Did I just see “Against Me!” on VH1? No, really? Did I see them there? Against Me is a band that’s not really known in the mainstream, and I know a lot of underground bands are hitting the mainstream- and as long as they keep creative freedom, I see nothing wrong with it, but I really never expected to see Against Me on MTV or VH1. I guess I should be happy for them, but in a way it makes me kind of sad because they were sort of this thing that I felt like I had and my ex boyfriend had and we both really liked them and they remind me of him- and it was like this special thing to me that most of the world didn’t know about. Of course, I still like them and they are still special to me. Also, other people have the right to hear their music if it’s out there, and to enjoy that. And the band has the right to that expression and it’s nice they can be heard more. Their music is special to me and so are my memories of listening to them with my ex-boyfriend. I have continued to listen to their music since he’s been gone and have introduced some others to it. Actually, yeah I’m happy for them as long as they retained creative freedom. Anyway, there is on thing that I think makes it kind of sad, though. When bands are underground they are more interactive with fans and if they have gotten this big, they will likely lose that. I know my boyfriend actually talked to some members of a few different bands through email and letters. I’m trying to remember if he was in contact with anyone from Against Me or not (don’t think so. I recall one of the bands whom he knew a member from, but not the other one or two he talked to), and I can’t recall for sure. Of course, if he was, I’d assume he could maintain that contact, but it’s just that other fans lose that close interaction. Before people hit mainstream, they def. interact more with fans, I think, and they CAN do that more because they have smaller crowds and numbers to deal with. When you’re really famous, you can’t deal with everyone. I just saw the words “Against Me!” and a band was playing, but I couldn’t see the people (actually, I’ve never seen their pics, anyway- just listened to their music) and I only caught a second of the music. It sounded somewhat like their stuff, but I didn’t recognize the song. I’m not sure if it was an older song I’d never heard or if it’s new (which explains why I wouldn’t recognize it). Plus, I just caught a little bit of it. OMG they really are on VH1. I did a web search and it is them because they listed some of their old albums. I wish I was still in contact with my ex so I could say, “Did you know?!” I bet they won’t play some of their stuff on there, though because they had some stuff that well….it would definitely upset some people religiously. I posted one of their songs on this list before. Wow. I’m surprised. Apparently I should have known though, since they were apparently on the Warped Tour in 2006.