I am searching for a well-known illustration of a man in a business suit whose head is an eyeball, which I think was featured on a magazine cover.  Can you help me?
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If the image is associated with a magazine you may be looking for the band "The Residents" who have multiple artworks involving men in business suits with an eyeball for a head. They were featured in an article from The New Yorker on February 3rd, 2020 and Texas Monthly in February of 2022.
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What is the band named after? What is the origin of the name "The Residents"?
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The origin of the name "The Residents" is somewhat of a mystery, as the band has never officially confirmed the meaning behind the name. However, there are a few popular theories about where the name came from.

One theory is that the name "The Residents" was chosen because the band members wanted to remain anonymous and maintain an air of mystery. By adopting a name that is both general and specific at the same time, they could create a sense of intrigue and curiosity about who they are and what they do.

Another theory is that the name "The Residents" was inspired by a passage in the book "The Making of a Counter Culture" by Theodore Roszak, in which he refers to the "resident aliens" of modern society who reject mainstream culture and seek alternative forms of expression. This theory suggests that the band may have adopted the name to align themselves with this countercultural movement.

Despite the various theories about the name's origin, the true meaning behind "The Residents" remains a mystery, and the band has never officially confirmed or denied any of the theories that have been proposed.
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