Of all the oddities that surface on the web, it's interesting which items people completely get into. Case and point, I've had quite a few conversations with different people regarding the Carl Lewis Video feature. I didn't really think much of it, but there are several individuals who have been in deep thought on the subject. It's safe to say that the fascination with the aforementioned musical masterpiece can be felt from here to Turkmenistan, if not Tajikistan. In an effort to plunge deeper into this phenomenon, the one and only Jazbek has cut the bullshit and filed this inquiry directly with the source, at carllewis.com...hilarity to ensue
From: Jazbek
To: carl@carllewis.com
Subject: The Music Video on your Website
Dear Mr. Lewis,
I have just discovered your website, and having taken the pleasure of
watching several clips in your impressive video library, I thought I'd
write to you about the one and only music video you had listed there,
located at http://www.carllewis.com/video.music.1.html.
First of all, let me say that I think that the directing and effects are
outstanding. Judging by the haircuts in the video, I'd say that it was
made a good number of years ago, and therefore I can say that it was
clearly ahead of its time. I am surprised that I never heard the song
before. The lyrics to the music are inspiring, I think it has a
wonderful message overall: try hard to make a human change...don't break
it up. Wonderful. There is one aspect of the video, however, that I am
not sure has the best message for your audience. I was left feeling
somewhat confused...
The first couple minutes of the video seem completely normal -- you
working out, clips of you competing, girls surrounding you. The first
sign of things being a little bit off was when you pulled on those
weights and bubbles came flying towards your face. My first thought was,
"was that supposed to signify that he just farted?" I was unsure. I kept
watching, and soon learned where the bubbles came from.
You introduce us to the old fat goofy lady near the very end of the
video. She is blowing bubbles at you. She is playing and lounging in the
hottub while you are there with some hot girls. She is wearing giant
sunglasses. The next thing I know, she is following you smugly into the
sauna. She places a "Do not disturb" sign on the door. It closes behind
you. You are alone in the sauna doing God-knows-what with an old fat
white lady who likes to wear wacky sunglasses. This is the end of the
video. I am... puzzled? shocked?
Now, I'm not one to question the artistic license of great artists, but
this was just one of those things that hurt my brain so much, I just
could not let it go without asking. Why is this woman in your video? Why
is she acting so goofy? Why did you go into the hot tub and sauna with
her? What is the message...and what does it mean?? I am dead serious.
Please respond. I am dying for an explanation.
Respectfully Yours,
Jazbek