☝️ Key Points
- The song parodies the racist and ignorant view of a foreign football player, Anthony Sabini
- At the beginning of the song, the characters make racist and derogatory remarks about Sabini and are upset about his goal against their team
- The characters' opinion of Sabini changes abruptly when they learn that he will be playing for their team in the next season
- The lyrics satirically show how quickly prejudices can switch when they serve one's own advantage
- The song's critical stance towards the superficiality and bigotry of fan cultures in football is highlighted
Interpretation
The song lyrics 'Anthony Sabini' by
Badesalz is a sketch that parodies a racist and ignorant view of a foreign football player, Anthony Sabini. At the beginning of the lyrics, the characters Walter and Herbert mock Sabini in a racist and derogatory manner, calling him 'half-monkey' and 'gorilla' and expressing stereotypes about African people. They are also upset that Sabini scored a goal against their team. However, when another fan informs them that Sabini will be playing for their team next season, their opinion changes instantly. They praise his skills and look forward to his future performances in their team. The text satirically shows how quickly prejudices can change when they serve one's own advantage, and criticizes the shallowness and bigotry of fan cultures in football.