Associates Quote by Margaret Cho
![“Like the Birth Of Venus, the song [Yello "oh, Yeah"] denotes the birth of the bro. The song just reminds me of bros looking out over lowered Ray-Bans. It birthed a negative sexual revolution. I was going to a lot of bondage clubs at the time and they did play this song. The song I associate more…” quote by Margaret Cho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/612/margaret-cho-1136_associates_like-the-birth-of-venus-the-song-yello-o_1501028.jpg)
“Like the Birth Of Venus, the song [Yello "oh, Yeah"] denotes the birth of the bro. The song just reminds me of bros looking out over lowered Ray-Bans. It birthed a negative sexual revolution. I was going to a lot of bondage clubs at the time and they did play this song. The song I associate more is that horrible Enigma song with the Gregorian chant. There's something good buried in that song and I might not hate it as much if I hadn't been a sex worker.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Margaret Cho discussing music influences, 2000s
The quote reflects how a song can symbolize a cultural shift, linking personal experiences with broader social changes and sexual liberation.
In simple terms: A song can represent a cultural change and personal memories.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how media influences identity.
Themes
culture
sexuality
music
identity
subculture
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
personal
cultural
When to use this quote
- club scenes
- personal reflection
- music analysis
- social commentary
Key Concepts
symbolism
social change
personal narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How do songs shape your perception of cultural moments?
- Can a single track truly represent a broader movement?
A Different Perspective
The interpretation may be overly subjective and not universally applicable.
![“I feel like this song [Yello, "Oh Yeah"] was probably done in a couple of minutes in a studio. There was probably no thought behind it; they were just playing with some samples and threw it together. I feel like there's no dream behind the song. Usually there's a dream or some kind of passion…” quote by Margaret Cho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/45a/margaret-cho-1136_behinds_i-feel-like-this-song-yello-oh-yeah-was_1552504.jpg)
![“Something as important as marriage equality, which is now a constitutional right [in the USA], is something that cannot be denied. It's also very un-Christian, if you think about the way Christ was and Christ's teachings. This is not loving. This is anger. This is hatred. This is bigotry. And it's…” quote by Margaret Cho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/92d/margaret-cho-1136_bigotry_something-as-important-as-marriage-equal_140839.jpg)
![“The young man [Turgot] destined for an ecclesiastical career was placed within walls carefully designed to keep out all currents of new thought; his studies, his reading, his professors, his associates, all were combined to keep from him any results of observation or reflection save those…” quote by Andrew Dickson White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5d4/andrew-dickson-white-24254_associates_the-young-man-turgot-destined-for-an-ecc_3146.jpg)
