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What exactly is AfroKen? This is a question that has canonically plagued our existence as a species since time immemorial. To solve this quandary I decided to travel to Japan in search of answers buy the AfroKen theme song single from Yahoo auctions and also not solve the quandary its too hard.
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Evidence of AfroKen from 21000 years ago REAL?
He is innocent and blameless and always in a good mood. Afro Ken is always willing to try new things. Afro Ken is attracted to objects that look like he does. His hair changes to look like these things as he gets close to them. Sanx
Prior to the show bestowing the fruits of masterful lyricsmithing upon you a simple piece of wisdom is imparted at the beginning: When you accept things love grows. Analogous to an AfroKen housing birds within its leafygreen Afro. I leave the interpretation of this visual representation to the reader love grows but how between what and at what cost? AfroKen is clearly attempting to influence us to be free thinking individuals like the masterpiece it is.
Shortly following this statement another example is given wherein an AfroKenshaped cloud crashes down upon a mere Kens head like AfroKen but without an Afro who accepts his fate. It then transforms from a cloud to a rainbowcoloured Afro upon his noggin. The surrounding AfroKens one of them has a mohawk but we do not mention this nod in unison showcasing love. The reinstatement of this lesson through usage of two examples is excellently utilised no words are used. AfroKen respects us and in turn we can respect it.
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A representation of the typical AfroKen watcher in the background
The theme song itself is the next thing you are confronted with in the AfroKen audiovisual experience and it is also the last thing. An ouroboric display that reminds us twice as to what exactly AfroKen is. Without this I doubt many watchers including myself would be able to grasp such a concept. I shall attempt to break down some of the immense meaning behind the lyrics in this section.
As a side note the theme is brought to you by TWO BALL LOO with iconic albums such as Sexercise you know its gonna be rad.
Theres a dog with a big Afro
Curiously the word Afro is capitalised here is an Afrokens afro a sentient being? We are first clued in here.
That follows me around where ever I go
There are quite a few ways to interpret this one is as follows: the dog itself does not follow around the singer. He is a paranoid schizophrenic or perhaps an addict to hallucinogenics. AfroKen is not real and cannot follow you around wherever you go. Seek immediate help.
However this is unlikely. At the start of civilisation AfroKen was there shown as early as the ice age the singer is merely prisoner to repeat thoughts or sightings of AfroKen.
Also the fact that there is no comma between these lines potentially implies that it is in fact the Afro that follows him around but the overall observation does not change upon noticing this.
My Daddy says that it dont exist but I have seen it in the sky and Even in my rice bowl dish
His Daddy is a fool. Plenty of evidence has been given of AfroKens existence be it anecdotal. Face reality geezer the year is 2021 and AFROKEN IS REAL.
The other day I was at the park when all of a sudden the sky grew dark I looked above the convenience store I saw it lumber round the corner Bigger than a dinosaur
AfroKen are capable of supersizing themself after all the sky wouldnt suddenly grow dark if it were already big you would see it coming from a mile away. Then again the singer may be tiny or his reference for a dinosaur is dogsized. The sky may have grown dark on its own due to astronomical phenomena too. We will never truly know. This is a theme heavily explored in the show.
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As I could go on forever about lyrics here are my notes on the rest of the show.
First we are formally introduced to AfroKen there is nothing too noteworthy here Sanxs perception of AfroKen is conveyed to the watcher. Innocent blameless always in a good mood.
This is followed by an excellent short activity to delight both children and adults matching an AfroKen to its desired item. Without this activity I would fear for the children who would be mentally overwhelmed by the shows philosophy like AfroKen we take a second to be innocent and blameless in our participation in this activity allowing us to empathise with AfroKen. An excellent directorial choice. Even if we lose why does it matter? The result matters much less than the state of mind employed on the journey. Also MS Comic Sans. HELL YEAH.
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this takes place on an alternative plane of existence most likely
The next lesson is conducted: Goals should be set high And ambitions embraced.
The line is delivered alongside an AfroKen franticly struggling in the clouds eventually ascending to a higher state of existence. With this we learn that even those who are innocent blameless and simpleminded are able to achieve great things with the right mindset. Thank you AfroKen.
Following this we return to a simpler to consume area an interview with the designer for AfroKen a rare sight for shows especially on the first and only episode. Additionally the prior philosophy ties in here as the designer wishes for his creations to be known by a random German person he meets on the street. Nice.
This structure of lightheartedness and philosophy continues for essentially the rest of the show with great lessons such as
If you believe something is possible you can make it possible.
If you have an afro you have no worries
Sometimes you have to wash your life.
and more. The last one in particular is noteworthy as watching AfroKen will absolutely wash away corrupt morals. Please consider statemandated AfroKen viewings.
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Other content besides philosophy and lighthearted sketches are the introductory scenes for each AfroKen character and the journey of Takeshi and his father in experiencing AfroKen on a daily basis. Delightful cherrytoppers that really make the experience shine :
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france dog eiffel tower
It is not often that you see a single episode show fraught with powerful lessons especially one that both kids and adults can enjoy equally without being overwhelmed. The nature of the show is complemented with somewhat sparse trippy easygoing or industrial music depending on the scenario wonderful choices for the absurd nature of it. The visual comedy is STIMULATING and leaves you with many thoughts. Head full. Overall its an enlightening experience.
So to summarise what is AfroKen exactly?
idk my good man
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can we truly ken afroken?
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