Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin is a very talented comedian, songwriter, actor, and composer from Australia. He is well known for thinking outside the box and his wildly teased hair. One of his most popular songs is entitled "Prejudice." The song starts out slow and daunting, his and his words feel heavy, but still with a slight comedic effect, something he has become very good at adding while writing comical songs. He sings about a word that has been used to bully and judge, that we as a society need to stop using. Then, suddenly, the moods changes drastically. The background music changes to bouncy and light, and he starts singing "Only a ginger, can call another ginger ginger." Once the mood was lightened, he continues singing about the woes of being born a ginger, but in a much more humorous light. He also adds in a couple of pros (like the fact that ladies love the gingers). Overall, it's pretty much impossible to not feel happier after listening to this song. His creativity and play on words just add to the humor of his unique look of heavily applied black eyeliner an drastically teased hair. It's safe to say you will never forget him or his songs once you hear or see them.

Even though this is a song of comedy that's meant to be enjoyed and laughed about, I think Tim Minchin has a great way of looking at things. There are a few people in the world that will pick on you for just about anything, but he has found what is, in my opinion, the best way to respond. Laughing right along with them. He embraces all of the funny names people call him, even adding a few that I'm fairly certain he came up with himself. I honestly wish this was how everyone dealt with the negativity in their life because there could be no bullies if the tormentors knew they could never make anyone feel bad about themselves. Alas, humans are full of flaws and insecurities to match them.

Here is a video of Tim Minchin performing the song "Prejudice" live so you can watch it for yourself. (Warning: he says the F word once towards the end so I wouldn't suggest listening to this on a high volume if you're around other people.)