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March 8, 2007

Blues Traveler Threatens To Survive Natural Disaster

AP reports that John Popper was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he was caught blues traveling (sorry) 111 mph on I-90 in Spokane, WA. He wasn't the driver, but it gets better...

Inside the black Mercedes SUV, officers found a cache of weapons and a small amount of marijuana, the Patrol said. A police dog searched the vehicle, finding numerous hidden compartments containing four rifles, nine handguns and a switchblade knife. Authorities also found a Taser and night vision goggles. The vehicle was seized.

Popper, who lives in Snohomish, Wash., is the owner of the vehicle, which was being driven by Brian Gourgeois, 34, of Austin, Texas, said state patrol Trooper Jeff Sevigney. The vehicle also had flashing emergency headlights, a siren and a public address system, the Patrol said.

"Popper indicated to troopers that he had installed these items in his vehicle because (in the event of a natural disaster) he didn't want to be left behind," the Patrol said in a news release.

That's a sweet, tricked-out apocalypse-mobile he's got there. If only there was some way to carry all that weaponry on his person, you know?! Like, a specialty vest or something?

As if the threat of natural disaster wasn't scary enough, imagine the dude from Blues Traveler is driving down your block in his Mercedes, trying to calm everyone by broadcasting "Mountain Cry" while his friend tasers you into submission. At least he's got weed. (Hope you've got snacks!)

UPDATE: Photo from Washington State Police!

No word yet if the perp was wearing diapers.

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All news updates need to stop for the day. Nothing can top this.

Posted by: Ethan at 03/08/07 10:09 AM | Reply
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On the bright side... he looks like he's lost a lot of weight.

Posted by: the management at 03/08/07 10:29 AM | Reply
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Popper has dropped a lot of weight. I saw Blues Traveler in concert back in 2001 (shortly after Popper had lost the weight) and couldn't believe my eyes.

Posted by: Shawn at 03/08/07 10:39 AM | Reply
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he had his stomach stapled years ago - doesn't everyone remember behind the music?

Posted by: d at 03/08/07 10:47 AM | Reply
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Hey you, why ya wanna give me the run around...

Posted by: jon at 03/08/07 11:10 AM | Reply
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A vest? Like this one:
http://www.icorp.net/la/jfimg/popper1.jpg

Every rock star needs a place to stash his sword.

Posted by: Jimmy at 03/08/07 11:44 AM | Reply
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Why even bother making lots of money if you're not going to use it to prepare for the zombie apocalypse?

Posted by: Dave at 03/08/07 12:20 PM | Reply
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i really want to make a joke but i really dont know what to say to this. its just...hell...i...jeez.

Posted by: annie onymous at 03/08/07 1:34 PM | Reply
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where is spoke, wa?

Posted by: mv at 03/08/07 2:04 PM | Reply
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Spoke, WA is apparently the new hip name for Spokane, WA.

Posted by: Remi at 03/08/07 2:31 PM | Reply
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Funniest post i've seen in quite a while. not just the story, but the witty copy as well

Posted by: dusty at 03/08/07 3:24 PM | Reply
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isn't that jack bauer's truck?

Posted by: flappppppppa at 03/08/07 5:58 PM | Reply
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