(S2, E10) Rebecca’s Black Friday

On the 10th episode of Pop Culture Boner we’re taking a long hard look at Rebecca Black’s 2011 smash Friday. What is it about the pop stylings of a tween that inspired such rage in the internet? And what kind of digital life has she built for herself in the wake of viral fame? It’s going to be fun, fun, fun, fun.

Some references for you:

• Matthew Perpetua (2011, Rolling Stone) - Why Rebecca Black’s Much-Mocked Viral Hit ‘Friday’ Is Actually Good

• I made the most hated music video ever: ‘Friday’ Rebecca Black (2020, VICE)

• I sang the song ‘Friday’: Rebecca Black - (2019, Buzzfeed)

• Paula Harper (2020, American Music Vol 38) - Receiving, Remixing, Recuperating "Rebecca Black—Friday"

You can download the full transcript here.