ok, so instead of a highlighter exploding in a full load of laundry...i had another highlighter in my jeans during sound check tonight, and i guess i was wiggling around with my bass too much, cuz the cap worked it's way off and i got a huge green spot on my brand new jeans. but i think i may have shouted it out, i just put them in the dryer and they look pretty good. we'll see. thanks for your concern.