Jonathan Cain Interview

[perryswoman]

McKinneyNews.net: I have to ask. What about Steve Perry? Will Steve ever be part of the band again?

Cain: I think Steve kind of closed the door. We have an open door policy. If he wants to come around and sing I’m sure Arnel will be the first to tell you he will share the stage with Steve Perry. But Steve’s kind of moved on. He’s got his own life.

The image of that just made me puke.

Why? I'm sure if they tune things down 3 notches Steve will be able to sing with Arnel just fine!

da debil made me do it

I'm not taking anything away from what The Voice was or brought to Journey. I'm a realist and the dream of hearing him sing in his original glory & key just isn't going to happen. I'd love nothing more than to be proven wrong, but such proof has been a long time coming.

i'm thinking it's not about tuning down or original glory and key that would cause puking.

I'm LMAO that Lora posted it! Once again, LB, you ROCK!!!

I have to agree! Pretty hilarious!

[steveo777]

Oh yeah, one more thing... that YT clip was simply awful! It was an embarrassment to the legacy of the song. I'm sure the people there enjoyed it, because of the 'live' factor (it does make a difference) but just listening to it on my computer makes sad for the state of Journey now. It's not truly a knock on Arnel, although I didn't think he did well on this song (and he was trying to imitate SP in many spots), it's a general statement about the lengths this band will go to stay on the road.

Arneliots, Pinheads, whatever... face reality. It was not a good performance.

Ok, ya got me there. Frankly it was a horrendous performance. Fortunately, I've had the pleasure of knowing that it's not that way every time. Off night maybe? What ever it was, it wasn't pretty. I'm always one to defend my boy, but once in awhile I get a bloody nose. This is one of those times.

[perryswoman]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

[steveo777]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

I hope not, but I can't see how they can bring in yet another singer and have a band left anymore. I think the fans would be done by that point. Is that what you are saying too?

[perryswoman]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

I hope not, but I can't see how they can bring in yet another singer and have a band left anymore. I think the fans would be done by that point. Is that what you are saying too?

Yep that's what I'm saying. I'm going to see them Sept 18 so I hope he sounds as good as he did in Charlotte last year!

[The_Noble_Cause]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

In fairness to Arnel, BGTY is always rough.
Perry managed to shout his way thru it during the sped-up ROR live shows.
Augeri butchered it (the Vegad dvd performance notwithstanding).
And JSS ordered it dropped from the setlist altogether.

[perryswoman]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

In fairness to Arnel, BGTY is always rough.
Perry managed to shout his way thru it during the sped-up ROR live shows.
Augeri butchered it (the Vegad dvd performance notwithstanding).
And JSS ordered it dropped from the setlist altogether.

Then I vote drop it from the setlist and put back in some more revelation since they are trying to look into the future and all/

[Esc]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

In fairness to Arnel, BGTY is always rough.
Perry managed to shout his way thru it during the sped-up ROR live shows.
Augeri butchered it (the Vegad dvd performance notwithstanding).
And JSS ordered it dropped from the setlist altogether.

Then I vote drop it from the setlist and put back in some more revelation since they are trying to look into the future and all/

there you go.

[Vladan]

[mdaemon]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

Well I can already hear Arnel's voice already deteriorating. He's pushing and pressing too hard, and me when I hear him sing, it does not sound effortless, not like when Hunsicker sings, that sounds effortless and natural, free flowing.

It's kind of like when Steve Augeri was singing, there was a lot of strain going trying to perform the songs taylord to a specific person (Perry), and anything less than a big effort, just sounded dreadfull anyway. The way Arnel is trying to out do, and emulate Perry, it can't be good for the voice. Unless he's a freak, then it's OK? but... time will tell.

And the comment Jonathan Cain made about Arnel Pineda not being a Steve Perry clone, that's a load of rubbish mate, because Arnel is anything but original. When I see Pineda, Augeri, or ANY singer singing along with the remaining members of Journey, they have "Steve Perry" written all over them.

Arnel is not trying to outdo Perry. He's been saying all along that he's just there to celebrate the legacy of Journey. He also said that “anytime Steve Perry wants to walk in, I would be glad to step out.” .

If you have seen and heard Journey live recently, you will know that Arnel isn't a Perry clone. There are some songs where he can sound like Perry (his way of giving tribute to Perry) but there are songs where he sounds himself.

[Vladan]

[mdaemon]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

Well I can already hear Arnel's voice already deteriorating. He's pushing and pressing too hard, and me when I hear him sing, it does not sound effortless, not like when Hunsicker sings, that sounds effortless and natural, free flowing.

It's kind of like when Steve Augeri was singing, there was a lot of strain going trying to perform the songs taylord to a specific person (Perry), and anything less than a big effort, just sounded dreadfull anyway. The way Arnel is trying to out do, and emulate Perry, it can't be good for the voice. Unless he's a freak, then it's OK? but... time will tell.

And the comment Jonathan Cain made about Arnel Pineda not being a Steve Perry clone, that's a load of rubbish mate, because Arnel is anything but original. When I see Pineda, Augeri, or ANY singer singing along with the remaining members of Journey, they have "Steve Perry" written all over them.

Arnel is not trying to outdo Perry. He's been saying all along that he's just there to celebrate the legacy of Journey. He also said that “anytime Steve Perry wants to walk in, I would be glad to step out.” .

If you have seen and heard Journey live recently, you will know that Arnel isn't a Perry clone. There are some songs where he can sound like Perry (his way of giving tribute to Perry) but there are songs where he sounds himself.

Mate, I am not an idiot. I can see with own eyes what is going on. I think I've been a fan long enough to know this, I really don't need to be convinced otherwise, because it will not happen.

Sorry!

You are accusing Arnel of something he is not based on whatever bias you already have against him. I am not trying to convince you, I am just trying to straighten out stuff that you think are facts - they aren't.

[Vladan]

[mdaemon]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

Well I can already hear Arnel's voice already deteriorating. He's pushing and pressing too hard, and me when I hear him sing, it does not sound effortless, not like when Hunsicker sings, that sounds effortless and natural, free flowing.

It's kind of like when Steve Augeri was singing, there was a lot of strain going trying to perform the songs taylord to a specific person (Perry), and anything less than a big effort, just sounded dreadfull anyway. The way Arnel is trying to out do, and emulate Perry, it can't be good for the voice. Unless he's a freak, then it's OK? but... time will tell.

And the comment Jonathan Cain made about Arnel Pineda not being a Steve Perry clone, that's a load of rubbish mate, because Arnel is anything but original. When I see Pineda, Augeri, or ANY singer singing along with the remaining members of Journey, they have "Steve Perry" written all over them.

Arnel is not trying to outdo Perry. He's been saying all along that he's just there to celebrate the legacy of Journey. He also said that “anytime Steve Perry wants to walk in, I would be glad to step out.” .

If you have seen and heard Journey live recently, you will know that Arnel isn't a Perry clone. There are some songs where he can sound like Perry (his way of giving tribute to Perry) but there are songs where he sounds himself.

Mate, I am not an idiot. I can see with own eyes what is going on. I think I've been a fan long enough to know this, I really don't need to be convinced otherwise, because it will not happen.

Sorry!

You are accusing Arnel of something he is not based on whatever bias you already have against him. I am not trying to convince you, I am just trying to straighten out stuff that you think are facts - they aren't.

Deal with it mate, because some of us have been longer than 2008 thanks for comin.

...more like stuck in 1981.

...also, you probably meant 2007. If you are going to take a dig at the new fans, it is best to get everything correct.

...thanks for the warm (NOT!) welcome, btw. Not that I care

[steveo777]

I have to say I like Arnel as well but he sounded absolutely horid in the video!! I don't think he will last over the 2 years he has left and it will be over for Journey.

Well I can already hear Arnel's voice already deteriorating. He's pushing and pressing too hard, and me when I hear him sing, it does not sound effortless, not like when Hunsicker sings, that sounds effortless and natural, free flowing.

It's kind of like when Steve Augeri was singing, there was a lot of strain going trying to perform the songs taylord to a specific person (Perry), and anything less than a big effort, just sounded dreadfull anyway. The way Arnel is trying to out do, and emulate Perry, it can't be good for the voice. Unless he's a freak, then it's OK? but... time will tell.

And the comment Jonathan Cain made about Arnel Pineda not being a Steve Perry clone, that's a load of rubbish mate, because Arnel is anything but original. When I see Pineda, Augeri, or ANY singer singing along with the remaining members of Journey, they have "Steve Perry" written all over them.

Arnel is not trying to outdo Perry. He's been saying all along that he's just there to celebrate the legacy of Journey. He also said that “anytime Steve Perry wants to walk in, I would be glad to step out.” .

If you have seen and heard Journey live recently, you will know that Arnel isn't a Perry clone. There are some songs where he can sound like Perry (his way of giving tribute to Perry) but there are songs where he sounds himself.

Mate, I am not an idiot. I can see with own eyes what is going on. I think I've been a fan long enough to know this, I really don't need to be convinced otherwise, because it will not happen.

Sorry!

You are accusing Arnel of something he is not based on whatever bias you already have against him. I am not trying to convince you, I am just trying to straighten out stuff that you think are facts - they aren't.

Deal with it mate, because some of us have been longer than 2008 thanks for comin.

I'll say it. Some people still long for the past and can't let go. The grip is so strong that some people simply can't handle that Journey is moving along without Steve Perry. It completely fucks with the neurons in the brains. The paradigm shift simply can't be dealt with. The overload causes anger and misfiring in all directions. There is nothing wrong with Arnel and nothing wrong with Journey with Arnel. Lots of folks are loving it still. This is a fact. So, mdaemon, understand this and stop letting what these people, loons, or whatever you want to call them affect you. They are hanging on so tight, you will never change their beliefs. We are all free to choose. I've been a Perry + Journey fan since the 80's but fortunately I've been able to enjoy the band all along the way. I must say I enjoy the band the most, since Perry with Arnel in it. It's possible to do that without trying to knock down or disrespect the legacy that Steve left us. I do see how some of these people feel around here. There are plenty of the Plokkers who think Journey just began when Arnel joined the band...at least they act that way. The way some of them carry on is a complete turn off for longtime fans. Maybe someone can help get that thru to the ones I am speaking of. Maybe someday they will see that it's Journey who chose Arnel to sing for them and that the band is all the individual parts, not the Arnel Pineda band. I think the world of Arnel, btw.

[annie89509]

Wow.... that was quite a read.
So, the whole saga post ROR until they found Arnel seems best to forget.
"..... Neal brought back Journey in 1995 ...." ?! wtf

[annie89509]

Certainly these interviews shed a light on how the guys think over the years. In 1998, when they hired SA, it was who needs Perry? ... we're forging a new identity. In 2008, it's honoring the legacy sound of Steve Perry ... but we had a hand in writing the songs, too.

[Voyager]

If you have seen and heard Journey live recently, you will know that Arnel isn't a Perry clone. There are some songs where he can sound like Perry (his way of giving tribute to Perry) but there are songs where he sounds himself.

I'm going to see Journey in eight days, and let me tell you this much - if Arnel doesn't sound like a Steve Perry clone, I want my money back. I fully expect him to try to sound as close to Steve Perry as possible... and the only reason I paid for tickets to this show is because I know Arnel will do a good job impersonating Steve Perry. It's no different than if I was paying to see an Elvis tribute band in Vegas... the singer had better sound like Elvis, or he won't have a job very long. You can say that Arnel, Steve Augeri, and JSS all want to sound like themselves... and that sounds great on paper... but that's not what they are getting paid to do in Journey. The fans and the band are paying them to sound like Steve Perry.

Is it Perry, or is it Arnel? Is it butter, or is it Parkay? The whole idea is that the customers won't be able to tell the difference.

[annie89509]

omg, Voyager .... your avatar ... lmao

[Michigan Girl]

If you have seen and heard Journey live recently, you will know that Arnel isn't a Perry clone. There are some songs where he can sound like Perry (his way of giving tribute to Perry) but there are songs where he sounds himself.

I'm going to see Journey in eight days, and let me tell you this much - if Arnel doesn't sound like a Steve Perry clone, I want my money back. I fully expect him to try to sound as close to Steve Perry as possible... and the only reason I paid for tickets to this show is because I know Arnel will do a good job impersonating Steve Perry. It's no different than if I was paying to see an Elvis tribute band in Vegas... the singer had better sound like Elvis, or he won't have a job very long. You can say that Arnel, Steve Augeri, and JSS all want to sound like themselves... and that sounds great on paper... but that's not what they are getting paid to do in Journey. The fans and the band are paying them to sound like Steve Perry.

Is it Perry, or is it Arnel? Is it butter, or is it Parkay? The whole idea is that the customers won't be able to tell the difference.

Sell them, NOW!!!

[Onestepper]

If you have seen and heard Journey live recently, you will know that Arnel isn't a Perry clone. There are some songs where he can sound like Perry (his way of giving tribute to Perry) but there are songs where he sounds himself.

I'm going to see Journey in eight days, and let me tell you this much - if Arnel doesn't sound like a Steve Perry clone, I want my money back. I fully expect him to try to sound as close to Steve Perry as possible... and the only reason I paid for tickets to this show is because I know Arnel will do a good job impersonating Steve Perry. It's no different than if I was paying to see an Elvis tribute band in Vegas... the singer had better sound like Elvis, or he won't have a job very long. You can say that Arnel, Steve Augeri, and JSS all want to sound like themselves... and that sounds great on paper... but that's not what they are getting paid to do in Journey. The fans and the band are paying them to sound like Steve Perry.

Is it Perry, or is it Arnel? Is it butter, or is it Parkay? The whole idea is that the customers won't be able to tell the difference.

Voyager, where are you seeing them?

[Michigan Girl]

I'll say it. Some people still long for the past and can't let go. The grip is so strong that some people simply can't handle that Journey is moving along without Steve Perry. It completely fucks with the neurons in the brains. The paradigm shift simply can't be dealt with. The overload causes anger and misfiring in all directions. There is nothing wrong with Arnel and nothing wrong with Journey with Arnel. Lots of folks are loving it still. This is a fact. So, mdaemon, understand this and stop letting what these people, loons, or whatever you want to call them affect you. They are hanging on so tight, you will never change their beliefs. We are all free to choose. I've been a Perry + Journey fan since the 80's but fortunately I've been able to enjoy the band all along the way. I must say I enjoy the band the most, since Perry with Arnel in it. It's possible to do that without trying to knock down or disrespect the legacy that Steve left us. I do see how some of these people feel around here. There are plenty of the Plokkers who think Journey just began when Arnel joined the band...at least they act that way. The way some of them carry on is a complete turn off for longtime fans. Maybe someone can help get that thru to the ones I am speaking of. Maybe someday they will see that it's Journey who chose Arnel to sing for them and that the band is all the individual parts, not the Arnel Pineda band. I think the world of Arnel, btw.

This is actually a very good post from you, Steveo....and I agree!!! Now, if we can just get you to
quit trashing Perry at every turn because you're pissed off at the haters...we'll be good!!!

[Jana]

If you have seen and heard Journey live recently, you will know that Arnel isn't a Perry clone. There are some songs where he can sound like Perry (his way of giving tribute to Perry) but there are songs where he sounds himself.

I'm going to see Journey in eight days, and let me tell you this much - if Arnel doesn't sound like a Steve Perry clone, I want my money back. I fully expect him to try to sound as close to Steve Perry as possible... and the only reason I paid for tickets to this show is because I know Arnel will do a good job impersonating Steve Perry. It's no different than if I was paying to see an Elvis tribute band in Vegas... the singer had better sound like Elvis, or he won't have a job very long. You can say that Arnel, Steve Augeri, and JSS all want to sound like themselves... and that sounds great on paper... but that's not what they are getting paid to do in Journey. The fans and the band are paying them to sound like Steve Perry.

Is it Perry, or is it Arnel? Is it butter, or is it Parkay? The whole idea is that the customers won't be able to tell the difference.

Save your money and pay just a few bucks and go see Jeremey or Hugo if that's what you're looking for. Steve Augeri and Arnel don't sound like a Perry clone on the classic songs, but both could deliver the songs in the tenor voice and do justice to the songs in the way we remember them and want to hear. Apparently, the majority of the concert-goers are loving the concerts and aren't bothered that Arnel isn't a clone of Perry. I don't think you will be happy. But you already know all of this. If they wanted someone who sounded much, much closer to Perry vocally, they would have picked Chalfant instead of Augeri and Jeremey instead of Arnel.

[steveo777]

I'll say it. Some people still long for the past and can't let go. The grip is so strong that some people simply can't handle that Journey is moving along without Steve Perry. It completely fucks with the neurons in the brains. The paradigm shift simply can't be dealt with. The overload causes anger and misfiring in all directions. There is nothing wrong with Arnel and nothing wrong with Journey with Arnel. Lots of folks are loving it still. This is a fact. So, mdaemon, understand this and stop letting what these people, loons, or whatever you want to call them affect you. They are hanging on so tight, you will never change their beliefs. We are all free to choose. I've been a Perry + Journey fan since the 80's but fortunately I've been able to enjoy the band all along the way. I must say I enjoy the band the most, since Perry with Arnel in it. It's possible to do that without trying to knock down or disrespect the legacy that Steve left us. I do see how some of these people feel around here. There are plenty of the Plokkers who think Journey just began when Arnel joined the band...at least they act that way. The way some of them carry on is a complete turn off for longtime fans. Maybe someone can help get that thru to the ones I am speaking of. Maybe someday they will see that it's Journey who chose Arnel to sing for them and that the band is all the individual parts, not the Arnel Pineda band. I think the world of Arnel, btw.

This is actually a very good post from you, Steveo....and I agree!!! Now, if we can just get you to
quit trashing Perry at every turn because you're pissed off at the haters...we'll be good!!!

I'm not really trashing Perry, since most of my posts are in jest, in response to some of the loons. I have the utmost admiration for the man's music, although I'm not happy with the way he handled some things and truely do believe he turned his back on his fans. I can totally understand the rest of the band wanting to keep doing what they love....being Journey. If Arnel helps us have Journey, that's a pretty good thing in my book. On the flipside, there is also a lot of mean spirited criticism of him, which I don't understand. He does a hell of a job and any anger the fans have really shouldn't be directed at Arnel. He's just doing the job he was hired to do and remains a nice humble guy in the process.

[bluejeangirl76]

McKinneyNews.net: I have to ask. What about Steve Perry? Will Steve ever be part of the band again?

Cain: I think Steve kind of closed the door. We have an open door policy because it would mean seriously fat cash. And we support any idea that's going to get us paid. If he wants to come around and sing I’m sure Arnel will be fired immediately. But Steve’s kind of moved on. He’s got his own life and is making money, so we gotta do what we gotta do. Mac and cheese doesn't cost what it used to, ya know.

I went ahead and placed the correct version ^ of that statement.

[steveo777]

McKinneyNews.net: I have to ask. What about Steve Perry? Will Steve ever be part of the band again?

Cain: I think Steve kind of closed the door. We have an open door policy because it would mean seriously fat cash. And we support any idea that's going to get us paid. If he wants to come around and sing I’m sure Arnel will be fired immediately. But Steve’s kind of moved on. He’s got his own life and is making money, so we gotta do what we gotta do. Mac and cheese doesn't cost what it used to, ya know.

I went ahead and placed the correct version ^ of that statement.

Arnel has a 3 year contract, so firing would be out of the question until the contract expires, unless he just totally screwed the pooch and they had cause, otherwise that move could cost them lots of cash. But the reality is if Steve really wanted to be a part of Journey he's had plenty of time...years to do it. That egg ain't gonna hatch but you can never convince the faithful of that. But, hey...all of us armchair experts know best, right?

[Michigan Girl]

McKinneyNews.net: I have to ask. What about Steve Perry? Will Steve ever be part of the band again?

Cain: I think Steve kind of closed the door. We have an open door policy because it would mean seriously fat cash. And we support any idea that's going to get us paid. If he wants to come around and sing I’m sure Arnel will be fired immediately. But Steve’s kind of moved on. He’s got his own life and is making money, so we gotta do what we gotta do. Mac and cheese doesn't cost what it used to, ya know.

I went ahead and placed the correct version ^ of that statement.

Arnel has a 3 year contract, so firing would be out of the question until the contract expires, unless he just totally screwed the pooch and they had cause, otherwise that move could cost them lots of cash. But the reality is if Steve really wanted to be a part of Journey he's had plenty of time...years to do it. That egg ain't gonna hatch but you can never convince the faithful of that. But, hey...all of us armchair experts know best, right?

You are taking this waaaay too seriously!!!
Although, I think she's right!!!
LMAO, BJG!!!

[bluejeangirl76]

McKinneyNews.net: I have to ask. What about Steve Perry? Will Steve ever be part of the band again?

Cain: I think Steve kind of closed the door. We have an open door policy because it would mean seriously fat cash. And we support any idea that's going to get us paid. If he wants to come around and sing I’m sure Arnel will be fired immediately. But Steve’s kind of moved on. He’s got his own life and is making money, so we gotta do what we gotta do. Mac and cheese doesn't cost what it used to, ya know.

I went ahead and placed the correct version ^ of that statement.

Arnel has a 3 year contract, so firing would be out of the question until the contract expires, unless he just totally screwed the pooch and they had cause, otherwise that move could cost them lots of cash.

good lord.


joke  /dʒoʊk/ [johk] noun, verb, joked, jok⋅ing.

–noun 1. something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.

2. something that is amusing or ridiculous, esp. because of being ludicrously inadequate or a sham; a thing, situation, or person laughed at rather than taken seriously; farce: Their pretense of generosity is a joke. An officer with no ability to command is a joke.

[Jana]

McKinneyNews.net: I have to ask. What about Steve Perry? Will Steve ever be part of the band again?

Cain: I think Steve kind of closed the door. We have an open door policy because it would mean seriously fat cash. And we support any idea that's going to get us paid. If he wants to come around and sing I’m sure Arnel will be fired immediately. But Steve’s kind of moved on. He’s got his own life and is making money, so we gotta do what we gotta do. Mac and cheese doesn't cost what it used to, ya know.

I went ahead and placed the correct version ^ of that statement.

Arnel has a 3 year contract, so firing would be out of the question until the contract expires, unless he just totally screwed the pooch and they had cause, otherwise that move could cost them lots of cash.

good lord.


joke  /dʒoʊk/ [johk] noun, verb, joked, jok⋅ing.

–noun 1. something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.

2. something that is amusing or ridiculous, esp. because of being ludicrously inadequate or a sham; a thing, situation, or person laughed at rather than taken seriously; farce: Their pretense of generosity is a joke. An officer with no ability to command is a joke.

[steveo777]

McKinneyNews.net: I have to ask. What about Steve Perry? Will Steve ever be part of the band again?

Cain: I think Steve kind of closed the door. We have an open door policy because it would mean seriously fat cash. And we support any idea that's going to get us paid. If he wants to come around and sing I’m sure Arnel will be fired immediately. But Steve’s kind of moved on. He’s got his own life and is making money, so we gotta do what we gotta do. Mac and cheese doesn't cost what it used to, ya know.

I went ahead and placed the correct version ^ of that statement.

Arnel has a 3 year contract, so firing would be out of the question until the contract expires, unless he just totally screwed the pooch and they had cause, otherwise that move could cost them lots of cash.

good lord.


joke  /dʒoʊk/ [johk] noun, verb, joked, jok⋅ing.

–noun 1. something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.

2. something that is amusing or ridiculous, esp. because of being ludicrously inadequate or a sham; a thing, situation, or person laughed at rather than taken seriously; farce: Their pretense of generosity is a joke. An officer with no ability to command is a joke.

Oh, shit fire, you guys! LOL