My Search for the Champagne Supernova

The Britpop urban legend

I’m as excited as the next guy about the Oasis reunion shows, even though I’ll probably see them only if they play in the tri-state area and I’m magically gifted tickets. But I’m not holding my breath, especially since I’ve seen them before. So I’m good.

But the one bit of Oasis lore that does keep me awake at night is the origin of the term “Champagne …