5 Times Country Music Was Funny
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We all know that country music can be serious business. But every now and then, the genre produces a hilarious song that has us all laughing. Here are five of the funniest country tunes out there.
The time Dolly Parton wrote a song about a squirrel
In 1979, Dolly Parton released a song called “The Ballad of Spanking”. The song is about a squirrel who “git spanked” for “stealin’ nuts”. The song is set to the tune of “Jolene”, and it is absolutely hilarious. If you’ve ever wanted to hear Dolly Parton sing about a squirrel getting spanked, this is the song for you.
The time Kenny Chesney made a joke about the sun
Kenny Chesney is known for making music about the beach, the sun, and living life to the fullest. But, he also knows how to make a joke about the sun. In his song “When the Sun Goes Down”, he sings about how the sun doesn’t go down, it just goes “around”.
This line is funny because it makes a play on words. The word “down” is usually used to describe something going lower, or in this case, setting. However, Chesney turns this word around and uses it to describe how the sun just circles the Earth. This play on words is clever and funny, and it shows that Kenny Chesney knows how to have a good time.
The time Brad Paisley sang about a donkey
On his song “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishing Song),” Brad Paisley tells the story of a man who would rather go fishing than listen to his nagging wife. In the final verse, he sings about a donkey that tries to eat his fishing pole, and how he has to beat the donkey away with said pole. It’s a funny image, made even funnier by Paisley’s deadpan delivery.
The time Carrie Underwood sang about a chicken
Carrie Underwood is one of the most successful country singers of all time, but that doesn’t mean she can’t have a sense of humor. In 2012, she released a song called “Chicken Fried” that was an ode to the simple pleasures in life. The song became a huge hit, and it’s easy to see why. It’s funny, relatable, and catchy as hell.
The time Keith Urban sang about a kangaroo
In 2013, Keith Urban released a song called “Walkin’ the Country.” The song is about, well, walking the country. And at one point, he sings about seeing a kangaroo. Now, we’re not quite sure what a kangaroo is doing in the middle of the country, but it’s still a funny image.
