60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Blink-182—“What’s My Age Again?”

Oct 20, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Immaturity Danced Away in Junior High

  • Rob Harvilla shares a junior high story about a friend labeled immature by his girlfriend.
  • The friend danced with underwear on his head, embracing his immaturity despite romantic setbacks.
INSIGHT

Blink-182’s Punk Roots and Humor

  • Early Blink-182 drew influence from punk bands like the Descendants, focusing on punchy, fast, and simple music.
  • They embraced snotty humor with a pop sensibility, mixing juvenile themes with suburban punk energy.
INSIGHT

Religious Devotion to Immaturity

  • Blink-182 embraced immaturity with religious devotion, infusing potty humor deeply into their identity.
  • This unapologetic silliness set them apart from other punk bands still tied to underground credibility.
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