{{Infobox concert tour

{{Infobox concert tour

| concert_tour_name = Guns, God and Government Tour

| concert_tour_name = Guns, God and Government Tour

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| artist            = [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]]

| artist            = [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]]

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Two concert films depicting the worldwide tour were recorded. The ''[[Guns, God and Government World Tour]]'' DVD was released on October 29, 2002 by Eagle Rock Entertainment and features live concert footage spliced from performances in Los Angeles, Europe, Russia and Japan.<ref name="AmazonGGGDVD">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Marilyn-Manson-Guns-Government-World/dp/B00005U2JL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301296337&sr=8-1 |title=Marilyn Manson - Guns, God and Government World Tour (2001)|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref><ref name="MTVGGGDVD">{{cite web |last=LeVasseur |first=Andrea |url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/217688/moviemain.jhtml |title=Marilyn Manson: Guns, God and Government World Tour |work=''MTV'' |publisher=MTV Networks (Viacom) |accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref> It also includes a 30-minute behind-the-scenes featurette titled ''The Death Parade'' with guest appearances from Ozzy Osbourne and Eminem.<ref name="MTVGGGDVD"/> Seven years later it was followed by ''[[Guns, God, and Government – Live in L.A.]]'' Released in Blu-ray format by Eagle Rock Entertainment division Eagle Records on November 17, 2009, it depicts the sixteen song set of the Los Angeles performance in its entriety.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Marilyn-Manson-Government-L-Blu-ray/dp/B002OOG6YY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1301296337&sr=8-3 |title=Marilyn Manson: Guns, God and Government – Live in L.A. [Blu-ray] (2009)|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Seibert |first=Perry |url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/437258/moviemain.jhtml |title=Marilyn Manson: Guns, God and Government – Live in L.A. |work=''MTV'' |publisher=MTV Networks (Viacom) |accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref>

Two concert films depicting the worldwide tour were recorded. The ''[[Guns, God and Government World Tour]]'' DVD was released on October 29, 2002 by Eagle Rock Entertainment and features live concert footage spliced from performances in Los Angeles, Europe, Russia and Japan.<ref name="AmazonGGGDVD">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Marilyn-Manson-Guns-Government-World/dp/B00005U2JL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301296337&sr=8-1 |title=Marilyn Manson - Guns, God and Government World Tour (2001)|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref><ref name="MTVGGGDVD">{{cite web |last=LeVasseur |first=Andrea |url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/217688/moviemain.jhtml |title=Marilyn Manson: Guns, God and Government World Tour |work=''MTV'' |publisher=MTV Networks (Viacom) |accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref> It also includes a 30-minute behind-the-scenes featurette titled ''The Death Parade'' with guest appearances from Ozzy Osbourne and Eminem.<ref name="MTVGGGDVD"/> Seven years later it was followed by ''[[Guns, God, and Government – Live in L.A.]]'' Released in Blu-ray format by Eagle Rock Entertainment division Eagle Records on November 17, 2009, it depicts the sixteen song set of the Los Angeles performance in its entriety.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Marilyn-Manson-Government-L-Blu-ray/dp/B002OOG6YY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1301296337&sr=8-3 |title=Marilyn Manson: Guns, God and Government – Live in L.A. [Blu-ray] (2009)|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Seibert |first=Perry |url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/437258/moviemain.jhtml |title=Marilyn Manson: Guns, God and Government – Live in L.A. |work=''MTV'' |publisher=MTV Networks (Viacom) |accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref>

The contentious [[2001/06/22 Denver, CO|Denver show]], during the [[Guns, God and Government Tour: Ozzfest 2001 Leg|Ozzfest]] leg of the Guns, God and Government Tour,<ref name="VH1 Marilyn Manson Haters Supporters Battle It Out In Denver">{{cite web |late=Schumacher-Rasmussen |first=Eric |url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1444678/20010621/index.jhtml |title=Marilyn Manson Haters, Supporters Battle It Out In Denver |work=''VH1'' |publisher=MTV Networks (Viacom) |date=2001-06-21 |accessdate=2011-04-02}}</ref> was also featured during Marilyn Manson's interview in Michael Moore's 2002 documentary ''Bowling for Columbine''.<ref name="MMBFCInterview"/>

The contentious [[2001/06/22 Denver, CO|Denver show]], during the [[Guns, God and Government Tour: Ozzfest 2001 Leg|Ozzfest]] leg of the Guns, God and Government Tour,<ref name="VH1 Marilyn Manson Haters Supporters Battle It Out In Denver">{{cite web |late=Schumacher-Rasmussen |first=Eric |url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1444678/20010621/index.jhtml |title=Marilyn Manson Haters, Supporters Battle It Out In Denver |work=''VH1'' |publisher=MTV Networks (Viacom) |date=2001-06-21 |accessdate=2011-04-02}}</ref> was also featured during Marilyn Manson's interview in Michael Moore's 2002 documentary ''Bowling for Columbine''.<ref name="MMBFCInterview"/>

{{Lineup

{{Lineup

| [[Marilyn Manson]] = vocals, additional guitar

| [[Marilyn Manson]] = vocals, additional guitar

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* [[gODHEAD]]

* [[gODHEAD]]

* The Union Underground

* The Union Underground

* Professional Murder Music (Portland and Seattle only)

* Professional Murder Music (Portland and Seattle only)

The following list contains the most commonly played songs in the order they were most generally performed:

The following list contains the most commonly played songs in the order they were most generally performed:

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* "[[Irresponsible Hate Anthem]]"

* "[[Irresponsible Hate Anthem]]"

Typical of the band, the concerts were extremely theatrical.<ref name="NME Give Em Enough Pope">{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/4945 |title=Give 'Em Enough Pope |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2000-10-30 |accessdate=2011-04-01}}</ref> An average show lasted for 1 hour and 40 minutes and the sets were designed with communist, religious and "[[Celebritarian Corporation|Celebritarian]]" imagery in mind.<ref name="Kerrang A Day in the Life of Marilyn Manson">{{cite journal |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date=2000-02-10 |title=A Day in the Life of Marilyn Manson |journal=''Kerrang!'' |volume= |issue= |pages= |publisher=Bauer Media Group |doi= |url= |accessdate=2011-04-20}}</ref>

Typical of the band, the concerts were extremely theatrical.<ref name="NME Give Em Enough Pope">{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/4945 |title=Give 'Em Enough Pope |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2000-10-30 |accessdate=2011-04-01}}</ref> An average show lasted for 1 hour and 40 minutes and the sets were designed with communist, religious and "[[Celebritarian Corporation|Celebritarian]]" imagery in mind.<ref name="Kerrang A Day in the Life of Marilyn Manson">{{cite journal |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date=2000-02-10 |title=A Day in the Life of Marilyn Manson |journal=''Kerrang!'' |volume= |issue= |pages= |publisher=Bauer Media Group |doi= |url= |accessdate=2011-04-20}}</ref>

When being introduced, Manson was pulled onstage on a steampunk variation of a Roman chariot by two naked girls, in a ''bigae'' formation, wearing stylized Roman horse masks. After dismounting from the chariot wearing a skirted version of his signature black leather bondage ensemble, replete with the Imperial gallic, a burst of heavy fireworks would signal the beginning of the first song.

When being introduced, Manson was pulled onstage on a steampunk variation of a Roman chariot by two naked girls, in a ''bigae'' formation, wearing stylized Roman horse masks. After dismounting from the chariot wearing a skirted version of his signature black leather bondage ensemble, replete with the Imperial gallic, a burst of heavy fireworks would signal the beginning of the first song.

During performances of "[[The Love Song]]," Manson would wear the Bishop's outfit, which would then be discarded to reveal his signature black leather bondage ensemble (without the skirt). During performances of "[[Valentine's Day]]," Manson would perform, wearing the same Bishop's attire, kneeled behind a prayer kneeler that is bookended with two severed heads bearing his own likeness.

During performances of "[[The Love Song]]," Manson would wear the Bishop's outfit, which would then be discarded to reveal his signature black leather bondage ensemble (without the skirt). During performances of "[[Valentine's Day]]," Manson would perform, wearing the same Bishop's attire, kneeled behind a prayer kneeler that is bookended with two severed heads bearing his own likeness.

In performances of "[[Cruci-Fiction in Space]]", Manson would be lifted 12 meters (40 feet) into the air on a platform hidden by the giant conical skirt, much like in the "[[Disposable Teens]]" video. Images would often be displayed in the stage backdrop, including a parody of the Hollywood Sign rewritten as "Holy Wood", the cover for the "[[Disposable Teens]]" single, and a scorched American flag.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Winwood |first1=Ian |date=2002-03-23 |title=Paranoia, Jail Sentences, September 11 and Kittens? |journal=Kerrang! |volume= |issue= |pages= |publisher=Bauer Media Group |doi= |url= |accessdate=2011-04-20}}</ref>

In performances of "[[Cruci-Fiction in Space]]", Manson would be lifted 12 meters (40 feet) into the air on a platform hidden by the giant conical skirt, much like in the "[[Disposable Teens]]" video. Images would often be displayed in the stage backdrop, including a parody of the Hollywood Sign rewritten as "Holy Wood", the cover for the "[[Disposable Teens]]" single, and a scorched American flag.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Winwood |first1=Ian |date=2002-03-23 |title=Paranoia, Jail Sentences, September 11 and Kittens? |journal=Kerrang! |volume= |issue= |pages= |publisher=Bauer Media Group |doi= |url= |accessdate=2011-04-20}}</ref>

On November 19, 2000, Christian activists unsuccessfully attempted to have the band's performance at the [[2000/11/19 Rochester, NY|Blue Cross Arena]] in Rochester, New York cancelled. Thus, the show was attended by demonstrators who harassed concert-goers waiting in line by shouting and chanting "Why do you follow the devil?" The city was forced to send a number of policemen, some on horseback, to monitor the situation. Clips from the show were made available on the band's [[MarilynManson.com|official website]] (though it is no longer present).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/5323 |title=You Little Devil! |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2000-11-21 |accessdate=2011-04-02}}</ref>

On November 19, 2000, Christian activists unsuccessfully attempted to have the band's performance at the [[2000/11/19 Rochester, NY|Blue Cross Arena]] in Rochester, New York cancelled. Thus, the show was attended by demonstrators who harassed concert-goers waiting in line by shouting and chanting "Why do you follow the devil?" The city was forced to send a number of policemen, some on horseback, to monitor the situation. Clips from the show were made available on the band's [[MarilynManson.com|official website]] (though it is no longer present).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/5323 |title=You Little Devil! |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2000-11-21 |accessdate=2011-04-02}}</ref>

{{cquote|I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me.|4=[[Marilyn Manson]]<ref name="coloradoantimanson"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/7743 |title=Manson To Lead Bible Studies Class |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2001-05-13 |accessdate=2011-03-31}}</ref>}}

{{cquote|I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me.|4=[[Marilyn Manson]]<ref name="coloradoantimanson"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/7743 |title=Manson To Lead Bible Studies Class |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2001-05-13 |accessdate=2011-03-31}}</ref>}}

A group of Marilyn Manson supporters also responded to 'Citizens for Peace and Respect' by forming an organization called 'Citizens for the Protection of the Right to Free Speech'.<ref name="VH1 Marilyn Manson Haters Supporters Battle It Out In Denver"/> The group held a rally in front of the Colorado State Capitol where organizer Carrieanne Andrews, a mother of three, stated that "We just wanted to show that Jason Janz does not speak for our entire community" and that they resented "being told how to be good parents."<ref name="VH1 Marilyn Manson Haters Supporters Battle It Out In Denver"/> The Denver show would later provide the backdrop for Manson's landmark interview on America's climate of fear and culture of gun violence in Michael Moore's 2002 documentary film ''Bowling for Columbine''. When Moore asked what he would have said if he had the opportunity to speak to the students at Columbine, he replied, "I wouldn't say a single word. I would listen to what they have to say and that's what no one did."<ref name="MMBFCInterview">{{cite web|url=http://www.bowlingforcolumbine.com/media/clips/windowsmedia.php?Clip=manson1021LG |title=Marilyn Manson Interview on Bowling for Columbine |work=''[http://www.bowlingforcolumbine.com/index.php Bowling for Columbine Official Website]'' |publisher=Michael Moore |date=2002-10-11 |accessdate=2010-11-15}}</ref>

A group of Marilyn Manson supporters also responded to 'Citizens for Peace and Respect' by forming an organization called 'Citizens for the Protection of the Right to Free Speech'.<ref name="VH1 Marilyn Manson Haters Supporters Battle It Out In Denver"/> The group held a rally in front of the Colorado State Capitol where organizer Carrieanne Andrews, a mother of three, stated that "We just wanted to show that Jason Janz does not speak for our entire community" and that they resented "being told how to be good parents."<ref name="VH1 Marilyn Manson Haters Supporters Battle It Out In Denver"/> The Denver show would later provide the backdrop for Manson's landmark interview on America's climate of fear and culture of gun violence in Michael Moore's 2002 documentary film ''Bowling for Columbine''. When Moore asked what he would have said if he had the opportunity to speak to the students at Columbine, he replied, "I wouldn't say a single word. I would listen to what they have to say and that's what no one did."<ref name="MMBFCInterview">{{cite web|url=http://www.bowlingforcolumbine.com/media/clips/windowsmedia.php?Clip=manson1021LG |title=Marilyn Manson Interview on Bowling for Columbine |work=''[http://www.bowlingforcolumbine.com/index.php Bowling for Columbine Official Website]'' |publisher=Michael Moore |date=2002-10-11 |accessdate=2010-11-15}}</ref>

Another incident took place leading up to [[2001/08/25 Glasgow, Scotland|The Gig On The Green]] festival on August 25, 2001 in Glasgow, Scotland. Members of the Glasgow community were calling for Marilyn Manson's performance at the festival to be boycotted.<ref name="NME Glasgow Miss"/> Beth Nimmo, the mother of the Columbine killer's first victim, Rachel Scott, joined in the protests and told Scottish tabloid newspaper ''Daily Record'' on August 8, 2001, "I don't doubt that his kind of music definitely affects young people and can desensitize them. People need to be strong enough not to listen to it. There is nothing entertaining about real violence. It has real consequences and brings nothing but destruction and pain."<ref name="NME Glasgow Miss">{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilynmanson/8887 |title=Glasgow Miss? |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2001-08-08 |accessdate=2011-04-03}}</ref> In a separate incident, a Catholic Charismatic Renewal group protested in early August 2001 at the Glasgow city centre, where the Glasgow City Council were deciding on the final licencing application for Gig On The Green. This was due the inclusion of both [[Eminem]] and Marilyn Manson on the bill. Both attempts failed.<ref name="NME Glasgow Miss"/>

Another incident took place leading up to [[2001/08/25 Glasgow, Scotland|The Gig On The Green]] festival on August 25, 2001 in Glasgow, Scotland. Members of the Glasgow community were calling for Marilyn Manson's performance at the festival to be boycotted.<ref name="NME Glasgow Miss"/> Beth Nimmo, the mother of the Columbine killer's first victim, Rachel Scott, joined in the protests and told Scottish tabloid newspaper ''Daily Record'' on August 8, 2001, "I don't doubt that his kind of music definitely affects young people and can desensitize them. People need to be strong enough not to listen to it. There is nothing entertaining about real violence. It has real consequences and brings nothing but destruction and pain."<ref name="NME Glasgow Miss">{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilynmanson/8887 |title=Glasgow Miss? |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2001-08-08 |accessdate=2011-04-03}}</ref> In a separate incident, a Catholic Charismatic Renewal group protested in early August 2001 at the Glasgow city centre, where the Glasgow City Council were deciding on the final licencing application for Gig On The Green. This was due the inclusion of both [[Eminem]] and Marilyn Manson on the bill. Both attempts failed.<ref name="NME Glasgow Miss"/>

In a civil battery suit, David Diaz, a security officer from a concert in [[2000/10/27 Minneapolis, MN|Minneapolis, Minnesota]], on October 27, 2000, sued for $75,000 in a Minneapolis federal court.<ref>{{cite news |last = Gustafson |first= Paul |title = No verdict yet in Marilyn Manson trial |newspaper = Star Tribune |publisher=The Star Tribune Company |date = 2003-09-06 |page = 9B}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last = O'Hara |first= Sean |title = Manson's latest hip record |newspaper = The Daily Mirror |publisher=Trinity Mirror plc |date = 2001-12-07 |page = 14}}</ref> The federal court jury found in Manson's favor.<ref>{{cite news |last = Smyntek |first= John |title = Names & faces |newspaper = Detroit Free Press |publisher=Gannett Company |date = 2003-09-10 |page = 2D}}</ref>

In a civil battery suit, David Diaz, a security officer from a concert in [[2000/10/27 Minneapolis, MN|Minneapolis, Minnesota]], on October 27, 2000, sued for $75,000 in a Minneapolis federal court.<ref>{{cite news |last = Gustafson |first= Paul |title = No verdict yet in Marilyn Manson trial |newspaper = Star Tribune |publisher=The Star Tribune Company |date = 2003-09-06 |page = 9B}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last = O'Hara |first= Sean |title = Manson's latest hip record |newspaper = The Daily Mirror |publisher=Trinity Mirror plc |date = 2001-12-07 |page = 14}}</ref> The federal court jury found in Manson's favor.<ref>{{cite news |last = Smyntek |first= John |title = Names & faces |newspaper = Detroit Free Press |publisher=Gannett Company |date = 2003-09-10 |page = 2D}}</ref>

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On February 5, 2001, Marilyn Manson was arrested by the Italian police following the band's performance at the [[2001/02/05 Marino, Italy|Palaghiaccio in Marino, Italy]] in relation to the controversy surrounding the Milan court case of the stabbing death of a nun by two girls.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment">{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/6588 |title=Maz's Arresting Comments |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2001-02-21 |accessdate=2011-04-19}}</ref> Following a police raid on the home of the two suspects, Italian police uncovered images of crucifixes, pentagrams and Marilyn Manson lyrics.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment"/> The band leader, however, was let go due to a lack of evidence that the perpetrators were inspired by the group's music to carry out their actions.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment"/>

On February 5, 2001, Marilyn Manson was arrested by the Italian police following the band's performance at the [[2001/02/05 Marino, Italy|Palaghiaccio in Marino, Italy]] in relation to the controversy surrounding the Milan court case of the stabbing death of a nun by two girls.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment">{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/6588 |title=Maz's Arresting Comments |work=NME |publisher=IPC Media |date=2001-02-21 |accessdate=2011-04-19}}</ref> Following a police raid on the home of the two suspects, Italian police uncovered images of crucifixes, pentagrams and Marilyn Manson lyrics.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment"/> The band leader, however, was let go due to a lack of evidence that the perpetrators were inspired by the group's music to carry out their actions.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment"/>

The next day, Manson was arrested again following the group's show at the [[2001/02/06 Bologna, Italy|Palamalaguti]] in Bologna, Italy.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment"/> This time, the singer was charged with public indecency relating to the group's June 20, 1999 performance at the [[1999/06/20 Imola, Italy|Heineken Jammin' Festival]] in Imola, Italy during their [[Rock Is Dead (tour)|Rock Is Dead Tour]] two years prior.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment"/>

The next day, Manson was arrested again following the group's show at the [[2001/02/06 Bologna, Italy|Palamalaguti]] in Bologna, Italy.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment"/> This time, the singer was charged with public indecency relating to the group's June 20, 1999 performance at the [[1999/06/20 Imola, Italy|Heineken Jammin' Festival]] in Imola, Italy during their [[Rock Is Dead (tour)|Rock Is Dead Tour]] two years prior.<ref name="NME Maz Arrest Comment"/>

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| [[Guns, God and Government Tour: Spring European Leg]] || [[2001/01/21 Birmingham, England|2001/01/21]] – [[2001/02/24 Moscow, Russia|2001/02/24]]

| [[Guns, God and Government Tour: Spring European Leg]] || [[2001/01/21 Birmingham, England|2001/01/21]] – [[2001/02/24 Moscow, Russia|2001/02/24]]

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| [[Guns, God and Government Tour: Ozzfest 2001 Leg]] || [[2001/06/08 Tinley Park, IL|2001/06/08]] – [[2001/08/12 Holmdel, NJ|2001/08/12]]

| [[Guns, God and Government Tour: Ozzfest 2001 Leg]] || [[2001/06/08 Tinley Park, IL|2001/06/08]] – [[2001/08/12 Holmdel, NJ|2001/08/12]]

| [[Guns, God and Government Tour: Autumn European Leg]] || [[2001/08/22 Porto, Portugal|2001/08/22]] – [[2001/09/02 Hildesheim, Germany|2001/09/02]]

| [[Guns, God and Government Tour: Autumn European Leg]] || [[2001/08/22 Porto, Portugal|2001/08/22]] – [[2001/09/02 Hildesheim, Germany|2001/09/02]]

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