Americans want grungy people, stabbing themselves in the head on stage. They get a bright bunch like us, with deodorant on, they don't get it.

Summary

This quote signifies the frustration and disconnect between a certain type of artistic expression and American audiences. The speaker suggests that Americans often crave a raw and dangerous display of self-destruction in performers, like those associated with the grunge subculture. When the speaker rhetorically mentions a contrasting "bright bunch" with deodorant on, they imply that the more controlled and polished artists are not understood or valued by American audiences. This quote highlights a perceived dissonance in the way Americans consume and appreciate unconventional or unconventional performances.

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