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And I will do anything, even give up the predilection that I had for a long time for boys. In fact Phil, there's only 2 things that can actually change the light, Irish lilt in my voice: killing the music, which turns me in to a black man, or seeing a very svelte beautiful young lady walk by the window like right now... (voice drops and accent vanishes) Will you look at THAT!?

Phil Hendrie#309

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker claims he can change his voice and identity by killing music or seeing an attractive woman, using a dramatic accent shift.
In plain terms
He says only music or a beautiful lady can change his voice and identity.
What can you take from it?
Identity is not that altered by external triggers.

Where it applies

  • comedy act
  • self-expression

Putting it to work

  • use realistic metaphors
  • avoid reinforcing stereotypes

Questions to consider

  • Why does linking attractiveness to identity change matter?
  • What impact do such jokes have on gender perception?

Another view

The statement relies on sexist and absurd premises.

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