This week, we’re facing the music—literally. It’s all about those songs we can’t help but like, even though they make us wince, cringe, or yell “NOOOO” at the lyrics. Join us as we tiptoe through the landmines of musical problematica, and try not to get canceled.

Videos:

Joe Dassin: L’ete Indien (1975)

Jimmy Soul: If You Wanna Be Happy (1962) 

Extras: 

Kovács Kati: Indián Nyár (1977)

Joe Dassin: Et Si Tu N’existais Pas (1975) 

Ugly Woman Roaring Lion (1934)

Dr. Nelson Winston’s take on the song (2022)

Bo Diddly “Say Man” (1959)

Mermaids trailer (1990)

Bonus:

Get Up and Dance Collaborative Playlist

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