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October 16, 2007

Debbie Harry Schools Kids On Punk

There's a recent resurgence of all things Debbie of late. There's that Gondry-directed biopic (for which we voted Elisa Cuthbert, but actually stars Kirsten Dunst, a choice which Debbie approves), there's the Lily Allen collab, there's the new album. But our favorite Harry turn? Distinguishing punk from new wave for grade schoolers. FYI: So far she has not pooped onstage, though many times she has felt like pooping onstage.

ALSO: Debbie tells NYT that her current favorites include Lily, M.I.A., and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

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I'm sure that had every intention of being funny.

Posted by: Christopher at 10/16/07 3:31 PM | Reply
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The kids are all right, the Killers are pansies.

Posted by: Sarah at 10/16/07 3:36 PM | Reply
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Don't forget the Marc by Marc tote bags and T-shirts.

Posted by: mike at 10/16/07 6:25 PM | Reply
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the black kid did a fairly convincing impression of my inner monologue...

Posted by: jesse at 10/16/07 8:23 PM | Reply
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Gotta teach the kids how to spit, too.

Posted by: Ron at 10/16/07 9:42 PM | Reply
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THE KILLERS ARE PANSIES.

I don't think that clip was very punk rock. Careful, Debbie. You're still my favorite rock'n'roll GILF, but you're pushing it, there.

Posted by: The Other Matthew at 10/17/07 1:03 AM | Reply
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If spitting is punk than Avril is Johnny Rotten.

Posted by: PunkRawk at 10/17/07 4:54 AM | Reply
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you know who's a better 'punk' david byrne, he doesn't stay in the same damn rut for 30 years. Johnny Rotten '77 interesting, Johnny Rotten '07 tired.

Posted by: dannygutters at 10/17/07 2:31 PM | Reply
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If writing fucking wretched songs is punk than Avril is Johnny Rotten."

Fixed.

This was cute as hell.

Posted by: Eugene at 10/17/07 7:38 PM | Reply
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