Angus Young Meets Betty Friedan

What is a cento, you ask? Well kids, a cento is

"a literary composition, especially a poem, of lines or parts from the writings of established authors, but with a different meaning"

(thank you, commonplacebook.com). So this is AC/DC lyrics turned into--well, read it and judge for yourself.

Send For the [Wo]man: An AC/DC Cento

Stand up and be counted
for what you are about to receive.
You ask me why I like to dance
and you ask me why I like to play.
I got to get my kicks some way.
And you ask me what I'm all about:
I'm the best damn woman that you'll ever see.
I'm back in black and I'm
ringing hell's bells with my
dirty deeds done dirt cheap.
I've got my reputation lying on the line
and I'll knock you out with my American thighs.
I am the dealer.
I'll give you everything you need.
I'm just a battery for hire
with a guitar fire
ready and aimed at you.
If you want blood you got it
because I'm T.N.T., baby.
I'm dynamite.
I'm like a lethal brand--
too much for any man.
Public enemy number one, understand?
Padlocks and chains.
Broken the chains.
Lay down a claim.
The claim is on you.
The sights are on me.
I'm a live wire--
Holy smoke and sweet desire
and I'm gonna set this town on fire.
So for those about to rock--we salute you.


Who else can turn AC/DC lyrics into a feminist anthem? You might hear this on Thursday night at the Poetry Slam (not listed on the SJC calendar). Trust me, it will be a night to remember.