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“I beat my children daily, with a shoe, because I don't want them to grow up fairies. At 9 p.m. I promptly play The Wall in full and walk around the house naked carrying cupcakes. It's important my children see my bits in graphic detail.” quote by Thom Yorke
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“I beat my children daily, with a shoe, because I don't want them to grow up fairies. At 9 p.m. I promptly play The Wall in full and walk around the house naked carrying cupcakes. It's important my children see my bits in graphic detail.”

Thom Yorke

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015

He uses shocking, absurd actions to challenge norms and provoke thought about parenting and personal expression.

In simple terms: Uses bizarre behavior to question expectations.

Key Takeaway

Question conventional parenting and self‑expression.

Themes

parenting rebellion artistic expression

Mood

provocative controversial

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family dynamics
  • public persona
  • creative freedom

Key Concepts

performance art social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries should artists respect?
  • How does shock value affect message reception?
A Different Perspective

Such actions may harm children’s wellbeing.

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