Somebody told me,
That you were so stupid,
But I didn't believe them,
But now I believe them.


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    This is a fantastic song, I hve heard that song bad nearly broke into tears when he did this song live, it obvously means alot to him.

    happysnowman163on July 28, 2002   Link
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    touching song, yes

    grooveygroveson June 18, 2003   Link
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    Strong Bad has a great acoustic version of this song. You all should check it out. He takes out the original solo for something slower.... truly beautiful.

    slugsinthefieldson June 18, 2003   Link
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    wow! i was at that concert too! such a great show. i crowdsurfed when they did trogdor. but yes, i think it was an emotional moment for everyone in the crowd when they did this one, i could really believe in the stupidness of the person in the song. so touching.

    Depth Sunon February 25, 2005   Link
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    oh do you remember the part at the concert where strongbad smashed his guitar over strong sad's head?

    :)4thecameraon May 12, 2007   Link

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