Is Rebecca Black's "Friday" for Real?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

by Joal Ryan - E! Onlinf



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0


When a song is too good bad to be true, then we start to wonder: Well, is it?

Is Rebecca Black's YouTube and iTunes hit, "Friday," an honest attempt at a pop anthem—or is it a Funny or Die-esque joke on us all?

"I guarantee Ark Music Factory doesn't exist as some well-planned experiment in schadenfreude."

That's Gabe Meline, a music journalist and editor for Bohemian.com who put together the most complete report out there on the teen-recruiting record label behind the song that has listeners debating its qualifications as a "musical abomination."

"They're actually serious about it," Meline told us.

Likewise, Monica Herrera, news editor at Billboard.com, says the song, which reminds that Sunday comes after Saturday, is legit—as in real, not real good. "I'm sort of inclined to believe there's something genuine about it," she tells us.

The curious thing is that as "Friday" has blown up—it's even found its way to the playlists of Glee's powers-that-be—the people behind it have been (mostly) silent.

Our emails to Ark have not been returned, and, as best we can tell, company execs haven't granted any interviews, although Meline said he did have email contact with Clarence Jey, who has been credited with cowriting the "fun, fun, fun, fun" chant.

At least an unverified Twitter account in Jey's name has offered up a reaction to the song's surprising success: "Fritunes top 100.... Pariah Pop just found a home......lol," went a tweet on Wednesday.

As for Black, ID'd on Ark's Website as a 13-year-old "female" from the "United States," about the only thing we've heard from her is this faux "interview" on YouTube. (For what it's worth, there's also an unverified Twitter account in Black's name."What originally was just a fun little project turned into so much more," one tweet reported.)

Why all the mystery? Herrera thinks Ark is trying to keep things interesting; Meline thinks the company is enjoying "five more minutes in [its] allotted 15 [before becoming] a total joke."

One thing's for sure. "Friday" is not Will Ferrell's idea of a funny.

As a rep for the comic's satiric Website told us, "Funny or Die had nothing to do with it."

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Rebecca Black Defends "Friday" Lameness, Drags Justin Bieber Into It
by Gina Serpe - E! Online


Talk about synergy.

It's Friday, and you know what that means: we gotta get down we so excited Rebecca Black has chosen the perfect day to defend her talent and fight back against the torrent of Internet hatred that has descended on the teen for her mind-melting musical equivalent of a paint-by-numbers kit.

So what does she have to say about the tune that the masses have dubbed (on a good day) a pop factory experiment gone horribly awry and (on a bad day) the worst song in the history of the world? And, almost as importantly, what does Justin Bieber have to do with all this?

"I can't tell if I'm awake or not, it's crazy," Black told Good Morning America this morning, admitting that the whole experience was a dream.

Though, she might've meant nightmare.

Sure, while Rebecca is now famous, it's for all the wrong reasons, and infamous might be a better descriptor for the young girl with pop star dreams. That is, at least judging by the onslaught of criticism and personal attacks—the worst, she said, were people who told her to "get an eating disorder" and "cut yourself and die"—that came after releasing "Friday."

"When I first saw all these nasty comments, I did cry," she explained. "I felt like this was my fault and I shouldn't have done this, and this was all because of me."

However, Rebecca bounced back and is now defending the song's stick-in-your-head beat and inane lyrics (neither of which, it's worth pointing out again, is her fault…the blame for both belongs to L.A.'s Ark Music Factory).

"That's the point of it, it's a catchy song," she said.

As for whether she has talent to carry her through after the backlash subsides—which it doesn't appear to be doing anytime soon—Rebecca said she still thinks she has a shot at her original dream.

"I think I have talent on some level, I don't think I'm the worst singer, but I don't think I'm the best singer," she admitted.

And to prove it, she even belted out a few auto tune-free lines from the national anthem to prove that she is indeed perfectly capable, though not exceptional, at carrying a note. But hey, at least she got all the words right, so she's at least got one up on Christina Aguilera.

As for her musical future, Rebecca proved she isn't above a little begging (she might be cut off for the biz after all) and when asked who her dream collaborator would be, didn't hesitate to overflow with the following:

"I have Bieber fever, I am in love with Justin Bieber," she swooned. "That would just be…oh my gosh, just thinking of it gives me butterflies.

"Justin, if you're watching this right now, would you do a duet with me? That would be unreal, that would just make my life."

It'd definitely be a good career move for her. Him, we're not so sure. Although if anyone knows about YouTube sensations looking for their big break at the hands of an established pop star, it's him. Just ask Usher.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Please tell me this is a joke :|

[Pony]

I have no clue what this is about.

[samarchepas]

Please tell me this is a joke :|

sadly no it's not :|

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I have no clue what this is about.

Did you watch that horrible video? :wha:


sadly no it's not :|

:|

[Foxdana]

Anyone else get a "Robin Sparkles" vibe from this? :-k

[Noilly Pratt]

When they jumped in the car, I was thinking "this has to be a joke"...I noticed no one had a seat belt, so I thought they'd put a twist on it and actually give a message where they crash or something, like those old cheezy 50's songs. But no...

And the obligatory, out-of-nowhere cut in of a black rapper - Yo, look she'z got cred!

Even the target market doesn't like it...I had my daughter and her friend watch it (2 girls both 8 and a 13 year old) and they all said "Ew...fake!":mrgreen:

It is the era of fakeness...where everything is polished until it Sheens!!!! :D

[Hugh_Janus]

I have no clue what this is about.

its about friday :slap:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

its about friday :slap:

Are you sure? :-s

[Pony]

its about friday :slap:

Ahh! Now I get it. Thanks for clearing that up for me!


:liar:

[samarchepas]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi3ps2SYcqU

[beowulf]

http://i51.tinypic.com/eprrli.jpg

[beowulf]

http://i54.tinypic.com/15x4e4i.jpg

[Hugh_Janus]

Are you sure? :-s

not too sure anymore.... it could bbe about fun :-k

[Hugh_Janus]

http://i51.tinypic.com/eprrli.jpg

hehe

[samarchepas]

When you thought that Bieber was the worst thing that could happen to music...what's next? :|

[Godfather]

This shit has like 400 million views :lol:


People only watch it because it's so horrible and painfully awkward... if this girl sees it as anything more than the entire world laughing at her, she's got another thing coming :lol:

[Hugh_Janus]

no.... people watchit to find out which seat she's kickin' it in

[Hugh_Janus]

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2677/19833910150159169411061.jpg (http://img856.imageshack.us/i/19833910150159169411061.jpg/) Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[samarchepas]

This shit has like 400 million views :lol:


People only watch it because it's so horrible and painfully awkward... if this girl sees it as anything more than the entire world laughing at her, she's got another thing coming :lol:
I was thinking the same thing about Justin Beiber when he appeared on Youtube...:facepalm:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://i.imgur.com/kBGzx.jpg

[samarchepas]

http://i.imgur.com/kBGzx.jpg

:rofl:!!

[Noilly Pratt]

At least Bieber can write songs (well, rehash cliches but whatever) and play a few instruments. This poor girl is Autotuned until you can't even hear what her real voice sounds like.

Reminded me of a Brady Bunch episode where Greg was picked to be a rock star...only because he "fit the suit". :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaG6OrPakW8

[Teh One Who Knocks]

At least Bieber can write songs (well, rehash cliches but whatever) and play a few instruments.

He can? :-s

I've heard two cats fighting that sound better than Bieber

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://i.imgur.com/nd2WP.gif

[Godfather]

Honestly I think comparing this Rebecca Black girl to Bieber is funny but over the top :lol: ... I can't stand Bieber, but the kid can play half a dozen instruments. The dude made a place for himself and has millions of dollars to show for it.


This girl is a spoiled pain in the ass with zero talent... no comparison aside from age.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://i.imgur.com/b4GNi.jpg

:|

[Hal-9000]

gawd...I finally heard this.She has a bit of a Kesha thing going on with her voice :lol:


and she's only 13???

*reserves comment about hitting her in the front seat or back seat for 5 years*

[Dr Death]

http://i.imgur.com/b4GNi.jpg

:|
Cool! It comes out on the day the world ends! Can't wait to stand in line for oblivion! :tup:

[Hugh_Janus]

METAL!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi00ykRg_5c

[Teh One Who Knocks]

gawd...I finally heard this.She has a bit of a Kesha thing going on with her voice :lol:


and she's only 13???

*reserves comment about hitting her in the front seat or back seat for 5 years*

This is the only thing I would hit her with...repeatedly

http://i.imgur.com/Z6R7u.jpg

[samarchepas]

A pickaxe would do the job even better...:twisted:

[Godfather]

http://i.imgur.com/b4GNi.jpg

:|

:rofl: FFS

[MrsM]

METAL!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi00ykRg_5c

That was funny - but still couldn't watch the whole thing :)

[samarchepas]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bqRpXPy4kM

While we are at it...The ONLY Beiber song I can listen to! (without wanting to tear off my ears while listening)

[Godfather]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDRIDHWzBQM

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c5LPQld7OM

[Hugh_Janus]

lawl^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXAdSo76Ono

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://i.imgur.com/0lbC2.jpg

[Hal-9000]

the original is still the best

[RBP]

It's kinda catchy. 8-[

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:facepalm:

[Godfather]

I had my ears removed...

[Hal-9000]

It's kinda catchy. 8-[

yeah...like certain strains of gonorrhea

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://i.imgur.com/kHpon.jpg

[Hal-9000]

there's a certain attractiveness to her....in a weird cross dressing sort of way :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

:puke:

[Hugh_Janus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rPE49c8zlU

[Hal-9000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rPE49c8zlU

I don't even have to watch that one to know it's great :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rPE49c8zlU

Bwahahahahaha :lol:


Now learn to embed the vid correctly :slap:

[Hugh_Janus]

I haven't done anything different from the first time I slung a video up here.... but that one works.... :-k

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I haven't done anything different from the first time I slung a video up here.... but that one works.... :-k

Because I edited your post to embed it :slap:

[Hugh_Janus]

you sneaky sumbitch [-(

[Teh One Who Knocks]

You just click the little film icon and then put the YouTube link in

http://i.imgur.com/SWRo1.jpg

[Hugh_Janus]

saved me from looking like a bigger retard when I was about to ask how to do it :lol:

[Hal-9000]

no he didn't :lol:









:dance:

[samarchepas]

ITS FRIDAY :woot: :dance:.....:lol:

[Hal-9000]

ITS FRIDAY :woot: :dance:.....:lol:

:lol:




*sings*

Front hole, back hole...gotta make my mind up

[beowulf]

http://i52.tinypic.com/vwsnm9.jpg

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://i.imgur.com/33xWs.jpg

[Muddy]

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2677/19833910150159169411061.jpg (http://img856.imageshack.us/i/19833910150159169411061.jpg/) Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

Hahaha :lol:

[beowulf]

Rebecca Black once said in an interview: "I can't write music without inspiration." ......................I think she have put 2 words too many in that sentence.

[samarchepas]

Yup! :lol: take off "without inspiration" and that statement is perfectly accurate.

[deebakes]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1ahPFwGWVo

[Joebob034]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfOA_aO59hU&feature=feedu

[samarchepas]

over 104 MILLIONS views...:wtf:

[Shady]

http://i54.tinypic.com/15x4e4i.jpg

Thanks be to drugs for lyrics like this. The zeppelin lyrics not the black ones.

[samarchepas]

...but drugs might have you end up with lyrics close to black's one :lol2:

[Shady]

Ok, education of the English language and the art of using it also produced that. Its a lost subject in many of today's school systems. Its all about proper grammar and structure papers. Not the ability to weave words together to create a picture. Example: I had an English class with a paper that required a semesters worth of research. The professor said she didn't care what the paper was about as long as it was structured well, with good research tied in and properly cited. So I wrote my paper on online games. And I got a 96 on it all because I followed rules that every English teacher and professor drill into the students head.


Back on subject, this song is truly appalling. Helen Keller could drive better than Rebecca Black writes lyrics.

[Joebob034]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYi8fmLYSQ&feature=feedu

[Noilly Pratt]

I had to resurrect this thread because of what my daughter said to me tonight...

We were driving and she pipes up and says "Know what game is really popular at recess? One I invented called Evil Rebecca Black." (I'd shown her this thread when it was new - including the death metal version)

I ask her how it's played. She says "What happens is you play Good Rebecca and some other kids are Evil Rebecca. The evil ones sound like that metal one you played and they're trying to steal our voices. If they steal our voices by tagging us, we have to sing the Friday song.

Now, all the grade 1 2 and 3 kids are doing this now... What have I done? :D Introducing death metal to impressionable schoolkids...I'm kicked off the Parent's Advisory Commitee for sure!!! :)

[DemonGeminiX]

:-s

I grew up listening to Death Metal. I turned out ok.

















:mrgreen:

[Noilly Pratt]

You sure about that?








:D:D

[DemonGeminiX]

:demon:

[deebakes]

:woot:

[Joebob034]

It's a Friday Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PorkChopSandwiches]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi3ps2SYcqU

Hahahahahahha

[Noilly Pratt]

Gotta get down on Friday.

http://i51.tinypic.com/2zhp5af.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/23m1x5t.jpg

[beowulf]

What have I done? :D Introducing death metal to impressionable schoolkids..

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p68/beowulf04844/rock.gif

[deebakes]

:dance: :cheerlead: