Accustomed Quote by Brian Henson
“So it's Rosemary Clooney - Rosemary? Rosemary Clooney, right? The singer? Yes. Clooney, doing, singing, "I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face," which is, you know, really a love song, but what we see on stage is we see one puppet that's got a ridiculous blonde wig on and she looks ridiculous, and next to her is a head that's just a piece of fabric with a pretty face on it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on puppetry and performance, Brian Henson, 2008
The performance uses a puppet with a ridiculous wig and a fabric head to parody superficiality in entertainment.
In simple terms: A puppet and a fabric head mock shallow performance.
Key Takeaway
Question appearances in art.
Themes
art
performance
illusion
Mood
satirical
critical
Type
comedic
commentary
When to use this quote
- theatre
- TV sketches
- advertising
- social media memes
Key Concepts
Puppetry
media criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this parody say about authenticity?
- How can art critique superficiality without demeaning?
A Different Perspective
Humor can reinforce stereotypes if not balanced with depth.
