Top 10 Fake Music Videos in Movies and TV
They may not be real but these musical short films still found a home on the big and small screens. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for Top 10 Fake Music Videos in TV and Movies. For this list, we're choosing the most memorable original music videos that only exist within a film or television series.
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#10: “It Was the Last Thing On Your Mind” by Norah Jones “They Came Together” (2014)
This satirical music video emulates the perfect science of a romantic comedy. Led by the sweet nostalgic vocals of Norah Jones, the video showcases scenes of the inseparable Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler in some of their most heartfelt moments. The two then make their way into a recording session, in which cameos from Adam Scott and John Stamos are revealed, and the two are apparently also hard at work. What’s love without a romantic montage?
#9: “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah” by Tracy Jordan “30 Rock” (2006-13)
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Actor Tracy Morgan coined a six-second sketch that had every “30 Rock” fan wishing they could see more of this hilarious music video. It appears as a flashback when Tracy finds a gold record awarded to him for his novelty party song. The TV sitcom is known for its quick-witted humor, and while a lot of jokes appear to go over viewers’ heads, this one had everyone pressing the replay button. It’s honestly just one of those things you don’t get tired of.
#8: “Forever” by Jesse & The Rippers “Full House” (1987-95)
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Who else remembers when Uncle Jesse stole all our hearts with his touching ballad dedicated to his two boys, Nicky and Alex? Jesse and his band, The Rippers, covered this Beach Boys song and made an accompanying video in a desperate attempt to get signed to the record label Fat Fish Records. Channeling his inner Bon Jovi, John Stamos shows off his chops as a singer, and even gives his reputation as the series’ heartthrob an unneeded boost.
#7: “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Stewie Griffin “Family Guy” (1999-)
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Art or just plain nonsense? Eh, it’s just easier to call Brian a douche on this one. When Stewie develops a crush on Susie Swanson, he attempts to win her over with a music video of him covering Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.” The video starts off okay, but quickly loses its way when it is uncovered that the whole thing is basically random cliché clips of the baby being emotional in different settings; but in his defense, aren’t kind of all music videos like that?
#6: “Negro y Azul: The Ballad of Heisenberg” by Los Cuates de Sinaloa “Breaking Bad” (2008-13)
Los Cuates de Sinaloa bring viewers into this “Breaking Bad” episode with their seemingly joyful song that tells the tale of Heisenberg and his elusive blue drug. The mariachi band performs in a deserted area of New Mexico and to non-Spanish speakers, the Narcocorrido tune appears to be a fairly positive one - that is until we start seeing images of guns, drugs, and dead bodies. Nothing illustrates the story of a power-hungry drug lord better than this music video.
#5: “Boats ‘N Hoes” by Huff ‘N Doback “Step Brothers” (2008)
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This music video reminds us why more middle-aged unemployed men don’t have successful rap careers. In a desperate attempt to find a source of income, the two brothers start an entertainment company. In the video, Dale and Brennan appear to be “balling out” on their father’s boat, but they only manage to wreck it once they realize no one is steering it. The cost of the repairs may have been insurmountable, but we’re sure the expense of the grown men’s dignity amounted to much more.
#4: “Drop Da Bomb” by Party Posse “The Simpsons” (1989-)
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Have you ever wondered what some songs are actually trying to tell us? When Bart and the boys are offered a chance to start a boy band called Party Posse, music producer L.T. Smash has them release their first single, “Drop Da Bomb.” It’s accompanied by a subliminally charged video that features the words “yvan eht nioj,” which is actually “join the navy” backwards. With the boys’ overnight success and help from their voice enhancers, this message goes completely unnoticed until L.T. Smash is revealed to be a recruiter for the American navy!
#3: “African Child (Trapped in Me)” by Infant Sorrow feat. Jackie Q “Get Him to the Greek” (2010)
Aldous Snow’s attempt at social consciousness and being an active philanthropist only results in him coming off as completely offensive in this music video. The British rock star is featured here with his pop star-slash-girlfriend Jackie Q in what’s meant to look like a war-ridden third world country posing with child natives. Hilarity ensues when you realize that he may actually be trying to connect with people through this, like with his call to action that “We’ve Got to Do Something” in his previous video as it appeared in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” Unfortunately, Aldous’s free-spirited nature makes him come off to most as an insensitive douche instead, which makes “African Child” a music video that’s hard to forget.
#2: “Smelly Cat” by Phoebe Buffay “Friends” (1994-2004)
An innocent song that started out as a little ditty among friends ended up becoming a fully produced track and spawning its own music video. The singer is then joined by a crew of backup singers on a back alley stage. Phoebe Buffay was the first to write and sing the song, but when it’s finally recorded in the studio, her voice is inevitably replaced by a more experienced singer. Based on the affinity for dirty felines, “Smelly Cat” also made it to a litter box commercial in a later episode of “Friends.” That song has so many levels. Before we unveil our number one, here are a few honorable mentions: - “My Shiny Teeth and Me” by Chip Skylark “The Fairly OddParents” (2001-) - “The Girl Next Door” by Subtle Sexuality “The Office” (2005-13) - “Samson Gets Me Lifted” by Sir Smoka Lot “Half Baked” (1998) - “Say No More, Mon Amour” by Rex Manning “Empire Records” (1995)
#1: “Let’s Go to the Mall” by Robin Sparkles “How I Met Your Mother” (2005-14)
Pop music videos in the ‘80s were weird. Robin’s dislike for malls becomes ever so apparent with the discovery of her Canadian teen pop sensation days as Robin Sparkles. And then there’s this video, which is relentlessly riddled with Canadian innuendos, and comical depictions of the Canadian accent. If this nonsensical short musical film wasn’t enough, more digging exposes Robin’s follow-up video, “Sandcastles in the Sand”, in which she sings an ode to the love she met at the mall. Sorry, but not sorry, Robin [editor’s note: Canadian accent]. Do you agree with our list? What music video did you want to be real? For more awesome Top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
