The male frog in mating season, said Crake, makes as much noise as it can. The females are attracted to the male frog with the biggest, deepest voice because it suggests a more powerful frog, one with superior genes. Small male frogs-it's been documented-discover if they position themselves in empty drainpipes, the pipe acts as a voice amplifier and the small frog appears much larger than it really is.So?So that's what art is for the artist, an empty drainpipe. An amplifier. A stab at getting laid.
In "Oryx and Crake," Crake explains the mating behavior of male frogs, who produce loud calls to attract females. The depth and volume of their croaks indicate strength and genetic superiority, making them more appealing. Interestingly, smaller male frogs have been observed using empty drainpipes as makeshift amplifiers, boosting their calls to seem more formidable than they truly are.
This metaphor extends to art, which Crake likens to the empty drainpipe for artists. Just as the small frogs use the pipes to enhance their mating calls, artists use their work as a means to express themselves, gain recognition, and connect with others, suggesting that art functions as a powerful tool for attraction and communication.
