Painterly vintage tabletop radio beside a pink silk scarf and tiny flowers against blush pink.

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Homer Simpson

Oh Mindy, You came and you gave without flaking, But I sent you Ben-gay, Oh Andy, You kissed me and stopped me from something...

— The Simpsons ‧ 1989

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What it means

Our interpretation.

These comic lyrics mimic a sentimental love song, thanking Mindy for showing up and giving generously, then swerving into the mundane with a gift of Ben-Gay. The next verse turns to Andy, whose kiss interrupted something before the lines trail off. The mismatch of romance and liniment creates the humour.

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