Janie Grace Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 ...does that make me a grinch? I can't stand it. Everyone is posting it on FB or emailing it around like it's the most insightful, inspirational song ever. I find it insipid and annoying and I want to scream after 30 seconds of it. If I was, indeed, happy before hearing it, I am no longer afterwards. Also, a room without a roof would be very cold and wet. There. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. Back to my grinchy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I hate it too. I generally like HAPPY songs, but this song is just over the top fluff... I like my music to have some actual substance. I'm sure there are some days when I would love a song like that, but I haven't had a day like that lately, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I hate this song, too. It irritates me to no end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 We were just all tired of What Does the Fox say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 :huh: How can anyone ever get tired of the fox song? :lol: We are rocking out to Happy now thanks to your recommendation. :leaving: That is if you meant the song from Despicable Me 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I don't even know what song you are talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 ugh!! i wish i didn't listen to it. Its a very bad song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I don't hate it, but there is something annoying about it that makes me feel like I should be dancing to it at a disco 40 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I had never heard it or heard of it until it was chosen as the music for my son's competition tap duet. It's not something I'd put on my iPod to listen to on purpose, but I don't dislike it. And the duet is really cheerful and an awful lot of fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 It's not my favorite (by a long shot), but my kids love it. I have a couple different playlists with their favorite songs, one classical list, and one of all the rest. I'd rather listen to that song than some others that I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I don't even know what song you are talking about Me neither. I'm afraid to google it though, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 The video makes it better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Can't stand it. Clap along? Too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 lol Today was the first day I've ever heard it. Obnoxious yes, but something the kids all started happily dancing too. I am sure it will have more air time at my house. Here is the little video that introduced me to the song today for those who don't know it. PS. You can learn to Hustle (the dance) in the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 That song is just as bad as his Arby's hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 We were just all tired of What Does the Fox say. DD just showed that video to me and DH. Our reaction: :confused1: I didn't know if it was a joke or not. I still don't actually ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 DD just showed that video to me and DH. Our reaction: :confused1: I didn't know if it was a joke or not. I still don't actually ...Yeah it is a joke. Their other songs are also goofy (but many have lyrics people might not want their kids to hear :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I love it (and have ever since first hearing it at the drive-in last summer while our family was watching Despicable Me 2). Because happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 DD just showed that video to me and DH. Our reaction: :confused1: I didn't know if it was a joke or not. I still don't actually ... It's absolutely meant to be tongue in cheek! They're kind of like a Norwegian Flight of the Conchords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I just broke down & watched the video on youtube. <<<ducking>>> I liked it, lol. It made me happy & I loved the celebrity appearances. I've never heard of this song though & I don't have Facebook, so I can see how it would be annoying if everyone is posting it, sharing it, and making up go-along dances to it. :) I've had my fill now. I've smiled and can move along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I love it (and have ever since first hearing it at the drive-in last summer while our family was watching Despicable Me 2). Because happy. Okay. That makes sense now!!! I had no idea why the minion was in that video!! lol. I guess the other people are the voices from that movie --- all making sense now --- sloooowly :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Do not go to this website. You've been warned. ;) http://24hoursofhappy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I like the song. However, it is April and I am just hearing it for the first time. Yup, way behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I saw Pharrell on Saturday Night Live singing this song. My husband walked in and said "who's the teenager?" Pharrell has been around since I saw in high school. I am 39. I have to start using whatever moisturizer he uses. (And start wearing big hats and being skinny......) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 We love the song. We get up and dance to it. Lots of songs drive me crazy, but not this one. Maybe I just like the simple sentiment, because my life is not simple. It's good to be reminded to have a nice easy thought. If you do not like the song there YOU are the problem. And YOU are not my friend anymore. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I don't love the song, but I do find myself smiling at the videos that feature local places and faces. Syracuse University did one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osMrBj_AWfU And there's a general one for Syracuse too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og80DGs7UiE Anything to get through the long winter, right? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 The video is cute.To cheer ourselves up, we danced around to Happy a few times this 'spring', when it was still snowing and cold. That said, it could definitely be overplayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I like the song, but mostly because of the catchy beat. Pharrell is pretty darned cute, too, even if he does wear funny hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I know how you feel about hating songs others like. Just because this one is about being happy, that doesn't make you a grinch. :) I like it partly because it's...so happy, but I also can't keep myself from moving to the catchy beat. I feel the same about the Say Hey song. http://youtu.be/ehu3wy4WkHs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thread resurrected just to torture me? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Yep, that's what you get for raining on my Happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Still loving the Happy song here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 OMG dh and I were just talking about this song the other day. We thought we were the only two people who hated it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I dislike it less since we've used it in taekwondo and kickboxing. It's *excellent* getting motivated for exercise/kicking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I dislike it less since we've used it in taekwondo and kickboxing. It's *excellent* getting motivated for exercise/kicking! :iagree: Just don't listen to it right before bed, because it will invade your dreams. Or keep you awake humming it. Ask me how I know. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I dislike it less since we've used it in taekwondo and kickboxing. It's *excellent* getting motivated for exercise/kicking! I like dancing to this song. It's fun in ds dance class. One of dd's dance teachers taught parents some steps to use with the song and we all had fun. I'm a little surprised that it could be used to hype you up for martial arts. The song actually makes me feel happy; it doesn't make me want to beat/kick a bag hanging from the ceiling. To each his own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 OP, I agree with you. Move over on the grumpy bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Williams took the idea from Bareilles, I think (dancing in the streets): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 When I first saw the video, all I could think of was ... Prancersizing!!!! There. Now you all have that lovely image in your heads, too. (Ducking and running!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I have it on my playlist for when I run on the treadmill. I really like it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Remember Carlton from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air? Every time I hear this song, I can see him doing his funky dance moves to it. It just has that Carlton beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJo1996 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I do not like it in a car,I do not like it at a bar.I will NOT clap along my friend,Unless it's at song's great end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Don't mind Happy. Can't stand Let it Go from Frozen. Talk about being doomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseInABook Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Ugh, I can't stand it. My kids, however, looooove it and make me stop if I'm flipping through the radio stations and it happens to be on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Could be worse... Could be that song from Frozen. I have sworn to my children I won't buy it, not even if someone asks for the video for a birthday gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Can't embed videos from the iPad. :phttp://m.youtube.com/watch?v=moSFlvxnbgk&feature=kp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I didn't mind it much until I heard it played over and over and over on every radio station my kids flip through. Can't understand why they must play certain songs to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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