OK, you trained monkeys, everybody jump up and down. Let's bring back the good old pogo! (12/31/93 at Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, California)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He rallies the crowd to jump, invoking the nostalgic “pogo” dance.
- In plain terms
- He tells the audience to jump and bring back the pogo.
- What can you take from it?
- Encouraging participation energizes a crowd.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do simple chants work at live events?
- How does nostalgia boost audience energy?
Another view
Not everyone may be familiar with the pogo reference.
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What's the matter with all you people at the back, did you come here to see Gloria Estefan? (11/27/93 at AT&T Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Miami, Florida)
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Permalink to quote #97 Hi, my name is Kurt Cobain, I'm homosexual, I'm a pagan, I'm a drug abuser, and I like to fuck pot-bellied pigs! (12/02/91 at Newcastle, UK)
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