Fans waited a decade to see All-American Rejects headline a tour. But folks who got to Tampa's MidFlorida Credit Union early last night to see punk-rock elder statesmen The Get Up Kids and not-as-elder pop-punk hero The Starting Line open the show had to do some waiting of their own, too.
“Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass” – All Time Low
Initially, it may seem like just a cheeky title by one of the scene’s silliest bands. However, “Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass” is actually a line straight from
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The quote is spoken by protagonist Clark Griswold (
Chevy Chase) toward a progression of inconsiderate corporate bigwigs in his office.
“I’m A Big, Bright, Shining Star” – Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong are pretty famous for their pop culture references, but here’s one you might not immediately recognize. “I’m A Big, Bright, Shining Star” is the very last line of the movie