--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I put my name on that Occupy Musicians…" description: "\"I put my name on that Occupy Musicians list because someone wrote to me and said, \"Would you do this?\" I said, \"Yeah sure, I support this.\" What artist..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c3/ian-mackaye-3369_artist_i-put-my-name-on-that-occupy-musicians-l_2427825.png" --- # I put my name on that Occupy Musicians list because… ![“I put my name on that Occupy Musicians list because someone wrote to me and said, "Would you do this?" I said, "Yeah sure, I support this." What artist wouldn't support that? What's the big deal? But then people wrote to me, "Wow! You're on that list!" And I'm like, "Who isn't on that list?" That…” quote by Ian MacKaye](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c3/ian-mackaye-3369_artist_i-put-my-name-on-that-occupy-musicians-l_2427825.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c3/ian-mackaye-3369_artist_i-put-my-name-on-that-occupy-musicians-l_2427825.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c3/ian-mackaye-3369_artist_i-put-my-name-on-that-occupy-musicians-l_2427825.png) > “I put my name on that Occupy Musicians list because someone wrote to me and said, "Would you do this?" I said, "Yeah sure, I support this." What artist wouldn't support that? What's the big deal? But then people wrote to me, "Wow! You're on that list!" And I'm like, "Who isn't on that list?" That would be more shocking.” [Ian MacKaye](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ian-mackaye/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker supports an inclusive list of musicians, questioning why being on it is noteworthy, and points out that many are already included, highlighting the absurdity of exclusivity. **In simple terms:** Supporting the list is normal; exclusivity is odd. Key Takeaway Question the need for exclusivity. Themes inclusion music community identity Mood reflective critical Type cultural philosophical When to use this quote - concert organization - artist collaborations - public perception Key Concepts social dynamics collective action celebrity culture Questions to Reflect On - Why do we create exclusive lists? - How does inclusion affect artistic communities? 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