March 12th marks the birthday of the Girl Scouts. Besides those delicious cookies that we all know and love, the Girl Scouts are also known for their various badges. While we think earning a First Aid badge is great and all, we have a few rock-themed ideas that will surely add even more honor and character to the already stellar Girl Scout organization.
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- What better way to open up to a group than with a little air guitar competition. We’re sure plenty of young girls could air-shred the hell out of some Zeppelin.
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- Alright, so we’re not exactly promoting girls becoming groupies, but we firmly believe in having a strong knowledge in rock history. Plus, when they get older and play trivia at some bar, you just know that info will come in handy.
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- Think of it as a more advance take on a “Trust Fall.”
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- In rock, image matters, which is why we think the young girls of America should take a class all about eyeliner and accessories.
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- Ummmm…can you say cardio? People are always complaining that the youth of today aren’t active enough. What better way to get exercise than by sitting behind the kit and going nuts?!
Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock reporter who never leaves home without her iPod, because to her, there’s something very comforting about carrying around every piece of music she’s ever owned in her life.