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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker jokingly suggests touring with pop boy bands to highlight the interviewer's criteria.
In plain terms
I suggested touring with pop bands because they were only asking for good ones.
What can you take from it?
Humor can expose flaws in interview questions.

Where it applies

  • tour planning
  • media questions
  • music industry

Putting it to work

  • spotlight irony
  • challenge assumptions
  • entertain audiences

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle bad interview questions?
  • What defines a good band?

Another view

The quote relies on the context of the 'good bands' comment to make sense.

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