C-SPAN is not known as riveting television for the vast majority of the populous. Your average consumer does not turn on C-SPAN for some post-dinner TV, but that does not mean there cannot be some entertaining moments from time to time. On Tuesday morning, March 17, the host of the Washington Journal took a call from an individual in California whom he believed was going to discuss the potential nuclear deal with Iran, but his response was a little fresh. The man, who went by the name Jack Strickland clarified that he was calling from Bel-Air, California, and proceeded to start singing in spoken word the words to the theme song from the 1990s sitcom classic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
C-SPAN were good sports about it and posted it on their website, which you can watch below. The full transcript of his Fresh Prince rendition is here courtesy of USA Today.
"I'm calling from Bel-Air, California, but I am originally from Philadelphia -- specifically West Philadelphia," Mr. Strickland began, deliberately speaking his words so all listeners wouldn't miss an opportunity to pick up on his prank. "I was actually discussing this issue with a friend of mine recently, while I was in Philly -- it occurred on the basketball court. At some point during the conversation, a couple of guys, who were up to no good, essentially started causing trouble in my neighborhood. I got in one little fight and my mom got scared and said you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air."
It is remarkable that this theme song is still relevant, but is always funny to see the track find its way into situations like this.
Readers: What did you think of the prank? Would you ever think of doing something like that? Let us know what you think down in the comments section.
