ATDTDA (17): Wall o' Death (476.22)

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The "Wall of Death" is such a seductive term, with so much potential 
in so many directions. In particular, the fossilized remains of a 
demonstration of new mathmatical language in concrete descriptive 
terms. This reminds me of the junkyard full of defective time time 
travel vehicles, piling up in rusted heaps just outside of Candlebow U.       

The "Wall of Death", being such a seductive phrase, naturally---just 
like the anticipatory picnic held inside the town's namesake---offers 
up other uses:

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            The wall of death (also known as the Braveheart) is 
            a form of moshing seen at hardcore, punk rock, 
            metalcore, and Heavy Metal concerts, in which the 
            audience divides into two sections, with a gap of at 
            least 10 meters between them. The two groups then 
            run into each other at high speed, in a rather 
            violent fashion.

            This form of moshing has hit the news because of 
            numerous injuries, including reports of the death of 
            a German metal fan, later found to be unrelated. 
            The wall of death may have been created by hardcore 
            band Sick Of It All. 

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            Wall of Death by Richard Thompson

            One of the fun things about this song is that it positively 
            outrages quick-to-judge grownups when they hear children 
            (or anyone) singing so cheerfully about possibly throwing
            their lives away on the Wall of Death. When you listen 
            carefully, though, you realize that the song is actually about 
            riding a roller-coaster. Extremely catchy tune, also.

            Let me ride on the wall of death one more time
            Let me ride on the wall of death one more time
            You can waste your time on the other rides
            But this is the nearest to being alive
            Oh let me take my chances on the wall of death

            You can go with the crazy people in the crooked house
            You can fly away on the rocket or spin in the mouse
            The tunnel of love might amuse you
            And Noah's Ark might confuse you
            But let me take my chances on the wall of death

            On the wall of death
            All the world is far from me
            On the wall of death
            It's the nearest to being free

            You're going nowhere when you ride on the carousel
            And maybe you're strong
            But what's the good of ringing a bell
            The switchback will make you crazy
            Beware of the bearded lady
            Oh let me take my chances on the wall of death

            Let me ride on the wall of death one more time

            Let me ride on the wall of death one more time
            You can waste your time on the other rides
            But this is the nearest to being alive
            Oh let me take my chances on the wall of death
            Oh let me take my chances on the wall of death
            Oh let me take my chances on the wall of death 

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