''The Urethra Chronicles'' is a 1999 documentary film about the American pop punk band Blink-182. The film, directed by former manager Rick DeVoe, is a behind-the-scenes look at the band's history featuring their usual toilet humor. The documentary includes exclusive live performance footage and music videos. The film was released on November 30, 1999 on VHS and May 2, 2000 for DVD. A sequel, '' The Urethra Chronicles II: Harder Faster Faster Harder'', was released in 2002.

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The film explores the lives of Blink-182 members

Mark Hoppus Mark Allan Hoppus (born March 15, 1972) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer best known as the bassist and co-lead vocalist for the rock band Blink-182, being the only constant member and the only one to appear on every album. ...

, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker. The film features footage shot over many years: for example, stunts shot by Hoppus and DeLonge during the recording of sophomore effort ''

Dude Ranch A guest ranch, also known as a dude ranch, is a type of ranch oriented towards visitors or tourism. It is considered a form of agritourism. History Guest ranches arose in response to the romanticization of the American West that began to occur ...

'' in 1996 open up the film. The film was completed in fall of 1999, shortly before Blink-182 set off on tour with Silverchair. The original title of the documentary was ''The Diary of the Butt''. Hoppus, in a 1999 interview with the

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Radio Network, described the production as "...a look back, and also a look ahead."

The DVD includes all of the official music videos of the singles from the ''

'' and '' Enema of the State'' albums. #"

Dammit "Dammit" (sometimes subtitled "Growing Up") is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on September 23, 1997, as the second single from the group's second studio album, ''Dude Ranch'' (1997). Written by bassist Mark Hoppus, the song con ...

" (Directed by Darren Doane) #" Josie" (Directed by Darren Doane) #"

What's My Age Again? "What's My Age Again?" is a song by American rock band Blink-182. It was released in April 1999 as the lead single from the group's third studio album, ''Enema of the State'' (1999), released through MCA Records. "What's My Age Again?" shares wri ...

" (Directed by Marcos Siega) #"

All the Small Things "All the Small Things" is a song by American rock music, rock band Blink-182. It was the second single and eighth track released from the band's third album, ''Enema of the State'' (1999). The track was composed primarily by guitarist and vocal ...

" (Directed by Marcos Siega) #"

Adam's Song "Adam's Song" is a song recorded by the American rock band Blink-182 for their third studio album, ''Enema of the State'' (1999). It was released as the third and final single from ''Enema of the State'' on March 14, 2000, through MCA Records. " ...

" (Directed by Liz Friedlander) Two songs were performed live and filmed at the Electric Ballroom in London, England, on November 30, 1999, and are included in the documentary. #"What's My Age Again?" #"All the Small Things" Bonus features include individual interviews with DeLonge, Hoppus and Barker, and a photo gallery.

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