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Asparagus Next Left suddenly transforms Half Man Half Biscuit into a public information service, warning that road signs on our country lanes may not be what they seem. Which we all know to be true. I’m not sure anybody knows who Phyllis Triggs is though. Thanks to Patrick and Dave

See lyrics to Asparagus Next Left

14 Letters Sent:
  1. Craig

    Second last verse – it’s ‘bands have become ridiculous’.

  2. Are you sure? Anyone else agree?

  3. Gordon Burns

    No – definitely Vans

  4. Craig

    I’m pretty sure. The verse is about bands having tour buses and not travelling in transits anymore (unlike HMHB) and I don’t see how a van can have a strategy

  5. “Vans” makes sense becuase it’s a comment on how all vans now belong to “strategic logistics solutions providers” rather than delivery companies…

  6. Martin Taylor

    I always thought it was “Bands have become ridiculous….” rather than just piling into a transit.

    The logistics companies angle makes sense too tho. Hadn’t thought of that.

  7. Sanchez

    So who was Phyllis Triggs?

  8. Paul F

    Definitely vans.

  9. Ian in CO

    Bands. Agree on the points made – a dig at corporate rockers, surely.

  10. billybookcase

    We recently went down the A550(?) towards Queensferry and saw an Asparagus next left sign and wondered if this was the inspiration.

  11. Neil

    Two things:
    1. It’s definitely ‘vans’.

    2. Phyllis Triggs is a member of the Springfield Arts Council in Springfield, Ohio, USA. That’s what happened to her.
    http://www.ci.springfield.oh.us/aacf/aacfss.htm

  12. Dave F.

    Evening all

    Well surely that’s the ultimate guerrilla gig.

    “Asparagus next Left” who says ?
    It’s a bit clearer on the (superior) Peel session version.

    Is there a reason why a few words are capitalized? Aubergines, Tractors, Turning etc?

    Cheers

  13. Thanks. I’ve capitalised everything which would appear on signs. I’ve even done some more now, to be consistent. Because I can.

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