Lupe Fiasco Still a Nerd
WHO: Lupe Fiasco
WHAT: "Dumb it Down" [Director: Wendell Scott]
WHY: Overheard at Lupe's record label ...
Stereotypical Major Record Label Assistant: Lupe's new single is called "Dumb it Down."
Stereotypical Major Record Label Boss: Finally! Is Pharrell on it?
Assistant: He's not on it ... and I think the title is ironic, actually.
Boss: Oh. Hmm. Can non-internet dweebs understand any of the lyrics this time?
Assistant: Let me see ... sample line: "I'm flyin' on Pegasus, you flyin' on a pheasant." Etc., etc. ...
Boss: Riiiight.
Assistant: So how much should we give him to make the video?
Boss: Get an intern to write a $200 check.
