Flying =W=: Difference between revisions

The logo began appearing on merchandise almost immediately, including CDs, T-shirts, and more.  An offshoot of this logo was created in conjunction with the band's appearances under the moniker [[Goat Punishment]].  The wings were attached to the G and P to form =GP=, and featured on a limited run of Goat Punishment T-shirts.

The band designed and built a large metal =W=, with a pattern of light bulbs attached, that was utilized at shows, behind the band, while on stage.  There have been a total of four Flying =W= lighting rigs.  Somewhat crudely fashioned, the first =W= was eventually retired and replaced with a better-made model.  The original =W= is now enshrined in Cleveland's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.  In between the creation of those two, a larger =W= was fashioned for use in bigger venues.  And finally, a smallish Flying =GP= was created for the band's run of [[Goat Punishment]] shows at small venues.

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 at 90 degree angles, 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=.