Grammar Matters And Stuff That Isn't Funny

Call your congressman! In the inaugural episode of Earbuddies, Mat and Tim examine the moral panic brought about by Lil Nas X's latest music video – and consider parallels to Prince’s skill for courting controversy.SONGS PLAYED:Kiss - PrinceLil Nas X - Old Town RoadLil Nas X - Montero (Call Me By Your Name)Prince - Gett OffPrince - I Would Die 4 USHOW AND TELL:Mat: Prince - 1999 and The Bangles - Manic MondayTim: Ramones - Pet SemataryFURTHER READING:Los Angeles Times: Lil Nas X's 'Montero' and the delight of yet another satanic panicUSA Today: Prince gave us the 'parental advisory' label--Disclaimers:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” of copyrighted material in a manner that constitutes quotation, criticism, review, parody, caricature, pastiche, and other legal copyright exceptions. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.Also, nobody actually sponsors Earbuddies. We're just joking.