April 19, 2024

Questlove’s ‘Shake It Off’ Parody Might Be The Best One Yet

The art of the parody is one that most people don’t grasp the delicacy of, but when done right, it can be used for both phenomenal commentary and hilarity.

Enter comedic genius Questlove and his sidekick “Captain” Kirk Douglas, who are happy to poke fun both at the predictable folk-stylings of ye olde Simon & Garfunkel and the new parody-spawning Taylor Swift single “Shake It Off.”

On “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” the dynamic duo interpolated “Shake It Off” with the chorus of Paul & Art’s iconic track “The Boxer”—the results are everything a parody should be.

Their somber sixties-inspired harmonies are accentuated by these serious-minded dance moves:

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Honestly? Kirk’s turtleneck is right on the money for a Paul Simon look, and Questlove’s air cymbals are on point. Watch below:

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