NOFX : The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories

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NOFX : The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories

I dont feel like this will gain a strong interest here, but Im going to post it anyway because I really do recommend it.
This will be the second book Ive ever read a second time in full, and not for educational/school reasons.

I borrowed a copy from a friend about 18 months ago, and recently bought a used copy for myself.
This book is the autobiography of the band NOFX, a punk band that got their start in the late 90s (IIRC).

I dont think it matters if you like the band or genre, it's just a good story.

Many will know of NOFX from the frontman's terrible comments in Vegas in 2018 where he stated something to the effect of "Well some concert goers got shot here a few months back, who cares, they were country fans, not punks..."
He's a jerk.

But this book, where each of the guys are telling their live's tales independently is fantastic.
These guys shouldnt be alive. Im not calling for their deaths, but Im stating from their stories the fact they lived through so much is incredible.

I laughed. I squirmed with uncomfortable thoughts. I cried.
Life, death, drugs, random road stories, BDSM, being molested/beaten/abused. It's got it all.

I am not a huge fan of the band, but the book is one of the most entertaining reads Ive ever had.
And I wanted to tell the greater population here about it.

 

[The Dude]

Ordered. Defintley looking forward to it. Seen NOFX live a few times back in my formative years. Had a buddy get his nose broken in the pit at one of their shows. Dude was bleeding all over place. "Dated" a girl for a while who kept the Punk in Drublic album on repeat. Brings back memories.

 

[Slacker]

Bob...bob... bob....

 

[HMP]

Ordered. Defintley looking forward to it. Seen NOFX live a few times back in my formative years. Had a buddy get his nose broken in the pit at one of their shows. Dude was bleeding all over place. "Dated" a girl for a while who kept the Punk in Drublic album on repeat. Brings back memories.

Do you mind if I tell you the first line?


The book starts very bluntly, and if you know Fat Mike and the stuff he is into...well, it's some odd stuff, but I aint trying to kink-shame here.
But the first line get's right to it, "The first time I drank piss..."
lol



I look forward to you reading it and letting me know if you also enjoyed it.

 

[HMP]

Here are the audio books, via YT

I havent listened to it, but I downloaded it a while back.
Almost 12 hours long total

 

[HMP]

@Chdamn I'd be interested in loaning you the book with some parts dog-eared to get your opinions of some things.

Including, one thing that I thought was neat, a girl getting milked.



Again, I dont think this is a book where you have to be a NOFX/punk rock fan, but it's just a dang good read about four very different dudes (at least from different backgrounds/pasts)

 

[Chdamn]

@Chdamn I'd be interested in loaning you the book with some parts dog-eared to get your opinions of some things.

Including, one thing that I thought was neat, a girl getting milked.



Again, I dont think this is a book where you have to be a NOFX/punk rock fan, but it's just a dang good read about four very different dudes (at least from different backgrounds/pasts)

In. I’m all about the weird.

 

[HMP]

In. I’m all about the weird.

I gave it a quick listen (first few minutes) to the first video I posted, do the same, please.
Listen to the first five minutes, at least through the milking story.

Some, I think, would be too much for you (maybe Im way wrong)
The dude is, at this point, all about panties. Even has his own line of male panties (briefs but in that sort of silky material with lace...I dont get it dude).
But he's the sub in the marriage, and there's a bit about butt plugs and nipple clamps...and not on his girl... Again, the book made me gag a bit lol

But it made me smile, cry, and laugh a whole lot more than the gagging.

 

[Gunbelt]

Do you mind if I tell you the first line?


The book starts very bluntly, and if you know Fat Mike and the stuff he is into...well, it's some odd stuff, but I aint trying to kink-shame here.
But the first line get's right to it, "The first time I drank piss..."
lol



I look forward to you reading it and letting me know if you also enjoyed it.

Not so sure on the drinking piss, but who hasn’t tasted a little overspray from that freaky chic you just met!

 

[Jabroni]

I watched a documentary a few months ago where they tour south america.. Fat Mike is coked out of his head or drunk off his ass most of the time.
Entertaining to say the least.not a big fan, but its punk rock man. Screwing dirty punk chicks in a disgusting bathroom is part of the game.

 

[Jabroni]

You NOFX guys fans of Fang?

Sammytown was legit hardcore. Dude murdered his g/f while high on acid, and escaped authorities for a while before getting caught in Alaska and doing 7 years.

Saw Fang in 2004 in Portland. Reunion tour when he got out.

"When your walkin' down the tier in San Quentin, and all those big ole bull queers are staring at you like they want a piece..thats when you know, you've f'd up..."

 

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I watched a documentary a few months ago where they tour south america.. Fat Mike is coked out of his head or drunk off his ass most of the time.
Entertaining to say the least.not a big fan, but its punk rock man. Screwing dirty punk chicks in a disgusting bathroom is part of the game.

Punk Rock Passport
They did two 'seasons' of it, both on youtube
pretty good/entertaining

 

[HMP]

The videos I posted have been pulled down off of YT, copyright reasons Im sure.
I did save the videos (they are just audio) way back when. If anyone wants, PM me an email and I can try to email them to you.

Just finished listening to this again...really a good read...er, LISTEN.
Does it help to understand the music scene they're in? Yeah, probably. But I dont think it's a requirement, honestly. It's just tales of their lives, and some very interesting ones.

I had forgotten things since making this initial thread. Some really hard-hitting stuff, emotionally speaking. So much death and hurt.
Rape. Molestation. Overdoses. Suicides.
And yet, these guys came out relatively unscathed. Luck.
The book's dedication page has a list of about 40 names...it's all people who were close to them that you hear of their passing in the book...and that's not all of the people.

Again, I said it above, and Im saying it here - There were parts that made me gag, or some that made me squirm because they were so gross. Some I laughed, some I cried...some I cried because I was laughing so hard. Some of these stories are ones that even their bandmates didnt know until THEY read the book.