It's so funny that people think I actually ran for President. I am maybe the most un-political person you're ever going to meet. When I put 'Elected' out, it was definitely a satire ... 'Alice Cooper for President' ... when everybody realized I was running against Nixon, you known, even on a joke level, I think I got a lot of write-in votes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Alice Cooper denies political ambition but acknowledges the satire of his campaign.
- In plain terms
- He didn't really run for president but joked about it.
- What can you take from it?
- Satire can blur lines with reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is the line between art and politics?
- Can satire win votes?
Another view
Fans might mistake the joke for reality.
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