In this classic clip from 1995, fear-baiting talk-show host Phil Donahue is moderating an episode exploring the dangers of moshing. For some reason — likely to get a rise out of the audience of petrified parents — Donahue brings out Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and Madonna Wayne Gayce. We're not sure what the parents are more shocked by, Manson's progressive views on the connections between sex, death, amusement parks and moshing ... or how elegantly he articulates them. To jump straight to Manson's memorable appearance, skip ahead to the 23:30 mark.
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