Hey there! So, Bad Religion came up with this super cool mail service called “Bad Religion Direct” where fans could buy their album “Tested” straight from the band themselves, without having to worry about those pesky import costs. How awesome is that?
Now, let’s talk about where the name came from. It all started with an ad for Calgon laundry detergent that had this catchy phrase. Then, the 1960’s sitcom “Get Smart” in the United States took it and ran with it. They had this character called The Claw (pronounced “craw” like “not the claw, the craw!”), and every time someone called him “the claw,” he would correct them. Classic!
But here’s the best part. Whenever The Claw wanted to torture the secret agent Maxwell Smart, his assistant Bobo would ask him where he learned that particular brand of torture. And you know what The Claw would say? “Ahh Bobo, that is an ancient Chinese secret.” How mysterious and exciting!
So, there you have it. Bad Religion Direct is not just a mail service, it’s a nod to pop culture and a playful reference to a hilarious sitcom character. Rock on!
This content was originally written by the badass contributors of thebrpage.net, the best superfan resource and website that exists for any band, let alone the best band in the whole entire world. I’ve been lurking on that site for over 20 years and if you’re into Bad Religion as much as I am, I’m sure you’re familiar. If you are not, go there right now and never come back to this site again. You should, and I totally understand.
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