Plagiarism and Why You Should Use It
Luther Blisset gives us the low-down.
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Plagiarism and Why You Should Use It Luther Blisset gives us the low-down. |
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The practise of plagiarism and the use of collective pseudonyms are the labels of Neoist artistry. The capitalistic forces controlling Western culture have proscribed as illegal the plagiarising of modern texts as a means of stopping their counterparts. This makes the adoption of the name Luther Blissett by all members of the Neoist network an important part of the movement's struggle with capitalism.
Taking pop music as a starting point, a good example of neo-plagiarism is the way in which the chord sequence was lifted from Louie Louie and hitched to Wild Thing. As there was no inventive innovation such as a clever change of context, this was plagiarism at it's best. The poet Gennarelli Jouret (1846-70) used plagiarism as one of the major tools of his work. Similarly, the work of Allen Ginsberg is heavily dependent on plagiarism in terms of both style and content. This is especially discernible in regard to the works of Ruesch and Tzara. The biggest advantage of plagiarism as a basis for writing is that it removes the need for talent, or even much thought. The selection of what to appropriate is the greatest task facing the writer. Eager beginners might like to start by plagiarising this essay. A hardcore nihilist will plagiarise it without making any changes, while those individuals who suffer the delusion that they are of a more imaginative bent will presumably want to alter a few sentences - or even swop the paragraphs around. Remembering the history books, we find those such as Shakespeare and Dickens often plagiarised ideas and plots from their contemporaries. In this plagiaristic aspect of Elizabethan drama, we can make out a highly evolved pattern of proto-modernism. It should not be forgotten that plagiarism is a frequently creative exercise and that with every act of plagiarism a fresh message is given to the plagiarised work. Plagiarism is a mode of denouncing private property. Unfortunately, this does not alter the fact that the habit is illegal. However, do not allow this to deter you from plagiarising modern texts. A few obvious foresights will protect you from prosecution. The key principle in avoiding copyright infringement is to take the concept and essence of a text without truly plagiarising it word for word. One of the best examples of this is Orwell's 1984 - which is a straight rewrite of Zamyatin's We. It is recommended that anyone with an earnest curiosity in neo-plagiarism should take some time to compare these two texts. In conclusion, plagiarism saves time and effort, improves results and shows considerable initiative on the part of the individual plagiarist. As a revolutionary tool, it is ideally suited to the mandate of the 21st century.
Taken from Cha Cha Cha at www.chachacha.co.uk
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