The Florida Airport Tape Frank Zappa

"The Florida Airport Tape" by Frank Zappa, released in 1988, is a #Rock piece featuring spoken word interludes that satirize airport experiences and societal absurdities. The lyrics explore themes of bureaucracy, communication, and modern life's trivialities. Its unique blend of humor and critique showcases Zappa's avant-garde style and cultural commentary.

Mark: Can I just ask some, any, everybody here, did anybody see me puke on stage?
Howard: No, did you?
Mark: I puked on stage
Howard: You puked on stage?
Mark: I did, man. I was sing... right in the middle of singin' "Easy Meat" or somethin', an' all of a sudden I started pukin' outta my mouth an' I just put my hand over my mouth, an' I had...
Howard: Ohhhh... Outta sight!
Aynsley: You didn't get it on film?... Is that in slow motion...
Mark: I thought you guys all caught that, man. I got really sick from, you, know, all that jumpin' around and stuff... an' all that scotch and wine. Just weird, I only did it for about a second, y'know? It was just like a little spew. I kinda shoved it back down my throat and went on singin'...
FZ: Great
Howard: Phew... Yeah, that is strange, man. Ratso Rizzo
FZ: He saved it because he might be hungry later
Howard: Eewwww... get the big pieces!

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