That Isn't Art

Broken (via whisperedwordsoncanvas)

This is a perfect example of trying too hard, in all aspects. First, the statement is really reaching for meaning and metaphor and cleverness. Second, without the IN YOUR FUCKING FACE literal background image, it would make even less sense.

Sure, it comes together to make a clear picture: You’re a broken piano but your amazing Mozart-like friend was still able to play that shit. But just think about that for a second… it could be taken positively (“I thought I was a piece of garbage but this guy still totally loved me!”), but it’s hard to ignore how clearly negative it is (“I’m a piece of garbage but this guy still totally had sex with me and then never called! It was a symphony! Of tears!”).