'Come on, Bill, they're the New Kids. They're so good and so clean-cut and they're such a good image for the children.' Fuck that! When did mediocrity and banality become a good image for your children? I want my children to listen to people who fucking rocked! I don't care if they died in puddles of their own vomit. I want someone who plays from his fucking heart!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He rejects the idea that clean‑cut pop groups are good role models for children, demanding authentic, passionate artists even if they are flawed.
- In plain terms
- He wants kids to listen to real, raw musicians, not sanitized pop acts.
- What can you take from it?
- Value authenticity over polished image in role models.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a role model authentic?
- How can we balance passion with responsibility?
Another view
The language is graphic and dismisses the possibility of positive influences from mainstream artists.
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