I assume everyone has noticed the trend/trope of popular songs being redone in slowed-down, whispery, piano/voice, minor key versions and popping up in movie trailers and TV commercials? I'd blame it on that green-haired chick that's all the rage currently, but I think this predates her Flavor o' the Moment status a good bit.
"So, Billie, who are your musical influences?"
"Um, like, McCormick seasoning mix and tampon commercials..."
I think it may be tapering because I don't see it nearly as much as I did throughout 2017-2019, but I still see them quite a bit (twice this morning, in fact). You can tell from that first 1-2 tinkling piano notes what's coming...
"Here I ammmmm...rock you...like...a...hurricannne..."
Tortured, hyper-earnestness always amuses/annoys me, so when I see these things I simultaneously chuckle and search for something to lob at the TV.
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