Blink 182 is an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s. One of their most well-known songs is "Dammit," which some fans believe to be cursed. The curse supposedly stems from the song's lyrics and its connection to tragic events. The lyrics of "Dammit" revolve around feelings of frustration and heartbreak in a relationship. Some speculate that these themes have attracted negative energy, leading to a string of unfortunate incidents involving the band and its members. One of the earliest alleged incidents occurred in 2001 when drummer Travis Barker narrowly escaped death in a plane crash.
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One of the earliest alleged incidents occurred in 2001 when drummer Travis Barker narrowly escaped death in a plane crash. Barker was one of two survivors, while four people tragically lost their lives. It is said that Barker had previously sung "Dammit" while on tour, leading some to believe that the curse was responsible for the crash.
Carnival Cruise Line announces return to New York City homeport
Carnival Cruise Line has officially returned to New York, meaning that the cruise line has retuned to service in all 14 of their U.S. home ports.
Yesterday, June 16, marked the first day since March 2020 that a Carnival Cruise Line ship had returned to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Carnival Cruise Line’s ship the Carnival Magic docked in New York to celebrate the occasion.
ImageCarnival Cruise Line first began sailing from New York in 1998, and has since offered cruise sailings from this homeport to a many destinations, aboard many of Carnival’s ships.
To commemorate the return, the Carnival Magic crew team members welcomed passengers onboard with a “Back to Fun” event, which included a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
The President of Carnival Cruise Line, Christine Duffy, said the following regarding the occasion, “with our return to New York today, we now have restarted guest operations in all of 14 of our U.S. home ports. New York has been a wonderful partner for more than two decades, and we are delighted to provide versatile vacation options from this popular market again.”
Image(Ceremonial ribbon cutting aboard Carnival Magic)
Following a four-day Bermuda cruise itinerary, Carnival Magic will then depart from New York on 15 sailings with various sailing destinations and itineraries for the summer and the fall, including:
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- One, nine-day Carnival Journeys Eastern Caribbean cruise visiting Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Maarten, and St. Thomas.
- Two, seven-day Canada cruises.
On May 2, Carnival Cruise Line became one of the first cruise lines to return all of its fleet to active service, all 23 ships. Carnival Cruise Line has now retuned to 100% of its U.S. homeports. The cruise line plans on restarting their operations in Australia with the return of Carnival Splendor to Sydney Australia in October of this year, as well as Carnival Luminosa to Brisbane Australia in November. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line is currently planning on welcoming its second excel-class, the Carnival Celebration, this November.
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Another incident associated with the curse occurred in 2012 when Blink 182's lead singer, Tom DeLonge, experienced a series of strange encounters. DeLonge claimed to have seen unidentified flying objects and even had a close encounter with a UFO. Some fans connected these events to the band's association with "Dammit" and deemed it as further evidence of the curse. While these incidents may seem coincidental, it is important to approach the notion of a curse with skepticism. The idea of a curse often arises when trying to explain unfortunate events without clear explanations. It is possible that these events were mere coincidences or resulted from other factors unrelated to the song. Furthermore, Blink 182 has had a successful career, releasing numerous hit songs and gaining a dedicated fan base. The band continued to perform "Dammit" throughout their concerts without any significant negative consequences. Therefore, it is reasonable to question the existence of a curse surrounding the song. In conclusion, the notion of a curse associated with Blink 182's song "Dammit" has circulated among fans for many years. While tragic incidents involving the band have occurred, it is essential to approach the concept of a curse with critical thinking and skepticism. It is likely that these events were coincidences or resulted from other factors not related to the song..
Reviews for "Curse or Coincidence? Blink 182's Mysterious Song"
1. Amy - 2/5 - To put it mildly, I was very disappointed with Blink 182's curse song. It lacked the creativity and catchy melodies that I have come to expect from this band. The lyrics were crude and vulgar, which made it difficult for me to enjoy the song. Overall, I think Blink 182 missed the mark with this one.
2. John - 1/5 - I cannot express how much I despised Blink 182's curse song. It was nothing more than a cheap attempt to shock and gain attention. The lyrics were offensive and lacked any meaningful substance. This song is an embarrassment to the band's previous work, and I would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Sarah - 2.5/5 - I understand that Blink 182 has always had a rebellious and edgy side to their music, but I found their curse song to be excessive and unnecessary. It felt like the band was trying too hard to shock their audience, and it came off as forced and contrived. The song lacked the charm and wit that Blink 182 is known for, and I was left feeling underwhelmed.
4. Mike - 1/5 - Blink 182's curse song was a complete waste of my time. The lyrics were immature and felt like they were written by angsty teenagers trying to be rebellious. The melody was forgettable, and there was nothing about the song that stood out to me. I expected more from Blink 182, but this song was a disappointment in every way.
5. Lisa - 2/5 - I have been a longtime fan of Blink 182, but their curse song was a letdown for me. It felt like they were trying to change their style to appeal to a different audience, and it didn't work for me. The lyrics were crude and lacked the clever wordplay that I enjoy in their songs. Overall, it just didn't feel like Blink 182, and I was left disappointed.