Cornell 1978
Princeton at Cornell
September 23rd, 1978
Princeton ties 14-14
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Marching Band takes a long, hard look at Auto Safety.
“Princeton Forward”
An important safety device in all cars is the safety belt which prevents the passengers, when stopping short, from sliding off the seat. New cars have an annoying little buzzer which reminds occupants to buckle up. But not all people take it seriously. What do you do when you hear the buzzer?
a) Fasten your belt like the spineless wimp you are
b) Walk
c) Reach for the snooze button
d) Salivate
e)
f) The Cornell Band
“Buckle Down Winsockie” (Band forms a fastening safety belt)
We were going to continue in our usual humorous vein, and perform a witty skit concerning the recall of Ford Pintos. But let’s face it… what’s funny about people being burned to a crisp? Where is the humor in multiple third degree burns……and death? Ford motors — you ought to be ashamed of yourselves! We abandon frivolity and say: “Recall the Pinto!”
“America” (Band forms the letters FORD then transforms to spell FIRE)
And Firestone Tires — what’s so funny about rubber failure? Any device which pops under pressure simply cannot be relied on. The Firestone 500 has failed to hold even normal loads, and many accidents have occurred. Frankly Firestone Rubber, we find your lame excuses a hard pill to swallow.
“Wipe Out” (Band forms a Firestone tire)
The best way to keep any car running safely is to have it tuned up regularly (the Band tunes up). Now that the Band has finally tuned up, we’re ready to roll.
“National Emblem” (Band forms a block band)
September 23rd, 1978
Princeton ties 14-14
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Marching Band takes a long, hard look at Auto Safety.
“Princeton Forward”
An important safety device in all cars is the safety belt which prevents the passengers, when stopping short, from sliding off the seat. New cars have an annoying little buzzer which reminds occupants to buckle up. But not all people take it seriously. What do you do when you hear the buzzer?
a) Fasten your belt like the spineless wimp you are
b) Walk
c) Reach for the snooze button
d) Salivate
e)
f) The Cornell Band
“Buckle Down Winsockie” (Band forms a fastening safety belt)
We were going to continue in our usual humorous vein, and perform a witty skit concerning the recall of Ford Pintos. But let’s face it… what’s funny about people being burned to a crisp? Where is the humor in multiple third degree burns……and death? Ford motors — you ought to be ashamed of yourselves! We abandon frivolity and say: “Recall the Pinto!”
“America” (Band forms the letters FORD then transforms to spell FIRE)
And Firestone Tires — what’s so funny about rubber failure? Any device which pops under pressure simply cannot be relied on. The Firestone 500 has failed to hold even normal loads, and many accidents have occurred. Frankly Firestone Rubber, we find your lame excuses a hard pill to swallow.
“Wipe Out” (Band forms a Firestone tire)
The best way to keep any car running safely is to have it tuned up regularly (the Band tunes up). Now that the Band has finally tuned up, we’re ready to roll.
“National Emblem” (Band forms a block band)
