Casey mentioned that his song now generates approximately $1,200 per month, enough to cover his rent. He casually shrugged, reminiscent of a character from a Lebowskian film, as he shared this information. He expressed his desire to release more songs but expressed hesitance about “selling out.”
When asked about the Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Casey admitted to hearing a few of their songs. He then mentioned another artist known as the Odd Man Who Sings About Poop, Puke, and Pee. This individual had a unique approach of customizing every poop song to include different names, such as Steven Poop, Bob Poop, and Mary Poop songs.
It was revealed to Casey that both bands were actually the same person. Reflecting on this revelation, he acknowledged the competition he faced and expressed a biased preference for his own work. He commended the other artist’s songwriting skills but criticized the focus on quantity over quality.
During the visit, Casey shared his ongoing project of combining names and poop in his songs. He had already completed around 3,000 songs but continued to create new ones. With a sense of caution, he started working on a new song, highlighting the repetitive yet creative process.
In a reflective moment, Casey portrayed a fantasy sequence in his song “Local Legends,” depicting the internal struggle between his serious artistic side and the greedy record executive demanding more poop songs. This scene symbolized the conflicting pressures and opportunities faced by creators in the modern digital age.
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