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This was written in retaliation to childish mudslinging by a handful of individuals who worked at a local radio station in Des Moines, Iowa, where the band is from. These individuals worked hard to keep Slipknot off the air.

This was broadcast in fragments on Mancow's Morning Madhouse after the station threatened to pull Mancow's show from their station. It was also right after Slipknot were pulled from a slot on a live concert in Chicago hosted by Mancow; thanks to same said individuals at the aforementioned radio station.

The digi-pak of Slipknot's self-titled release includes a rough mix of this song known as the "hyper version." (thanks, Nick - Paramus, NJ, for all above)

The video is based on the movie The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick, but using the members of Slipknot in the main roles. Kubrick touched on themes of madness and mental breakdowns in a lot of his films, as do many Slipknot songs. (thanks, James - Dartmouth, Canada)

Slipknot drummer Chris Fehn (#3) talks about shooting videos: "The video that we did for 'Spit It Out,' Ice-T showed up, so it was rad, dude. We got to meet Ice-T, and he hung out on the video shoot and everything, and took pictures with us. That's the coolest thing. Otherwise, they suck, dude. It's so boring. Like, you play the song a million times, you know, and you can barely hear it through these stupid little monitors they give you. It's just such a long, drawn-out day that it's tough. So videos blow." (Thanks to Chris for speaking with us about this song. Read his full interview in the Songfacts Interviews.)

Whenever Slipknot play "Spit It Out" live, they do what's called the "zero bulls--t" at the bridge. Corey tells all the fans in the crowd to get down on their knees and jump up when he says "jump the f--k up," at which point the crowd goes crazy. The line "Jump the f--k up" replaces the line in the recording, "Good enough, had enough." (thanks, jackson - nottingham, England)

Comments:

i love this song! it's my favorite!!slip knot rocks!
- angela, cartersville, GA

Look at the pics, about how their video was similar to "The Shining" of Stanley Kubrik !!! http://www.opiumofthepeople.net/ootp/musicmain.php?go=music/spititout
- Kelsie, Pittsfield, MA

ok...in some way william is right....i still love slipknot....but there is stone sour.....???
- patty, alamo, TX

William your wrong no other band can be as great as slipknot....MAGGOT 4 LIFE!!!!
- Krystal, New South Wales, Australia

Another great song from slipknot! It's usually a little bit difficult for me to sing along, but once I get drunk, the problem's gone ... Long live SlipKnoT! Long live Maggots!
- Jerimias, Nuuk, Greenland

This song is great. It's like a freaking energy drink for me. It's filled with hyperness and butt kicking lyrics. I'll always love it and the video, without a doubt.
- Vanessa, Orlando, FL

LIVE,BREATHE,BLEED---SLIPKNOT!!!! MAGGOT4LIFE
- SID, DesMoines, IA

one of the best songs from slipknot
- t dogg, somewhere, NE

...I can't figure out which station did this...I'm thinking 103.3 ...but i dont know
- will, Des Moines, IA

i never saw the video. who played Jack?
- Billy, Otway, OH

I totally agree with William. And that's all I'm saying.
- Jeremy, Laffeyette, LA

It's very interesting to see arguments about music. Genres are meaningless now, there are so many different sub-genres and bands, what they all do, is play music. I myself like the old Slipknot. REAL Slipknot fans won't/don't care about someone else's opinion, what basically Slipknot stood for. Let people have their opinions, I don't care if you hate or love Slipknot, I do like them, and they aren't the best out there.
- Phillip, Las Cruces, NM

Ok William so you dont like slipknot thats your opinion. but if thats true then why are you looking up slipknot songs. and also Led Zeppelin is good but Black Sabbath are the creators of Metal.
- Yo-mama, Las Vegas, NV

slipknot is awesome. i think that alot of their songs have a message like other bands but alot more people can relate to things the band has gone through..
- Hayley, Mckinney, TX

the "overcaffenaited hyper mix" is wa better than the original. i saw these guys live and they rocked hard. gold!
- Jake, Sydney, Australia

Slipknot is a great band, but there are so many better metal bands to listen to.
- William, Ocean Springs, MS

Slipknot has really evolved as a band.
- Gordy7, Havaland, TX