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The fans of which band are called spuds?

Question #147673. Asked by wonkatriv.
Last updated May 12 2020.
Originally posted May 12 2020 4:51 AM.

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Devo. According to Devo member Mark Mothersbaugh, the potato is part of Devo's philosophy, and the band have used potatoes in various ways throughout their career: the cover of their 1982 album "Oh No, It's Devo!" features the band members dressed up in potato outfits, they recorded a song titled "I'm a Potato," and Mr Potato Head featured in one of their music videos.
"We made potatoes part of the Devo philosophy and called ourselves spuds, both pejoratively and as a compliment," the band's Mark Mothersbaugh once explained, adding that potatoes represent "the dirty, hard workers of the earth" rather than "the aristocratic, above-ground fruits of the world".

Fans adopted the name out of affection to the above ways in which the band has used potatoes.

link https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/no-1-mash-hits-20030110-gdg33n.html

Response last updated by matthewpokemon on May 12 2020.
May 12 2020, 6:07 AM
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