special if it wasn't the make-up. Bobbysbacking... They couldn't play anything difficult that's for sure. Yeah sure they made some sounds with very basic chords but they weren't anything overly good on guitars. With that being said, I think the marketing made them the "BEST" band ever and I love them regardless. I can remember not being able to find a single KISS ALIVE album anywhere they sold out that fast lol, eventually got one but it took a while.

[@joshuawarren3418]

Timothy Waters Like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Pantera etc

[@Poetikaliz]

You're wrong! I bought a t-shirt with the band members without make up and loved them more so without! I saw them live without make up in my home country! Argentina Adores and worships Kiss when they go to Buenos Aires! We are faithful fans and people going to enjoy their music! Regardless of make up, band members and any feuds they could have before or today! End of.

[@Poetikaliz]

I love my reply!

[@roosterj2599]

KISS was the greatest in the 70's. Between KISS and Star Wars the 70's would have been lame without them. I'm so thankful to have been a kid during those years.

[@cynthiadejesus8312]

I miss the drummer Peter Chriss

[@panickingkoalas]

I miss Ace Frehley, he was my favorite. Paul is my second favorite but I love them all!

[@cynthiadejesus8312]

+「Merry•Momo」 I love this band thay are my favorite band and I like Peter Chris's he's my favorite drummer

[@panickingkoalas]

+Cynthia DeJesus The only problem I have with the band is when Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer replaced Eric Carr and Vinnie Vincent, they got the original members makeup. I change my feelings about that all the time because on one hand, you have new members of the KISS Army coming in and some get confused and think that Eric and Tommy are Peter and Ace when that's not who they are! 😂, but on the other hand the old makeup makes most fans happy and I think I'd be a little sad if they did change their look, y'know? Anyway, I'm hoping I can see them come preform in my city this August with their Freedom to Rock tour, I'm thinking I'll put on makeup that looks like Ace 😁

[@jacobfinemusic]

+「Merry•Momo」 tommy and Eric didn't replace vinnie and Eric. Vinnie left, then came mark St. John. St. John left and Bruce kulick came in. Eric Carr then died of cancer and so Eric singer came in. THEN the original lineup came together again. After that, Peter and ace left and tony and Eric replaced them.

[@jacobfinemusic]

+Jacob Fine tommy

[@Warchief01]

@bizzmarky76 I don't really know.there are so many different stories about it.Some say Ace and Peter sold all rights others say they still own to an extint.I did hear Ace say once he didn't care.He said if he puts it on i get paid for it.

[@ake8203]

I remember i was soo afraid of gene when i was little and saw them on tv...him and the butler in the addams family. Then i thought he and Paul was sooo handsome lmao now they arent handsome anymore...but i still like the music.

[@glenbellefonte9620]

Great story, bro.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

KISS is rock and roll at it's best, foot tappin' finger snappin' music.

[@jessezoso618]

42 seconds in "Ace the man".

[@Jeff-mn1uq]

"I want to be a starrrr" hahahhaa one if these things is not like the other! Not that the kitten is any better.

[@lizwynaco2222]

I like KISS, , but Paul has to stop putting his and Gene's name in the same world of song writing with John and Paul. .c'mon.

[@philb2052]

In this video he said he thought that idea was silly

[@dennisdonnelly3239]

Kiss rules always and for eternity go kiss

[@teddyballgame406]

LMAO...John & Paul

[@themusiccitymartian2338]

Um, Gene n Paul are better Songwriters. Overrated Beatles.

[@joshuawarren3418]

You only like the Beatles because you’re told to, their music sucks.

[@Gambo916]

KISS are STILL........The Hottest Band in the World!

[@raran44]

***** If you don't like KISS, then why are you even on a video about KISS?

[@peggypenny1]

ACE HAD THIS BIG BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED HANDGUN AND HE WAS SHOOTING OUT THE LIGHTS.........HEY CURLY....BANG BANG BANG

[@robertwalters3273]

I’m in this video! Holy crap!

[@tonynunn7756]

My cousin I.... thank you for introducing me to them 30 years ago........ I am in the kiss army ROCK ON

[@ystermannexe]

7:47 oh your a cat. I thought I were a mouse lol

[@dawson1787]

Hi Blackie

[@SixFeetUndr101]

I wonder want happened to Steve Carnell?

[@balkee42]

What did ace do to his face he looks like a completely different person here than just a few years prior

[@paholabrobst4430]

Ace!!!!!!!!!! RoCks

[@dorian3260]

For decades, I never thought this was a real band. After all, the only song I ever heard was that party one and the only places I saw them were on cereal boxes and my little sister's lunch pails. I lumped them together with the Partridge Family and the Brady Kids. Just goes to show ya, one man's gold is another man's shit.

[@glenbellefonte9620]

You're favorite meal.

[@jmactemin]

gene said sth about "hang on sloopy", it's a song, isn't it?