In which Becky and Dan wince at the 2013 mega-hit "Blurred Lines". Along the way they ask some great questions, like, Where's the line between being inspired by a previous artist and just stealing from them? What did Alan Thicke think of all this? What's up with men thinking they know what a woman wants? How did Pharrell Williams emerge unscathed from this song?

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Artwork: Billi Rakov

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In which Becky and Dan wonder what all the jumping is about in Van Halen's 1984 smash hit. Along the way they ask some deep questions, like, Why do movie villains always have a countdown on their bombs? How many big bands have ever changed lead singers and continued to find success? Is this the best hammy video of all time? And are the lyrics really inspired by some guy threatening to kill himself?

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In which Becky and Dan soak up the breathy earnestness of three classic ballads: "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You", "All For Love", and "Right Here Waiting." Along the way they ask some probing questions, like, Is Bryan Adams the king of cheesy ballad writing? Should Malibu high school revoke those diplomas? Has anyone looked more like a bloated rock star than Rod Stewart? And is there any death worse than being boiled alive? 

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In which Becky and Dan stare long and hard at "Opposites Attract" by Paula Abdul. Along the way they ask some important questions, like, Is this the worst rap ever recorded? Do opposites really attract? What's the best film that mixes live action and cartoon animation? Who wardrobed the cover shot for "Torture" by the Jacksons? 

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Becky and Dan make some un/pleasant discoveries as they uncover the story and legacy of My Sharona by The Knack. Along the way they ask some really important questions, like Just how many pop songs are about underaged girls? How important is right place/right time in your life? Can we pinpoint the exact moment when disco died? Do skinny suits and ties ever go out of style?

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Becky and Dan take a trip into the heart of "Africa" by Toto. Along the way we ask some important questions, like Why do people think Africa is a country? What's up with Target's Pride merch this year? Should the lyricist have rewritten that Serengeti line? What kinds of injuries can you get from cartwheeling?

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Becky and Dan squint at a couple of Sugar Ray tunes and ask some important questions, like, What happened to Chevy Chase's career? Is Green Day "punk"? Does it even matter if you sell out? What if the High Fidelity cast could reunite every year to rank best/worst songs?

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Becky and Dan look directly into Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonny Tyler. Along the way they ask some vital questions, like What's the best song for a solar eclipse? Why is Mumford and Sons one of Dan's least favorite bands? What's the most accurate vampire movie? And would Meatloaf have done a better or worse job with this song?

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Becky and Dan take a stroll through "Lyin' Eyes" by the Eagles. Along the way they ask some important questions, like How fair is it to criticize young artists, particularly young women? Do old, rich men really care if their trophy wives cheat? How many Eagles songs could be turned into movies? What's good on the menu at Dan Tana's?

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Becky and Dan sail away on the lyrics and video of Kokomo by the Beach Boys. During the cruise they ask some important questions, like Were the Beach Boys and Beatles really rivals? Why did Brian Wilson stay in bed for three years? Who gets to decide what's a music genre? Why is John Stamos in the Kokomo video? And why is he wearing a pink tank top?

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