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Weezer's famous '''Flying =W=''' logo was designed by [[Patrick Wilson]] during the | Weezer's famous '''Flying =W=''' logo was designed by [[Patrick Wilson]] during the mixing of "[[Jamie]]". Shortly after, the logo was taped onto the back of [[Rivers Cuomo]]'s jacket which he wore around LA until the tape fell off. It is a simultaneous homage and spoof of Van Halen's classic logo, which featured 'wings' protruding from the band's intitials VH. | ||
The logo began appearing on merchandise almost immediately, including CDs, T-shirts, and more. The band designed and made a large metal W with light bulbs attached that was utilized at shows, behind the band, while on stage. | The logo began appearing on merchandise almost immediately, including CDs, T-shirts, and more. The band designed and made a large metal W with light bulbs attached that was utilized at shows, behind the band, while on stage. | ||
There have been a total of four light-up Flying =W=s. Somewhat crudely fashioned, the first =W= was eventually retired and replaced with a better model. This original =W= is now enshrined in Cleveland's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In the meantime, a newer, bigger =W= was fashioned for larger venues. And finally, a smallish Flying =GP= was created for the band's run of [[Goat Punishment]] shows at small venues. The =GP= was also featured on a limited run of Goat Punishment T-shirts. | There have been a total of four light-up Flying =W=s. Somewhat crudely fashioned, the first =W= was eventually retired and replaced with a better model. This original =W= is now enshrined in Cleveland's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In the meantime, a newer, bigger =W= was fashioned for larger venues. And finally, a smallish Flying =GP= was created for the band's run of [[Goat Punishment]] shows at small venues. The =GP= was also featured on a limited run of Goat Punishment T-shirts. | ||
Weezer fans, in the band's early touring days, were known to flash a 'W' during shows as a tribute to their heroes - almost as much as applause. This is acheived by touching the tips of one's thumbs at an approximate 90 degree angle, and pointing the index fingers outward, to form a W. In the years since the band's triumphant return to form in 2000, this tribute evolved to include one's middle fingers also pointing outward, parallel to the index fingers, in an effort to simulate the wings of the Flying =W=. | |||