"The simplest Surrealist act consists of..." André Breton?

Question

"The simplest Surrealist act consists of dashing down into the street, pistol in hand, and firing blindly, as fast as you can pull the trigger, into the crowd."

What do you think this quote means in terms of performance art, political statement and reality/metaphysical?

Answer 1

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It encourages the wild, irrational, erratic act, even if to so act ir harmful and destructive.

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Answer 2

Just go crazy.