Joan of Arc

Mr. Participation Billy

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David had no money for a cab so he got his pelvis smashed with a baseball bat instead. And I guess the guys must've taken whatever money he had that wasn't enough for a cab. Paul got a hundred and fifty stiches when he got his face caved in with a brick. Mary was choked for her bag on her stoop while her children watched and Luke's got his teeth to the curb already. Luke's got his teeth to the curb. And every John is out still tapping morse code on a pint glass when the lights come on at the end of the night. And when the lights come on at the end of the night Billy will still be there. Billy, Billy what can you do? Friends end and help ends when the sunrise is your shore.

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lolofoshosho On Mar 11, 2005

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by charcoalsketch

20y ago

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by mrporridge

18y ago

Has anyone else noted the biblical connotations to the names used? It wouldn't be the first time Kinsella somehow alludes to the bible or religion. I'm not religious; just an observation.

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by strangersagain

17y ago

Yes, I noticed that too...Billy isn't biblical tho...haha.

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