I definitely understand how it seems outrageous. One thing that helped give me perspective was to learn more about the inspiration for the characters and the b

I definitely understand how it seems outrageous. One thing that helped give me perspective was to learn more about the inspiration for the characters and the band's relationship with Andy Warhol. [0] The characters in the song were based on Warhol "superstars", and Warhol even briefly managed the VU. I think outrageous is a fitting word for Warhol and that scene, especially when contrasted with the Top Ten from 1969. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_on_the_Wild_Side_(Lou_Reed_song)#Inspiration https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_on_the_Wild_Side_(Lou_Ree...