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Wildcard Since: Jun, 2012
#2151: Jun 11th 2014 at 7:39:48 AM

This song was stupid but I still think "Tonight..." By Enrique Ingleases was worse.

akillesheels17 Since: May, 2014 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#2152: Jun 11th 2014 at 2:16:50 PM

Am I the only one that hears the intro of "Midna's Lament" from Lo Z: Twilight Princess in the bridge of this song? No, that doesn't make it any good. Derulo seems to be making singles with lines in them that I don't think have ever been uttered in a sexual manner...ignoring the fact that this is for a reason.

Talk Dirty (not his line, but still): Dos cadenas, close to genius/ Sold-out arenas you could suck my penis...

Wiggle: YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THAT BIG FAT BUTT!

edited 11th Jun '14 2:17:08 PM by akillesheels17

Phantom1 Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#2153: Jun 11th 2014 at 5:04:57 PM

The title reminds me of that one song my nephew really liked when he was 2 and a half (he's 3 now). "Wiggle/and go/dance to the rhythm of the music" which is arguably a better song :p

FalconPain Since: Feb, 2015
#2154: Jun 18th 2014 at 3:19:02 PM

In amusing news, a Todd Twitter post made as part of a hashtag competition for @Midnight got retweeted by a one-hit wonder who Todd has yet to cover... and may very well think about OHWing in the future as a result.

Specifically, Ini Kamoze of "Here Comes The Hotstepper" fame.

edited 18th Jun '14 3:22:12 PM by FalconPain

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Mort08 Pirate AND writer! from Oklahoma Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
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#2156: Jun 19th 2014 at 4:15:12 PM

How timely. I've been wondering what this song is ever since The Book of Life used it for a joke.

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FalconPain Since: Feb, 2015
#2157: Jun 19th 2014 at 4:19:50 PM

Todd is unfortunately wrong. I can think of another musician who also had a song on his first album about picking his nose.

And he's very successful, Todd has referenced him many times and he has his fourteenth album coming out next month.

ZeroPotential Since: Jun, 2010
#2158: Jun 20th 2014 at 11:09:14 AM

Behind the Scenes AKA Filming in an Apartment Building and All It's Woes.

Gamebreaking Ten seconds before from Inside an Australian. Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
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#2159: Jun 27th 2014 at 1:52:43 AM

"Fancy" by Iggy Azalea

Is he deliberately avoiding "Problem"?

edited 27th Jun '14 4:07:27 AM by Gamebreaking

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FalconPain Since: Feb, 2015
#2160: Jun 27th 2014 at 7:45:20 AM

Possibly timely, considering TMZ reported that Weird Al was spotted asking her for permission to parody her. Then again, they have a valid reason to strike back against him...

Really? He thought Nicki Minaj had star quality when he first heard her? I thought his first reaction was "I didn't know one of the Rugrats could rap".

johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
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#2161: Jun 27th 2014 at 8:30:10 AM

I seem to remember him praising Gaga as the only exciting act around, shortly after he said she was a demon from hell.

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Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#2162: Jun 27th 2014 at 8:43:41 AM

[up][up][up]Does it really count if it's a guest verse? (If you were referring to it as a pop song worth reviewing, and not as a reference point for Iggy Azalea's work, then I stand corrected.)

[up][up]He does say that "'star quality' is not the same thing as 'quality'", but if the Elvis reference is supposed to reflect cross-demographic appeal, I'm not sure how Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha really qualify.

(I like how both Todd's and Rap Critic's reviews are essentially, "I really want to like her music, but she's not making it easy.")

edited 27th Jun '14 10:09:49 AM by Pyrite

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DrStarky Okay Guy from Corn And Pig Land Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Staying up all night to get lucky
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#2163: Jun 27th 2014 at 9:13:54 AM

I seem to remember him praising Gaga as the only exciting act around, shortly after he said she was a demon from hell.
I don't see how these are exclusive thoughts.

@Gamebreaking You got to remember that, he reveiews songs based on the comedy material he get out of them. It's probably not snark-worthy enough to review right now.

edited 27th Jun '14 9:16:51 AM by DrStarky

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Odd1 Still just awesome like that from Nowhere Land Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
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#2164: Jun 27th 2014 at 2:24:58 PM

I don't see much humor you can get out of "Problem", and it's a really good song anyway.

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Lyhom Since: Nov, 2013
#2165: Jun 27th 2014 at 5:35:34 PM

I thought that he was going to do "Rude" by MAGIC! next, but hey "Fancy" is good too. :P

Good review, too.

Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#2166: Jun 27th 2014 at 6:34:23 PM

That might be up next, if his tweets are any indication.

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LoniJay from Australia Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
#2167: Jun 27th 2014 at 6:42:59 PM

That song was inescapable here back at the beginning of the year. Are you guys only just getting it?

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Mort08 Pirate AND writer! from Oklahoma Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
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#2168: Jun 27th 2014 at 6:49:30 PM

I think we got it around the same time we got "Problem."

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Odd1 Still just awesome like that from Nowhere Land Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
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#2169: Jun 27th 2014 at 8:02:40 PM

It's been on the playlist of a local alt rock station for a few months now, but it's only just recently hit pop radio here.

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Zennistrad from The Multiverse Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: I don't mind being locked in this eternal maze!
#2170: Jun 27th 2014 at 8:18:05 PM

I don't really listen to the radio, so I don't really hear much of these songs. Most of what I listen to are smaller indie rock or EDM groups.

minespatch Since: Sep, 2009
#2171: Jun 27th 2014 at 11:18:11 PM

Somebody mentioned that Rap Critic did a review of the song but I don't remember.

Odd1 Still just awesome like that from Nowhere Land Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
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#2172: Jun 27th 2014 at 11:26:05 PM

About a month ago he did, yeah. Link here.

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minespatch Since: Sep, 2009
#2173: Jun 28th 2014 at 12:34:39 AM

Man... The song is forgettable. just bugs me ene

Xeroop Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
#2174: Jun 29th 2014 at 9:09:11 AM

It's true what he says, Charli XCX's strenghts are not played up here. I don't particularly like Icona Pop's "I Don't Care", but at least that song fits Charli.

SliderGamer55 Since: Mar, 2014
#2175: Jul 3rd 2014 at 5:46:05 PM

Rude is an interesting song and based on Twitter, Todd seems to have the same thoughts I do. The video makes me HAAAAAATE these people. Probably the same reasons Todd hates White Guy with Acoustic Guitar guys, they're the douchiest looking white guys appealing to girls in the cheapest ways. That's all I think of when I see them in that video. I mean the song is a lamer, more pop friendly version of "real" Reggae but I find it really catchy and interesting despite that but the video annoys me. Or maybe I just feel the need to defend an actual band that gets in the top 10 whenever I can...

Their follow up makes me think they're our new light rock group in a way, since One Republic, The Fray and Ed Sheeran have been making unexpectedly fun music lately.

edited 3rd Jul '14 5:46:44 PM by SliderGamer55


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