Cyndi Lauper and James Corden Sang A Feminist Version of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" And It Was Lit
♫ 'Cause girls, they want equal funds... ♫
Cyndi Lauper performed an updated version of her beloved hit "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" on The Late Late Show because girls want more than just a little fun. Please enjoy this delightful anthem for pay equality.
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We all know the iconic song opening, "I come home, in the morning light, my mother says..."
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Only this time mom asks a more relevant question: "Why don't you make the same as a guy?"
James Corden joins Cyndi with a message for the guys:
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WORD.
♫ ’Cause girls, they want equal funds. ♫
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Seriously, that's all.
OK, and also a sweater. Equal pay and a sensible cardigan?
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It's funny because it's true.
Cyndi also takes exception to the film trope of women running through dangerous situations in high heels.
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Not unreasonable, really.
But most important:
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♫ To be paid AS MUCH AS THE DUDES ♫
👯 PREACH 👯
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