Why Theory

Popular Music

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Dec 21, 2020
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INSIGHT

Mishearing as a Freudian Slip

  • Popular music is often misheard but these mishearings reveal unconscious desires.
  • Mishearing lyrics functions like Freudian slips and contribute to enjoyment beyond mistakes.
ANECDOTE

Misreading Time Mistake

  • Todd McGowan shared a story about missing a class because he misread the time.
  • The incident illustrates how common and relatable misreadings are in daily life.
INSIGHT

Mishearings Reveal Hidden Truths

  • Mishearings and misreadings often produce new meanings that can be better or more true than originals.
  • Such distortions expose unconscious truths in both the subject and the object.
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