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Interviewer: I read something somewhere about 'the monster'. Davey, I wanted you maybe to explain something about the monster that came out. I was just wondering if you could share that with our viewers. Davey: I don't know what the monster is. There is a monster. [Adam is giggling in the background] It happens in the studio, sometimes it happens on stage, [Adam can't control his giggling] and it's in my neck. Interviewer: It's in your neck. Show that. Davey: [points] Right about here. Sometimes it happens when I'm just talking, like I'd be talking to you and the monster bites me. Interviewer: Alright. Davey: It hurts. Adam: He could just be standing there and all of a sudden just DROP ['dropping' arm motion] and be on the floor. Davey: Because of the monster. Interviewer: Man. Due to the monster? Jade: People probably think we're a weird band because of this. People listening to this are probably thinking we're just weird. Davey: Yeah I mean, this is not an attempt to be whack.

Davey Havok#33

BodyExperienceHealthMetaphorPhysicality

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker describes an internal sensation as a monster biting his neck causing pain.
In plain terms
He feels a monster biting his neck.
What can you take from it?
Physical sensations can feel dramatic.

Where it applies

  • explaining symptoms
  • band interview

Putting it to work

  • describe sensations
  • seek medical advice

Questions to consider

  • Is this real pain?
  • Why call it a monster?

Another view

It uses metaphor instead of diagnosis.

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