Zappa in my textbook
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Topic: Zappa in my textbook
Posted By: ulver982
Subject: Zappa in my textbook
Date Posted: October 21 2005 at 18:01
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I was reading my introduction to communication textbook today at school...and look what I found: "Nonverbal communication is at least as ambigous as language, probably more so. This point was made abundantly clear by rock musician Frank Zappa when he appeared on a television talk show hosted by an obnoxious individual named Joe Pine. This incident occured in the 1960s, when a person's physical appearance, especially hair length for men, communicated nonconformity, rebelliousness, and antiwar sentiments. The most distinctive aspect of the show was Pine's shabby treatment of his guests, whom he tried to make look foolish. Pine had an amputated leg, but this was unremarkable until Zappa appeared on the show. When Zappa, sporting shoulder length hair, was introduced to the audience, the following exchange took place: Pine: I guess your long hair makes you a girl. Zappa: I guess your wooden leg makes you a table. Zappa's laser-quick ad lib exposed the absurdity of treating a nonverbal cue(e.g., hair length) as if only a single meaning could be attached to it....." I found this kinda funny
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Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: October 21 2005 at 18:15
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It's a classic ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ocellatedgod" rel="nofollow - last.fm |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: October 22 2005 at 21:26
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Brilliant! |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: October 22 2005 at 22:12
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I love that quote.
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Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: October 22 2005 at 22:55
Zappa's a beast. 
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Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: October 23 2005 at 20:31
Brilliant!!  ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: Elta31
Date Posted: October 23 2005 at 21:34
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Posted By: BitchBrew
Date Posted: October 24 2005 at 12:37
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Ohhh, Zappa is a funny guy
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Posted By: Empathy
Date Posted: October 24 2005 at 13:30
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God I miss that dude. ------------- Pure Brilliance: 
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Posted By: UncleMeat
Date Posted: October 25 2005 at 15:24
Zappa's genius and talent are sadly missed. And so are his
quotes. On the net there are a lot of sites on Zappa Quotes. I
personally like:Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not ------------- Music Is The Best |