Incredibad (by The Lonely Island, Adult Contemporary)

common sense media says

Raunchy, crude humor makes this comedy CD for grown ups.


parents & educators say
  • 64% say language is an issue
  • 55% say sexual content is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that SNL's reputation for no-holds-barred adult content applies to this CD. Graphic sexual descriptions, alcohol/drug references, and lots of foul language permeate the entire release. Just one of many examples: "Dreamgirl, I pitch a tent / When you stomp in the room."

Positive messages: "Jizz in My Pants" is about guys getting very excited in front of girls.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Among other extremely explicit sexual lyrics, includes the classic SNL "D--k in a Box" song-sketch performed on the show by Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake.
Language: On "Natalie's Rap," the actress Natalie Portman contributes perhaps the most shocking language on the whole CD, such as: "Yo, shut the f--k up / And suck my d--k!"
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: One psychedelic 30-second tune simply repeats three words over and over: "I'm on 'shrooms!" Also features several other references to drinking and marijuana.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about satire and whether humor needs to revolve around sex, substances, or swearing in order to be funny. What are some examples of laugh-inducing scenarios that don't involve one or more of these things? Which TV shows and movies are funny without being bawdy?

What's the story?

What's the story?

INCREDIBAD is the new comedy-sketch-in-a-song collection by The Lonely Island, a trio of childhood friends from Berkeley, CA whose antics won them writing gigs for Saturday Night Live. The most famous of the bunch, Andy Samberg, acts on SNL as well, hamming it up in songs like "D--k in a Box" (with Justin Timberlake). The album includes some of the tamer faves from the show, like "Space Olympics," as well as songs like "Bing Bong Brothers" that introduce a wilder side with lyrics like "you might like my penis." Collaborations with T-Pain, actor Jack Black, and even Norah Jones round out the mix.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Though the laughs are packaged in music, this is a comedy CD first and foremost -- and at times, the comedy is truly side-splitting. However, Lonely Island member Akiva Schaffer had a point when he said, "A comedy song can be really funny, but you need the video with it to really drive it home." Without the visuals, some of Incredibad's jokes fall a little flat. For example, the hilariously inane lyrics on "Lazy Sunday" lose just a bit of their edge when you can't see them delivered by a deadpan Samberg and his former SNL colleague, Chris Parnell. And some of the songs, like "We Like Sports" just kind of go nowhere. Still, the CD shows why SNL skits written by Samberg and his cohorts are so popular: these guys are talented. If your teens want to listen to it, a conversation about satire is in order.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: February 10, 2009
Genre: Adult Contemporary
Parental advisory: Yes

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 11 parent & educator reviews:
  • 64% say language is an issue
  • 55% say sexual content is an issue
  • 45% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking

Most useful reviews by all members

lotsoflove23
parent of 18 year old
 
Amazing.. for adults
Personally, I love this CD. It's hilarious.. but if my mom were to listen to it she would flip out. The songs are pretty dirty.. I believe one is titled "J!zz in my pants". Bottom Line, don't let younger kids listen

bradley4846
teen, 17 years old
 
Song by Song Review
*Still in the Clean Version ** Have Not Heard Clean Version 1.Who Said Were Wack - Contains no swearing. One line says "he must be smoking crack*". 2. Santana DVX** - 4 f-words, 5 s-word, 3 b-words. 3-4 sex refrences. 3. J**z in my Pants: J**z is used in the whole song (not in clean version.), sl*t* is said once. 4. I'm on a Boat- Uncountable f-words (one used sexually), a few s- words. 5. Sax Man**: 2 f-word 7. Lazy Sunday: 1 f-word (used with mother) 8. Normal Guy - Contains a suicide* 9. Boombox**- 1 f-word (used sexually 10. Sh***ms - shr**ms* is said continuously. 11. Like a Boss: P***y (said in music video), F**K, D**K, Sh*t are all said a few times. Attempted suicide, and "Chop my b*lls off" 12. Dreamgirl**- Some Sexual things (nothing to explicit) 13. Ras Trent: Contains a brief drug refrence, and one use of s**k. 14. D**k in a Box: Continuous use of the word D**k, and could be considered sexual. 15. Old Saloon**: 1 - Sh*t, 1- P*ss. 2 sexual things, lots of drinking. 16.Punch You in the Jeans** 1- Sh*t, lots of violence 17. Space Olymics: 2 Motherf**cks, 1 sexual thing, and drinking. 18. Natilies Rap- Lots of Sexual/Violent things, and many swears 19. Incredibad- No swearing, but whole song is sexual The Videos Contain Some innaproprite content. Explicit: 16+, Clean 14+

 
super awesome !!!
i dont have it but i listen 2 the songs on utube a ton. ya it swears alot. has alot of sexual stuff. im on a boat like a boss and we like sportz r the best songs but theyr all really good

uprising
teen, 16 years old
 
I like the cd, but it is very explict. The music videos are funny.

impala
parent of and 9 , 11 , 13 year old
 
The songs are really funny but to much Language.

jacob0929
parent of 16 year old
 
not for little kids
iffy 15+ Language and sex on every song even though it is funny

Rhinotot9654
teen, 15 years old
 
NO, NO, and NO
I was introduced to this and I turned back around and left, these song are full of bad stuff

VForNoVendettas
kid, 10 years old
 
Great album!!!
Hilarious, most kids this age knows what it means and its not that bad of a album, I love this!

CSM Screen ...
kid, 12 years old
 
very funny and some bad languge but you can buy the clean CD and tons of talk abou having sex in i just had sex bad lyrics like i think she's races i dont care i just had sex but over all good morals

uhya
teen, 13 years old
 
BUY DELUXE VERSION
the best comedy album ever (better than turtleneck and chain), but lots of profanity, and sex and drinking/drugs. Suggested Songs: I'm on a Boat, Sax Man, Lazy Sunday, Like a Boss, and Space Olympics. Suggested Music Videos: I'm on a Boat, Lazy Sunday, Like a Boss, D**k in a Box and Space Olympics. Bad Song: Ras Trent Bad Music Videos: Ras Trent, Bing Bong Bros.

kaorimarie
teen, 13 years old
 
I personally love this album. People may argue its "not age appropriate" because of the language, but this is actually in the average 8 yr old's lunch time/recess vocabulary.

vivalalindsey20
teen, 16 years old
 
Classy, with a capital C.
I absolutely adore the Lonely Island, and I've known about them since I was like twelve. While it is not appropriate for people that age, it is hilarious, and kids DO know what their talking about. It's called Middle School, people. Andy Samberg is a lyrical genius, and quite attractive at that.

bosfan6
teen, 14 years old
 
clever minds
They have some very funny songs that are appropriate for anybody in middle school and like a boss is the greateest song

9001
teen, 15 years old
 
Explicit Version: 16+, Clean Version: 14+
These songs are hilarious, but are definitely not suitable for children. Many of them contain explicit language, and sexual references. I learned from the CommonSenseMedia review that one of the songs was about drugs. The Clean version is a better choice for younger teenagers, but can still be considered inappropriate. I would say the clean versions of the songs is iffy for 14+, and the unclean version is off for anyone under 16.

 
Hilariously raunchy!
Hilarious album, but definitely not appropriate for children. I'd say it's probably fairly safe for kids about 16 or so because, let's face it, kids hear jokes that are about as dirty from their friends at school. It's clever in it's raunchiness and incredibly catchy. Definitely recommended if you have an older family, but listen to it before you start playing it to anyone under 17.

idk lol
adult
 
Every song is explicit!
Maximum age.

dicapriofreak94
teen, 15 years old
 
Hilarious!
The Lonely Island never fails to make me laugh! They're the most hilarious band out there. They're hilarious! I love them. I don't know why anybody hasn't thought of coming up with the songs that they've come out with earlier, but they hit it straight on! They are a band who doesn't really seem to take themselves seriously, which is nice - too many bands take themselves too seriously. There is plenty of swearing in this album. Not one song doesn't have any swearing in it. Some very crude sexual content also. If you can handle all the swearing and sexual remarks, then this is definitely the album for you! 5 stars.

OGORMAN
teen, 16 years old
 
Andy Samberg has the most comically creative mind in the entire universe!!!
So what if the album doesn't have the most appropriate or kid-friendly songs? The only way I can think of young kids (I mean like up to 12) would know about them is if they watched SNL, (for those of you who live under a rock that's Saturday Night Live) or if a friend told them about it. The second isn't so likely unless they have older siblings. Anyways... these songs were written for comical enjoyability of mature teens around 15+ and adults. I love all of them, their hilarious!

scrollboy12
teen, 15 years old
 
13+
Who said were wack? Who said were wack? you'll probably get smacked to say some one's wack! I love SNL and I listen to space olympics alot. I recommend 13+ because at that age you know every sexualt term and bad word and here 24/7 at school.

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