Man gets sick benefits for heavy metal addiction

www.thelocal.se ^ | 06/19/2007 | TT/The Local

[WesternCulture]

A Swedish heavy metal fan has had his musical preferences officially classified as a disability. The results of a psychological analysis enable the metal lover to supplement his income with state benefits.

Roger Tullgren, 42, from Hässleholm in southern Sweden has just got part time work as a dishwasher at a local restaurant.

Because heavy metal dominates so many aspects of his life, the Employment Service has agreed to pay part of Tullgren's salary. His new boss meanwhile has given him a special dispensation to play loud music at work.

"I have been trying for ten years to get this classified as a handicap," Tullgren told The Local.

[I still care]

Is this the crazy part? Am I crazy yet?

I’m addicted to Free Republic, someone pay me money.

[Larry Lucido]

Better than admitting to a Barry Manilow addiction.

[Hi Heels]

I’m addicted to folk music, beany & cecil cartoons and brownies. Holy Cow, I’m disabled!

[oakcon]

Thats it, Ive been wondering about my mental health for a while now, but this takes the cake.

*goes to check self into asylum*

[Dr.Zoidberg]

For crying out loud.

Give the guy an ipod, a set of headphones and put him to work in a foundry.

He can have all the heavy metal he wants of both kinds and not be a welfare queen.

[Clam Digger]

FYI, dude.

[Millee]

The first step is admitting you have a problem, RR.

[weegee]

Rock and Roll PING

[A message]

I’m addicted to Free Republic, someone pay me money.

I am too. I need federal financial assistance now!

[Greg F]

I am addicted to naps and snacking. Show me the money!

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Quiet Riot - Bang Your Head (Metal Health) Lyrics

I’m an axe grinder, pile driver
Mama says that I never, never mind her
Got no brains, I’m insane
The teacher says that I’m one big pain
I’m like a lazer, six string razor
I’ve got a mouth like an alligator
I want it louder, more power
I’m gonna rock it till it strikes the hour

Chorus
Bang your head
Metal health will drive you mad
Bang your head
Metal health will drive you mad

I’m frustrated and out-dated
I really wanna be over-rated
I’m a finder and I’m a keeper
I’m not a loser, and I ain’t no weeper
I got the boys to make the noise
Won’t ever let up, hope it annoys you
Join the pack fee the crack
Well now you’re here, there’s no way back!!!!!!

Chorus

Metal health will cure your crazy
Metal health will cure your mad
Metal health is what we all need
It’s like a heart attack!!!!!!!

Bang your head wake the dead
We’re all metal mad, it’s all you have
So bang your head and raise the dead oh yeah
Metal health it drives you mad, mad, mad, mad

Chorus

(Over chorus to fade..)
Ah get your straightjackets on tonight ohh
The bad boys are gonna set you right
Oh rock ya, rock ya, rock ya

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

WOW, I knew my ove of Metal would pay off someday...

Hey Rockin....ping the crew!

[stm]

Or Tony Orlando or the Captain and Tenille!

[cardinal4]

I was a DeadHead for years, in fact Im listening to them right now, can I apply?

[bkepley]

Get him off the weed and it’ll probably cure his addiction to heavy metal also.

[Clam Digger]

This guy clearly nees to work on his own metal health, and have a QUIET riot on his own time.

[RockinRight]

Rockin’ 80s Ping!

[darkangel82]

Surprising, since metal and whiny liberalism don’t usually go together.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Hey, I love Metal and I am not on weed!