Hey Man, Nice Shot

Hey Man, Nice Shot

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Although the song was rumored to be about then recently-deceased Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, Richard Patrick has stated that this song is about R. Budd Dwyer, a Pennsylvania state treasurer who was tried and convicted of racketeering, bribery, fraud, and conspiracy.
On January 22nd, 1987, Budd called a press conference the day before his sentencing, in which Budd continued to proclaim his innocence. He gave his staffers manila envelopes, one with a letter to Governor Bob Casey, another with an organ donor card, and the last one being materials intended for Budd’s family. He then pulled out a .357 Magnum and shot himself through the mouth, killing him instantly. The event was broadcast on local television with footage being available for viewing on YouTube.
The song is about how Dwyer stuck it to those who tried to frame him, but only compounded everyone’s belief that he was guilty by killing himself. This same event is referred to on Marilyn Manson’s “Get Your Gunn”, Rapeman’s “Budd”, and in the original cover artwork for CKY’s debut album, Volume 1.