Underwear Goes Inside the Pants

Lazyboy

About Underwear Goes Inside the Pants

"Underwear Goes Inside the Pants" is a song by Lazyboy, which is a musical project combining spoken word with hip-hop beats and other musical styles, with vocals on this track by stand-up comedian Greg Giraldo. Giraldo speaks in an observational humor style critical of American society, discussing issues such as the legalization of marijuana, the homeless problem, and the "obesity epidemic". The accompanying music video was shot in Los Angeles with members of the homeless singing the chorus. The song was a hit in Australia, reaching number five. It was released in the UK on 21 August 2006, and it peaked at number thirty on the UK Singles Chart. 


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2005
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Why is marijuana not legal? Why is marijuana not legal? 
It's a natural plant that grows in the dirt. 
Do you know what's not natural?
80 year old dudes with hard-ons. That's not natural.
But we got pills for that.
We're dedicating all our medical resources to keeping the old guys erect,
but we're putting people in jail for something that grows in the dirt?

You know we have more prescription drugs now.
Every commercial that comes on TV is a prescription drug ad.
I can't watch TV for four minutes without thinking I have five serious diseases.
Like: 'Do you ever wake up tired in the morning'?
Oh my god I have this, write this down. Whatever it is, I have it. 
Half the time I don't even know what the commercial is?
people running in fields or flying kites or swimming in the ocean.
I'm like that is the greatest disease ever. How do you get that?
That disease comes with a hot chick and a puppy. 

The schools now' It is all about self-esteem in the schools now.
Build the kids' self-esteem, make them feel good about themselves.
If everybody grows up with high self-esteem, who is going to dance in our strip clubs?
What's going to happen to our porno industry?
These women don't just grown on trees. 
It takes lots of drunk dads missing dance recitals before you decide to blow a goat on the internet for fifty bucks.
And if that disappears, where does that leave me on a Friday night with my new high speed connection?

Masterminds are another word that comes up all the time.
You keep hearing about these terrorists masterminds that get killed in the middle east. 
Terrorists masterminds.
Mastermind is sort of a lofty way to describe what these guys do, don't you think?
They're not masterminds.
'OK, you take bomb, right' And you put in your backpack. And you get on bus and you blow yourself up. Alright'?
'Why do I have to blow myself up' Why can't I just'?
'Who's the fucking mastermind here' Me or you'?

Americans, let's face it: We've been a spoiled country for a long time. 
Do you know what the number one health risk in America is? 
Obesity. They say we're in the middle of an obesity epidemic.
An epidemic like it is polio. Like we'll be telling our grand kids about it one day.
The Great Obesity Epidemic of 2004.
'How'd you get through it grandpa'?
'Oh, it was horrible Johnny, there was cheesecake and pork chops everywhere.?

Nobody knows why were getting fatter' Look at our lifestyle.
I'll sit at a drive thru. 
I'll sit there behind fifteen other cars instead of getting up to make the eight foot walk to the totally empty counter.
Everything is mega meal, super sized. Want biggie fries, super sized, want to go large. 
You want to have thirty burgers for a nickel you fat mother fucker. There's room in the back. Take it!
Want a 55 gallon drum of Coke with that' It's only three more cents.

Sometimes you have to suffer a little bit in your youth to motivate yourself to succeed in later life.
Do you think if Bill Gates got laid in high school, do you think there'd be a Microsoft'
Of course not.
You got to spend a long time in your own locker with your underwear shoved up your ass before you start to think,
'You'll see. I'm going to take of the world of computers! I'll show them.?

We're in one of the richest countries in the world,
but the minimum wage is lower than it was thirty five years ago.
There are homeless people everywhere.
This homeless guy asked me for money the other day.
I was about to give it to him and then I thought he was going to use it on drugs or alcohol.
And then I thought, that's what I'm going to use it on.
Why am I judging this poor bastard.
People love to judge homeless guys. Like if you give them money they're just going to waste it.
Well, he lives in a box, what do you want him to do' Save it up and buy a wall unit'
Take a little run to the store for a throw rug and a CD rack' He's homeless.
I walked behind this guy the other day. 
A homeless guy asked him for money.
He looks right at the homeless guy and says why don't you go get a job you bum.
People always say that to homeless guys like it is so easy.
This homeless guy was wearing his underwear outside his pants.
Outside his pants. I'm guessing his resume isn't all up to date.
I'm predicting some problems during the interview process.
I'm pretty sure even McDonalds has a 'underwear goes inside the pants'' policy.
Not that they enforce it really strictly, but technically I'm sure it is on the books.

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Lazyboy

Lazyboy is a musical artist known for their electronic and alternative music. They gained popularity in the early 2000s with their hit single "Underwear Goes Inside the Pants." more »

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Written by: GREG GERALDO, JONATHAN DOUGLAS, LASSE ILLINGTON, SOREN RASTED

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22 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Underwear Goes Inside the Pants" is a spoken word song set to electronic music, classified under the genres of comedy and electronic dance music (EDM).
Chart Performance
Despite its unusual style, the song was commercially successful. It peaked at number five on the ARIA Singles Chart in Australia, and at number ten on the UK Singles Chart in 2004.
Subject Matter
The lyrics discuss various social issues including homelessness, obesity, anti-smoking laws, and the societal pressure for women to look a particular way.
Unique Format
Rather than traditional singing, the song features comedian Greg Giraldo speaking over a catchy electronic beat.
Album Details
"Underwear Goes Inside the Pants" is part of Lazyboy's debut album "Lazyboy TV", released in 2004.
Social Comment
The song cleverly integrates humor with social commentary, using comedic narratives to highlight societal problems.
Impact
Despite being released over 15 years ago, the song still resonates with listeners today, with contemporary relevance in its social commentary.
Music Video
The music video, directed by The H-Gun Labs and Tomas Mankovsky, won numerous awards for its creativity. It is presented as a stop-motion animation featuring various characters representing different social strata.
Cultural Influence
The song has been used in various films and TV series including Scrubs and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Production Team
Lazyboy, also known as Lazy B, is a musical project established by Soren Rasted, a member of the Danish-Norwegian band Aqua, famous for the hit "Barbie Girl".
Comedian Participation
Greg Giraldo, whose voice over is heard in the song, was a renowned American stand-up comedian, television personality, and lawyer. "Underwear Goes Inside the Pants" marked one of his rare music collaborations.
Homage
Some listeners believe the title "Underwear Goes Inside the Pants" is a humorous homage to 90's grunge band Nirvana, specifically their hit song "Rape Me," which features the lyric "waif me", often misheard and misquoted as "waif, me." The intentional misunderstanding is an example of artists using humor to address serious topics.
Genre and Classification
"Underwear Goes Inside the Pants" is classified under the music genres of spoken word, comedy and electronic music.
Album Details
This track is featured on Lazyboy's first album titled "Lazyboy TV", a concept album which was released in 2004.
Comical Inspiration
The song humorously addresses some common societal norms and issues, such as personal hygiene, homelessness, and the legalization of marijuana.
Unique Format
Unlike conventional songs, "Underwear Goes Inside the Pants" stands out for its style of delivery. It features a monologue spoken by stand-up comedian Greg Giraldo over an electronic beat, creating a unique blend of comedy and music.
Comedian Feature
This is one of the few songs to feature famous comedian, Greg Giraldo, who sadly passed away in 2010.
Chart Performance
The track reached number 5 in the Australian Singles Chart, making it Lazyboy's biggest hit. It also peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart, and in Canada, it landed at number 90.
Notable Usage
The song was used in a season 6 episode of "Scrubs," a popular American medical comedy-drama series.
Homelessness Theme
Much of the social critique in "Underwear Goes Inside the Pants" centers on the issue of homelessness and how society often ignores or oversimplifies it.
Controversial Elements
Some lyrics, such as those discussing the legalization of drugs, caused controversy and added to the song's impact and discussion value.
Non-Musical Influences
Outside of music, the song draws influences from stand-up comedy and social commentary, making it a truly genre-bending piece.

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