Twenty years ago,Busty Lifeguards (2010) Smash Mouth were "all stars with their game on" -- and now they're fighting hard on Twitter to hold onto that mantle.
Hard, and shamelessly.
The battle started over a year ago after a Twitter user accused Smash Mouth of only becoming famous because of their Shrek contributions, including "All Star." Since then, user after user have lodged similar complaints -- and Smash Mouth's Twitter account has fought back, nearly every single time.
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It appears the band is desperate to hold onto their late 90's glory. They'll do anything, battle with anyone, to hold onto their glorious two-hit wonder fame.
Case in point. April, 2015.
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One year later:
Even sweet, innocuous tweets force the band into defensiveness:
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Stop making fun of them, 'k? It's not cool!
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Even Twitter users with loving avatar pictures aren't afraid stand up for what they believe in -- and troll:
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Smash Mouth will not tolerate any mouthing off.
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"Just saying."
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They're just really sensitive, ok? But please - whatever you do, get your math right.
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They'll always be all stars in our hearts.
[h/t Gawker]
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