realBenFlint
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Stand-up comedian, show promoter, and dad in Oklahoma City.
| Pearl Jam – Red Mosquito Lyrics | 20 years ago |
| The food poisoning incident and the literal mosquito eddie was annoyed by are good explanations, but I think we're neglecting one crucial line in the song: "Red man's your neighbor . . ." Back before political correctness, Native Americans were considered to be "red" in color, eg. Redskins. I think "Red Mosquito" is about the White American Male opinion of American Indians and how they feel pestered by this group of people they bought out years ago. The white man has put the indian on reservations and tried to keep him quiet, but he is still constantly reminded of whose country this really is. This "White Man's Guilt" theme is also evident on "w.m.a." and "do the evolution". You have to remember how intelligent (and liberal) eddie is and take that into account -- this can't just be a song about a stomach virus. | |
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