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Willie Nelson's Lost Highway
milomorris:
--- Quote from: southendmd on November 05, 2009, 08:28:27 pm ---That ketchup-splattered still is a veiled threat. F*ck your fries.
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The interesting thing about a work of art is that everyone brings their own experiences and interpretations to understanding it. Unless we get a word from the creator of the work himself, we have no idea who is "right" and who is "wrong." As the quote on the entry page of this site states:
"It is my feeling that a story is not finished until it is read, and that the reader finishes it through his or her life experience, prejudices, world view and thoughts." - Annie Proulx
So it is with Willie's song, and the video in question.
milomorris:
--- Quote from: Kelda on November 06, 2009, 07:47:27 pm ---Sorry do you mean angrily, "this is a JOKE.. grrr...." or "c'mon guys this is a joke"
If its the latter, well I think you're living in some fantasy world. Those lyrics and the ketchup bottle.. if its not meant to be blood whats the significance Milo? Can you please explain? Do Gay folk like their chips (sorry french fries) with tomato sauce - is that some sort of proven fact?? >:( ;) >:
I hadn't seen this thread till today... ugh. Absolutely right Amanda - trying to cash in on both sides of the fence.
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"Joke" as in a parody. I think Willie is making fun of those who use Brokeback Mountain as a homophobic slur. Its like that song often sung by operatic sopranos titled, "I Hate Music, but I Like to Sing."
The ketchup bottle?? It suggests someone who was so shocked/surprised at experiencing something that s/he dropped the bottle they were holding. Its kinda old-school slapstick. Like when "sis" announces that she is pregnant, and "dad" drops his glass of water.
When I mentioned fries, I was talking about my own taste for them. In the US, ketchup goes with fries.
I don't live in a fantasy world. You have no idea what my world is like, so I'll thank you to stick to the subject at hand, and not attempt to analyze my personality. Its not productive, and you'll never get it right.
Lynne:
--- Quote from: milomorris on November 06, 2009, 10:18:43 pm ---"Joke" as in a parody. I think Willie is making fun of those who use Brokeback Mountain as a homophobic slur. Its like that song often sung by operatic sopranos titled, "I Hate Music, but I Like to Sing."
The ketchup bottle?? It suggests someone who was so shocked/surprised at experiencing something that s/he dropped the bottle they were holding. Its kinda old-school slapstick. Like when "sis" announces that she is pregnant, and "dad" drops his glass of water.
When I mentioned fries, I was talking about my own taste for them. In the US, ketchup goes with fries.
I don't live in a fantasy world. You have no idea what my world is like, so I'll thank you to stick to the subject at hand, and not attempt to analyze my personality. Its not productive, and you'll never get it right.
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I hope you're right that it's meant as a parody, but I don't buy it. If it is, I think Willie should make a very clear statement saying so.
As I said, my childhood foundation is feeling a bit shaken.
I believe it to be in the absolutely worst taste. I see nothing humorous on the subject of gay bashing, no matter how you want to twist it....pun intended.
And I'm still looking for valid addresses; when I find them, I'll ask them myself.
milomorris:
--- Quote from: Lynne on November 06, 2009, 10:32:51 pm ---I hope you're right that it's meant as a parody, but I don't buy it.
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I'm not selling it...Willie is. I'm just saying that, IMO, there's nothing in this song that's any "worse" than the BBM jokes made by Leno, Letterman, O'Brien, Kimmel, or any other on-air personality has made over the years.
Kerry:
I don't buy it either. I'm very disappointed in Willie Nelson for allowing himself to be associated with this. What an arsehole he is. >:(
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