Poofter's Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead
Frank Zappa & Captain Beefheart Lyrics
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This is a song that warns you in advance, that next year, everybody is gonna try and sell you things that maybe you shouldn't ought to buy, and not only that, they've been planning it for years
Name of this song is (pardon me), poofters froth, wyoming, plans ahead.
Poofters froth, wyoming,
March eleven sixty-seven
Take a letter, miss abetter
As our pigeons will be homin'.
To our jobbers in dakota
And to merwyn, minnesota
This is merely just a note about
Performance to our quota
Well, we've all come out to show dem,
And the elks have helped us
Load 'em
Little packets full of jackets
Little rackets, little rackets
Little poofter-cloth appointments
Little pofter's froth anointments
Little hoods, little goods
Little doo-dads from the woods
The entire stock is shipping
Oh our shod is hardly slipping
To the markets of the world
Our wrinkled pennants are unfurled!
T-shirt racks, rubber snacks,
Poster rolls with matching tacks
Yes, a special beer for sports
(and paper cups that hold two quarts)
Everything a nation needs
For making hoopla while it feeds
The trash compactors, small reactors,
Mowers, blowers, throwers & the glowers:
This is buy-cent-any-all salute(hyulk!)
Two hundred years have gone ka-poot!
Ah but we have been astute!
Signed: anon. - wyo. galoot!
The song "Poofter's Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead" is a satirical commentary on the commercialization and consumerism of America's bicentennial celebrations. The lyrics are infused with absurdity and wordplay, making it difficult to take them at face value. The title of the song itself is a nonsense phrase that seems to poke fun at the stereotypical image of the American cowboy. The opening lines refer to a letter being sent regarding the shipping of goods to various locations, including Dakota and Minnesota.
The song then lists various items that will be available for purchase during the bicentennial celebration, including T-shirts, beer, and sports equipment. The lyrics suggest that these items are being marketed to exploit the patriotic fervor that accompanies national celebrations. There is a sense of irony and cynicism in the tone of the song, as the authors seem to be mocking the idea that consumerism is an appropriate way to celebrate such an important milestone in American history.
In summary, "Poofter's Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead" is a tongue-in-cheek critique of the commodification of patriotism and the commercialization of important historical events.
Line by Line Meaning
Poofters froth, Wyoming, March eleven sixty-seven
Calling out the name of the song, indicating the location of where the plans originated and specifying the date when they were laid out
Take a letter, miss abetter, As our pigeons will be homin'.
Assembling the team and assigning roles to them to ensure their message is delivered
To our jobbers in Dakota and to Merwyn, Minnesota, This is merely just a note about performance to our quota
Sending a message to business partners regarding the level of productivity required to maintain sales quotas
Well, we've all come out to show dem, And the elks have helped us load 'em
Expressing enthusiasm about the upcoming sales season and acknowledging the support of allies
Little packets full of jackets, Little rackets, little rackets
Promoting an array of items that are small enough to fit in packets but still retain their value
Little poofter-cloth appointments, Little poofter's froth appointments, Little hoods, little goods, Little doo-dads from the woods
Listing the range of products available for purchase, including those made from unconventional materials
The entire stock is shipping, Oh our shod is hardly slipping, To the markets of the world, Our wrinkled pennants are unfurled!
Assuring customers that the merchandise is en route, the quality is not compromised, and the company is distributing globally
T-shirt racks, rubber snacks, Poster rolls with matching tacks, Yes, a special beer for sports (and paper cups that hold two quarts)
Announcing products corresponding to specific interests and occasions, ranging from consumables to advertising materials
Everything a nation needs, For making hoopla while it feeds, The trash compactors, small reactors, Mowers, blowers, throwers & the glowers:
Boasting the versatility of products, while emphasizing the role that the company's merchandise has in allowing customers to celebrate
This is buy-cent-any-all salute(hyulk!), Two hundred years have gone ka-poot!, Ah but we have been astute!, Signed: anon. - wyo. galoot!
Incorporating humor into the message and congratulating the country on reaching a milestone, while underlying the company's preparation and success
Contributed by Gabriella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.