Mary Prankster was a singer-songwriter from the Baltimore area from the mid… Read Full Bio ↴Mary Prankster was a singer-songwriter from the Baltimore area from the mid-90's through 2005 when the character was retired. Her music was frequently vulgar and often funny with several literary references and styles ranging from country to jazz. Her self-described genre was cowpunk

She collaborated with Colouring Lesson for the song Love Has a Rumble and frequently worked with her friend Val Yumm

She's played as a solo artist and in collaboration with a band. The musicians who have played in her band include Phil "The Machine" Tang, Jon "E. Cakes" Seidman, Dave "E. Rocket" Vergauwen, Mike Lackey, Cord Neal, Matt Collorafice, Terry Klawth, Andy Mabe, Cliff Retallick, Sam McCall and Michael Smith.

The Mary Prankster logo is a variation of the symbol for National Bohemian (a Maryland Beer - commonly referred to as "Natty Bo").

Mary Prankster was most definitely a band to see live. Typically at Baltimore and Washington D.C. shows (gigs close to Mary's hometown), the entire audience would be comprised of Mary fans, singing along to every song. Especially on songs like "Mercyfuck," "The World is Full of Bastards," and "Blue Skies Over Dundalk," it was hard to hear the vocals from Ms. Mary Prankster over the roar of the crowd. Performance only songs, such as "Art Fag Bastard" were also what made Mary performances truly special.

More information can be gleaned from her official website, www.maryprankster.com.

Mary Prankster was truly a "cult hero" and she is missed. She also rocked the last show ever at soundwaves with the afterglows, and thirteen over eight

Mac and Cheese
Mary Prankster Lyrics

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All I want's a boy to make me some mac and cheese
All I want's a boy to make me some mac and cheese

Just straight up mac with no franks or peas
But every boy who's made me mac and cheese
Has always turned out to be a violent sociopath

All I want's a boy to make me some brussels sprouts

All I want's a boy to make me some brussels sprouts

He'd know me inside and out
But every boy who's made me brussels sprouts
Has always turned out to be a violent sociopath

All I want's a boy to make me iced tea from a powder
All I want's a boy to make me iced tea from a powder

But when I yell for joy, he yells louder
'Cause every boy who'd made me iced tea from a powder
Has always turned out to be a violent sociopath

All I want's a boy who's not a violent sociopath

All I want's a boy who's not a violent sociopath

Love him 'til my dying breath

Man, fuck the food — I'll starve to death
If I could just find a boy who's not a violent sociopath

Overall Meaning

The song "Mac and Cheese" by Mary Prankster is an ironic commentary on the concept of a perfect relationship. The lyrics depict the singer's desire for a partner who possesses very specific qualities, such as the ability to cook mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, and iced tea. However, every boy who has made her these simple meals has turned out to be a violent sociopath. The chorus repeats the phrase "All I want's a boy who's not a violent sociopath" reflecting her disillusionment with the perfect man and her acceptance of the reality that such a person may not exist.

The use of such mundane examples like cooking mac and cheese, brussels sprouts, and iced tea highlights the singer's search for an ordinary, uncomplicated relationship. Her failed experiences with violent sociopaths suggest that the singer has been attracted to men who exhibit such traits or that such behavioral patterns are more common than we might think.

The song is a critique of how societal norms impose unrealistic expectations on individuals, both in relationships and in life. The singer’s final line, “Man, fuck the food – I'll starve to death, if I could just find a boy who's not a violent sociopath” highlights the frustration and desperation people feel when trying to find the perfect partner.

Line by Line Meaning

All I want's a boy to make me some mac and cheese
I desire a trustworthy partner who can make me mac and cheese without any added ingredients.

Just straight up mac with no franks or peas
I prefer my mac and cheese to be simple without any hot dogs or peas.

But every boy who's made me mac and cheese Has always turned out to be a violent sociopath
Unfortunately, every partner who has made me mac and cheese has turned out to be abusive and dangerous.

All I want's a boy to make me some brussels sprouts
I seek a loving partner who can cook brussels sprouts for me.

He'd know me inside and out
I desire a partner who understands me completely.

But every boy who's made me brussels sprouts Has always turned out to be a violent sociopath
Unfortunately, every partner who has made me brussels sprouts has turned out to be abusive and dangerous.

All I want's a boy to make me iced tea from a powder
I crave a companion who can prepare iced tea for me using a premade mix.

But when I yell for joy, he yells louder
However, every partner who has made me iced tea from a mix constantly competes with me and tries to overshadow my successes.

'Cause every boy who'd made me iced tea from a powder Has always turned out to be a violent sociopath
Sadly, every partner who has made me iced tea from a mix has always proven to be abusive and mentally unstable.

All I want's a boy who's not a violent sociopath
Ultimately, I yearn for a loving partner who does not have a history of abuse or mental instability.

Love him 'til my dying breath
I want to love and cherish this kind partner for the rest of my life.

Man, fuck the food — I'll starve to death
I would rather go hungry forever than be with another abusive partner.

If I could just find a boy who's not a violent sociopath
Finding a partner who is kind and not abusive is truly all I desire.

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