Chinese Arithmetic

If something is tough to do, one says it's "harder than Chinese arithmetic".  Could this also be a euphemism for the "young, hung, and plastered" subject of this song?  Found on FNM's second album, Introduce Yourself, this was originally sung by Patton's predecessor, previous lead singer Chuck Mosley.  I'm glad Patton doesn't ignore the band's first two albums that feature Chuck, otherwise great tunes like this would never be heard live (this particular song is a live rarity as it is, getting far less stage time than many other hits of later years).

This version from 2009's Download Festival in the UK is one of my favorites, and has been stuck in my head for the last few days, without complaint.  Bonus points for Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" intro.


This is not to say that I don't like the version found on the album.  Chuck, after all, WAS the sound of Faith No More in the early years.  I appreciate his work as well, but it's fair to say that I am pretty bias when it comes to my favorite.