THIS. IS. SPINAL. TAP.
The scene captured in the clip above - one of the most iconic moments in mockumentary and rockumentary history alike - is cause for celebration on today's numerological alignment to the power of eleven. Who cares that the human calendar is virtually as arbitrary as the departments of the Executive Branch Rick Perry feels like eliminating on any given day? This is cause to celebrate!
So some cats took to Facebook to start a campaign to make today Nigel Tufnel Day, in honor of Christopher Guest's signature character from the inimitable This Is Spinal Tap.
So bust out your favorite aggressive rock sounds, hit play, and turn that baby up to 11!
Of course, the only thing more important than Nigel Tufnel today is something of significantly greater importance indeed: honoring all of those who have served our nation.
So If you can find a meaningful way to show your respect and gratitude for our vets this Veteran's Day, I thank you for it.
Let's turn our gratitude up to 11 too.
Rock on, y'all.
-Isaac O'Kieran