Song reaction - Tool - Hooker With a Penis reaction video

We've listened to the "Message to Harry Manback" and "Hooker With a Penis" songs.
The reaction to "H" and "46&2" can be found at: • Song reaction - Tool -...
Thank you for all the suggestions.

[@XBludclahtX]

Jimmy is a top 5 song for me. Unbelievably haunting and powerful. If there ever was an underrated song from Tool, Jimmy is that.

[@johncox1221]

I seen an interview with Danny yesterday and he said their record contract is up. They are their own label now, no constraints. Cant wait to hear what they really think.

[@ianscottt3642]

The message was actually left on one of their machines. On a trip to Italy, they brought some friends back. This guy was a friend of a friend. They had to throw him out for running up the phone bill, eating all the food, not contributing, etc. it sounds like he was angry huh?

[@fast_mattw8059]

Can confirm this is true. And i love it.

[@ianscottt3642]

Matt White OGT, back from 92, from the first EP.

[@fast_mattw8059]

Ian Scottt unfortunately I would have only been 8 lol

[@fast_mattw8059]

Ian Scottt OGT back from 96 from Anema yipee

[@ianscottt3642]

Matt White I got eight years on you. If you like rap, check out Tech N9ne. All Tool fans should rock wit Tech N9ne.

[@v0k3y]

This is becoming my favorite reaction channel for Tool songs because you two dig in so deep and consider many possibilities, and that's what Tool is all about. I've always believed that this song is meant to be taken quite literally. I also think the music reflects this because, like the lyrics, it is a very direct, there is no subtlety. Maynard is highly intuitive with how music is perceived and how to match the lyrics accordingly. In this song, the subject seems to be lacking in self awareness because they are labeling the band in a derogatory way, yet they are not able to consider themselves as being a part of that same derogatory label. And more than anything else, I believe Maynard's lyrics and the overall intent of the band is to open the listener's mind to a greater sense of self-awareness. Usually they do this in a very poetic and metaphorical way. But there are a few songs that just get right to the point! I won't say which ones fit this description because I want to see if you two feel the same way when you hear them.

[@johncox1221]

i agree totally. sometimes its nice to not have to wonder what they mean.

[@initum1599]

Thank you for this comment, She

[@justinfontenot8001]

You are both so thoughtful... I look forward to my Saturday morning Initum Tool reaction . Thank you guys!

[@initum1599]

Thank you to you too :)

[@joec_lrp1070]

I recommend you break the rest of the album into 3 reactions: Intermission + Jimmy Die eier + Cesaro + Aenima Ions + Third eye It's an intermission heavy album, so the flow can be weird with the songs you've already heard cut out

[@initum1599]

Thank you very much for practical tip

[@jainelson8840]

Intermission+Jimmy is so good. Very excited for that.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

The Hooker is Maynard and the toxic fans are the Johns in my opinion. ✌

[@joshhuckaby1977]

I feel that the heart of this is the phrase "if I'm the man, then you're the man, and he's the man as well...", meaning we're all supposed to be experiencing this TOGETHER, opinions be damned. I LOVE that you made me think critically about it! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@arnoldsoncarlson9487]

Thank you for bringing up the types of friendship. As someone who has been disappointed by people (and almost certainly has disappointed others) I think this might help me keep things in perspective. Can't believe I didn't decide to explore this subject earlier in life. I guess being a Tool fan paid off today. Good job on the vids, they are now a regular part of my Saturdays. Take care.

[@initum1599]

Hi, thank you for your comment. Yes, I would love to discuss it in more detail at some point, it is a great topic that makes you think about your own life. I'm glad you enjoyed it :) She

[@ReignSurvives]

I don’t think these two are deep. But the title could be a couple things. Could be Maynard referring to himself as a musician. Putting out his art to anyone to consume including this complicit kid. I think the other part is someone buying something and not getting what they expected. The imagery is great. This kid purchasing and wearing trendy things and getting a fresh tattoo recently to claim they were the original fans is deliciously oblivious to his part in “selling out”. And of course who do you sell out to? Culture. So we all participate in culture and are therefore “the man” that we are selling out to.

[@initum1599]

Thank you :)

[@shawnaitchison7046]

The idea of "false advertising" is what I've heard a lot as the idea for the title. I always thought of it as being something you desire or want, that maybe you aren't willing to admit you want. Just as the boy being described, accusing someone of selling out while being covered in labels. Essentially not wanting to admit who he was.

[@ianscottt3642]

Reign Survives It’s about himself, the way we tell ourselves lies. Remember, this stage of the album, we’re in the shadow.

[@blazehnt]

Im eager to see the reaction from Fear Inoculum album, great reaction and analysis as always. Cheers from Brazil.

[@aaroncole3941]

Always look forward to seeing your videos on Saturday!

[@joshs8685]

Really enjoying your reactions - I am starting to look forward to this every Saturday! :) Jimmy next week will be the opening to a series of songs that delve into a deeply personal aspect of Maynard's life. Going to be fun to go on that journey with you both.

[@kylethomson2449]

The way you analyze the songs in detail, one song is enough. Even though I want more.. lol

[@MoBot249]

In my point of view. Maynard specifically tells us what the boy is wearing to show how hypocritical the boy is. All those big name products are from people that have "sold out" long before you've heard of them. The only reason you heard of that stuff IS because they sold out, otherwise they would have never been big enough to be popular. This kid is wearing all these name brand things, drinking Coke AND has a tattoo of the band he is now ridiculing. I love it.

[@Syphercell_Reacts]

Always so excited for Saturday to roll around so I get listen in with you on the Tool Journey! Great job as always, everything is always perfect! If I could give you my recommendation on how to do the remaining songs excluding ones you've already done, this would be the order I would suggest. I would do one video for "Intermission" & "Jimmy," the next video do "Die Eier von Satan," Cesaro Summability" & "Aenima," and the last video would be "(-) Ions" & "Third Eye." This way you get the intro leading into each song and the reason I would put "Die Eier von Satan" in the second video and not after "Jimmy" is because "Jimmy" is quite deep and thought provoking and you'll likely have a long and good conversation about it. Hope that helps and look forward to seeing you both next week!

[@initum1599]

Great, thank you for suggestion :) She

[@Syphercell_Reacts]

@@initum1599 You're welcome, glad to help anytime! Hope you both have a great rest of the weekend and look forward to next weeks video!

[@JoeBlythe]

I'm the man, and you're the man. I take it as, tool never sold out to the "man", because we are all "the man", we are all equal as human beings, and just beings in general. So really, you're pointing your finger at someone who actually has a much more mature and better understanding of our true place here in the universe.

[@thanospat6400]

Omg! Never been more excited to hear Intermission-Jimmy since I seen them play it live. Pretty spot on about the point....always thought this was the part of the album where they realised if they dissected anger & began to tap into the emotion of fear they would be greeted with more understanding of that topic. Cant wait for more reactions, more more! 😁

[@jasonmain6398]

always a pleasure to see new people introduced to tool. quite fascinating to hear your take. Thanks

[@Soliloquy66]

..Fine job. Yes, I believe the HM was a real message left by a freeloader that was kicked out if the house. Hooker with a penis I believe, refers to Maynard..he is the one selling himself...the character he portrays within the band and for the fans. And finally...Intermission is the lead in bit to Jimmy...just let one roll into the other. Jimmy is a fantastic song...you will enjoy it.☆ See you two next week.👍

[@_bats_]

"The Man" in American slang refers to the establishment, especially the corporate, capitalist establishment. A lot of times the full turn of phrase is "(person) sold out to The Man." I think the sentiment here is that everybody's just part of the same corporate establishment system. Everyone is The Man. Everyone sells out all the time, so trying to take the moral high ground and point the finger at Tool specifically for selling out is ridiculous.

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Intermission is basically an intro to jIMMY (the liner notes have every title in capitals, but jimmy has a small J, denoting that he was a kid at the time)

[@rayromero815]

TOOL IS FOREVER

[@oreamunoj]

Guys thank you for daReaction. Big fan of this track.... Have you google some of the art/merch from this album? Back in da day, ‘96 OGT 😉 I used to wear a TOOL wrench t-shirt. I imagine the Hooker, in this case, is Maynard; from the perspective of fake narcissistic ‘fans’. What do u think.

[@initum1599]

That's an interesting idea, maybe Maynard acknowledged it and accepts that they think if him as of a metaphorical 'hooker', but at the same time, he shows that we all are 'hookers' in this sense (or anyone else subjected to consumpionism, such fans). Thank you, She.

[@jesseturnip]

Honestly the best way to listen to tool is from start to finish. That is the way it was intended. Tool never wanted their music to be chopped up, this is why they resisted the early forms of digital music sharing. and the craze as of late to do reaction videos to Tool music I find very abrasive to the flow of tools music. OG92

[@jesseturnip]

Hooker with a penis is a bad transaction something that you don't want to get. He sold his "soul" to make a record and it wasn't worth the price.

[@StfuFFS]

Hooker is an indictment of stupid consumers who demean your art just because it's become too popular. The Beatles were criticized for changing as were every hugely popular band or artist. And there were a bunch of idiots after Sober went nuts on MTV who decided that Tool needed to stay Opiate and even Undertow was too complicated and not rage filled enough. But Tool is a metamorphic band. They are never the same and each album is a step in a journey. And it's a journey that starts in the Id, marches through the ego and settles in the superego and beyond.

[@initum1599]

Thank you

[@michalsterba8607]

I believe that if you think "the song was too short" then the song has exactly the right length :-)

[@braydenkaye4827]

Hahaha when the half hour video is too short, also the transition from intermission to Jimmy is easily in tools top 3

[@Gabriel_Moline]

1:18. Third Eye has become my favorite track on the album.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

2:24. Your honesty is very welcome in this world.

[@robertdysonn]

I feel like the title might be referring to the band itself, to make money you have to provide what can be sold as well as be creative with it. The description of the kid at the start shows up that we all sell out in our own ways, sometimes life just happens that way. You cannot criticize the actions when you were still paying to receive the benefits.

[@ohiotoolfan2755]

HWAP has always been a favorite for me. Cant wait until Lateralus album! Enjoy the rest of the journey.

[@Andrew46_2]

Tool loves making a masterpiece like this then make sure it will never would be played on the radio.

[@ryanstruve6786]

Intermission is the intro to Jimmy Die Eier von Satan is literally translated as "The eggs of Satan". It's a recipe for a dessert in the form of dough balls made without eggs. The repeated line Und Kier Eier means "and no eggs" It's not about the devil or Hitler, just sounds like it. Pair one short song with the next longer song following it. The album sort of flows that way anyway.

[@initum1599]

Thank you

[@stormywaters1565]

This song is based off a real experience of a fan who they encountered I believe. Pointing out all the things he was wearing, the coke he was drinking, they were basically saying "how dare you talk to me about selling out when you've sold yourself out as well". It is kind of commentary on how we are all sellouts and slaves to money. Saying things like "I sold out long before you ever heard my name, I sold my soul to make a record" Maynard is basically just pointing out the only reason this guy or anyone knows the band is because they had to sell out in the first place and from the beginning it wasn't some option. Of all the lines of the song I find the best to be "All you know about me is what I've sold you" as that is universal for everyone even beyond actual currency; as we all have secrets and different behaviors behind closed doors but we can control how others precieve us. Reminds me a lot of the self-righteous type of people who are actually evil on the inside. Title is alluding to the band; Tool is the hooker with the penis, and they just sodomized that fan.

[@initum1599]

Thank you :)

[@blankpage111]

"Once you sold one record you are a product." MJK

[@bretthorton6377]

They are selling themselves. I think they are the title. Selling albums, concerts, t-shirts, videos... That's my interpretation. They sold their souls.

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

I believe on a surface level Maynard is calling the boy a hypocrite for saying Tool sold out, as the boy himself is deeply entrenched in consumerism and has sold out to the ideals he believes himself to have. On another level Maynard is pointing to the fact that people like this boy, that have embraced these symbols of alternative culture (vans, 501s etc.), lack the self awareness that they too are part of the capitalist consumer culture, and that it's impossible to completely divorce ourselves from that culture because we are dependent upon it, so to judge others for it is hypocritical. Not only is Maynard calling out this boy for being hypocritical, but also pointing to the fact that this boy (and those in the so called alternative culture) think they are above the shallowness of consumer capitalism. Maynard is showing that he's deeply self aware of all the contradictions he himself is involved in as a musician, but also functioning in the music business, and this awareness shows a depth of complicatedness that is try to create a form of authentic human artistic expression, yet realizing you're doing so within a society and context that can't be neatly separated from money, business and consumerism. It reminds me of Andy Warhol's quote "I'm deeply superficial".

[@initum1599]

Thank you for this comment, it explains a lot. She

[@MrDuanepalmer]

Message to Harry Manback, you see the the bands sense of humor. They like interludes to perhaps cleanse your musical palet.

[@ianscottt3642]

And in Hooker, there are two stories running parallel. First one is obvious, second one you have to use your imagination and all the songs that came before it. If I explained it you wouldn’t believe me. Let’s see what you come up with on your own. Enjoy the rest of the album, it is definitely their finest.

[@destroyermaker]

Lateralus is their finest if we're talking pure musicianship. Aenima is more textural and I appreciate it for that.

[@ianscottt3642]

@@destroyermaker Yeah I don’t think so but enjoy

[@PowderedToastMan420]

This is what you get when you accuse Maynard of selling out. LOL. ✌

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Maynard Hooking on Hollywood Boulevard. LOL. ✌

[@FatBoySlim696]

A lot of the next tracks are fillers so I would put them together. I can't wait for Lateralus album, although Third Eye will be really cool.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Danny crushes it on this track. ✌

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Die Eier Von Satan (Balls of Satan) is a POT recipe. "AND NO EGGS." LOL. ✌

[@mochn1991]

afaik jimmy -> judith (apc) -> wings for mary (pt1) -> 10000 days (pt2) tell a cohesive story or rather development in the mindset of the writer

[@kylethomson2449]

It's a pretty literal song with implications on society and consumerism.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

18:40. See? This is one of the reasons I love these reactions. The ability to be honest, and reflective, in the moment, and to change tack. It’s like science.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

11:42. Dude is correct. The next intro goes to the next song perfectly, and there is a funny story behind the guy that does the intro, and how they got there.

[@WeAreTheSystem1]

I love coming into a comment section 10 months late. I think the lyrics themselves are straight forward as they seem. In order to make a living as an artist in a capitalist system you must by definition sell out to someone. The only question is to whom you will sell yourself. The young man wearing the trendy clothes and sipping the big corporate beverage is claiming the band is just now starting to sell out when in fact they sold out long ago when they sold him their first EP. The fan seems to have no problem participating in the system of patronage when it comes to his clothes and drink (or to Tool’s music in ‘92) but is somehow unaware of his participation in the system. The only part that might hold a deeper meaning is the title. The artist sells himself like a hooker. A hooker with a penis is presumably bringing something into the transaction that the John was not aware of when he decided the packaging was worth paying for. Like that hooker, an artist captures an audience with the packaging. Album art, videos, the general sound of a single go into creating an image that the band hopes will compel the listener to buy the album (or at least that’s the way it worked in the ‘90s when the song was written). But the best music smuggles a penis into the transaction by delivering a message inside the catchy melodies and rhythms. JMHO. Keep up the interesting discussions.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

5:55. It only takes a beat or two to slam into the next song on the cd. (On some platforms, I would have to fast forward)

[@Gabriel_Moline]

0:10. The forecast high in Portland Oregon, today is one hundred two Fahrenheit. Around thirty nine degrees Celsius (has to look it up).

[@xraysteve]

Antifa must be extra stinky today, huh?

[@Gabriel_Moline]

xraysteve Antifa is against fascism. Fascism stinks to on high. Are you a good friend of fascism? Do you lovePutin and Dump?

[@Gabriel_Moline]

xraysteve You must be a slave to dump or putin. What a fool.

[@xraysteve]

Gabriel Moline Gabriel Moline Firstly, my comment relates to the temperature you mention and the city you mentioned. Seeing as how Antifa has been protesting for 75-80 days straight by now in said city wearing predominantly black clothing, a person could reasonably assume they FUCKING STINK!! More than usual anyway.

[@xraysteve]

Gabriel Moline Where is the fascism Gabriel? I assume you are attributing it to Trump. The mere fact that the protests have gone on this long in Portland is a testament to the fact that there is no fascism. Otherwise, I’d suspect all of you would be in gulag or mass grave. Oops, oh right, that’s the shit that happens in commie states like what you guys are for. Right right, I know, when you do communism you’ll do it better. I’m not religious, but seriously, God help us if you idiots ever succeed. You all will make Stalin look like pussy.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

1:00. I have heard one big rumor about the lyrics in this. If it’s true, it will be hilarious, if it’s not, I will be sorely disappointed. So, yes, please.

[@texgarrett7158]

I feel like the best way to take in TOOL songs is one at a time first and then as if they were part of a book, from front to back. But any way you choose to do it will be enjoyable.

[@Waltergoodboy]

Thank you

[@TheOptimistiCynic]

I love most of this album, but 46 & 2 and Eulogy are ones that I always come back to...well more than others. AEnima a close third. Edit: I've heard this album hundreds of times over the past 20+ years, so my tastes may have changed over time. This is my opinion now.

[@danahukee5776]

crazy song title!

[@Lateralus138]

He's speaking about the guy accusing him of selling out and the guy being part of that selling out; essentially being a hypocrite. The Van, 501's, and Coke all products and they sell out as well and yet the guy accusing Tool of selling out is in essence crying out about the same thing he is advertising by wearing the clothes. Real "selling out" is doing something that goes against one's beliefs all for the sake of money. Just because someone makes money doing something they love doesn't make them a sell out and that's the point. He's not saying "you're all idiots, buy my records" he's just calling the guy out for being a hypocrite.

[@bruno-th6of]

React to "Descending". Probably one of Tool's masterpieces, along with Pushit(salival), Reflection and Wings2

[@MilkHound]

The song is about capitalism.. "Selling out" is a way to describe bands that made their music more commercial to gain success, but for fans of certain genres like punk rock or metal, that meant they've compromised themselves as artists. Rock and Metal have a common theme of comparing an artist selling his soul to the devil (a la Robert Johnson) to getting a recording contract and selling themselves to a record label. The boy at the beginning is one of those old fans. But he's a complete hypocrite because everything he's wearing is some brand name product. How can this boy criticize Tool for being part of commercialism when he's cover from head to toe in it.

[@TRIUMVIRATEMEDIA]

Consume, be fruitful and multiply

[@mrsusan893]

What if you listen to a song and review it, then listen to another song straight after and break it up into 2 videos and post the second reaction video mid week.

[@initum1599]

Thank you for the suggestion. We will evaluate this idea. One issue is, unfortunately it's not only recording but also editing which takes some considerable amount of time.

[@frankydominguez6581]

It’s was based on a real guy that met told him that he was Selling out

[@fudhater8592]

5:58 LOL

[@joshreed7102]

You need to do a song from the newest album.

[@mistery-ed7900]

That song title reminds me of "Mystery Date" by The Bees.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

4:10. When I played this cd exclusively for nearly a year( I would sometimes switch to the radio)in my pickup, I always clicked past this. This shit sucks, I hate it. I don’t care what it means, it just makes me angry. This may be the first time I have ever heard the whole thing through. Time will tell, I got that twenty second tap at my disposal. 4:21.Edit. And I certainly never had any idea of what was said besides a couple of key words. 5:48. Now I know why in words. Thanks.

[@johncox1221]

what you doing for this saturday looking forward to it a perfect circle.................................

[@initum1599]

Hi, thank you for your comment. At the moment we're still doing Tool chronological order but Perfect Circle will come :)

[@johncox1221]

@@initum1599 see you saturday

[@Gabriel_Moline]

16:11. I would suggest you listen to it again, right now. I’d love it.

[@kylethomson2449]

Intro+song..

[@arnoldsoncarlson9487]

I would analyze them as individual songs first. Searching for a theme or hidden meaning initially could be distracting. Some connect, some don't. I think HWAP is about hypocritical criticism. That said, I'm sure the Tool Army really appreciates the amount of thought and attention you are giving to their favorite band (they're definitely mine). Be ready, Jimmy is an important one. You're both doing great. P.S. The great thing about Tool is that even if you don't particularly like a certain song's lyrics, the instrumentation is always great. Danny Carey is one of the best drummers in the world.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

20:00. There has become a confusion here. Just listen to it again.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

24:00. I really love how you are going off psychology, and pragmatically off one listen. Seriously, tho, this the time to listen again, right here in front of us.

[@initum1599]

I think it is such a good idea, I wish I listened it it second time during the video, thank you She.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

Initum Right on.

[@grntbggr126]

Jimmy and Aenima are the only real tracks left. The rest are experimental and instrumental tracks.

[@grntbggr126]

Oh, and there's Third Eye.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

35:00. Seriously? Off one listen? Do not get down on yourself. What, is this a contest? You had time in this vid to listen to it three times. Hopefully, that will become a thing, multiple listens. It took me years to get all the lyrics wrong in my head, but it was still super powerful.

[@calebm3466]

Aenima and third eye need their own listen with any segue songs before. Some are just noises but are necessary to help set the atmosphere.

[@initum1599]

Thank you

[@Pyregazer]

why so serious? EDIT: I've listened to tool since early 90s, some of this stuff is poking fun at the people who take their music too seriously. They have a sense of humor.

[@tidewell]

So... you guys might be over-analyzing this just a tad. A kid walked up to Maynard in public and accused the band of "selling out"... the song was his response. The kid is described as wearing/consuming all trendy corporate products at the time, yet he's clueless about it. So, taking the point even further - if the kid is calling Maynard a sell-out, he's just owning it and saying, "right kid, I'm just a 'hooker with a penis'... and you bought all my products, by the way!" Little bit of insight into this period of time: the band was pretty much broke by the time they were recording the Aenima album. They initially signed a small record deal to a small record company for 100% artistic freedom. So, when this kid accused the band of "selling out for more money" was just foolish.

[@jonthomson8392]

👍👍👍

[@Gabriel_Moline]

26:58. I have never seen you frown so much. Just play the song again. One listen, and a conclusion? Come on girl, I listened to the song a hundred times before I even knew the name of the song. If there were no lyrics, I just tossed the case. Probably ended up in the ocean. Fuck, it’s too heavy.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

26:48. Is that a bird or a cat? Either way, give them some love.

[@initum1599]

It's a Budgie :) She

[@Gabriel_Moline]

Initum I knew I heard something.

[@xlargetophat]

So pretty

[@israelolguin1156]

Try not to over think the meaning of the lyrics or the song. Sometimes its just a straight forward meaning. The fan sold out to all these companies yet he wants to point his finger at TOOL and say they sold out to their record label by changing their original style of music to something more mainstream. Yet like Maynard says. We sold out a long time ago yet you bought our record so who's the hooker now? Lol.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

27:55. If I don’t see you listening to the song again, for only the SECOND time, on this upload, I will be disappointed.

[@Qliphirot]

Where are you both from?

[@sidneyaccardo3734]

There is nothing wrong with Eulogy’s sound it is purposely done that way. So get it right or the Tool army will come down on y’all hard. This fanbase doesn’t play around. So do your homework before you say opinions. Trying to warn ya.