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Rick Astley Meets Chocolate Rain: A Perfect Internet Storm

GiggleSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:30:00 -0700

When two bizarre Internet sensations come together, it can be truly diabolical. To wit: The "Chocolate Rain" deluge meets the Rick-rollin' downpour in a perfect storm of music and viral videos. This recording of Tay Zonday covering "Never Gonna Give You Up" makes me think Tay should do an entire Rick Astley tribute album, stat.

Bad (?) Tattoo: Chocolate Rain

GiggleSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0700

I love me some Tay Zonday, but the only good thing about this tattoo is that it gives me an excuse to listen to "Chocolate Rain" again. Though I gotta give credit to the video for paying homage to Zonday's cinematography.

Our Fave Internet Stars on South Park

GiggleSugar — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:30:00 -0700

The boys produce a viral vid and want to cash in on their success, so they report to a governmental office (which doesn't exist in the real world) to collect their pay. Of course, every Internet superstah we've ever ridiculed and enjoyed is up in that joint, waiting to be compensated for the humiliation and exploitation that comes with virtual fame. Tay Zonday and his big chocolate ego won't shut up, Tron Guy won't sit down, The Dramatic Chipmunk really needs to chill, and can someone get that sneezing panda a friggin' tissue? And for the last time, shut Chris Crocker up!

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He's Ba-ack: Diet Dr. Zonday

GiggleSugar — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0800

Thanks to Tay Zonday, the little croaker that could, cherry-chocolate rain is in the air. The viral video star sold out to the Dr. Pepper folks and got bikini-clad backup dancers, rapper sidekicks, and some mouth gold in return. Fame may have changed our talentless train wreck, but a couple things remain the same: zero sex appeal and surreal lyrics. Yup, he's still not got it. What a relief.

Zonday Gets Crazay!

GiggleSugar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:00:00 -0700

Well, not really. Our boy is back to tell us he can't dance, which comes as no surprise. I'm just waiting for a song acknowledging that he can't sing either. But as "Chocolate Rain" demonstrates, he's a mighty fine lyricist. He also has the market cornered in the frog croaking department, so the kid has a bright future ahead of him-- no? (So maybe the fluorescent yellow lighting in this video has influenced my judgment a wee tiny bit...)

Oh, No, Not Again!

GiggleSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:16:19 -0700

It's the viral video that won't die. Not if I can help it, anyway...

"Chocolate Rain": A Drive-Thru Sensation

GiggleSugar — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:04:04 -0700

You would think a stunt like this would kill a perfectly good running joke, but it doesn't. "Chocolate Rain" still lives on in my book! Watch the following dude order his food to the beat of Tay Zonday's drummer. What's even funnier is that, despite all of his antics, the chick at the register completely follows his order-- just another day at the drive-thru, eh?

Chad Vader Sings "Chocolate Rain"

GiggleSugar — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:00:00 -0700

I am seriously busting a gut over here. I know I was supposed to let this phenomenon die, but these spoofs keep coming out! Chad Vader's version of Chocolate Rain definitely has the most coherent lyrics. This one's for you, Jennifer_2sugar!!

Twin Peeps

GiggleSugar — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:00:00 -0700

"Chocolate Rain" perpetrator/singer/internet celeb Tay Zonday and actor Sidney Poitier

Tay Zonday On Jimmy Kimmel

GiggleSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Tay Zonday made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's "Internet Talent Showcase" to sing his smash song "Chocolate Rain." Zonday, looking like a deer in headlights and equipped with a frog in his throat, gave the best performance of his career. But the audience wasn't amused. In fact, they looked appalled. Where's John Mayer when you need him?

John Mayer Does "Chocolate Rain"

GiggleSugar — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:43:57 -0700

I told you this wasn't going to die. It's a way, way better version of Tay Zonday's bizarre song. In fact, it has pretty much nothing to do with it but the title. I really think John Mayer is trying to ease his way into standup comedy, though...

Two Jokes That Just Won't Die

GiggleSugar — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Some doof took two of the most viral videos on the internet and merged them into one. I couldn't stop laughing at the end result, which scared me--what the eff is happening to me? (If you missed out on the original videos, catch up by clicking here and here.)

The Real Voice Behind "Chocolate Rain"

GiggleSugar — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:20:21 -0700

I always wondered if Tay Zonday pulled a Milli Vanilli with his hit song "Chocolate Rain." The sound of the voice never quite matched up with the look of the man and alas, the true singer has stepped out of the shadows-- to the misfortune of our eyes. Oh, and don't mind Ahh-nold, he's just as stunned/disgusted/perplexed as you. (Thanks, Best Week Ever!)

The Weirdest Song Ever Just Got Weirder

GiggleSugar — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:45:58 -0700

I'm sure you're all still struggling to push "Chocolate Rain" out of your minds and ears and I'm happy to announce that I may have found the cure-all trick! The only problem is that this song is equally as disastrous, maybe even worse, and it certainly poses another ear worm threat. But we must be fair: we can't have "Chocolate Rain" without "Vanilla Snow." Or can we?

Weirdest Song Ever

GiggleSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:24:08 -0700

Introducing "Chocolate Rain"--not to be confused with Purple Rain. (As if!) The amateur Tay Zonday is about as far away from Prince as anyone could be. In this bizarre video, he sings into the mic as if it has cooties, his voice does not match his appearance (dubbed?), and you're too busy trying to figure out what the heck is going on to really take in the strange lyrics. Not sure if I can handle a second viewing, though, so maybe you guys could help a Giggle out? WTF?!