[QUOTE=Ferret Herder]
Ah, Lords of Acid… that reminds me of a story. About 10 years ago or so, my husband and I had a niece who was on the dance squad at her high school. Her mother, my husband’s sister, heard him playing this super upbeat, bouncy song and asked for a copy so the girls could use it for a dance routine, because they were looking for new music.
It was Lords of Acid’s “Lover.” Sample lyrics include, “Be my mean sex machine / Come and take my body / And cover me with cream.” I don’t think so. He had to explain to her that the lyrics were oh-so-wildly inappropriate.
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It’s got the same beat as “Crab Louse.” They should have just used that.
[QUOTE=cochrane]
I can understand and sympathize with not playing this song at a dance for elementary school kids. But that kind of popular song isn’t new nor did it start with hip hop. Pearl Necklace anyone? And no, I wouldn’t play that one for elementary kids either.
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How about “Love to Love You, Baby” by Donna Summer. When I was 5, I sang that around the house all time, complete with moans and groans. I sang Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, too.
I also sang Sugar Walls and Pretty Mess and I had not a clue what I was singing about until I was very well grown. Even then, it didn’t dawn on me until someone pointed it out.
[QUOTE=Fretful Porpentine] This page of street cheers includes versions with the variant spellings “Jig Aloo,” “gigaloo,” “giggalo,” and “jigalow,” for what it’s worth. Apparently it goes back to the '80s in one form or another.
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Very interesting! It seems drawn from “gigolo,” in the same way that “ho” and “pimp” come from prostitution culture. Hell, I heard another teacher talk about how he was going to “pimp out” a clipboard yesterday with “blang” (he’s Southern, rhymes with “thang”), and I snickered, but it would’ve made me uncomfortable if he’d said it around his students. Does that make me a prude?
Anyway, a girl asked me today if she could bring in a CD to play for the class if we have a dance break–I’ve recently let some kids play a song or two from CDs if they bring it in. Mindful of this thread, I told her I’d need to listen to it first.
You’ll never guess what CD she wants to play.
Yep. I’ve already gotten to refuse Soulja Boy, and I’ve never even heard him!
[QUOTE=Left Hand of Dorkness]
Hell, I heard another teacher talk about how he was going to “pimp out” a clipboard yesterday with “blang” (he’s Southern, rhymes with “thang”), and I snickered, but it would’ve made me uncomfortable if he’d said it around his students. Does that make me a prude?
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Only if he was planning to force his clipboard into sex with the stapler for money. But if he was just going to make his clipboard look ostentatious, not so much.
[QUOTE=Ferret Herder]
It was Lords of Acid’s “Lover.” Sample lyrics include, “Be my mean sex machine / Come and take my body / And cover me with cream.” I don’t think so. He had to explain to her that the lyrics were oh-so-wildly inappropriate.
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At least it wasn’t Pussy.
Lest you think this phenomenon is limited to rappers and such, I present to you the first verse of Jessica freakin’ Simpson’s debut single, 1999’s* I Wanna Love You Forever*:
[QUOTE=Jessica Simpson]
You set my soul at ease
Chased darkness out of view
Left your desperate spell on me
Say you feel it too I know you do
I’ve got so much more to give
This can’t die, I yearn to live Pour yourself all over me
And I’ll cherish every drop here on my knees
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(bolding mine)
I fell off the freaking couch the first time I saw the video for the song and heard that part - but nobody else seems to have noticed. Even the Wiki page for the song doesn’t mention it…
I just stopped in because I was wondering if people knew that there is actually a dance involved with the song that is the primary reason for its popularity. Those that are more familiar with the dance will recognize this version more but the essence is the same in both variations.
Lyrically the song is crap and I am fairly certain that no one believes otherwise. Kids like songs that have dances associated with them because a lot of young kids like to dance. This is a cooler song to dance to than most for their age range because its a dance that the older kids do that they can do too (since its not a particularly offensive dance). A few summers ago, when I was still a camp counselor, every kid wanted to do the “dance” from “Its goin’ down”. Not that I consider revving a motorcycle a dance but they liked the song because it had a dance move with it.
Still, the song does not belong in a school at all. Parents need to pay more attention.
Hey Fretful Porpentine, until you posted that I thought it was jiggle low. Of course, I am remembering as an elementary school kid (5-8 really) and I have not thought of it since then (I’m 23). Its funny how we remember things.
I think the OP should let them 2-step or walk it out instead. I would love to hear parents call you racist after suggesting that.
[QUOTE=FaerieBeth]
<< sigh >>
I’m too tired and disgusted to put the energy into a full on pitting of the current situation.
Look, you’re supposed to be adults. Many of you are supposed to be educated adults. No matter how much whining I have from the students or phone calls from parents, I will not be playing Soulja Boy Superman at the next school dance. I know it’s the hottest dance craze. I know “the kids love it”…Do you know what the song is saying? 'Cause I do, and I certainly wouldn’t want my young daughter or son dancing to it.
Please people. Try to investigate what your children are hearing.
“It has a great beat, it has a cute dance, and there aren’t any swear words!!!111”…Yes, I know Mr. and Mrs. Parent Person, now please sit down while I explain “Superman that hoe” and “Supersoak that hoe” for you…
Christ. This is an Elementary School Dance…kindergarten through 5th grade.
:mad: :rolleyes:
This is the part where you’ll all call me mean, horrible, and scream censorship at me…like all the parents have.
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Agree to play the song. But, due to the fact that it comes from an album with a parental advisory, you can’t play the original version. Instead, play a cover, from a much more kid friendly group.
