Jimmy Fallon’s house band The Roots gave Michele Bachmann a questionable welcome on Late Night for which the show’s host later apologized. Apparently, The Roots needed trial-and-error to figure out playing a derogatory and profane song, which calls the female antagonist a liar, isn’t in the best of taste. Here’s a tip for the band when Kim Kardashian chooses to make her first post-divorce appearance on the late night show: don’t play any of these songs either.
“Maneater” by Hall & Oates
Of course it’s never flattering to be called a “maneater,” but the verse before the chorus is likely to strike an additional chord with the lady who gets pegged as willing to do anything for money. Hall & Oates name-checks a wild woman who only cares about the riches of the world and whose love won’t get you far. The additional warning of “Watch out boy, she’ll chew you up” is sure to land Jimmy in hot water.
“If You Wanna Be Happy” recorded by Jimmy Soul
The message that only ugly women make good wives can at least be used to infer that Kim’s attractive, but the back-handed compliment comes as little consolation all things considered. Blaming pretty women for their husbands’ downfall, the song goes as far to say that the broken-heart process men undergo will commence soon after the marriage. That has to hit a little too close to home.
“Gold Digger” by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx
Like Kanye, The Roots aren’t saying Kim’s a gold digger. The curvaceous mogul has her own business empire and is more likely to benefit from a prenup than any of her suitors, but the song’s still a jab. Let’s be honest, Mr. Joe Public who’s a broke, blue-collar worker doesn’t really stand a chance. Note to The Roots, you can’t play this song if Kris Humphries comes on the show either.
“How Do You Sleep at Night?” by John Lennon
Does anyone want her integrity questioned to the point of being asked how she can even get in any shut-eye with the way she’s lived her life? Perhaps the song is better saved for a day when she’s not scheduled to be live in the studio and when she can’t be seen running off the stage while crying.
“Roxanne” by The Police
When you’re already being accused by the press of marrying for money rather than love, you probably don’t want a prostitute song played as your welcome intro. But, that’s just a guess. At least The Police pick might be a more subtle dig than what the house band chose for Bachmann.
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