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It was really weird, when this thing started, to hear lawyers and MTV people calling me and actually saying ButtHead. Pe
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"It was really weird, when this thing started, to hear lawyers and MTV people calling me and actually saying 'ButtHead.' People tried to avoid it too"

- Mike Judge

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This quote by Mike Judge speaks with the weird experience of having his production, ButtHead, become a cultural phenomenon. It is a tip of the power of media and how it can take something little and make it big. Judge was shocked to discover himself being called by legal representatives and MTV individuals, who were using the name ButtHead. It was a surreal experience for him, as he had actually developed the character in a small, independent setting. It is also fascinating to note that some people tried to prevent utilizing the name ButtHead, likely due to its controversial nature. This quote speaks with the power of media and how it can take something little and make it big. It also talks to the power of imagination and how it can have a lasting influence on culture.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mike Judge somewhere between October 17, 1962 and today. He/she was a famous Producer from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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