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[–]SXHarrasmentPanda 127 points128 points ago

But he doesn't like Star Wars.

[–]roflcopterpilotAaron Burr 16 points17 points ago

I have to post this every single time this image gets reposted.

"In the song Bicycle Race, Freddie mentions "...and I don't like Star Wars". Do you know if this was really the case or if he was just saying that for the sake of the song? I know that wouldn't be typical of him but I just have to ask.


Brian replied:

Well, it's a fair question, Robert, I guess. But did you ever read 'MobyDick' ? I always remember the first words were "Call me Ishmael". But of course Herman Melville wasn't Ishmael. As with a novel, just because a song is written in the first person doesn't mean it's in any way autobiographical. As I remember, Freddie liked Star Wars a lot, and he actually wasn't very keen on riding his bicycle (if he even had one!) - he preferred being driven in a Rolls Royce! But he created a character in the song, and this character can say what he wants, and he can ride his bicycle where he likes !

Cheers Bri"

http://www.brianmay.com/brian/letters/lettersmay11.html

There's the source, and I'm the one who asked.

[–]TrendyGame 4 points5 points ago

He did like Star Wars but didn't like to ride his bicycle?!? Well now I don't know what to believe in.

Upvoted for extremely informative post!

[–]asiansteev 28 points29 points ago

rumor has it he isn't fond of peter pan either.

[–]mmm27 30 points31 points ago

Frankenstein nor superman...

[–]feureau 25 points26 points ago

All I wanna do is

Bicycle bicycle bicycle

[–]mmm27 3 points4 points ago

I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle.

[–]phuckyouropinion 8 points9 points ago

Bicycle! Bicycle! Biiicycle!!!!

[–]Age_Estimator 6 points7 points ago

11

[–]phuckyouropinion 0 points1 point ago

18.... close..

[–]Banatza 2 points3 points ago

wow, forgot about that

[–]makeshift11 2 points3 points ago

Jaws was never his scene!

[–]HolySHlT 1 point2 points ago

Since the movie was only 1 year old at the time, I wonder if they knew back then how big the 3 films would become.

[–]wallychamp 0 points1 point ago

That's actually a great point. That song would be so much different today if he said "The Big Bus was never my scene, and I don't like The Shootist!"

As a sidenote, looking up not-lasting movies from 75-78 made me realize a ton of really well-regarded movies came out in that time frame, maybe he just got lucky.

[–]keviners 0 points1 point ago

he only asked him on stage because he didn't want to plat the gig... solo

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[–]kingnutter 377 points378 points ago

Freddie was a great piano player but he sucked on the organ.

[–]I_Actually_Hate_You 50 points51 points ago

Congratulations, this is the first example of wordplay I've ever upvoted on Reddit. If I used RES I'd probably tag you "a pretty cool guy."

[–]initialsdrummer 9 points10 points ago

I think you accidentally a word.

[–]I_Actually_Hate_You 1 point2 points ago

I think I accidentally my username. Seriously, it was a poor decision.

[–]marzipantsyo 3 points4 points ago

'Do' is an overrated word let's be real now!

[–]DryvBy 1 point2 points ago

Wop is a racist word towards Italians. But put 'Do' and 'Wop' together and it's music to my ears.

[–]Queefmonlee 4 points5 points ago

Speaking of pretty cool guys. A few days ago my accounting professor lost his newborn granddaughter to a heart defect. When asked if we would be having class today, my professor quoted the great Freddie Mercury by saying, "The Show must go on".

[–]noreallyimthepope[!] 0 points1 point ago

Putting things into perspective: "Personal" is not the same as "important". I'd imagine he places very high score on making certain that his pupils are well armed. Apart from that, routines can be therapeutic.

[–]deepseatrolling 1 point2 points ago

what's better than roses on your piano? Tulips on my organ.

[–]GameBoo2 -2 points-1 points ago

I actually tagged you as 'A Pretty Cool Guy'.

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[–]blackstrat 2 points3 points ago

A repost? On my reddit?!?!?!?

[–]PortableFreakshow 30 points31 points ago

This was during Darth's "glam" phase

[–]thunnus 10 points11 points ago

Darth Vader. Only he could be so bold.

[–]Rafa1414 8 points9 points ago

never would have taken darth as a "glam" kind of guy.

[–]iRideDragons 9 points10 points ago

That's why it was just a phase.

[–]iamadogforreal 1 point2 points ago

The tougher on the outside the softer on the inside. Behind every toughguy is a scared and sad little boy who just wants to put on makeup and dance to Bowie.

[–]brycedriesenga 1 point2 points ago

For some reason, that made me think of Garth from Wayne's World and then I thought that some sort of Garth Vader/Darth Algar mashup would be cool.

[–]Pcurrency 1 point2 points ago

Garth Vader...oh sweet Tattooine

[–]It_is_Cold 11 points12 points ago

Freddie Mercury rides Vader into the sunset.

[–]HipX 2 points3 points ago

This is the incredible snapshot that appears to show Freddie Mercury riding off into the sunset - on Vader.

[–]Razenghan 7 points8 points ago

[–]Epic_E 31 points32 points ago

One of the best male lead vocalist ever.

[–]brycedriesenga 7 points8 points ago

Proof: His/their amazing performance at Live Aid.

[–]dkitch 1 point2 points ago

[–]EliteKill 20 points21 points ago

One of the best male lead vocalist ever.

FTFY

[–]Yossome 1 point2 points ago

Darth Vader?

[–]HanoverGimp 0 points1 point ago

Second only to David Cassidy from the partridge family. OK, maybe not.

[–]ERich2010 0 points1 point ago

Freddie Mercury was pretty good too.

[–]OGbigfoot -1 points0 points ago

I agree!

[–]philmardok 4 points5 points ago

the funny thing is that darth vader isn't even the expert on space in that picture

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points ago

Look at those legs. >_>

[–]justa_flesh_wound 11 points12 points ago

Darth can feel the Freddy's force... In the back of his neck

[–]bluthru 2 points3 points ago

Darth Vader isn't the only one who can "force choke"...

[–]R7F 25 points26 points ago

Repost...

[–]godofallcows 11 points12 points ago

Thus place is actually one big cycle of the same things being posted over and over, you must still be on your first cycle. Kick back man, and enjoy the smell of reposts. Jimi Hendrix should be here any second now...

[–]tmackattak 2 points3 points ago

Yeah but this pic made the front page just a couple days ago....

[–]godofallcows 1 point2 points ago

I meant to say vicious cycle.

[–]pacmanwasright 1 point2 points ago

i actually turned it into a game, i try to guess what picture is gonna come up judging from the title.

this one was easy btw

[–]pacmanwasright 5 points6 points ago

and i do still downvote them

[–]MaeveningErnsmau 1 point2 points ago

Keep the spirit of Mr. OhHai alive.

[–]qwert234 1 point2 points ago

This is ridiculous. I've seen this picture over a dozen times already.

[–]electricfire 0 points1 point ago

Indeed a repost. Here's my original submission:

http://redd.it/gp5l1

[–]vowdy 2 points3 points ago

Masters of the universe!

[–]radrage 0 points1 point ago

I think you mean Princes of the Universe

[–]vowdy 0 points1 point ago

Indeed I did! Was going by memory :)

[–]StuporCollider 2 points3 points ago

"I find your lack of pants disturbing"

[–]rd5493 10 points11 points ago

I hate when people compare Freddie Mercury to God. I mean he was good, but he was no Freddie Mercury.

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[–]rd5493 1 point2 points ago

What, am I supposed to post something original on Reddit? I don't want to start any weird trends, now.

[–]TheCollective01 0 points1 point ago

This reminds me of a Pink Floyd joke. Still music, so still relevant... Anyways David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Rick Wright are all driving in a car together when they get in a car accident and die (inb4 Rick Wright is already dead). They all three go to heaven and meet St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter approaches them excitedly and says "oh man, you guys are going to love it here! We have a great house band...Jimi Hendrix on guitar, Jim Morrison on vocals, John Entwistle on bass, and John Bonham on drums. We even have Roger Waters writing the lyrics!" David Gilmour says "Huh, I didn't know Roger died as well" to which St. Peter replies "Well, really it's God...He just thinks he's Roger Waters".

[–]CrispierDuck 3 points4 points ago

Freddie is amazing...totally my idol. As well as being one of the greatest showmen (as evidenced here) and modern musicians the world has ever seen, the indirect effect he had on 'publicising' the LGBT community and the issue of AIDS has changed the world.

Rest in peace Freddie <3

[–]jkduger 1 point2 points ago

Darth Gayder

[–]ChrisCipher 1 point2 points ago

This is a repost- original title was "Is this the greatest pic of all time?"

[–]amplifyingsound 1 point2 points ago

Anyone else notice how badass brian may looks

[–]mouseknuckle 1 point2 points ago

Poor guy. Anywhere else, Dr. Brian May would be the most awesome dude in the room.

[–]Hankie08 1 point2 points ago

I thought he didn't like Star Wars?

[–]sharpinator 1 point2 points ago

If I had a nickel for every time this has been posted, well I'd have a large number of nickels

[–]Doc_Jan_Itor 1 point2 points ago

Bitch, I'm fabulous.

[–]Thisisyoureading 1 point2 points ago

Congratulations, you a repost!

[–]NeighborStrategy 1 point2 points ago

Geez, I've never seen this picture on Reddit before...

[–]carver1976 1 point2 points ago

That guy was so awesome, I'll bet he got tons of chicks!

[–]carollynchurchill 5 points6 points ago

Repost, lame.

[–]foamingturtle 1 point2 points ago

If you calculate how many centimeters Freddie is from the ground and mutliply it by the width of Freddie's moustache, you will get the exact number of times this picture has been posted.

[–]SecularMantis 1 point2 points ago

The mustache width can be measured in any units for this to work.

[–]im_at_work_now 0 points1 point ago

♫ ☊ ♬

[–]orthagkevinc2792 0 points1 point ago

Freddy Mercury wearing short shorts riding Darth Vader, you can't explain that. I wish you could, but th'ts some crazy shit.

[–]OGbigfoot 4 points5 points ago

Easily explained... It's Freddy fuckin' Mercury. He does what he wants (er, did what he wanted RIP)!

[–]orthagkevinc2792 1 point2 points ago

No, he still does what he wants. On a completely different yet related note, I'm starting a religion called Mercuryism.

[–]OGbigfoot 0 points1 point ago

I condone this... NAY! I Support it. I shall make chrome trunk thingies to show my support!

[–]orthagkevinc2792 1 point2 points ago*

I am now the pope of the Church of Freddy Mercury.

EDIT: Hopefully this doesn't clash with my other religion, Eastwoodism. Which believes Clint Eastwood traveled through time to kill god right after the creation of the universe using a solid gold Smith & Wesson Model 500.

[–]Gezzer50 0 points1 point ago

Yeah and that kind of explains the RIP part of your post.

[–]dezmiller777 0 points1 point ago

Freddie was a champion for the darkside.

[–]etherealbryl 0 points1 point ago

I thought he didn't like Star Wars?

[–]Satrynify 0 points1 point ago

Whoa. Whoawhoa. whoa.

[–]Le_Petit_Lapin 0 points1 point ago

Freddie Mercury loved getting someone elses helmet between his legs.

[–]radicalporotta 0 points1 point ago

The force is great between his legs.

[–]MuckBulligan 0 points1 point ago

Wasn't this on the front page a couple weeks ago?

[–]Willard2566 0 points1 point ago

"Luke, I am your father...and Freddie Mercury's fuckbuddy...fyi...don't tell Yoda."

[–]plolock 0 points1 point ago

Ultra Solid Win

[–]k1ngAustin 0 points1 point ago

[–]Jeffy29 0 points1 point ago

What a cheap way to earn karma, this was just 3 days ago as a top comment in a popular thread. (Note to myself: you need to do this!!)

[–]pmac135 0 points1 point ago

Dat stache

[–]whoisgalt 0 points1 point ago

"Freddie reunited with his father. Father in helmet makes up for lost time."

[–]GameBoo2 0 points1 point ago

Wh-why is this link PURPLE

[–]stylishbogart 0 points1 point ago

star trek man

[–]Veronicelloidea 0 points1 point ago

Now I'll never be able to look at the back of Vader's helmet without thinking of Freddie Mercury. I'll just have to turn off the lights from now on.

[–]Hungry_Alcoholic 0 points1 point ago

Only the Mercinator could do this...

[–]Isotope22 0 points1 point ago

Darth Vader thinking to himself: "I sure hope this helmet is impermeable."

[–]shmoswald 0 points1 point ago

Congratulations! You're the thousandth person to post this image to reddit! Your karma shall be directly deposited to your account.

[–]Gezzer50 0 points1 point ago

Is it only me that noticed what a p@ss poor costume Darth is wearing. Oh and his cloths look cheap too.

[–]jojow77[!] 0 points1 point ago

Would buy this if it was a poster

[–]icepenguin21 0 points1 point ago

Now whats the best rock photo!

[–]zmeace 0 points1 point ago

highlight picture of the day

[–]8nate 0 points1 point ago

Is God

[–]glate 0 points1 point ago

I must have missed that scene in Borat.

[–]karlomac -2 points-1 points ago

Is Freddie Mercury a homosexual?

[–]chevynoir 0 points1 point ago

is this the real life? or is this just fantasy?

[–]Thizzlebot 0 points1 point ago

Darth Gayder.

[–]SHOULDVE_SAID 0 points1 point ago

He came to the dark side.

[–]J_Jammer 0 points1 point ago

Who knew that Darth Vader could take all of Freddie?

That's a great question for the Star Wars nerds. Darth Vader was able to take all of what singer?

[–]ButtFartMcPoopus 0 points1 point ago

All of you shut the fuck up about reposts. I have been on reddit three years and I've never seen this before, because either I'm not subscribed to the same subreddits or just didn't catch it at the right time.

If we heeded all the bitching about reposts I never would have seen this photo. DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW HORRIBLE THAT WOULD BE?! Fuck.

This is awesome, and now my background. Thank you for sharing it.

[–]BigFailure 0 points1 point ago

Freddie Murcury - Say hey man jaws was never my scene and i dont like star wars!

Youtube link to lyrics

[–]kamiikoneko 0 points1 point ago

fuck, I thought I was straight until right now.

[–]goddamnbatman617 0 points1 point ago

I can never tell anymore if a picture is Freddie or Sacha Baron Cohen, given the movie and all

[–]sawbeans 0 points1 point ago

having a good time, HAVING A GOOD TIME

[–]transam1234 0 points1 point ago

gay... dont care

[–]Still_mindjdecarlu 0 points1 point ago

r-r-r-r-repost!

[–]prepnready 0 points1 point ago

Glorious!!

[–]thisistuesday 0 points1 point ago

Ha! This seems wrong for some reasons :)

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

oh hey i see where still in the few days directly after a thread encouraging user participation to find cool things is being dismantled and submitted as their own threads. in this case it would be the "This is the best rock picture ever" thread being bastardized. this submission being like the fifth picture from there getting on the front page.

[–]Thehinojos16 0 points1 point ago

OP thank you for spelling Freddie right

[–]hippieschmidt 0 points1 point ago

I thought he was more into Fat Bottom Girls?

[–]lud1120 0 points1 point ago

Vader to Fred Mercurywalker:
"No, I am your father."

[–]chongo403 0 points1 point ago

Vader just killed a man

[–]FitFaen 0 points1 point ago

Freddie Mercury gave Easy E aids.

[–]notthatitmattersbut 0 points1 point ago

FUCK YEAH HAN SOLO!

[–]Jazz_Cub 0 points1 point ago

Two of my favorite people in music and cinema!

sidenote: Does anyone happen to have a high-resolution version of this image? I can't find any good ones on google. I desperately want to make a poster of this. It begs to be on a wall.

[–]ds727 0 points1 point ago

Freddie Mercury is not only the best front man to have ever lived, but he was also a great inspiration. Listen to 'The Show Must Go On' by Queen. It was the last song he ever recorded and he did so while hardly being able to walk or move. Yet he undoubtedly "killed it" in only take. R.I.P

[–]niners27 0 points1 point ago

Epic. Anyone know where I could get a poster of that pic?

[–]Eyewiggler 0 points1 point ago

R.I.P Freddie

[–]fitonkpo 0 points1 point ago

The Man!!!

[–]Getting-1000000karma 0 points1 point ago

Freddie Mercury is a poof, no idea why Reddit would idolize a faggot...

[–]blackjack118 0 points1 point ago

nigger

[–]Packers91 0 points1 point ago

inb4 conservatives start referring to homosexuality as "The Dark Side"

[–]MoundBuilders 0 points1 point ago

yes. this is good.

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[–]CloudDrone 1 point2 points ago

You're talking about this thread? Because I don't think we can top what a trainwreck this thread is.

[–]Goldzilla 0 points1 point ago

This single picture is better and has more creativity than the last three movies. Frankly, I'd pay large to see Freddy give Vader such a beatdown that he has to carry him around on stage during concerts as his punishment.

[–]cvillestorm 0 points1 point ago

Freddie won the ensuing "lightsaber" duel...

[–]NoveltyAccount1234 0 points1 point ago

So disgusting. He is clearly showing that he is above black people. Racist.

[–]NuckinBanana 0 points1 point ago

"Luke, I am your father!"

[–]daklassy1 0 points1 point ago

............…………………...................................................................….............................................................SITH PACKER!

[–]Swaget 0 points1 point ago

possibly one of the greatest photos on the internet

[–]LPMMF 0 points1 point ago

This is freaking awesome!

[–]klaymankombat 0 points1 point ago

that's weird considering he doesn't like star wars.

[–]bleachigo 0 points1 point ago

BORAT

[–]Detra 0 points1 point ago

haha ... Awesome picture ........

[–]CoyoteStark 0 points1 point ago

Needless to say, your argument is invalid.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Freddie Mercury, instant karma. Bloody karma whores.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

Freddie Mercury riding on Darth Vader. Your argument is invalid.

[–]7Pedazos 0 points1 point ago

I meant to click on a "when you see it" link. I spent ten minutes staring at the picture.

[–]disgruntled_upvoter 0 points1 point ago

Am I the only one hearing, "Look at my horse! My horse is amazing!"???

[–]Lurking_Grue -1 points0 points ago

You were up until the point I read your comment.

Damn you.

[–]satnightride 0 points1 point ago

TIL Freddie Mercury is actually an Indian name Farrokh Bulsara. Freddie was a much better choice.

[–]sneakycoconut 0 points1 point ago

Is this true?

[–]mouseknuckle 0 points1 point ago

No, that's not an Indian name. And I'm pretty sure his family was Zoroastrian, not Hindu.

[–]sethnator 1 point2 points ago

That is a parsi name

[–]s1ackhax -1 points0 points ago

Born in Zanzibar in East Africa.

[–]IAmTheWaller67 0 points1 point ago

This photo is overloading on "epic".

[–]furry_armenian_11 0 points1 point ago

So much AWESOME in this picture

[–]bettyechelon 0 points1 point ago

This cannot be upvoted enough.

[–]SpecialOops 0 points1 point ago

my karma whore senses are tingling.

[–]rchase -1 points0 points ago

No matter how awesome you eventually become, you will never be as awesome as Freddie Mercury.

[–]godofallcows -1 points0 points ago

Bravery is leaking everywhere from OP. This never before seen picture is amazing!

[–]jpinkman -1 points0 points ago

He was skull fucking Darth Vader? Yo!

[–]buskerrhymes -1 points0 points ago

New level of badassery.

[–]pacmanwasright 0 points1 point ago

"new"

[–]buskerrhymes 0 points1 point ago

Okay, old level of badassery. New to me.

[–]pacmanwasright 0 points1 point ago

[–]nickybigboots -5 points-4 points ago

Hello, new phone wallpaper. Have an upvote.

[–]KindredBear -2 points-1 points ago

still a better love story than twilight....

[–]Hemper -1 points0 points ago

This has and will continue to be my desktop wallpaper of choice.

[–]TheDroopy -1 points0 points ago

I must say, that's a pretty half-assed Vader suit

[–]baconforged -1 points0 points ago

hi five! very nice! I heard he was number one sex in mouth in band.