Psyop: The Love’s Not Mutual -- U.S. military is using Metallica and the ‘Barney’ theme song

Newsweek ^ | May 26, 2003 | Adam Piore

[Mister Magoo]

Psyop: The Love’s Not Mutual

The U.S. military is using Metallica and the ‘Barney’ theme song as instruments of coercion in Iraq

NEWSWEEK

May 26 issue — Your parents aren’t the only ones who hate your music—some Iraqis hate it, too. U.S. military units have been breaking Saddam supporters with long sessions in which they’re forced to listen to heavy-metal and children’s songs. “Trust me, it works,” says one U.S. operative.

[Buggman]

Hmph. That reminds me of an issue of Captain Marvel where the main character tortures an alien woman into submission by playing Korn . . . but forcing someone to listen to Barney? Doesn't that violate the Geneva Convention or something?

[Incorrigible]

OMG!!!!  My life is torture!!!!!!!

When I'm in my minivan by myself, the custom stereo system cranks Metalica and more.

When the kids are in the van with me, it's nothing but Sesame Street, Disney theme songs and the like.

Maybe I should take these guys for a ride in my minivan for a few days.

[mylife]

I Believe it!!!
Barney almost sent me over the edge!!

[Luke Skyfreeper]

I love you, you love me, we're a happy fam-i-leeeeeeee

AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

[lilylangtree]

Having to listen to Metallica or any other heavy-metal music would normally be cruel and unusual punishment. However, since it's the Saddam's Iraqis, it's not so cruel or unusual after all.

[paws_and_whiskers]

I love you, you love me, we're a happy fam-i-leeeeeeee AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

I consider it a blessing that my children were older when Barney came on the scene. 8-)

[mylife]

How about 24 hrs of Revolution # 9 ???

[mylife]

I consider it a blessing that my children were older when Barney came on the scene.

I'm afraid that perhaps both my son and myself were permanently "scared" by Barney !! The exwife was cruel in subtle ways!! :^ )

[cubreporter]

Why don't they pipe in audio of pigs snorting and oinking? I guess that would be Politicall incorrect huh?

[kaylar]

When my dad worked at Radio Shack in the 1980s, from Thanksgiving to New Year's they were forced to play a 'cheery Christmas song' which consisted mainly of cute widdle kids lisping "Chwistmas is here" over and over and over.

[Riverman94610]

Or five non stop hours of Seasons in the Sun followed by ten hours of Endless Love!
Riverman

[Riverman94610]

Or five non stop hours of Seasons in the Sun followed by ten hours of Endless Love!
Riverman

[mylife]

Or five non stop hours of Seasons in the Sun followed by ten hours of Endless Love!

If any of these songs get stuck in my head........It's gonna be a Looooong Night!

[Reverend Bob]

Three more good torture songs of the 70s:

1. Afternoon Delight

2. Muskrat Love

3. Mickey

[al baby]

How about Jimmy crack corn or the theam to all in the family

[mylife]

Bob, Now you're just messin with my mind! :^ )

[ffusco]

Time in a Bottle-a-thon!