My little brother was watching Spongebob Squarepants when I walked into the living room on Sunday morning. After pouring myself a bowl of granola, I sat next to him, took hold of the remote (we call it "channel changer") and said, "Really, Ben? Spongebob?" Noticing my determination to change the channel, Ben simply said, "Just watch this one episode, Brady. You'll like it."
I watched it. And I liked it.
In this particular episode, Spongebob finds himself smitten with song: one song. "Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doodle. Listen again to my musical doodle..." Over and over he sings, whistles, and hums this tune. In the beginning he loves the song, but he slowly realizes that it's plaguing every aspect of his life. He can't sleep. He can't work. That darn musical melody encumbers his entire existence. In the end, Spongebob finally rids himself of the tune and can return to normal life. It was actually pretty hilarious, and I thank my brother for introducing me to the humor under the sea.
I find I have a similar problem.
I'm not an iPod junkie. Yes, I own a 2nd generation 4G nano that holds a small assortment of Michael Jackson, Boston, Journey, and just a pinch of Empire of the Sun that I occasionally use on runs. But I find no satisfaction in seeking out the no-name bands to make myself "unique" and "cultured" so that I can say, "Well, I liked [enter band here] before they were popular." I know some people (self-proclaimed 'hipsters') think that saying this is impressive or cool, when it is, in fact, plain annoying. So you found music that everyone likes before everyone liked it. Great job.
Back to Spongebob: I've gone through my share of song-stuck-in-my-head phases. Throughout high school when I felt the desire to sing, the only tune in my head was "Goin' Courtin'" from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. For some reason that was my go-to song going through puberty. After that it was "And I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. It wasn't my fault. When I get a song in my head, it stays there for a long time.
I have occasional relapses, but for the most part I sing a song to a gruesome death and move on, never looking back. You're wondering what my current song is, aren't you? "Play that Funky Music" recorded by Wild Cherry. At least this tune is somewhat hip rather than a song from a musical or a song about love.
I watched it. And I liked it.
In this particular episode, Spongebob finds himself smitten with song: one song. "Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doodle. Listen again to my musical doodle..." Over and over he sings, whistles, and hums this tune. In the beginning he loves the song, but he slowly realizes that it's plaguing every aspect of his life. He can't sleep. He can't work. That darn musical melody encumbers his entire existence. In the end, Spongebob finally rids himself of the tune and can return to normal life. It was actually pretty hilarious, and I thank my brother for introducing me to the humor under the sea.
I find I have a similar problem.
I'm not an iPod junkie. Yes, I own a 2nd generation 4G nano that holds a small assortment of Michael Jackson, Boston, Journey, and just a pinch of Empire of the Sun that I occasionally use on runs. But I find no satisfaction in seeking out the no-name bands to make myself "unique" and "cultured" so that I can say, "Well, I liked [enter band here] before they were popular." I know some people (self-proclaimed 'hipsters') think that saying this is impressive or cool, when it is, in fact, plain annoying. So you found music that everyone likes before everyone liked it. Great job.
Back to Spongebob: I've gone through my share of song-stuck-in-my-head phases. Throughout high school when I felt the desire to sing, the only tune in my head was "Goin' Courtin'" from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. For some reason that was my go-to song going through puberty. After that it was "And I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. It wasn't my fault. When I get a song in my head, it stays there for a long time.
I have occasional relapses, but for the most part I sing a song to a gruesome death and move on, never looking back. You're wondering what my current song is, aren't you? "Play that Funky Music" recorded by Wild Cherry. At least this tune is somewhat hip rather than a song from a musical or a song about love.
1 comment:
hahaha. only three blogs. and only two personal. one is a family blog we can all post to. one is my personal, journal type. and the third will be my photography blog once i get it started. they all have a purpose. i promise. :-)
congrats on watching your first Spongebob episode! you've accomplished a major milestone in your life! haha
sounds like the songs that do get stuck in your head are some good ones, even if they are there for a long time.
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