Fall Off Foot

I love watching people play through pain. From Willis Reed hobbling out during game 7 of the 1970 NBA finals to Bobby Baun scoring a game 6 overtime winner on a broken leg, sucking it up is a part of life for some athletes. Unfortunately, musicians aren’t always as willing to tough it out. In fact, some have been known to cancel entire tours for horrific ailments like acute anxiety and lingering colds. How pathetic. Pete Wentz isn’t one of those musicians.

I’ve been highly critical of the brains behind Fall Out Boy for awhile, but Pete is slowly beginning to earn my respect. According to NME, the bassist suffered a broken foot during the Voodoo Music Experience a few days back; however, he’s not letting a few cracks sideline him from their current tour. About the injury, he said, ”No shows will be cancelled. I am currently trying to get a 'rocker' boot, so I can have a walking cast.” Hell yes, Pete. In honor of this manly behavior, I’m going to refrain from slandering you for an entire week. You’ve earned it.