SIMON AND MOTHERFUNKEL Say Parsley Sage and Rosemary one more
The image presented appears to be a digitally altered version of the album cover for "Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits." This cover traditionally features only the two musicians known as Simon & Garfunkel, yet here we see a third person included in the composition, who is unrelated to the original duo.
The humor in this image arises first from the unexpected insertion of a famous fictional character where he does not traditionally belong. This character's stern countenance contrasts sharply with the more relaxed and friendly demeanor of the musician in the foreground, adding a layer of visual comedy due to the mismatched expressions and context.
Moreover, the album title has been altered to read "SIMON AND MOTHERFUNKEL," and the secondary line, "Say Parsley, Sage and Rosemary one more Thyme, I Dare you!" This is a playful take on the original "Simon & Garfunkel" name and a reference to their well-known song "Scarborough Fair/Canticle," which famously includes the lyrics "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme." The word "Motherfunkel" introduces an element of humor by incorporating a sound-alike word that verges on the profane but stops just short of it, which can be amusing due to its unexpected naughtiness in the context of a musical album cover.
The text suggesting to "Say Parsley, Sage and Rosemary one more Thyme, I Dare you!" further contributes to the humor by alluding to a dare-like challenge, which matches the authoritative and challenging expression on the face of the character in the background.
There is also a comedic element in the playfulness of the font and layout choices for the text, which mimic the style of the original album but modify the content for humorous effect. It implies a sort of irreverent twist to the classics that might resonate with audiences familiar with both the legacy of Simon & Garfunkel and the assertive persona of the added character.
Lastly, the tracklist seems unchanged, suggesting a normal Simon & Garfunkel album, which adds another degree of humor as the image implies that this unlikely trio would be performing songs like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "The Sound of Silence," creating a funny juxtaposition between the visual gag and the well-known acoustic music the original duo is known for. SIMON AND MOTHERFUNKEL Say Parsley Sage and Rosemary one more Thyme I Dare you Bridge Over Troubled Water Mrs Robinson The Sound Of Silence The Boxer The 59th Street Bridge Song Feelin Groovy Scarborough Fair Canticle I Am A Rock Kathy s Song Cecilia America Bookends Homeward Bound El Condor Pasa If I Could For Emily Whenever I May Find Her
