This song is dedicated to Frank Zappa, and River Phoenix, Fred Gwynne who played Herman Munster, Dixie Lee Ray, Thomas P, Tip O'Neil, and you, dumb ass, who just threw water on me.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dedicates a song to various figures including Frank Zappa and River Phoenix, ending with a humorous insult to the audience.
- In plain terms
- They thank a list of people and artists in a song but also call the audience a dumb ass for throwing water.
- What can you take from it?
- Public dedication can mix gratitude with sharp humor to address disrespect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle disrespect publicly?
- Is humor appropriate in dedication?
Another view
It normalizes insults in public settings which can be alienating.
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