YSaC, Vol. 1589: Bangos go to heaven, accordions go to hell.

2013 August 29

Violin & Bango Free


I have a Violin + Bango in my garage, they are in poor condition, hence free. Come Thursday, Aug 29 they will go to instrument heaven but before that time you have the chance to give them a happy home.

Hey everyone, it’s a singalong!

There was a Sparky had an axe
And Bango was its name-O
B-A-N-G-O
B-A-N-G-O
B-A-N-G-O and Bango was its name-O!

Thanks, Camille!

22 Responses leave one →
  1. 2013 August 29

    So many innocent banjos getting sent to instrument heaven, because of all the senseless violins…

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  2. 2013 August 29
    MissMommyNiceNice permalink

    What did the accordion say to the violin?

    Squeeze her? Bango her? I barely oboe her!

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  3. 2013 August 29

    Here at YSaC I never know when I’ll be taken for a trip down Memory Lane. Today’s trip is to cartoons of my youth, which, thanks to syndication, were actually cartoons from my parents’ youth. I see this much-abused instrument and immediately think of Quick Draw McGraw’s alter-ego, El Kabong. Thanks, Hanna-Barbera, for all those hours of stupendously politically incorrect, guitar-based, animal-on-animal or animal-on-human violence. Such treasured childhood memories.

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    • 2013 August 29
      camille permalink

      I loved El Kabong. And I’ve just learned even more about him thanks to an almost absurdly detailed Wikipedia entry on Quick Draw McGraw.

      Adores: 1
  4. 2013 August 29
    Ralph permalink

    Sax and violins have been associated with bangos ever since Deliverents. Or was it a sitar? I can’t keep these twangy insterments strait; the only thing I can play is the stereo.

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  5. 2013 August 29
    mudslicker permalink

    And I come from Allah-Banga with a bango on my knee….

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  6. 2013 August 29
    CapnMac permalink

    [matte]Now, this a perfectly sensible portmandeau of “bang goes the banjo.” After all, when you use a 6-string banjo–gitjo–as a blunt strinking device, it’s clearly a git-go!!11!!

    srsly, b real ppl
    [/matte]

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  7. 2013 August 29
    KatyCat permalink

    Here we have a good specimen of the bango. While they resemble their tame cousins, banjos, they are a completely different instrument. The banjo is played by plucking the strings, while on the lesser-known bango, the strings are more for decoration and the bango is played by wielding it as a club about the head and shoulders of annoying house-guests and relatives. Obviously, this one has been played at least once, but as you can see, it’s still in fine condition. I’d say that this bango will certainly live to play another day, perhaps even find a mate and rear a cacophony of tiny instruments.
    /British accent

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    • 2013 August 29

      I am intrigued by your philosophy and wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

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      • 2013 August 29
        KatyCat permalink

        Hahaha, thanks, Ghostie. Most people tell me it’s strange inside my head, and then they ask to be let out. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        • 2013 August 29

          KatyCat, welcome back! If you are on Craigslist, come find me! Demi Hungerford.

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        • 2013 August 29
          P-Rex permalink

          Yep, Windy gave up on Facebook and started slumming on Craigslist.

          ( I don’t know if she’s for sail though.

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        • 2013 August 29
          KatyCat permalink

          Aw, thanks, Windy! I didn’t think anyone would remember me after so long and with such a brief stay here. :}
          While I am hanging out on Craigslist these days, apartment hunting, I’d certainly hope that you wouldn’t be there, flaunting your real name at the Sparkies. I think I’ll take Rex’s advice and find you on Facebook instead. If you haven’t actually forsaken it, that is. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        • 2013 August 30

          Derp. Sorry, Craigslist is not where I hang out except under the pseudonym of Sunny Liza Robin Ariel Adelaide Rayna Kosmic Selina Leera Darlin โ€“ 24 Zatch Pooh Hercules Rover Duncan Pirate Houdini Coon Matrix Guido Willoughby Cujo Fairbanks Hailey Wrangler Amos Raider Noah Crankshaft Curly Gus Mason Freckles Icky Ignatius Aaron Majestic Parker Andre Duke Porter Elvis Archer Fallon Baldy Rooney Kaz Beasley Figaro Attila Rasta Kane Kilo Dudley Cisco Archie Gordy BubbaRusty Moe Armageddon Excalibur
          Furball Buckeye Jorge Keeper Kito Howler Kutta Zeebo Rex Judge Zeek!

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  8. 2013 August 29
    nojazzhere permalink

    This is a Violin & Bango Free Zone. The unlicensed possession of a violin or bango is strictly prohibited. Remember, when Bangos are outlawed, only outlaws will have bangos. You can have my bango when you pry it out of my cold, dead hands…..or until I give it away for free.
    ……B-17……N-43…….O-68……G-57……A-29…..BANGO!!!!!!!

    p.s. Windy…honest, the lounge was in this state when I got there…….

    Adores: 4
    • 2013 August 29

      *stares at piles of trailer trash chicken feed and Darling Pooh Hercules Rover crossword puzzles*

      nojazzie, did you throw out the winterbagels?

      Adores: 1
  9. 2013 August 29
    Meg permalink

    I once bangoed my head on a violin…

    …or rather, my sister really doesn’t handle criticism well.

    Adores: 7
  10. 2013 August 29
    One Moving Violinist permalink

    [matt]My goodness people, the only misspelled word in the ad is bango. It is just unreal how you can so easily make fun of one slip up.[/matt]

    Although, I have to admit, that is one funny looking bongo.

    Adores: 1
    • 2013 August 29
      andy permalink

      Looks like it bore the brunt of some Bango Fury.

      Adores: 1
  11. 2013 August 30

    Today’s box was brought to you by the letters C””J and M. Punchity Punch Punch!

    Good Morning, Babalouie!

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  12. 2013 August 30

    Note: An evil super-villain has infiltrated the Command Center(tm) at YSaC and is interrupting access to the Intertubes. A new post will be up as soon as possible. Meanwhile, start thinking about your candidates for Worst of 2013!

    My vote is for Matt.

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