An email to indie rock band Au Revoir Simone from 2005, followed by the band’s response:
——-Original Message——-
From: John
Subject: Au revoir Simone. Au revoir Pee Wee.
Sent: 15 Nov ’05 09:56
TWIMC:
I heard a track of yours on the Daily Sonic podcast today. I was really
into it. I spit up my tea when show host Adam said your band name,
though. The images conjured were so very different than the sound of your
music. Am I way, way off, or is your band name a reference to a most
romantic scene in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, in which Pee Wee parts
with his Dinosaur Park diner waitress girlfriend Simone? Thanks very
much.
—–Original Message—–
From: au revoir simone
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:20 PM
To: John
Subject: Re: Au revoir Simone. Au revoir Pee Wee.
Dear John,
You are NOT way off, and in fact, have correctly guessed the origin of
our band name! We really like that movie.
Best,
Annie
please check our website: www.aurevoirsimone.com
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There you have it.