A POLICY STATEMENT
OK, we get this question all the time from fans, syndicated talk-show hosts and down-on-their-luck politicians so let's end the confusion once and for all! FLU is a band, a performing musical group, and "FLU" is an acronym drawn from the full, official name of the band Fools Like Us. When we say "catch FLU" we are inviting one and all to come to one of our gigs, listen to music, meet their friends and enjoy up to 10% more fun in a responsible fashion. From time to time, the band may issue an invitation to enjoy a FLU shot. This is a libation concocted by an experienced mixologist and served in a small beverage container known as a shot glass, ergo "FLU shot". A FLU shot has absolutely no known medicinal value, and it would be counter productive in your efforts to battle the flu (please read on). The "flu" is a nickname for a nasty viral illness formally known to its business associates as influenza. Influenza is serious business and you want to avoid it like the plague... actually, you probably want to avoid the plague even more vigorously, but you get the drift. It would be wrong, just plain mean and wrong, for us to wish the flu on anyone. So wash your hands frequently, sneeze into the crook of your arm and avoid crowded elevators from October 15th through May 4th (dates are approximate). If you actually catch the flu, please stay at home, call in sick at work, curl up on the couch, whine all you like and stay as comfortable as you can. Trust us, it won't be easy. Take over-the-counter medications to lessen your symptoms and generally follow the advice your mother would've given you. It it's really kicking your ass, you better talk to your doctor and quit taking health advice from a bunch of musicians.

BUT.. when you're feeling better, come out and catch FLU... FLU music is good for what ails you!!

ANOTHER POLICY STATEMENT
It is strict Fools' policy that no animals be harmed during practice or live performances. They may be inadvertently annoyed, but not harmed. OK, one time we killed a spider that was creeping us out on one of the amplifiers, and that was really intentional. Our apologies to the Arachnids. Please stay off our equipment.