So one member of your band has transitioned.

May 13, 2016 8:23 AM

How do you address the elephant in the room with a live audience?The Axis of Awesome shows us the way.

The Axis of Awesome [previously] [previously] [previously], is an Australian comedy band that looks a little different than it used to.

posted by sparklemotion (18 comments total)

this is stellar.
posted by knownassociate at 8:31 AM on May 13, 2016

I liked this when Mr. Show did it and I like it now. (Which is how I often feel about the Axis of Awesome -- "this is derivative but I'm having a good time.")
posted by babelfish at 8:32 AM on May 13, 2016 [2 favorites]

This band's name is perfect.
posted by kinnakeet at 8:32 AM on May 13, 2016

(Also, of course, the stakes are higher here than for the Mr. Show bit, which was entirely conceptual, so this has a lot more heart. Which, again, is how I feel about this band a lot.)
posted by babelfish at 8:33 AM on May 13, 2016 [1 favorite]

Beautifully and hilariously done.
posted by BigHeartedGuy at 8:35 AM on May 13, 2016

None of your fucking business!

None of your fucking business!
posted by Etrigan at 8:43 AM on May 13, 2016 [4 favorites]

All that straight talk and they never even addressed my biggest question; who the fuck tucks their jeans into their boots aside from toddlers stomping in puddles?
posted by Keith Talent at 8:49 AM on May 13, 2016

The Axis of Awesome just got exponentially more Awesome. Well played.
posted by Ben Trismegistus at 9:03 AM on May 13, 2016

Keith Talent Grown ass adults who need to cross foot-deep New York City slush puddles in winter?
posted by SansPoint at 9:06 AM on May 13, 2016

I went back to rewatch the video to see the boots and got into enjoying the song again and forget to notice the boots. Twice.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 9:08 AM on May 13, 2016 [5 favorites]

Keith Talent: "All that straight talk and they never even addressed my biggest question; who the fuck tucks their jeans into their boots aside from toddlers stomping in puddles?"

Etrigan: "None of your fucking business!"
posted by boo_radley at 9:17 AM on May 13, 2016 [4 favorites]

Also make sure to watch her video: What Happened to Jordan's Beard?

I am so so so happy for her!
posted by specialagentwebb at 10:20 AM on May 13, 2016 [8 favorites]

This was both funny and classy at the same time.

But the headline reminded me that Axl Rose (who is apparently still alive) is currently touring as the lead vocalist for AC/DC. Which is, you know... neither.
posted by rokusan at 10:39 AM on May 13, 2016 [2 favorites]

I had always thought that the follow-up sequence in A Mighty Wind was really a dud, and watching the Axis of Awesome clips only brings that into sharper relief. They managed funny without making it mean.
posted by sobell at 11:44 AM on May 13, 2016 [3 favorites]

Here's another video with some interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the show: Axis Of Awesome's Jordan Raskopoulos' first tour as a transgender woman. "Right now, I'm really happy."
posted by Lexica at 1:42 PM on May 13, 2016 [3 favorites]

This is great!
posted by lab.beetle at 7:51 PM on May 13, 2016

I had always thought that the follow-up sequence in A Mighty Wind was really a dud.

A Mighty Wind is so entirely great until the post-script. The New New Main Street Singers as Supreme Court Justices is just lame, but the fates of Mitch and Mickey undermine the characters and the Folksmen sequence is disappointing and insulting. I still watch the film regularly, but I turn it off after the concert ends. Its a fine ending just like that.

Also, Axis of Awesome is terrific and I'm so pleased that Jordan is happy.
posted by Joey Michaels at 7:58 PM on May 13, 2016 [1 favorite]

They also did a pretty fantastic cover of Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me! I mean, look at those adorable nerds. I'm so happy that Jordan's happy. It comes across in her performance and her videos and it's so hard not to smile at it.
posted by gc at 6:03 PM on May 14, 2016