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'''Sass''' refers to [[Weezer]] fans | '''Sass''' refers to [[Weezer]] fans' practice of referring to guitarist [[Brian Bell]] as "The Sassmaster." Fans devastatingly describe Bell as being "easily the sassiest guitarist to ever live. Sassier than Gwen Stefani and Prince combined." | ||
== Timeline of Sass == | == Timeline of Sass == | ||
Since Weezer started, fans have noticed Bell's unique style. At various points in Weezer's history, he has shown significant "sassyness" (sic): | Since Weezer started, fans have noticed Bell's unique style. At various points in Weezer's history, he has shown significant "sassyness" (sic): | ||
* [[1990]] - With the release of [[Carnival Art]]'s EP ''[[Dig]]'' and accompanying press kit photo, the world is exposed to the earliest known professional recorded and photographic evidence of sass. | |||
* [[1994]] - Brian shaves off his eyebrows to attempt "Ziggy Stardust" sass levels. He succeeds. Brief clips of this sass can be seen in the "[[Say It Ain't So]]" video. | * [[1994]] - Brian shaves off his eyebrows to attempt "Ziggy Stardust" sass levels. He succeeds. Brief clips of this sass can be seen in the "[[Say It Ain't So]]" video. | ||
* [[1996]] - With reverse-sass psychology, Brian manages to look incredibly nerdy in the "[[El Scorcho]]" music video, but still achieve intense sassiness during a guitar fill and the solo in the song. | * [[1996]] - With reverse-sass psychology, Brian manages to look incredibly nerdy in the "[[El Scorcho]]" music video, but still achieve intense sassiness during a guitar fill and the solo in the song. | ||
* [[1996]] - Brian leaves a sassy [[Devil's Haircut|phone message]] for [[Tim Wheeler]] of [[Ash]], advising him on where in Hollywood to possibly | * [[1996]] - Brian leaves a sassy [[Devil's Haircut|phone message]] for [[Tim Wheeler]] of [[Ash]], advising him on where in Hollywood to possibly achieve some sass of his own. | ||
* [[1997]]-[[2000]] - The dark ages of sass. Many sass-deprived Weezer fans are checked into asylums due to the lack of Brian's incredible style. | * [[1997]]-[[2000]] - The dark ages of sass. Many sass-deprived Weezer fans are checked into asylums due to the lack of Brian's incredible style. | ||
* [[2001]] - [[The Impossible Bend]] shocks people around the world, launching Weezer fans who had long forgotten Brian's incredible sass powers into a frenzy. Many untrained children fail at attempting the dangerously sassy move and more sass-related hospitalized occurs. | * [[2001]] - [[The Impossible Bend]] shocks people around the world, launching Weezer fans who had long forgotten Brian's incredible sass powers into a frenzy. Many untrained children fail at attempting the dangerously sassy move and more sass-related hospitalized occurs. | ||
* [[2002]] - In the "[[Keep Fishin']]" music video, Brian demonstrates excellent "Ants in his pants" sass. | * [[2002]] - In the "[[Keep Fishin']]" music video, Brian demonstrates excellent "Ants in his pants" sass. | ||
* [[2005]] - In promo shots for Make Believe, Brian sports quite possibly his sassiest jacket. It is called "Yellow sass". | * [[2005]] - In promo shots for ''[[Make Believe]]'', Brian sports quite possibly his sassiest jacket. It is called "Yellow sass". | ||
* [[2006]] - | * [[2006]] - Bell demonstrates "bad boy" sass in the "[[Perfect Situation]]" music video. | ||
* [[2007]] - Long hair | * [[2007]] - Long hair/bearded sass. | ||
* [[2008]] - Brian sports glasses with his long hair. When he sways, it is referred to as "glasses and sasses". ''You thought you knew!'' | * [[2008]] - Brian sports glasses with his long hair. When he sways, it is referred to as "glasses and sasses". ''You thought you knew!'' | ||
==Fan references to Sass== | ==Fan references to Sass== | ||