Jocks have completely taken over music... And just to get back at them, I'm going to start playing basketball. (1993)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He mocks the dominance of mainstream musicians by threatening to join a sport.
- In plain terms
- He says he'll play basketball to get back at jocks who took over music.
- What can you take from it?
- Switching fields can be a form of protest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can you resist cultural domination?
- What alternative outlets exist for frustration?
Another view
The statement is hyperbolic and not a real solution.
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