The Lonely Island recently premiered their latest comedic song on “Saturday Night Live,” featuring pop star Charli XCX. The duo collaborated on a humorous take about the tendency of some suburban residents to call the police over trivial matters. The video highlights Andy Samberg, who is seen preparing to make calls with his collection of brightly colored telephones, humorously labeled “Phones With Which to Snitch.”
In a sequence from the music video, Colin Jost, the host of Weekend Update, faces arrest outside Samberg’s character’s home after he makes one of those phone calls. Samberg and Charli XCX, clad in fashionable suburban attire, even call the police on a Girl Scout selling cookies nearby.
The skit features amusing scenes of the pair spying on their neighbors with binoculars, monitoring the placement of parked cars, and displaying a lawn sign that reads, “Curb Your Damn Dog.” Samberg, looking akin to a typical suburbanite in a puffy vest and khakis, sings about the joy of reporting neighbors, singing, “Here I go, I report you to the cops, and I report you anonymously! I’m gonna sleep like a baby tonight!”
Other comedic elements include a scene where Samberg munches popcorn while sitting on a courtroom jury, singing about his eagerness to attend court hearings. Additionally, a callback to contemporary culture is seen when fellow Lonely Island member Akiva Schaffer records an incident on his smartphone, reflecting the trend of filming interactions with law enforcement.
The music video wraps up with a vibrant scene of Charli XCX and Samberg dancing in the street in coordinated red outfits, sharing the spotlight with police officers and neighbors.
This song follows the success of the Lonely Island’s previous track, “Sushi Glory Hole,” which humorously explored secret sushi spots in New York City. In this episode, Charli XCX serves as both the host and the musical guest.
In a world often weighed down by serious issues, comedic sketches like this remind us of the power of humor in addressing societal behaviors. As the music video embraces playfulness and satire, it simultaneously sheds light on community dynamics and the sometimes absurd nature of suburban life.
Overall, this collaboration between the Lonely Island and Charli XCX manages to entertain while cleverly critiquing social attitudes, highlighting the importance of humor in today’s cultural commentary.