Politically incorrect prog??

While Zappa would probably never be a person to respect the nit-picky, pedantic, or "superior" moralistic movements of online social justice warriors (he'd probably think it was all for self-aggrandizement, and many times, it is), his commentary wasn't ALWAYS a middle finger to "political correctness." It often had subtextual meaning. That being said, the manners in which he presented that info may not all be well-received this day in age, as they may be taken literally instead.

MikeEnRegalia wrote: Most people giggle at these sexual "incorrectnesses" - but it's not so easy to be open-minded once we get to religious or even political/social issues.

Knowing Rollins' politics I'm guessing if he met this little 'Lars von Retriever' idiot he'd probably break his nose.

They do use humor to criticize, mock negative aspects of society, every day life, awful, terrible people, etc... 

Fat Bottomed Girls isn't politically incorrect, it just might not be the most suitable for a kids' platform. If anything, the song very much fits with the current times and is empowering.

Cross-Eyed Mary isn't that incorrect either. It's not the most friendly topic, but it's not explicit, nor encouraging child prostitution, it's more meant as a metaphor.

Zappa is obvious one to mention. Some of his humor is more childish and perverted than 'incorrect'. In fact, most of it is, and I think he's funniest when he sticks to topics like dental floss, talking mountains or pigs inventing the calendar. Thing-Fish in particular does not come together well, and has some very backwards messages about gender roles. Unless the message is supposed to be the opposite, but with Zappa, you really can't tell sometimes unless you're literally Zappa himself. Bobby Brown also hasn't aged well. And not in the "you can't do that anymore these days", more in the "that's kind of embarassing now" vein. Though the idea of making an explicit diss-track in 1977 is very funny, of course. Jewish Princess is probably more embraced these days, but certain anti-anti-semitism groups have a bit of a kneejerk reaction that activates too quickly.

I think most of the time, artists get in trouble for what they say outside of their songs. Nothing said in any songs from the 60's probably got anyone in as much trouble as when John Lennon made his famous "bigger than Jesus" remark. Recently, both Carlos Santana and Alice Cooper made some unfortunate transphobic statements, rightfully getting themselves in hot water.

99% of people will agree with that statement. To do otherwise is silly. Where some people get peeved, is that the phrase is often insterted where it doesn't belong - e.g. as a form of whataboutism by bad faith actors (or downright racist). The statement itself is true, but the context in which it is used is often in bad faith (like "All Lives Matter"). I suppose people who don't know that might get themselves into an argument.

Example for the latter: "Black people can also be racist". Good luck to you if you propose that on social media nowadays.

"Who's that hanging from the neighbor's tree? Looks like colored folks to me!"

(not really prog, but definitely politically incorrect)