“We’re not gonna take it”, the 80s anthem by US heavy steel band Twisted Sister, has endured an fascinating second life in recent times.
It’s at present a rallying cry for Ukrainians resisting Russia’s invasion of the nation and the band’s lead signer, Dee Snider, is with all of them the way in which – whereas additionally taking a swipe and anti-maskers who tried to co-opt the tune to their trigger.
Persons are asking me why I endorsed using “We’re Not Gonna Take It” for the Ukrainian individuals and didn’t for the anti-maskers. Nicely, one use is for a righteous battle in opposition to oppression; the opposite is a childish ft stomping in opposition to an inconvenience.
— Dee Snider🇺🇸 (@deesnider) February 27, 2022
In fact final yr it grew to become a pleasant littler earner for Snider when billionaire wannabe political powerbroker Clive Palmer misplaced a copyright case over lifting the melody with out permission for his 2019 United Australia Celebration marketing campaign. Setting the tune to “we aint gonna cop it” in political adverts for TV – Palmer’s legal professionals claimed the inspiration was the Christmas hymn “O Come, All Ye Devoted” – value the litigious mining $1.5 million in damages, plus authorized prices.
Palmer had refused to pay the $150,00 payment the band requested for to make use of it.
HALLELUJAH!! Simply came upon that the copyright infringement of “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by “politician” Clive Palmer in Australia has been determined MAJORLY in favor of myself as author and @UMG as publishers! WE’RE NOT GONNA TAKE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT ANY MORE!!
— Dee Snider🇺🇸 (@deesnider) April 30, 2021
Snider referred to as the Palmer model “terrible”.
Now the tune has been enlisted by former Fb director Randi Zuckerberg (she has a brother referred to as Mark), for a parody tune spruiking the glories of cryptocurrency.
She’s a self-proclaimed “passionate supporter of girls in tech and finance, large collector of women-led NFTs” in addition to the founding father of @thehugxyz a Web3 creator platform & development incubator.
Ms Zuck’s referred to as her model “We’re All Gonna Make It”, is a riff on the crypto acronym WAGMI.
A decade in the past, I sang this tune on Broadway. As we speak I sing this tune, surrounded by new mates, as a rallying cry for the ladies of web3. Collectively, we will accomplish something. And have enjoyable doing it! #WAGMI
PS Search for some enjoyable cameos!
PPS Sorry for *language* on the finish 🤣 pic.twitter.com/W9pYZmxwXz— randizuckerberg.eth (@randizuckerberg) February 28, 2022
Her lyrics are peppered with crypto terminology in what she calls “a rallying cry for the ladies of web3”.
Right here’s a pattern: “It’s simply the beginning so gm/Carpe your crypto diem/ DYOR and choose a coin/BTD Purchase the dip it/Our diamond fingers gained’t flip it/HODL and we’ll all be a part of”.
When you’re not conversant in the phrases, there’s a useful information to crypto slang right here. (HODL is a misspelling of maintain or “maintain on for expensive life”).
She defined her reasoning on Twitter, saying: “I’ve been interested by a enjoyable approach to clarify crypto jargon to newcomers. All of the acronyms/phrases can really feel tremendous intimidating at first. Hope this video is a enjoyable 2-min crypto lingo 101 lesson that speaks to the spirit of girls in Web3.”
The clip can be dig at crypto bros, and is receiving lower than beneficial responses on Twitter from each women and men.
Zuckerberg is defiant within the face of the criticism:
A particular because of all of the crypto bros hating on my music video by retweeting and sharing it extra broadly. Couldn’t have requested for a greater guerilla, I imply gorilla, advertising and marketing division! 🤣🤣🤣
— randizuckerberg.eth (@randizuckerberg) March 3, 2022
And TBH, it’s much more enjoyable, artistic and fewer cringeworthy that the time her brother did this on July 4.
Mark Zuckerberg celebrates July 4. Screenshot/Instagram
And extra just lately, this:
Hey Mark, good to meta you…
And it’s an enchancment on final month’s try to elucidate crypto utilizing Adele’s “Hey”.
🎶🎶 Hey – it’s me 🎶🎶
Music video! b/c neighborhood must be FUN, crypto must be welcoming not intimidating & why not?!?! @thehugxyz we imagine in working exhausting AND having fun with this loopy wonderful second we’re in. Greatest approach to assist creators is to be creators! Apologies Adele 🤣 pic.twitter.com/GHKRCK8J7z— randizuckerberg.eth (@randizuckerberg) February 17, 2022
