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Fronted by Rev. Nørb, live Boris performances featured interactions with the audience reminiscent of improvisational stand-up comedy, as breaks between songs were filled with Norb joking about obscure pop culture minutae. This dialogue peppers Boris' records as well. All but two of their full length LPs (as well as many of their 7"s) contain spoken introductions by Norb: In the case of their cover album of the Circle Jerks' "Group Sex", the duty was handed over to "an automated robot monologue service based in the Naboo System", whereas "Saucer to Saturn" contains no introductory monologue whatsoever. Norb was also known for appearing on stage in elaborate kitschy costumes, including plenty of neon spandex, the occasional Wolverine or M&M costume, and, most famous of all, his signature Antler Helmet, a motorcycle helmet adorned with deer antlers screwed into the sides and the words "GEEK" and "PUNK" appearing on either side in mail box letters. Apart from Boris the Sprinkler, Reverend Norb is a former editor/writer of the Sick Teen zine, former columnist for Maximumrocknroll and current columnist for Razorcake, as well as frontman for the Bob Dylan tribute band Nob Dylan and His Nobsoletes. While most of Boris the Sprinkler's catalog was released on Norb's own Bulge Records, they have had releases on plenty of other labels, including Go Kart, Lookout, Dirtnap, Mutant Pop, Rocco, They Still Make Records, One Percent, Shredder, and others. The band's name came from Rev. Nørb listening to The Who song "Boris the Spider", whilst looking outside his window and seeing a sprinkler. Combining the song title with the said event. (The good Reverend has said so on numerous occasions in interviews.) Boris the Sprinkler reformed to play Insubordination Fest in Baltimore, MD June 26 and 27, 2009. The line-up consisted of Rev. Nørb, Ric Six, Paul #2 and Paul #1. |
