Editing 193: The Perfect Sound
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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
β | This comic relates to the song "{{w| | + | This comic relates to the song "{{w|Mickey (song)|Mickey}}", performed in 1982 by one-hit-wonder {{w|Toni Basil}}. The lyrics as well as the instrumentation of the song were in fact rather simple, being a perfect example of {{w|Bubblegum pop|bubblegum pop}} in the early 1980s. |
In the comic, however, the song is introduced as a musical masterpiece. [[Cueball]] points out the opening sequence to his friend and states that it should be considered art. When the chorus sets in and the song unfolds its lyrical brilliancy, his friend has no other comment to make except that there must be something wrong with Cueball. | In the comic, however, the song is introduced as a musical masterpiece. [[Cueball]] points out the opening sequence to his friend and states that it should be considered art. When the chorus sets in and the song unfolds its lyrical brilliancy, his friend has no other comment to make except that there must be something wrong with Cueball. | ||
β | Cueball's actions might be seen as a critical approach towards over-interpreting music. The comic's title | + | Cueball's actions might be seen as a critical approach towards over-interpreting music. The comic's title as well as the stereo setup depicted could perhaps also denote a sidesweep on {{w|audiophiles}}. |
The title text parodies a line from the song and links it with the incomprehension of Cueball's friend. | The title text parodies a line from the song and links it with the incomprehension of Cueball's friend. |