"Shut Up Little Man!"

"Shut Up Little Man!" refers to a famous audio recording of two neighbors in San Francisco, Ralph and Peter, arguing loudly and often aggressively during the 1980s. These recordings captured their intense confrontations, and they became a cult phenomenon. A group of artists and musicians later used these tapes to create comic books, music, and performances, emphasizing themes of urban life and human conflict. The project highlights how spontaneous, raw recordings can inspire creative reinterpretations and raise questions about privacy, noise, and the nature of confrontation in everyday life.