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‘There I Ruined It’ Does A Weed-Themed ‘Reading Rainbow’ Cover

Author Dave & Chuck the Freak and Cort Freeman
Host of Reading Rainbow LeVar Burton holding his Emmy Award. 'There I Ruined It' Does A Weed-Themed 'Reading Rainbow' Cover (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)

There I Ruined It is at it again. This time they did a weed-themed Reading Rainbow cover and it’s as catchy as you’d expect.

I guess there’s a reason they go by There I Ruined It because now anytime I hear the Reading Rainbow theme song I will definitely now be thinking of this. This is hardly the first time they’ve done it. Unfortunately, it won’t be the last either. They are very good at what they do with these catchy tunes.

‘There I Ruined It’ Does A ‘Reading Rainbow’ Cover About Weed

If it doesn’t sound familiar, you might have seen ‘There I Ruined It’ before with their viral hit that made it sound like Johnny Cash singing “Barbie Girl” or many of their other videos that have gone viral. Basically, if they put out a song or video it’s going to go viral. The account is very good at what it does and that’s why it has 3.5 million followers on TikTok and 1.06 million subscribers on YouTube. Now, they’re going viral for a Reading Rainbow parody about weed.

It’s a clever and catchy song, like you would expect it to be. However, in a way, they aren’t just ruining the song for us, they’re ruining part of our childhood! Is nothing scared anymore? It’s still really funny, though. The TikTok video has been like nearly 66k times and has 982 comments. It sounds like some of the commenters have a similar perspective as me with Tim Parent saying, “sacrilegiously good.” Others are pointing out ways it could have been better which is so typical of the internet.

Check out the viral video below. Do you love it? Or do you think it’s ruining your childhood? There seems to be a bit of a debate going on in the comments section. There are some good ones and it’s probably worth checking out after you watch the video.

@thereiruinedit

There, I ruined your childhood. #readingrainbow

♬ original sound - There I Ruined It

So catchy! Everything they touch turns to gold, it’s a magnificent skill they have with these songs. I’m going to give credit to the people behind it. I’m sure Artificial Intelligence is largely to thank, but I want this to be successful because of the human behind it. Even if there is some A.I. involved. What did you think? Is it one of their best work? It’s definitely one of the catchier songs I’ve heard from There I’ve Ruined It lately.

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

5 Fictional Bands From Movies And TV We Wish Were Real

Some of the greatest bands of all time are actually fictional bands from movies and TV shows. If only we could actually see them perform live!

Over the years, there have been countless movies and TV shows focusing on bands that aren’t actually real. Sometimes, it’s quite obvious and comical, while other times, you might have had no idea it wasn’t about a real band. They can be grounded in reality or over the top–there are examples of it all in your favorite pieces of entertainment. However, can we all agree we wish these five fictional bands from movies and TV were real?

What Are The Best Fictional Bands From TV And Movies?

Recently, I shared some examples of fictional food from movies and shows that look delicious. Now, it’s time for some fictional bands. Not only are there shows and movies about fake bands, but there have also been several songs that were made specifically for these works of art. One of my favorite examples is “Scotty Doesn’t Know” from the movie EuroTrip. It became a hit classic, but it’s actually from a real band–so it can’t make the list. Granted, the real band doesn’t have Matt Damon on vocals, but I count them as non-fiction, nonetheless.

We’ve seen fictional bands in comedies, mockumentaries, dramas, and even in some animated shows. It can be a great way to create comedic situations or to parallel what real bands go through without having to worry about securing a band’s rights or anything. I imagine that can be quite the process when you could simply invent a band instead.

When thinking about some of the fictional bands from movies and TV to add to the list, several came to mind right away. However, that doesn’t necessarily make them the best. I wanted this list to be quality and agreed upon by the majority. So, I had to do a bit of homework. While doing my research, I was blown away by how many there are! I had forgotten about some of these, and in many cases I didn’t realize they were fictional bands! I guess I always thought “Josie And The Pussycats” was a real band. I guess I didn’t really pay attention to the movie. Likewise, the same thing with “Cheetah Girls” I thought it was a real group. However, they only became a real group after the movie came out and they did some shows and stuff. Those bands will not appear on the list below. We can consider them to be honorable mentions, though?

Let’s get to the list! What bands would you add to the list that you’d love to see live and in person but will likely never be able to because they aren’t real? Let us know!

5 Of The Best Fictional Bands From Entertainment

  • Spinal Tap - "This Is Spinal Tap"

    Look, you can’t talk about fictional bands without talking about Spinal Tap. They’re arguably the greatest fictional band of all-time. Sure, they did end up playing some shows but that doesn’t count! They’re from a movie and so I’m calling them fake. Also, you’d be surprised how many people don’t realize they aren’t real. It’s a mockumentary! Ugh. The actors are all quality musicians but it remains a fake band.

  • The Beets - "Doug"

    https://youtu.be/voVY3-Xe8KY?si=YeBR8Uc94RdXceOK Do you remember The Beets from “Doug?” I had this song stuck in my head for the better part of my childhood growing up. It was so catchy! I wanted to see them. Doug and everyone seemed so hype about them. I wanted that feeling! It would be so cool to see them perform their songs live. I bet you’d remember more lyrics than you;d expect. 

  • Daisy Jones & The Six - "Daisy Jones & The Six"

    This is one of the newer examples on the list. I watched this show and it was fantastic. The music is cool, the characters are relatable, and the songs are awesome! I’d definitely see them perform live. This would have been my type of band back in the day. If you haven’t watched it yet, it’s highly recommended!

  • Boz 12 (B12) - "American Dad"

    https://youtu.be/rPIt52BwTak?si=gOr0nQzjbplACb3d Anything Steve Smith sings gets instantly stuck in my head. Just like Family Guy and South Park, American Dad does a great job incorporating original songs. They are always great and they are always funny. Somehow, they never seem to miss. It’s funny how the show will reference Boyz 12 and their music even outside of the original episode. A nice Easter Egg for fans of the show.

  • The Bikini Bottom Super Band - "SpongeBob Squarepants"

    Of course this had to make the list! It’s one of the most memorable moments and episodes of SpongeBob! Can you image being at the Bubble Bowl to see this one-of-a-kind performance? That crowd definitely looked hype. Honestly, I don’t think you’re ever too old for SpongeBob. It remains hilarious to this day. Or am I just immature?

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