I recently proposed on Facebook that Singer/Songwriter Randy Newman has the potential to cease bubbling conflict between the people of Egypt and its President Hosni Mubarak.
I stand corrected. Rather the people, not the President must summon the power of Mr. Newman in order to overthrow the corrupt President. With his nasally voice and sardonic lyrics, Newman and his music represent the base of Revolution, a spark in which the commoners can cling and aristocrats shy from. If Egyptians truly want real democracy, Newman is the key.
Thus I propose everyone loot electronic and record stores to secure the best sound systems and Newman records, preferably Bose or Sony and Sail Away and Good Old Boys (respectfully).
After this step is complete, the real protest begins. Blast songs such as "Rednecks" and "Political Science" out of your homes and cars, turn boom boxes up in the street, and show no other physical resistance other than simply turning the volume dial clockwise.
Instead of violent protests, let's have a "Newman Strike" where there are only two conclusions: either the Randy-filled-air will force the powerful out by means of annoyance or they will take the time to listen to lyrics and realize their inhumane treatment to fellow Egyptians were essentially futile in the grand-scheme of life.
Tanks and armored trucks stand no chance against the catchy, yet equally meaningful satire "Short People" and the riot squad will be incapacitated when approached by Newman's trademark piano licks.
So what do we say Egypt? Why waste time and effort fighting might with might when the obvious solution has been staring at you with thick framed glasses all along? Mubarak beware, there's a Randy Revolution in the air.
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