Spring cleaning contest:
Free Old 97’s shirts
Posted By Mike Orren in The One That's Not About Music on May 6, 2006
So we're doing spring cleaning at the OrWell compound today and I was clearing out my closet of shirts that don't fit so well anymore, because you know, well, shirts shrink in the wash over time.
As I was packing the bag for Goodwill, I couldn't bring myself to just toss three beloved roughly-worn Old 97's shirts.
So, one semi-lucky reader will win these dandy's. All are XL. One is a gray T-shirt in the faux Dallas Stars design from a few years back. The logo is clear but so worn folks will think you bought it new at Urban Outfitters today. One is the classic black shirt with a plain white 97's logo. (And bonus red and yellow paint splatters!) The final shirt is an "underground" treasure. It actually carries no reference to the band at all, but has a thumbs up on the front and on the back says "Hitchhiker," a reference to the Hitchhiking YahooGroup. It's in the best shape of the three. All are freshly washed and ready for action.
So, all three shirts go to the first reader who correctly answers ALL THREE trivia questions correctly in the comments below:
1. What Old 97's tune does Rhett butcher on his new solo disc by excising the line "You got the teeth of the hydra upon you?"
2. Where did the 97's version of that song appear?
3. Who wrote the original song to which the "hydra" line is referring?
Just answer the questions and I'll get with you on your address. We'll even pick up postage.
And yes, this is lower-rent than some of the other contests we've done, but I'm out of the business of running ticket promotions for folks who don't buy any advertising and then expect us to promote the heck out of a contest in exchange for tickets to a show that is light years away from selling out. The math just doesn't work.

Hopper, says:
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Mike Orren, says:
Very close. But one of the answers isn't quite precise enough.
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charleston, says:
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losering, says:
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Hopper, says:
Well, it was on the bonus disc, but I guess I'm too late to clarify. I think my answer would've passed on Jeopardy, but you're the Trebek here. Your call, I guess...
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Andrew Johnstone, says:
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Mike Orren, says:
I gotta go with the right answers-- Even if Travis tells me to "stuff it Trebek." :)
Charleston is our winner. Should Charleston be unable to fulfill his or her duties, the crown will.. yadda yadda.
Thanks for playing!
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Hopper, says:
Rat b@stards!
Must. Find. New. Local. Music. Site. Now.
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Elizabeth Eshelman, says:
p.s. - these shirts are "indie rocker" approved.
cool band? check not available at target? check look "vintage?" check
you're good to go, charleston.
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whitey, says:
Singular Girl Satellite Rides Get It On (Bang A Gong)
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Mike Orren, says:
Aw, Travis. Stick around-- We're more than free swag.
If it makes you feel any better, I got other correct answers by email that I discarded 'coz they didn't follow instructions by posting in the comments. And the folks who said T-Rex instead of Marc Bolan have made claims to be close enough.
And, um Whitey's not really awake yet, eh?
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Grr. Damn Spurs!
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