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BELIEVE IT OR not, it’s 20 years since Alanis Morissette’s Ironic arrived in the world – sweeping the world and soundtracking millions of late 1990s bedsit parties (maybe ‘gatherings’ would be more appropriate – perhaps it stops being a party once Alanis comes on the stereo).
The singer appeared alongside James Corden on the comedian’s US late-night show to mark the anniversary of the Jagged Little Pill album – unveiling some very 2015 new lyrics for the hit song.
Case in point:
“It’s singing Ironic, but there are no ironies,” one of the other lyrics went. (Which is very meta, in a very 2105 sort-of way).
Watch the full clip here:
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Ah I like it. It’s funny. Bit of laughter is exactly what’s needed on an otherwise shite morning.
Exactly and she still looks hot 20 years on too
I thought it was funny
That song Ironic was never ironic
An old man turned 98 he won the lottery and died the next day
That’s not ironic it’s just shyte luck.
So is a black fly in your Chardonnay
James whatever. Annoying little man
The only ‘irony’ here is the fact that there is no irony in the lyrics.
True, but there’s no denying she had a level of musical talent beyond that of her mainstream musical peers at that time. Wouldn’t be my cup of tea as it was all whining, but I could see why people liked her.
Alanis was mainstream too.
She looks great.i hope i age that well. Amazing voice.
“Ironic” is that the Journal calls itself a news publication.
Why don’t you delete the app Niall…it seems to be frustrating you.
Because I like to keep an eye on what agenda they are pushing, Paddy. And that’s all they do very often. Publications have influence over politics and that influence is everyones business.
The vast majority of decent contributors beneath the line have vanished from the site. That’s a shame as they won’t get them back.
It’s bad enough having the lowest common denominator above the line in terms of half-stories and biased output, but in the last 6 months or so the standard has been absolutely diabolical. Even in the last few days I’ve seen 6 or 7 contributors saying they’ve had enough of it.
Lmao
You’re right Niall…….they keep pushing FG and Labour like there’s no alternative. You can see who’s pocket they’re sitting in.
If they’re in somebody’s pickets they can’t be very deep ones, seeing as how they don’t even break even yet.
*pockets
Lots of Lobby groups run at a loss, Neal. And lots of businesses keep themselves in the red in the early years intentionally so they don’t have to pay tax. They reinvest it in the business instead. Normal business practice.
I’d have thought they have very deep pockets to keep it running at a loss for so long…….but then what price would you put on influencing public opinion and burying stories….I’m sure Dobby thinks it’s worth it.
I’ve heard that the The Journal: 1. Contribute heavily to the contrail program 2. Actively hunt whales at night in the hours where there are no new stories. 3. Are renowned for stealing sweets from helpless children before melting the Bonbons and covering themselves in the mixture to signify ever dying love to Aleister Crowley. 4. Have links to a Mexican drug cartel’s assassination squad and often send over their new journalists to actively contribute in the fun
Ironic or moronic !! can’t decide.
Woah. so much anger..its only two people singing a song.
She’s a beautiful and smart person! 20 years! And I’ve been there the whole way through.
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