Get thee to an online downloading facility and give Nellie McKay’s Mother of Pearl a listen. McKay’s always been fantastic with the lyrical irony (see I Wanna Get Married,) but this witty, sarcastic take on feminism is her at her very best.
If you’re not intrigued enough, lyrics after the break.
Feminists don’t have a sense of humor
Feminists just want to be alone (boo-hoo)
Feminists spread vicious lies and rumor
They have a tumor on their funny bone
They say child molestation isn’t funny
Rape and degradation’s just a crime (lighten up, ladies)
Rampant prostitution, sex for money (what’s wrong with that)
Can’t these chicks do anything but whine
Dance break
Woo-hoo
(Take it off)
They say cheap objectification isn’t witty, it’s hot
Equal work and wages worth the fight (sing us a new one)
On demand abortion, every city (okay, but no gun control)
Won’t these women ever get a life
Feminists don’t have a sense of humor (poor Hilary)
Feminists and vegetarians
Feminists spread vicious lies and rumor
They’re far too sensitive to ever be a ham
That’s why these feminists just need to find a man
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two comments
I really like the fact that in the photo she appears to be tossing Wonder Bread in the air.
Posted by Thea
November 28, 2007, 11:43 AM
I love her the first time I listened to her interview on Fresh Air.
Posted by Grace
January 1, 2008, 1:45 AM
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