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> fair not to name a beautiful plot type after something so horrible. Wasn't it an association that surfaced subsequent to being named after the band? In that
by kranner 6y ago
> fair not to name a beautiful plot type after something so horrible.
Wasn't it an association that surfaced subsequent to being named after the band? In that sense it would not be "named after" Nazi joy divisions, I think? (as that would imply being aware of the association while choosing the name)
- mejutoco 6y agoIn the film 24 hour party people it seems like the band (joy division) is aware of the meaning of the name and uses it for shock value/polemic/postmodernism attitude. IIRC some people shout at them while going on/off-stage regarding this.
- 082349872349872 6y agoThe band "Oy Division" is also no doubt aware of the meaning of their name. (they turned up via surfing from "Zog nit keyn mol") Recommended only if dialectical polyglot klezmer cabaret is your cup of tea.
- nl 6y ago> In that sense it would not be "named after" Nazi joy divisions, I think? (as that would imply being aware of the association while choosing the name) Sure, I don't think anyone involved with naming the package was aware of it. But I think they made the correct choice to rename once they became aware of it. Perhaps "have the name of a beautiful plot type associated with something so horrible" may have been better phrasing.