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Fun Music Information -> Ned's Atomic Dustbin
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Band Name Origins:
- Named after an episode from seminal BBC radio show- "The Goons" from the 1950's, written by Spike Milligan (genius). Submitted by: david tynan
- They were named after an "Atomic Dustbin" belonging to a Goon Show (BBC Radio show) character called Neddy Seagoon (Ned) Played by the late Harry Secombe. Apparently Jonn Penney (lead singer) remebers it from his childhood as his mum was a big fan of the Goon Show. Submitted by: Lozwalker
Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Grey Cell Green," | A grey cell would be.... uh, grey! | Lynne O'Leahy-Cassid |
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Not Seeping Around" originally "Not Sleeping Around"
Lynne O'Leahy-Cassid
"No Sleeping Around" originally "Not Sleeping Around"
Lynne O'Leahy-Cassid
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"Grey Cello Green" originally "Grey Cell Green"
Which color would suit a cello less?
Lynne O'Leahy-Cassid
Change a Letter:
"Prey Cell Green" originally "Grey Cell Green"
Sarah
"Grey Call Green" originally "Grey Cell Green"
Probably more sense than in original
Renee Sutton
"Grey Cell Greed" originally "Grey Cell Green"
Renee Sutton
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Ned Flanders' Atomic Dustbin
Ned's Atomic Dustbin combined with Flanders
The Simpsons' neighbor becoming a scientist?!
Submitted By: Quyjibo
Misheard Lyrics:
"Happy"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll go swear and leave you happy
Original Lyrics: I'll go spare and leave you happy
| "Grey Cell Green"
Misheard Lyrics: It is is Ohio, it has been found
And it's really far away. Original Lyrics: When your desire has been found
You'll be running far away. |
Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"Grey Cell Green"
Misheard Lyrics: It is is Ohio, it has been found
And it's really far away. Original Lyrics: When your desire has been found
You'll be running far away. |
Story about this misheard lyric by: Bill Davis I thought this was some kind of state song for Ohio Tourism back in the early 90s. |
Repetitive Song Lyrics:
"Walking Through Syrup"
The Repetitive Lyrics: You get an affliction,you gain an addiction
You get an affliction, you gain an addiction You get an affliction, you gain an addiction You get an affliction Why They're Repetitive: I can't believe Ned is this addicted to syrup.
Submitted by: newrock
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Song Title Space Change:
"Not Sleeping A Round" originally "Not Sleeping Around"
Ned sleeps in squares, rectangles, triangles?
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
Band Name Spoonerisms:
Todd's Anemic Bust Den originally "Ned's Atomic Dustbin"
Submitted by: Rosie Finch
Products Bands Should Endorse Based on Their Name:
Rubbermaid Garbage Cans
A dustbin is a trash can in England.
Submitted by: britrock
