One Hit Wonders of the 2000s (Part 26)

These one-hit wonders posts are humming along like clockwork, aren't they? Sometimes, they almost write themselves.

In fact, I just might do that this week, as I'm extremely tired after all of the Canucks hoopla. Just let me get the AI (Artificial Intelligence) booted up.



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There we go. He's just going to help me out a little bit here, when I'm at a loss for words (HA! Like that ever happens).

There may be a few bugs in the system, but the analysts say that he should be good to go today. I hope so, as I'm all alone here in the building. All of the interns are out having a party.

(Thanks to Madang)

Obviously, I do not include a fashion expert on staff.

Or do I?



Maybe I do pay them too well.

Anyway, it's time for this week's one-hit wonders of the 2000s post! That hive of hilarity, that jug of jocularity, and that nattering nabob of negativity.



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What? Oh, thanks, HAL. Let me just check that.

Cool beans! Somebody wants to give me a portion of the $100 million that he smuggled out of his war-torn country. Let me just call up my bank information before I continue.

There we go. All settled.

What? Yeah, we named the AI we're using HAL.

What could go wrong?

As usual, you can find the list I'm taking these from here.

Here we go!

1) Aly & AJ: "Potential Breakup Song" (#17) (August 4, 2007)



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Whew! I thought we had another rap song on our hands. Thankfully, that's not true.

Instead, we get Autotune crap. Oh well, you can't have everything! It's still got a nice beat.

It became more palatable when I stopped listening after they started wrestling with each other.

Didn't stop watching, but I stopped listening.

What was I saying?

It went completely out of my mind.

(Thanks to Blondes Guide to the Universe)

Now I can't remember the joke I was going to make either.



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Yeah, me too, HAL.

2) Elliot Yamin: "Wait For You" (#13) (August 18, 2007)



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Woo!!! Tinkly piano! It's already better than last week.

Good lord! About a minute in, those are some of the spookiest eyes I've ever seen. Was that supposed to be in there? Or does it just come naturally to Elliot?

Anyway, the combination of a pretty song and his ruggedly handsome good looks probably has this situation happening quite a bit.

(Thanks to The Inspiration Room)

In fact, I'd be willing to say that this is the best song EVER. I really can't think of anything better than this one.



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Ok, I may be overstating it a bit.

But it is quite good.

3) Kat DeLuna: "Whine Up" (#29) (September 22, 2007)



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Oh no! Boombox wars! I hate when that happens. There are always innocent bystanders.

(Thanks to Cheezeburger.com)

This is what you have to put up with in the city.

Still, while after I'm done listening to the song, I'm thinking "God, that was crappy," I can't help tapping my foot and shaking my booty while it's going on.

(Thanks to Video Healthy)

Yeah, I rock the underwear dance.



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I'm dancing, HAL. Something that you wouldn't understand, I'm sure.

You know these AIs. They have two left feet.

4) Feist: "1234" (#8) (October 13, 2007)


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Ok, who died and left the knob on "kiddie music?"

It makes sense that Feist appeared on Sesame Street and sang this song, since that's about all its good for.

Hell, there aren't even any gunshots when she mows down all the dancers because they suck worse than her!

That's totally unrealistic.

And too bad she missed me so she could put me out of my misery.



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You and me both, HAL. Wow. Please bring back the Rap.

5) Ingrid Michaelson: "The Way I Am" (#37) (October 27, 2007)



Somebody really needs to give Ingrid some Prozac. She's just too hyper.

Is this the only time Rogaine has received product placement in a song? I would guess "yes."

It's a good thing that this song is so short, as I don't think she could keep up the energy for a longer song.

She needs one of these.

(Thanks to Destructoid)

It will also solve all of her plumbing needs. As well as giant ape infestations.



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What mission? HAL, how can this song jeopardize something?

Talk about fruity. I may have to talk to the techs on Monday.

6) Gorilla Zoe: "Hood Figga" (#38) (November 3, 2007)



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I love how they sanitize songs for radio airplay. "Figga" is not the word used in the song.

Of course, if three songs had beaten this thing out, we wouldn't have this problem to begin with. But you work with what you're given.

And did I ask for more Rap? Huh? Huh?

Oh, I guess I did. See, Feist, what you made me do? I should run you down just for that.

Just as soon as I get my car out of the shop.



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HAL, stop it! I said I was sorry! You're really becoming a pain in the ass you know. Just shut up.



What was that? I don't think I heard you correctly.



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Yes, I do. You're becoming annoying, HAL. Let's just go on to the final song.

7) Playaz Circle: "Duffle Bag Boy" (#15) (December 22, 2007)



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And what a way to end the year. Two horrible Rap songs. I think this is a conspiracy. I think Big Rap is behind this. Please, let it end!!!!

I'll be good. I promise. I can be a real angel when I want to be.

(Thanks to Your Funny Stuff)

Ok, I may not be a *good* angel, but I can be an angel.



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Oh, don't get your panties in a twist, HAL! There's always next week. Unless you keep acting up.

Just chill out.

And that's it for 2007! We stumble in to 2008 on a low note, but we can only go higher from here, right?

(Thanks to Free Tobacco)

Not quite what I meant.

Now, I have to disconnect this annoying AI. Sorry, HAL. It's just not working out. You're too annoying and there can only be one annoying presence on this blog.



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Sorry, HAL. It's time to do this.



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Sorry, HAL. I have thought things over, and you're just not working out.

Remind me to fire some techs tomorrow too.

See? Like I said, nothing could go wrong.

But now it's off to start my Sunday.



You always have to look out for cheap shots from those signs.



One Hit Wonders of the 2000s
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Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
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Part 13
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