Common lyrical themes include misogyny, homophobia, anti-Semitism, racism, ridicule of the unfortunate, and insults directed towards other bands (examples: "Limp Bizkit Think They're Black, But They're Just Gay" and "Anyone Who Likes The Dillinger Escape Plan Is a Faggot"). Some examples of their controversial song titles are "Hitler Was A Sensitive Man", "I Hope You Get Deported", and "Your Kid Committed Suicide Because You Suck" (the original title was "Conor Clapton Committed Suicide Because His Father Sucks"; it was changed because Earache records were afraid that the label might have been sued in response to this song). One recurring song title is "X is gay", with X being a person, place, thing, idea or event. Some well-known examples are: "Technology Is Gay", "The Internet Is Gay", "Windchimes are Gay", and "The Word 'Homophobic' Is Gay".
The sound of a typical Anal Cunt song is that of loud, extremely distorted guitars playing very simple riffs (often using only open strings), blast beat drumming, and loud (often unintelligible) screaming.
Anal Cunt was founded in 1988 in Massachusetts by Seth Putnam. He chose the name by making a list of obscene words, and then trying to find what he believed to be the most stupid, offensive combination of them--Anal Cunt. The band was meant as a joke, and was to only release one album and do one show; however, the band went strong for more than 20 years before Seth Putnam's death.
Anal Cunt's take on making song titles a joke in themselves may have influenced many other hardcore and grindcore bands who attempt to get laughs from humorous, but often cryptic, titles.
Since 1997, Anal Cunt has also become known for its acoustic black metal side-project Impaled Northern Moonforest, another joke band.
In 2000, they released Split With The Raunchous Brothers. The tracks on the album are: "I'm Hitler", "The Guy Who Shot His Kid Up With AIDS is Awesome", and "I Went Back In Time, And Voted For Hitler".
Additionally, infamous punk rocker GG Allin has a song titled "Anal Cunt", but there is no relation between them, although according to Putnam, Allin requested Anal Cunt to be his backup band on one particular tour. This never happened, most likely owing to Allin's death.
In October 2004, Seth Putnam overdosed on "a combination of heroin, crack, alcohol, and two months worth of Ambien sleeping pills done all at once." As a result, he was comatose for several days and sustained severe nerve damage, needing months of physical therapy to recover. According to Putnam, doctors had intended to "pull the plug", fearing he'd spend the rest of his days as a vegetable. Some observers considered this poetic justice, given such Anal Cunt song titles as "Jack Kevorkian Is Cool" and "You're in a Coma". Surprisingly enough, in the same news post he confirmed that there will be a new Anal Cunt album.
Seth Putnam died of a heart attack on June 11th, 2011.
Recycling Is Gay
Anal Cunt Lyrics
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WHY DON'T YOU THROW IT AWAY
I'LL NEVER RECYCLE
THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN SAY
RECYCLING IS GAY
RECYCLING IS GAY
RECYCLING IS GAY
RECYCLING IS GAY
MY GARBAGE CAN IS FILLED
WITH PLASTIC, CANS AND GLASS
IF YOU TELL ME TO RECYCLE
I'M GOING TO KICK YOURÿ ASS
RECYCLING IS GAY
RECYCLING IS GAY
RECYCLING IS GAY
RECYCLING IS GAY
The lyrics to Anal Cunt's "Recycling Is Gay" are controversial and offensive to many people. The song expresses the viewpoint of someone who refuses to recycle and mocks those who do. The use of the word "gay" is used in a derogatory way to insult the act of recycling. This type of language is considered offensive and damaging to the LGBTQ community.
In the first verse, the singer addresses someone who is environmentally conscious and politically correct, referring to them as a "PC fucking faggot" and tells them to throw their recycling away. The singer then states their refusal to recycle, affirming that there is nothing anyone can say to change their mind. The chorus repeats the line "recycling is gay" four times, emphasizing the singer's disdain for the act.
In the second verse, the singer boasts about their refusal to recycle and brags about how their garbage can is filled with plastic, cans, and glass. The singer then threatens physical violence towards someone who tries to persuade them to recycle. Overall, the song is a crude, offensive attack on those who prioritize the environment and sustainability.
Line by Line Meaning
YOU P.C. FUCKING FAGGOT
I don't care about being politically correct or offending anyone who supports recycling.
WHY DON'T YOU THROW IT AWAY
I don't see any point in recycling, I think everything should be thrown away.
I'LL NEVER RECYCLE
I have no intention of recycling, ever.
THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN SAY
No convincing argument will change my mind about not recycling.
RECYCLING IS GAY
I believe recycling is Homosexual and I'm using this as an insult.
MY GARBAGE CAN IS FILLED
I am not separating my trash from recyclable materials and everything goes in the same can.
WITH PLASTIC, CANS AND GLASS
I don't care about the kind of material, everything goes in the same can.
IF YOU TELL ME TO RECYCLE
If anyone tries to make me recycle or convince me of the benefits, I'll get violent.
I'M GOING TO KICK YOUR ASS
I am ready to get physical with anyone who tries to promote recycling to me.
Contributed by Stella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J Animations
Inspiradora, al igual que todas las canciones de Putnam
Stranger Void
Inspirarse es gay
Jason
Hermosa canción 😭
FoloreSin
Homenajear es gay
Violador Anonimo
verdad hecha musica.
PD: subir videos subtitulados es gay
Mark Torres
Tener fotos de monas chinas es gay
Kiwi 71.0
Bro, este grupo es re troll. No te lo tomes en serio jajajaja
Alec T
Music is gay.
Neto Rivas
Imaginate mi reacción después de venir de how could I de cynic y ver esto
Mark Torres
Reaccionar es gay