Rivers Cuomo Harvard Interview

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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
  • TV broadcast in May, 2006.
    (c)ABC

КОМЕНТАРІ • 507

  • @josephancion2190
    @josephancion2190 4 роки тому +2336

    "I'm old"
    Calm down Rivers everyone thinks you're 19. Hard to believe he really was 36 years old back then, damn.

    • @azula2399
      @azula2399 4 роки тому +13

      Joseph Ancion hes like 50

    • @airhead3333
      @airhead3333 4 роки тому +83

      @@azula2399 not in this video lol

    • @luds_4124
      @luds_4124 4 роки тому +29

      He’s 50 Now

    • @jarmyvicious
      @jarmyvicious 4 роки тому +44

      Regardless, he is still Kurt Cobain

    • @jarmyvicious
      @jarmyvicious 4 роки тому +6

      @Seth Belfort your right, he is no Jesus Christ either!

  • @ludrixte1938
    @ludrixte1938 4 роки тому +2873

    “and that’s no ordinary song”
    *plays Beverly Hills*

    • @acolossalwbossman8971
      @acolossalwbossman8971 3 роки тому +305

      the interviewer legit has never heard of 90s Weezer lmao

    • @doxophobiac
      @doxophobiac 3 роки тому +220

      It is a remarkably shit song, to be fair

    • @mateo_ruizguitar6005
      @mateo_ruizguitar6005 3 роки тому +21

      @@acolossalwbossman8971 the guy narrating actually loves them lol
      ua-cam.com/video/IU_3KRd0U9Q/v-deo.html

    • @saml1939
      @saml1939 3 роки тому +1

      hahahaha

    • @TortoiseMaximus
      @TortoiseMaximus 3 роки тому +60

      That was their most recent hit, obviously more people would know the song

  • @Zynphkree
    @Zynphkree 3 роки тому +417

    i love how the entire comment section is people giving abc shit for choosing Beverly hills as the song to introduce him as.

    • @planetmotherfuckers
      @planetmotherfuckers 3 роки тому +9

      Especially because why wouldn’t they choose it they’re a news outlet and it’s one of weezer’s most commercial songs

    • @quad7685
      @quad7685 3 роки тому +5

      @@planetmotherfuckers Beverly Hills ain't that bad. The lyrics are good, and the guitar "isn't all that great", but the lyrics carry the song, and that's why I think it's good.

    • @Awesomemusic19
      @Awesomemusic19 3 роки тому +2

      @@quad7685 if anything it’s the other way around- the lyrics fucking suck on Beverly Hills, which probably gives it its reputation way more than the guitar does.

    • @quad7685
      @quad7685 3 роки тому +6

      @@Awesomemusic19 I find this a faulty opinion, as the lyrics are relateable for most people, wishing to live that kind of lifestyle, but at some point, people have to accept that they probably never will, and have to move on.

    • @Awesomemusic19
      @Awesomemusic19 3 роки тому +1

      @@quad7685 Whether or not it’s relatable doesn’t mean the lyrics aren’t trite and overly-simplified.

  • @JonathanFerretCampos
    @JonathanFerretCampos 3 роки тому +545

    I was fortunate enough to meet Rivers at USC in 2004 when he was supporting his bro Patrick Wilson at his side band's (The Special Goodness) show where my band at the time (Up Syndrome) opened for them. Rivers came up to me wearing a grey hoodie (hood up) and reminded ne a lot of Kurt Cobain. I had no idea there was some kind of conspiracy about the two, but anyway, he said he loved me and I said "thank you!" and walked away with my then girlfriend. Seconds later, I turned around and shouted "Rivers?!" He said "yeah" and I said "I love you too!" Definitely a humble spirit. I'd love to be his friend, but I'm thankful to have had at least that experience. I'll always love you, Rivers Cuomo!

    • @Redley95
      @Redley95 3 роки тому +21

      Rivers is a fan of Nirvana , actually Weezer did a lot of Nirvana covers .

    • @standinsilence
      @standinsilence 2 роки тому +89

      LOL..
      I missread this as if he said he loved you and then walked away with your then girlfriend.

    • @dylanalarcon2682
      @dylanalarcon2682 2 роки тому +7

      @@standinsilence ME TOO hahaha

    • @jodisan4002
      @jodisan4002 2 роки тому

      bro shut up

    • @W7RSON
      @W7RSON Рік тому +2

      @@standinsilence Same

  • @CleanFamilyVideos
    @CleanFamilyVideos 8 років тому +2713

    "Thats no average student... and thats no average song." Well you got the first part at least.

    • @l4nes
      @l4nes 7 років тому +11

      NyloSnake what is your picture, and what is my picture

    • @4NEhorns
      @4NEhorns 7 років тому +260

      You're right, Beverly Hills isn't average at all
      its garbage

    • @overthebar
      @overthebar 6 років тому +119

      it's top 5 worst weezer songs, and it's still better than a lot of whole pop albums

    • @judplays126
      @judplays126 6 років тому +11

      pike not a top 5 weezer song

    • @judplays126
      @judplays126 6 років тому +11

      pike ffs all the songs on blue album and pinkerton are there top 20 songs

  • @JebusMatoi
    @JebusMatoi 3 роки тому +100

    I admit when this song came out in 2005, I was 14 and had barely dipped my toes into 90s bands so I had no clue who Weezer was and what's worse is I thought Beverly Hills was their first hit. Shows how much I knew back then.

  • @aimannorzahariwod
    @aimannorzahariwod 11 років тому +581

    The way he walks around campus... fucking amazing! such a humble spirit. I share his awkwardness as well

  • @loganbass9969
    @loganbass9969 3 роки тому +435

    Celibacy pledge going to college as a literal rock star? Rivers really is a class act.

    • @charlesmaximus9161
      @charlesmaximus9161 2 роки тому +37

      True, but he was already in his late thirties by then. I’m 40 and I don’t think I would have been taking advantage of that had I been in his shoes, not at that age.

    • @BeastCake1349
      @BeastCake1349 Рік тому +1

      He was just tired of having sex all the time. The song tired of sex from Pinkerton explains everything.

    • @alexgonzalez8954
      @alexgonzalez8954 Рік тому +6

      ​@@charlesmaximus9161 id dabble. Lol

    • @dukenukem69
      @dukenukem69 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@alexgonzalez8954you'd be plowing all the freshman

    • @martydub8698
      @martydub8698 6 місяців тому +4

      bro has never listened to pinkerton

  • @Spike294
    @Spike294 10 років тому +798

    Puts the lights out...Typical Rivers. "Oops, I'm sorry..."

  • @mcbillygoat2413
    @mcbillygoat2413 7 років тому +830

    Rivers Cuomo is the ultimate David Lynch character.

    • @finlaystanley8910
      @finlaystanley8910 5 років тому +23

      mcbillygoat ! I actually thought he was in Mullholland Drive at first

    • @crispwhite9068
      @crispwhite9068 4 роки тому +2

      Just got into Weezer, I've heard of David Lynch. Explain please.

    • @yaboyMAP
      @yaboyMAP 4 роки тому +16

      crispwhite introverted, enigmatic, dark under the surface.

    • @biggusdickus1689
      @biggusdickus1689 3 роки тому +4

      @@crispwhite9068 It's just the vibe he gives off. Watch Mulholland Drive you'll probably get what they mean. Blue Velvet is also great and so is Eraserhead if you like some weird shit

    • @danielplainview2584
      @danielplainview2584 3 роки тому +3

      Ehhhh more Wes Anderson than David Lynch

  • @hishamhilal8332
    @hishamhilal8332 Рік тому +60

    I discovered Weezer through memes (I'm young don't shoot me) but the more I dug about the more of a fan I became of their music and origin story. Rivers is an icon and I am a fan of him personally for everything he accomplished.

    • @jjoshi4858
      @jjoshi4858 9 місяців тому +3

      Same for me, too. I was 11 when I first listened to Beverly Hills, but the memes got me into learning more about the band and now Pinkerton is my favorite album of all time.

  • @SheridanODonnell
    @SheridanODonnell 15 років тому +142

    This is such a random comment. It's midnight and I'm strumming my guitar as I write this, but I have to say, Rivers Cuomo is my hero. I named my new guitar (PRS) 'Ace' after him. He inspired me to not only make music, but he taught me to enjoy it. You're the man, Rivers.

    • @RodolfoRon
      @RodolfoRon 3 роки тому +12

      are you alive

    • @noahshandler
      @noahshandler 3 роки тому +6

      @@RodolfoRon are you alive

    • @pantaman7086
      @pantaman7086 3 роки тому +6

      @@noahshandler are you alive

    • @leavesthataregreen4832
      @leavesthataregreen4832 3 роки тому +6

      @Pantaman are you alive

    • @cranburrey
      @cranburrey Місяць тому +1

      Aren’t you the dude who said you were 80 years old and “still listening” on a Foo Fighters MV?

  • @mhbackman
    @mhbackman 5 років тому +20

    That's Dan Harris doing the voiceover work. Years later he interviewed Rivers about mindfulness and meditation for ABC. Very much worth a watch!

  • @Lastotakucearense3
    @Lastotakucearense3 Рік тому +11

    I like River's I think it's never too late to learn and graduate even if you're a vocalist in a band

  • @mowbster31
    @mowbster31 15 років тому +17

    Pinkerton is the shit. 12 years of total love for it. So underrated

  • @aerocharmify
    @aerocharmify 15 років тому +66

    i love weezer and rivers. i love how he's such a rock star on stage, yet he's so nerdy, shy and awkward in person. makes him that much more attractive! all the best of luck to his wife and their kid. she is one very lucky girl! (:

  • @TiodaniPKM
    @TiodaniPKM 8 років тому +669

    And then, some time later... Raditute happened

    • @pottingsoil
      @pottingsoil 5 років тому +11

      shhhh...

    • @shamlomurad516
      @shamlomurad516 5 років тому +59

      @@pottingsoil I CANT STOP PARTYING PARTYING I CANT STOP PARTYING PARTYING
      I GOTTA HAVE CONTROL I GOTTA HAVE THE BEAT I GOTTA HAVE ALOT OF PRETTY GIRLS AROUND ME

    • @ratralfiofanov8386
      @ratralfiofanov8386 5 років тому +44

      @@shamlomurad516 OKAY BITCH, IT'S WEEZER AND IT'S WEEZY

    • @lezzei
      @lezzei 5 років тому +22

      *I'M YOUR DADDY*

    • @CalebRazzleberry
      @CalebRazzleberry 4 роки тому +5

      Midlife crisis

  • @georgemuse
    @georgemuse 14 років тому +323

    He is the greatest man that ever lived

  • @psychoboo13
    @psychoboo13 13 років тому +151

    I remember when I went to UCONN in the 80s, there were a few kids who would walk around on campus sometimes, just talking. One of them really stuck with me, he was a skinny guy who walked hunched, in a shy manner. Turns out, that was Rivers Cuomo.

  • @BlueBombette
    @BlueBombette 7 років тому +190

    aw rivers is so adorable

  • @WC-jd8rn
    @WC-jd8rn 3 роки тому +82

    I like the idea of Rivers panicking during an oral presentation lol same dude who plays sold out stadiums

  • @GMasis001
    @GMasis001 12 років тому +131

    i wish i could meet him. I just discovered weezer and idk, i feel like i can relate to him... he seems so humble that maybe he will actually be grateful when i tell him how amazing he is...

    • @aliveslice
      @aliveslice 3 роки тому +20

      Well I'm sure you've Across the sea by now.
      It's been 8 years...

    • @wieukk
      @wieukk 2 роки тому +9

      Have you met him yet it's been 9 years

    • @SomeKiddo
      @SomeKiddo 6 місяців тому +1

      Have you met him yet it’s been 11 years

  • @risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302
    @risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302 Рік тому +10

    "Who's your dorm roommate, son?"
    "Oh, it's just Rivers Cuomo."

  • @dr.faigush1835
    @dr.faigush1835 8 років тому +183

    What a handsome and humble guy...

  • @nicolesmorejon1410
    @nicolesmorejon1410 3 роки тому +64

    “oops I’m sorry” is so cute

    • @fam0uslastw0rds37
      @fam0uslastw0rds37 3 роки тому +2

      is your profile picture michael cera

    • @drisyw
      @drisyw 3 роки тому +2

      @@fam0uslastw0rds37 PLS 💀

  • @imnotcj
    @imnotcj 14 років тому +31

    I love his awkwardness. It makes him the coolest man alive.

  • @marianagzz3291
    @marianagzz3291 6 років тому +141

    2:13 never something more cute than this

  • @onetwothreefour162
    @onetwothreefour162 3 роки тому +61

    Ah yes, 2006, before the internet became as crazy as it is and celebrities could live just a bit more peacefully among us regulars. Those students were so lucky!

  • @Lewis---
    @Lewis--- 15 років тому +575

    This is a perfect situation for him, i mean there is no one else that could pull this off. He could live on an island in the sun, and live the good life across the sea, but instead he chooses to study here, and even be celibate! Guess he is tired of sex.

    • @AmigoWonka
      @AmigoWonka 6 років тому +31

      What's the deal, with my brain?

    • @Byrneze
      @Byrneze 6 років тому +11

      Lewis Hay fuck you dude too many song references 😂😂😂

    • @strawberrypancake2866
      @strawberrypancake2866 3 роки тому +4

      @@AmigoWonka why am i so obviously insane

    • @sneetsnart44
      @sneetsnart44 3 роки тому +12

      IM CRYING MY BRAIN HURTS FROM THESE SONG REFERENCES

    • @retrocysper3709
      @retrocysper3709 3 роки тому +1

      He could also Blast Off! In the garage.

  • @notalleyna
    @notalleyna Рік тому +26

    hes an amazing artist and such a wholesome person i love him

  • @nitaigauranga3849
    @nitaigauranga3849 6 років тому +167

    I still love you Kurt

  • @therobotdevil2284
    @therobotdevil2284 4 роки тому +39

    What is the awkwardest body of water? Rivers. Rivers Cuomo.

  • @MyTimelord11
    @MyTimelord11 8 років тому +93

    I came here to figure out if I was pronouncing his last name correctly xD

  • @inonze7418
    @inonze7418 Рік тому +18

    Rivers is the definition of a legend.

  • @grapespace
    @grapespace 8 років тому +105

    What an awesome dude.

  • @brentedisonchristian
    @brentedisonchristian 7 років тому +66

    Ummm, so where's the actual interview?

  • @clichehuman5801
    @clichehuman5801 9 років тому +616

    HES SO CUTE

  • @jamrush123
    @jamrush123 13 років тому +5

    I love rivers. That's why I love music. Music describes us, here he is a very shy and (somewhat lonely guy) and i think we could all relate to that. It lets us express ourselves & be who we want to be.:)

  • @beefeater2682
    @beefeater2682 2 роки тому +8

    I like rivers so much, he makes me feel less alone!

  • @DraXgonProductions
    @DraXgonProductions 13 років тому +17

    the way he talks reminds me of Garth from Wayne's World

  • @1991stacy
    @1991stacy 12 років тому +16

    What a strange interview.

  • @jjmah7
    @jjmah7 3 роки тому +17

    Beverly Hills - probably the worst possible representation of Weezer music lol

  • @sonicgamer420
    @sonicgamer420 3 роки тому +65

    Im not gay but rivers kinda be lookin cute here

  • @stop08it
    @stop08it 13 років тому +5

    James Franco will be attending the same university as I am and even though he seems cool, I'd be so excited if there was a chance of bumping into Rivers....in my dorm! He's seems so sweet. I also saw Weezer perform recently and Rivers is so adorably awkward but quite silly on stage. They are still great live and played so many of their old goodies.

  • @kianpettersen2400
    @kianpettersen2400 3 роки тому +11

    legend has it he is still attendig harvard to this day

  • @jenniferwebb677
    @jenniferwebb677 Рік тому +6

    Seems like a cool guy, and message never given up no matter how old you are, while following your dreams. ♥️ I have been in and out of school many times like him. I know how he feels.

  • @evee.b.6348
    @evee.b.6348 9 років тому +7

    No hay nada en él que no me parezca lindo

  • @ericbryan113
    @ericbryan113 11 років тому +54

    Did you know he has a net worth of $30 MILLION?!

    • @sizzoro1818
      @sizzoro1818 5 років тому +7

      Eric Bryan not really surprised he does, he’s pretty famous

    • @Bob_Lob_Law
      @Bob_Lob_Law 3 роки тому +1

      Doesn't really matter lol. Anyone can hit it big these days. 30 million is a good amount, but far greater wealth exists.

  • @JillianDominique
    @JillianDominique 11 років тому +10

    HE'S SO AWKWARD
    WE ARE PERFECT

  • @tommykl
    @tommykl 10 років тому +25

    My personal opinion (not at all objective): Blue>Pinkerton>Maladroit>Green>Make Believe>Hurley>Red>>>>>>>>>>Raditude
    I'll have to wait a while to fit EWBAITE in there somewhere.

    • @stephenboyd8093
      @stephenboyd8093 9 років тому +4

      If it wasn't for If You're Wondering If I Want You To, Raditude would be in my top ten worst albums ever.

    • @rambles2727
      @rambles2727 7 років тому +1

      so were do you put ewbaite

    • @dave790
      @dave790 7 років тому +1

      Maladroit is definitely top 3, good choice! I think Make Believe, especially the second half, is just awful though. A fraction ahead of Rad.

    • @wvvw4036
      @wvvw4036 6 років тому

      tommykl EWBAITE ranks low, for sure.

    • @KappaTea
      @KappaTea 6 років тому +1

      but EWBAITE is really fucking good

  • @trollisourbriteeggs6282
    @trollisourbriteeggs6282 Рік тому +3

    i'm in love with 90s-2000s rivers, send help pls

    • @onlyindreams.s
      @onlyindreams.s Рік тому +1

      i think about him every day.. 🤭

    • @hummussock
      @hummussock 5 місяців тому +1

      @@onlyindreams.she’s adorable

    • @onlyindreams.s
      @onlyindreams.s 5 місяців тому

      @@hummussock 🫡 helpp i can't believe i posted this comment 1 year ago TIME FLIES 😭

    • @hummussock
      @hummussock 5 місяців тому +1

      @@onlyindreams.s hahahah (I’m now having a crisis frfr)

  • @KoolThing14
    @KoolThing14 12 років тому +10

    The ending was hilarious.

  • @KevinLuper99
    @KevinLuper99 8 років тому +33

    He is so cute-

  • @andrew49247
    @andrew49247 15 років тому +5

    If you get accepted and can't afford to attend Harvard (as well as the other top Ivies, like Yale and, more than the others, Princeton) will generally pay as much as is needed.

  • @626rukus
    @626rukus 10 років тому +3

    Song at 1:40 Perfect Situation

  • @biscuits4smvt
    @biscuits4smvt 3 роки тому +5

    rivers is an awkward beautiful being and i respect that

  • @-ciaragrace-
    @-ciaragrace- Рік тому +1

    i love how they put this on abc news

  • @americuhh
    @americuhh 12 років тому +22

    hes the greatest man that ever lived(:

    • @link12345
      @link12345 3 роки тому +2

      Great song imo I loved red ngl

  • @pathkeepers
    @pathkeepers 3 роки тому +1

    “I’m old” - finishes glass of milk

  • @TaekoBored
    @TaekoBored 13 років тому +2

    I can't believe he went to Harvard, my city is around the corner from it. He's awesome ^_^

  • @TheFlyingEpergne
    @TheFlyingEpergne 3 роки тому +4

    why does this feel like an interview by the onion

  • @ficklefartrecordsco3451
    @ficklefartrecordsco3451 Рік тому +2

    I love rivers cumo

  • @HydesBadAssChickFan
    @HydesBadAssChickFan 14 років тому +3

    I'm so crazy for him, it hurts!

  • @WrongDog1st
    @WrongDog1st 12 років тому +20

    Really cool man. lol i wonder how many "college flings" he had. cant be a rockstar at a campus without getting intimate with the ladies

    • @benjaminordaz1643
      @benjaminordaz1643 6 років тому +28

      Preston Shealy i know this is old, but do you know what celibacy means??

    • @AmigoWonka
      @AmigoWonka 6 років тому +12

      I think maybe he meant as in before his vow of celibacy. During his period at Harvard, Rivers did have some sexual tendencies, and he wrote them down in Pinkerton

  • @7muffins
    @7muffins 8 років тому +6

    I love this guy!

  • @margaretriley9146
    @margaretriley9146 2 роки тому +1

    Rivers, Congratulations on finishing your degree..!! Hope to see you at Boston Calling next month..!!
    🎉🎶😊🎶🎉

  • @mango305
    @mango305 Рік тому +2

    he just like me fr

  • @97Busch
    @97Busch 15 років тому

    Very cool, wish it was the whole segment.

  • @spandytube
    @spandytube 11 років тому

    "Hurley" is actually really good. Red, Raditude, Make Believe are all so-so.

  • @theVanandJackshow
    @theVanandJackshow 11 років тому +3

    perfect situation

  • @redfirecracker3
    @redfirecracker3 14 років тому +2

    does anyone know where to find the rest of this?!

  • @DoorsAreSecured
    @DoorsAreSecured 15 років тому +3

    I laughed out loud at the end. What a guy!

  • @JDuBTheAntiHero
    @JDuBTheAntiHero 15 років тому

    Right you are, Lad.
    Was just throwing in my two cents.

  • @kellymcphaul2793
    @kellymcphaul2793 3 роки тому

    Definitely wrote an essay about this in high school.

  • @firebird234569
    @firebird234569 12 років тому

    yeah, those too, man he makes beautiful music

  • @bennyandjoon121691
    @bennyandjoon121691 14 років тому +2

    What does the woman say at the very end when he is asked about his vow of celibacy?

  • @TaekoBored
    @TaekoBored 12 років тому +1

    I want to meet him!

  • @mikederusha1183
    @mikederusha1183 12 років тому +1

    I went to see Weezer in San Diego when they opened for No Doubt. As soon as Weezer finished , we left out to the tour busses. Never mind No Doubt. I didn't get to meet Rivers. But I got autograpghs from Brian and Pat. Ohh.. AndPetey X from Rocket from the Crypt was back there too!

  • @mebe
    @mebe 15 років тому

    respect to the interviewer. good taste.

  • @DemarcusQ
    @DemarcusQ 3 роки тому +1

    The quietest have a lot to say
    The loudest say whatever everyone else says

  • @mustardpuddle
    @mustardpuddle 3 роки тому +1

    He’s such a humble guy, I love him so much

  • @manicfoot
    @manicfoot 15 років тому +1

    Such a gentle soul :)

  • @rachellewavestp3560
    @rachellewavestp3560 3 роки тому +1

    He is so cool his name is rivers
    That's sick

  • @redpillblues879
    @redpillblues879 Рік тому +2

    Lmfao!! 2:17

  • @Bigsquatch_ky
    @Bigsquatch_ky 11 років тому

    Now at least.
    Pinkerton though...perfection.

  • @mark9241
    @mark9241 14 років тому

    His video with B.O.B. was very very nice!

  • @RobotsWithShotguns
    @RobotsWithShotguns 12 років тому

    Perfect situation. Not sure if video version or album be there.

  • @Kingddd333
    @Kingddd333 12 років тому

    Pink Triangle, Mikel and Carli, Susanne, and more.

  • @Javier23gol
    @Javier23gol 4 роки тому

    “Trading pop hooks for books” nice

  • @loganrandall780
    @loganrandall780 4 роки тому

    "That is no average song"
    Continues to play Beverly Hills.

  • @manicmorgue420
    @manicmorgue420 14 років тому +1

    WEEZER IS AWESOME!!!!! LOVE BEVERLY HILLS!!!!!!!!!!

  • @dieromance4752
    @dieromance4752 Рік тому

    Rivers like Keanu Reeves they both is Humble guys

  • @thegay
    @thegay 5 років тому

    the transition between make believe and red

  • @ImmuneToKnives
    @ImmuneToKnives 14 років тому +2

    i wish i was his friend :]

  • @GLamoRousCooKie
    @GLamoRousCooKie 9 місяців тому

    He's the greatest INTP representation that ever happened to INTPs.

  • @jasonhoff7231
    @jasonhoff7231 6 років тому +1

    man I wish I was rivers man a Harvard graduate and rockstar he is bad ass go ahead rivers I'm a big fan freezer!

  • @97Busch
    @97Busch 15 років тому

    Might be, just seemed short to me. Liked it anyways.

  • @Jackimole
    @Jackimole 13 років тому

    @borskyviolin They should be known for their best songs...

  • @pharaoh8681
    @pharaoh8681 3 роки тому

    WHY DID HE POST UP LIKE THAT BAHAHAHAH 1:27

  • @losroftheday
    @losroftheday 14 років тому

    I'm not going to comment in this because I'd probably end up writing a thesis on the epicness of Rivers Cuomo...