193: The Perfect Sound - Revision history

Elizium23: Let's use words that are found in the dictionary please

2026-01-31T20:44:30Z

Let's use words that are found in the dictionary please

172.68.229.175: /* Explanation */ To reflect the ordered uncovering of layers better. (Tempted to add that while music+time can equal "classic genius", there's nothing to suggest that 'modern' music cannot be just as genius and appreciated just as much once time passes.)

2025-05-06T13:23:01Z

‎Explanation: To reflect the ordered uncovering of layers better. (Tempted to add that while music+time can equal "classic genius", there's nothing to suggest that 'modern' music cannot be just as genius and appreciated just as much once time passes.)

172.71.232.95: Add the "multiple Cueballs" category

2025-05-06T09:05:35Z

Add the "multiple Cueballs" category

TheusafBOT: Reverted edit 334631 by Jupitah to 334630

2024-02-09T14:09:31Z

Reverted edit 334631 by Jupitah to 334630

Jupitah: Undo revision 334630 by TheusafBOT (talk)

2024-02-09T14:09:24Z

Undo revision 334630 by TheusafBOT (talk)

TheusafBOT: Reverted edit 334629 by Jupitah to 261627

2024-02-09T14:08:45Z

Reverted edit 334629 by Jupitah to 261627

Jupitah: not spam

2024-02-09T14:08:24Z

not spam

Jacky720: rv

2022-05-04T23:44:18Z

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Ex Kay Cee Dee at 23:44, 4 May 2022

2022-05-04T23:44:15Z

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 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, as it turns out to be the song "{{w|Mickey (Toni Basil 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.
-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}}.
+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 sideswipe at {{w|audiophiles}}.
 The title text parodies a line from the song and links it with the incomprehension of Cueball's friend.

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 ==Explanation==
-This comic relates to the song "{{w|Mickey_(Toni_Basil_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, some music is introduced as a masterpiece in the manner of a purely orchestral work, such as a classical concerto. [[Cueball]] points out the opening sequence to his friend and states that it should be considered art.
-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.
+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, as it turns out to be the song "{{w|Mickey (Toni Basil 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.
 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}}.

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	[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]]		[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]]
	[[Category:Music]]		[[Category:Music]]
		+	[[Category:Multiple Cueballs]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:09, 9 February 2024
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−	~~creeps~~.~~com~~	+	{{comic
		+	\| number = 193
		+	\| date = December 6, 2006
		+	\| title = The Perfect Sound
		+	\| image = the_perfect_sound.png
		+	\| titletext = Oh, what a pity, can't you understand...
		+	}}
		+
		+	==Explanation==
		+	This comic relates to the song "{{w\|Mickey_(Toni_Basil_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.
		+
		+	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.
		+
		+	==Transcript==
		+	:[Cueball and his friend are listening to music on a stereo.]
		+	:Cueball: I'm telling you, listen right here to the sets of rising notes following the opening section.
		+	:Friend: Uh huh.
		+	:[Cueball indicates stereo.]
		+	:Cueball: And then right here, the transition into the chorus. <u>This</u> is music. This is <u>art</u>!
		+	:[Cueball dances along with the music.]
		+	:Stereo: Oh Mickey, you so fine, you so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey! clap clap Hey Mickey!
		+	:Friend: There's something wrong with you.
		+
		+	{{comic discussion}}
		+	[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]]
		+	[[Category:Music]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:09, 9 February 2024
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−	~~{{comic~~	+	creeps.com
−	~~\| number = 193~~
−	~~\| date = December 6, 2006~~
−	~~\| title = The Perfect Sound~~
−	~~\| image = the_perfect_sound~~.~~png~~
−	~~\| titletext = Oh, what a pity, can't you understand...~~
−	}}
−
−	~~==Explanation==~~
−	This comic relates to the song "{{w\|Mickey_(Toni_Basil_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.
−
−	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.~~
−
−	~~==Transcript==~~
−	~~:[Cueball and his friend are listening to music on a stereo.]~~
−	~~:Cueball: I'm telling you, listen right here to the sets of rising notes following the opening section.~~
−	~~:Friend: Uh huh.~~
−	~~:[Cueball indicates stereo.]~~
−	~~:Cueball: And then right here, the transition into the chorus. <u>This</u> is music. This is <u>art</u>!~~
−	~~:[Cueball dances along with the music.]~~
−	~~:Stereo: Oh Mickey, you so fine, you so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey! clap clap Hey Mickey!~~
−	~~:Friend: There's something wrong with you.~~
−
−	~~{{comic discussion}}~~
−	~~[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]]~~
−	~~[[Category:Music]]~~

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:08, 9 February 2024
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−	~~creeps~~.~~com~~	+	{{comic
		+	\| number = 193
		+	\| date = December 6, 2006
		+	\| title = The Perfect Sound
		+	\| image = the_perfect_sound.png
		+	\| titletext = Oh, what a pity, can't you understand...
		+	}}
		+
		+	==Explanation==
		+	This comic relates to the song "{{w\|Mickey_(Toni_Basil_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.
		+
		+	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.
		+
		+	==Transcript==
		+	:[Cueball and his friend are listening to music on a stereo.]
		+	:Cueball: I'm telling you, listen right here to the sets of rising notes following the opening section.
		+	:Friend: Uh huh.
		+	:[Cueball indicates stereo.]
		+	:Cueball: And then right here, the transition into the chorus. <u>This</u> is music. This is <u>art</u>!
		+	:[Cueball dances along with the music.]
		+	:Stereo: Oh Mickey, you so fine, you so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey! clap clap Hey Mickey!
		+	:Friend: There's something wrong with you.
		+
		+	{{comic discussion}}
		+	[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]]
		+	[[Category:Music]]