>Paint It, Black How did they get away with it?

>>70554989
racism barely existed as a concept in the 60s

>>70554989
So they're telling someone named 'Black' to paint it? Because that's what the comma implies.

I feel like the comma doesn't belong there. It should be "Paint it Black." not "Paint it, Black."

>>70554989
It was a printing mistake

>>70555092
that's the most retarded thing i've ever heard. you're right though.

>>70555126

yep

>>70555113
The comma indicates a command, telling the listener to paint it. Following the comma is an appositive phrase, expanding on the command by giving specificity in the form of what color it is to be painted.

>>70555217
Except that's fucking wrong though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcjBF1uj6Do

What did Paul mean by this ?

>>70555283
thanks

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>>70555092

>>70555283
wtf i hate the beatles now

>>70555283
>he forewarned us...

"It was originally released as "Paint It, Black", the comma being an error by Decca Records, but, nonetheless, stirred controversy among fans over its racial interpretation."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_It_Black

>>70556936
Did no one actually listen to the song and just get mad at the name of it? That seems like something people would be offended by these days but not back in the 60's.