'I'm doing a new song in this show. Actually, I sang it on the last tour... It's a song, it's called 'Between My Legs,' and it's going to be another of my HUMONGOUS hits. They're gonna love it in the Bible Belt! ...Beneath the Bible Belt! ...Hey, that's pretty good! Beneath the Bible Belt... *giggle* Er, below the Bible Belt! Eh, however it goes... *giggle* This song's about the end of the world. Okay, here we go...' ~Before 'Between My Legs' in Northampton, MA on Nov. 4, 2005
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about a new song titled 'Between My Legs,' claiming it will be a huge hit even in the Bible Belt, while hinting it’s about the end of the world.
- In plain terms
- He humorously predicts a song about the apocalypse will be popular in the Bible Belt.
- What can you take from it?
- Even absurd or dark themes can be marketed as hits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do audiences enjoy dark humor?
- How does regional identity affect music reception?
Another view
The joke may not translate well to all listeners.
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