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What does it mean?
The band reclaims their humanity by asserting a new collective identity.
In plain terms
They reject being called ordinary men by declaring a new identity.
What can you take from it?
Define your own identity beyond labels.

Where it applies

  • artistic expression
  • group identity
  • fan culture

Putting it to work

  • create identity
  • challenge norms
  • own your label

Questions to consider

  • How do you define yourself?
  • What labels do you reject?

Another view

It relies on knowing the band's context to understand the joke.

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