Firstly no its is not inspired by the Supertramp song entitled "The Soapbox Opera". In all honesty I have never heard of that song prior to me starting this blog, in the mean time I have had a look at it and some of the lyrics are quite cool.
The name is a play of words.
Im sure you've all heard of the expression "Standing on your Soap Box"
i.e. Soapbox is a raised platform on which one stands to make an impromptu speech, often about a political subject. The term originates from the days when speakers would elevate themselves by standing on a wooden crate originally used for shipment of soap or other dry goods from a manufacturer to a retail store. It can be used as a metaphor where people make flamboyant speaches about a topic very dear to their hearts.
Then you also get a "Soap Opera"
i.e. A television series depicting the interconnected lives of many characters often in a funny, sentimental and melodramatic way, often capturing pop culture trends. The name Soap opera refers to their origins as radio broadcasts in which various soap manufacturers were the show's sponsors.
I thought I would combine the two into "The Soapbox Opera"
Voicing my subjective opinion on a couple of topics (political or not) and experiences
(Standing on my my Soapbox).
Whilst upholding a tongue in cheek, over dramatised way of communicating that will entertain and hopefully keep my audience (whether it's just me and two friends) coming back for more
(My own Soap Opera).
Suzie Q
