Sunday, September 19, 2010

COLUMNS/OPINION: Good Music or Bad Taste?

So curiosity finally got the better of this reporter and I went to You Tube to listen to Cee Lo’s “F___ You” song. Dozens of different parents groups are complaining about this song, because of its potty- mouth lyrics.

“I see you driving ‘round town with the girl I love and I’m like f___ you” the song opens with this line and describes a woman whom Cee Lo is pining for and her new, presumably rich boyfriend. The catchy, Motown-infused tune is irresistible, and will have you humming along even if you’re against such rough language.

“F--- You “ has been a target for criticism, especially by the Parents Television Council, a non-partisan media watchdog group. Dan Isett, their director of public policy commented that Cee Lo’s song is... Read More

-By Trisha Tighe