# Lady Marmalade's Whores on Parade **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 6, 2001, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759 "2001-06-06T03:02:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2001, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/41 "2001-06-07T14:17:46Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by wring \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Fenris \* > > \*\*As long as we’re doing translations, what the hell does: > > > > Gitchy-Gitchy-Yaya-Da-Da > > Gitchy-Gitchy-Yaya-Heeeaya > > Mocha-Chokea-Latte-Yaya > > (snip)And why do they keep pronouncing it: mar-ma-LAD? I’ve always heard the word pronounced: mar-ma-LAID. Is this a regional pronuciation? Is my varient? > > > > Fenris \*\* > > and Mocha Chokea-Latte-yaya means “no, that’s extra” > \*\* Ok, I accept your interpretation of the first two, but the third (“Mocha Chokea Latte Yaya”) seems dubious. There’s clearly a coffee reference here. Also, I’m no linguist, but the “chokea” phrase seems to refer to masturbation of some sort. Upon reflection, perhaps it means “No, it’s extra if I masterbate into your mocha-latte.” Fenris ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Creant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@Miss\_Creant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Creant)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2001, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/42 "2001-06-07T14:49:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Fenris \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by wring \* > > \*\* > > > > > [@](#): > > > > > > \*Originally posted by Fenris \* > > > \*\*As long as we’re doing translations, what the hell does: > > > > > > Gitchy-Gitchy-Yaya-Da-Da > > > Gitchy-Gitchy-Yaya-Heeeaya > > > Mocha-Chokea-Latte-Yaya > > > (snip)And why do they keep pronouncing it: mar-ma-LAD? I’ve always heard the word pronounced: mar-ma-LAID. Is this a regional pronuciation? Is my varient? > > > > > > Fenris \*\* > > > > and Mocha Chokea-Latte-yaya means “no, that’s extra” > > \*\* > > Ok, I accept your interpretation of the first two, but the third (“Mocha Chokea Latte Yaya”) seems dubious. There’s clearly a coffee reference here. Also, I’m no linguist, but the “chokea” phrase seems to refer to masturbation of some sort. > > Upon reflection, perhaps it means “No, it’s extra if I masterbate into your mocha-latte.” > > Fenris \*\* hijack- Fenris- BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I LOVE YOU! ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2001, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/43 "2001-06-07T15:02:49Z")
I could have gone my whole life without knowing that someone remade that hideous song. 😛 The video was neither here nor there for me. The makeup and hair was oogly-moogly but nothing was over-the-top sexually IMO. Actually it sort of gave me some nostalgic feelings for my days as an exotic dancer. 'Cept the girls at my club were prettier and we danced better 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2001, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/44 "2001-06-07T15:12:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Fenris \* > \*\*Upon reflection, perhaps it means “No, it’s extra if I masterbate into your mocha-latte.” > > Fenris \*\* aboslutely correct - I gave you the ‘shortened’ version (sorta like saying ‘bye’ instead of “it was so nice to see you again kind sir, hope to see you soon again, goodbye” :D) ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2001, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/45 "2001-06-07T16:25:00Z")
[sub]I actually like the original[/sub] the remake is weird… But the weirdest thing about the remake is that despite it’s history, despite the stupid video - no one seems to get what the song is about. For example, last time I was at Safeco Field, every time Ichiro Suzuki did anything (made a great catch, hit a double, went to bat, whatever) the music people would start playing “gitchy gitchy ya ya heya” and just kept going until something else happened. Surreal. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2001, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/46 "2001-06-08T02:32:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Hastur \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Guinastasia \* > > \*\* > > For god’s sakes, being compared to DEE SNIDER IS NOT A COMPLIMENT! \*\* > > I disagree. Dee Snider was brilliant in refuting Tipper Gore during the PMRC hearings in the 1980’s. > > So, referring to his sartorial choices that Christina emulated, I agree. But… Snider is a worthwhile person. > And I did and do like Twisted Sister. \*\* You KNOW what I mean! 😛 If you’re a woman and trying to be sexy, you don’t want to end up looking like Dee Snider. ---
**Author:** ![JoeyHemlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7ba0ec/32.png) [@JoeyHemlock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoeyHemlock)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2001, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/47 "2001-06-08T22:01:27Z")
I don’t mind the video or the song. It’s not going to make my list of desert island favorites, but it ain’t so horrible. It’s updated well for the ages (well, the Li’l Kim thing didn’t do it for me) with it’s funky little backbeat, and the video is appropriately colorful. And, um, I think they’re SUPPOSED to look like caricatures of turn-of-the-century whores, aren’t they? The whole movie is a bit of a caricature of the era. I think Salt N’ Pepa said it best when they said “Those who think it’s dirty have a choice, Pick up the needle, press pause, or turn the radio off”. You can add “change the channel”, too. ---
**Author:** ![Una\_Persson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/una_persson/32/346_2.png) [@Una\_Persson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Una_Persson)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2001, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/48 "2001-06-08T22:50:40Z")
Heh…I’m just laughing because the title of the OP, “Whores on Parade” makes me think of RATM’s “Bulls on Parade”. I’d like to see Lil Kim et al do a cover of THAT… ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2001, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/49 "2001-06-09T17:19:04Z")
\ Fuck ya both, I like mine better 😛 ---
**Author:** ![ITR\_champion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c67d28/32.png) [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/50 "2001-06-10T05:02:55Z")
> [@](#): > > **. Anyway, Christina’s own grandmother has apparently been quoted as saying that Aguilera dresses like a hooker.** Hmmm, I wonder who tipped her off. Anyway, did I mention that my former roommate (the one with the Britney Spears calendar), adores this video? And did I mention that I’m really glad that summer vacation is finally here? ---
**Author:** ![Dark\_Lord\_Davidson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bc8723/32.png) [@Dark\_Lord\_Davidson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Lord_Davidson)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/51 "2001-06-10T05:08:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Guinastasia \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Hastur \* > > \*\* > > > > > [@](#): > > > > > > \*Originally posted by Guinastasia \* > > > \*\* > > > For god’s sakes, being compared to DEE SNIDER IS NOT A COMPLIMENT! \*\* > > > > I disagree. Dee Snider was brilliant in refuting Tipper Gore during the PMRC hearings in the 1980’s. > > > > So, referring to his sartorial choices that Christina emulated, I agree. But… Snider is a worthwhile person. > > And I did and do like Twisted Sister. \*\* > > You KNOW what I mean! 😛 > > If you’re a woman and trying to be sexy, you don’t want to end up looking like Dee Snider. > > \*\* [hijack] Speaking of Dee Snider…he hosts the morning show of a local radio station of which I am a fiercely loyal listener. It was a real surprise when I came to realize that he is actually a really intelligent man, and funny to boot. Hearing him rant about things is like aural gold… If you wanna catch him on the Net, listen to Radio 104 WMRQ based out of Hartford, CT. You know those Euro stickers on cars you see all the time, the black ovals with white centers and letters representing certain countries? He had “Dee Euro” stickers made up, with DEE in the middle of the sticker, and distributes them at locations all over the state. Ah, Dee… _wipes away a tear_ [/hijack] ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/52 "2001-06-10T13:31:24Z")
…or something like that. Anyway, there’s a site, [http://www.proz.com](http://www.proz.com) , that’s pretty much an online job bank for freelance translators. One section is for translators that need help with a difficult or unfamiliar phrase in documents they’re working with. Suffice it to say that “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir” has become ProZ’s Terms Help version of the “-gry” question. The backlash is inevitable, I can feel it. _sings_ “Sum-mer-tiiiiiime, and the kids are all’ surfin’…” ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/53 "2001-06-10T14:22:15Z")
Good morning friends, Not being a T.V. watcher, or a fan of MTV, I had avoided this video until yesterday, when it was playing full volume on the T.V. monitors at the gym, I had only heard the radio release. None of the four of these tacky, talentless wannabes seem to understand that as men, we aren’t interested in women that attempt to out-slut each other. I guess it is all a matter of taste, or lack thereof. ---
**Author:** ![FisherQueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/58f4c7/32.png) [@FisherQueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FisherQueen)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/54 "2001-06-10T17:47:47Z")
\*\* > [@](#): > > As long as we’re doing translations, what the hell does: > > Gitchy-Gitchy-Yaya-Da-Da > Gitchy-Gitchy-Yaya-Heeeaya > Mocha-Chokea-Latte-Yaya > > Is it the disco equivilatant of “rama-lama-ding-dong”? I keep wanting to find meaning in it. And the third line sounds like my reaction to Starbuck’s coffee. > Fenris \*\* Well, at the risk of ruining all the good jokes, I CAN translate these lines for you. The song is, of course, the song of a prostitute- specifically, (despite the movie’s attempts to move it to France) a French-speaking New Orleans prostitute. “Yaya” is a euphemism for what the lady is offering for sale. New Orleans is famous for its prostitutes of mixed race, and has been for several hundred years, which is what the mocha-chocolatta line refers to. So: Get your sexual favors, daddy, Get your sexual favors here. Chocolate sexual favors (from a chocolate-colored woman, with a pun on chocolatta, which ends in a sound very like “lot of”) from the Creole named Lady Marmalade. ---
**Author:** ![Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/55 "2001-06-10T22:54:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Fenris \* > \*\* > As long as we’re doing translations, what the hell does: > > Gitchy-Gitchy-Yaya-Da-Da > Gitchy-Gitchy-Yaya-Heeeaya > Mocha-Chokea-Latte-Yaya > > Is it the disco equivilatant of “rama-lama-ding-dong”? I keep wanting to find meaning in it. And the third line sounds like my reaction to Starbuck’s coffee.\*\* I hear the lyrics as: Get your, get your ya yas out now; Get your get your ya yas here… “Get your ya yas out” is Louisiana slang for “sow your wild oats”/“go wild”/“blow off steam”. Originally it was probably slang for “have an intense orgasm.” (“Ya ya,” one would assume, being the accompanying vocalization.) As to the “mocha” line, who knows? Maybe a reference to the various skin tones of the available ladies of the evening? ---
**Author:** ![Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/56 "2001-06-10T22:57:58Z")
oops. I missed **FisherQueen** ’s post. Looks like we have more or less the same interpretation. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mermaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@The\_Mermaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mermaid)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/57 "2001-06-10T23:04:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by DavisMcDavis \* > \*\*Christina Aquilera dressing as a prostitute in a video? What range she has! \*\* Yes she only acts like a whore IRL. Now she looks the part even more than usual if that is possible. I actually enjoyed the fact that they made her look so godawful in the video. At least the friggin twit has her belly button covered up. Or at least I think she does. The only thing I clearly remember is that hair. Oh MY Fuckin God…it is hideous. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mermaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@The\_Mermaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mermaid)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/58 "2001-06-10T23:19:32Z")
Also reading this thread has changed my opinions about 2 very popular poster. Hastur–finally someone who “gets” Dee Snyder. He was fucking brilliant in the PMRC hearing. Lucid, intelligent, brilliant. Sue Dunyhym—you know the link to the Christina fan page?:eek:[sub]moves several steps away from Sue[/sub], Just kidding Sue, I still admire you but it took real balls to post that link. I think there must be a support group for that. Hi, my name is Sue and I know the address to a Christina Aguilara site… ---
**Author:** ![Wabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ba9def/32.png) [@Wabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wabbit)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2001, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/59 "2001-06-10T23:29:10Z")
…if you’re stoopid enough to watch the ‘Making of the Video’ segment on MTV like yours truly. Not only are you treated to 30 min. of the song and snapshots of ‘the girls’ meandering aimlessly around, you get treated to Christina saying (paraphrase) ‘This song shows how much stronger/more powerful women are today in the music industry’. I remember thinking ‘Wow, I didn’t know prancing around half naked in front of a male director and sending the lion’s share of the profits this song is making to a male record label executive was a sign of **power**!’ It’s the Madonna/Spice Girls thing all over again _sigh_. Now if you’ll all excuse me I’m gonna go jam a cucumber down my pants and do a remake of ‘Stayin Alive’ so I can amass some of this **POWER** for myself… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2001, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759/60 "2001-06-11T00:34:51Z")
I haven’t seen the video, so maybe you’re all on target here. As for the linked review though - I would have thought “obnoxious cleavage” was an oxymoron. 🙂 Aside: I once performed in a rock band that had a song called “Better Put Your Ya-Yas Back”. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-marmalades-whores-on-parade/67759.md?page=4)