This song has been used in the ending sequence of Fight Club, and in the Thomson advert for holidays.
The song was originally inspired by the writer's scuba diving experience with fish (unusual for a song). The Pixies' lyrics are normally about sex, religion, violence and other 'mature' and controversial themes.
'Where is my Mind' was then used in Fight Club, for it's action-like sound. It's lyrics are adapted to tie in with the twist of Fight Club. More importantly, Fight Club has themes of rebellion of consumer culture (blowing up banks,etc). Its association with Fight Club then cements itself in memory.
Thus, once its used in the Thomson advert - about the perfect family holiday - the postmodernist would link this to Fight Club and suddenly the song becomes very inappropriate for the family theme of the advert. It is also ironic because the advert is trying to make people buy into/ consume the holiday.
Alex you have a lot to catch up on. A letter has been sent home requesting that you remain after school until you have caught up.
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I feel this would be beneficial as I am struggling to grasp exactly what the purpose of Postmodernism is, maybe some guidance after school would help. Thankyou
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