In other words, not all that different from the carefully written notes I dropped into a couple of mailboxes when I was a kid. We watch our heroine crawl back up into the sunlight after her darkest moment in the entire show. One of the first songs of the musical series is also one of its most toe-tapping and fun. “I Could If I Wanted To” could have easily turned into an alt radio favorite. I wish a hairband would show up to sing in my ear whenever I find myself in an embarrassing situation I can’t talk myself out of. It is a manic whirlwind of a number, and Feldshuh sustains her energy to ensure a vocally powerful — and sinisterly funny — performance. It is adorable and inventive, and the various “meet-cutes” in the music video demonstrate the two actors’ burgeoning chemistry. But is that all there is really to having heavy boobs? Sure, some of these songs may depict behavior that the patriarchy would classify as hysterical lady behavior. For four seasons, network television series “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” challenged popular misconceptions about women and mental illness through song and dance. “Settle For Me” is endearing, albeit in sarcastic, in-your-face Greg style. Tovah Feldshuh deserves an Emmy (or a Tony?) “Settle For Me” introduces us to Greg, the self-effacing bartender who becomes Rebecca’s secondary love interest during Season 1. I was stressed before she even got to her first insult so—job well done! Josh slipped into the boy band role so easily, honestly, it was a bit eerie. Four seasons and over a hundred music videos in, the musical comedy has provided loads of laughs and moments of introspection. She sings a major-key, Broadway-esque pop song about self-discovery through labelling, and the optimism radiates off her floral yellow sundress. “Women Gotta Stick Together” is spot on in its portrayal of the complexity of the female relationship and what constitutes a sisterhood these days.
But apparently, if you slip into the role of a chain-smoking Parisian, dressed all in black and clad with Jackie Kennedy style sunglasses, you can achieve what Rebecca refers to as the sex-e frainche daypreshion. It’s hard to be goofy and sexy at the same time, but that’s precisely what she pulls off here. They wanna call you crazy? “Dear Joshua Felix Chan” (Rachel Bloom), 37. She’s the author of The Tuesday Series & co-author of The Pink Boots. But Valencia relishes in her yoga “fan base” and the fact she can kiss her own hoo-ha, so the song really isn’t all that far-fetched.
Her facial expression in this scene is priceless—it’s the way any proper nineties girl would react to a Motley Crue-looking eighties band these days. In good taste, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend chose not to write any songs directly about self-harm, although topics such as overdose and suicide attempts are both discussed in the series. What makes this song incredibly funny is that it perfectly depicts a macho male attitude. “Where’s the Bathroom?” samples every negative, naggy conversation anyone has ever had with their parents, and then it sets all the guilt to Klezmer music. So next time you’re moping about and pulling a Bridget Jones, take a good look around: you definitely, objectively have all the friends. 2020 Bustle Digital Group. Granted, they didn’t help Rebecca all that much, ultimately just confusing the many lies and voices in her head. Dr. Phil made an appearance, so why not Ricki Lake as a dream ghost? They totally oversell the concept of a sunny Christmastime (Christmas without snow is bullshit), only to slowly destroy the joyous, seasonal spirit by making us think about real stuff, like cancer and the consumerist mentality behind the holiday. But for the most part, women can end up feeling like guinea pigs in a science lab, with all the poking and prodding that has to go down, just to get hair and makeup on point.
“Clean Up On Aisle Four” (Hunter Stebiel), 35. Still, the lyrics reflect that biting satire the show has become known for. It almost goes hand in hand with “You Stupid Bitch” in that it’s self-deprecating but, at last, honest. If you’ve ever gone through a loner spell during high school, or faced a big transitional period in your life, you may relate to “I Have Friends.” It’s basically the song you sing to yourself when you’re trying to convince yourself you’ve got lots of friends… when in actuality, you don’t. I could think of a whole list of other disadvantages to having a big rack—back pain, under-boob-sweat, badly fitting bras, etc. "You are like a phone booth that I somehow stumbled into / And now look at me / I am just like everybody else.". All that spanking and Greg’s wrecking her lady parts has given Rebecca the feels, and she’s no longer sure if it’s just about sex… or oh, my god: does she like him? Paula expresses her fascination for Calvin Young (Cedric Yarbrough) with such savoir faire, it’s impossible not to feel her deep longing for romance. In this song she continues to do what she’s been doing all along: looking for validation and love. Her opening will immediately make you flashback to all the times your mother has listed the many things she sacrificed. We've been there. We’d already gotten to know the cynical, but secretly hopeful side of him, but this is the first time he really drops his guard since his disastrous date with Becca. What started out as a parody of Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl,” actually translated into what Perry’s lyrics would have sounded like had they stemmed from an honest place.
While Rebecca’s delusion is obvious, the song is a comedic romp celebrating everything kitschy and quaint about small-town California.
Bringing such a sensitive moment to life on the small screen, Bloom and company have demonstrated their own crazy talent.
"You must not know 'bout me / You must not know 'bout me / I can have another you by tomorrow / So don't you ever for a second get to thinking / You're irreplaceable.".
It may have been a brief moment, but we’re happy to settle for just about anything when we get to see more of Vella Lovell. “His Status is Preferred” is the female equivalent to Hugh Laurie’s “Sophisticated Song.” This song is a shining example of Bloom’s witty, imaginative writing skills and Champlin’s captivating voice and stage presence. And lyrically, the songs on this list are better than much of what can be heard on the radio lately. "When your man wanna get buckwild / Just go back and hit 'em up style / Put your hands on his cash / And spend it to the last dime for all the hard times.". Drive Myself Crazy is a pretty self-explanatory song about a guy who misses his girl like crazy. Credit card companies would probably call Blu Cantrell's "Hit 'Em Up Style" an endorsement of credit fraud. What ensues is a rap that deliciously mixes Jewish culture puns with harsh insults. Each episode also features two original songs. We've been there, Carly.
This may be a comical series, but it touches upon serious issues like depression and in its own absurd way, attempts to rid them of their stigmas. There aren’t many women who can pull off a skin-tight animal print bodysuit, but two immediately come to mind: Ciara and Rebecca Bunch. Her heart-felt urgings of “don’t wipe front to back” and “swim right after eating” brilliantly reflect Paula’s warped idea of support and hunger for sensation.
Valencia is the star player in the West Covina’s women-to-envy-competition and although her character is easy to hate, it’s also easy to see where that shallow wall she’s built around herself comes from.