This is a 2024 recording by Blind Mime Ensemble.
Lyric by Briyan Frederick
We’ve been down for many days, you know the drill
Make an appointment the guys come in, we pay the bill
The machine may run or it may not
The universe may send good luck
The belt is torn again — who can I call?
How come you didn’t tell me sooner?
How come you let the problem linger?
Finally someone came who knew the trick
We’ll get a long without these useless Stripper Fingers
She’s iridescent when she’s running fine
She’s quite proficient, she can be quite sublime
But my job tickets begin to mount when she keeps on going down
The stress is gonna do me in this time
How come you didn’t tell me sooner?
How come you let the problem linger?
Rip out this stripper fingers!
We’ll get a long without these useless Stripper Fingers
She’s iridescent when she’s running fine
She’s quite proficient, she can be quite sublime
But my job tickets begin to mount when she keeps on going down
The stress is gonna do me in this time
Whitney, can you bail me out again?
I hate to bother you but my wits are at an end
Just tell me when!
I wonder if this really is the trick
I better stop, I’ll be the jinx of it
Have you seen the price of gas?
Who can say how long it lasts?
Load up the cart with everything that fits…
Until it quits.
Rip out this stripper fingers!
We’ll get a long without these useless Stripper Fingers
These useless Stripper Fingers
Be damned
Be damned…
Stripper fingers be damned!
Video Short Suggestions
- Machinery Meltdown Skit:
- Create a comedic skit where a quirky character deals with a malfunctioning machine. Use exaggerated expressions and sound effects to highlight the frustration and chaos as they try to fix it. Incorporate a humorous twist where the “stripper fingers” are removed just in time.
- Before and After: Machine Success:
- Film a transformation video showing the machine breaking down and the gradual process of fixing it. Use quick cuts and transitions to depict the struggle and eventual triumph, celebrating the machine running smoothly again.
- Problem Solver Montage:
- Showcase a series of “experts” arriving to fix the machine, each with their quirky solutions. Use playful costumes and props to represent different characters, ending with the right person solving the problem in an unexpected way.
- Iridescent Machine Beauty:
- Create a visually stunning video that focuses on the machine’s beauty when it’s functioning properly. Use slow-motion shots, vibrant filters, and dramatic music to emphasize its “iridescent” quality, contrasting with the chaos when it breaks down.
- Stressful Workday POV:
- Capture a day in the life of someone dealing with constant machine breakdowns. Use point-of-view shots, quick edits, and humorous voiceovers to depict the mounting stress and eventual relief when the problem is solved.
- Stripper Finger Removal Comedy:
- Develop a comedic narrative where removing the “stripper fingers” leads to a chain of hilarious events. Use props like oversized fingers or gloves to symbolize the problem and show the exaggerated relief once they’re gone.
- Gas Price Panic:
- Create a relatable and funny scenario where rising gas prices cause chaos in a workplace setting. Use props like fake gas pumps or exaggerated billboards to highlight the frustration and urgency in a lighthearted way.
- Epic Fix-It Music Video:
- Film a music video-style TikTok where characters dance around the machine, attempting various fixes. Use upbeat music, synchronized movements, and clever editing to convey the narrative of overcoming technical challenges.
- Crisis Call to Whitney:
- Act out a humorous phone call to “Whitney,” who is the go-to problem solver. Use split-screen effects to show both sides of the call, with exaggerated reactions and comedic dialogue as she saves the day.
- Loading the Cart Challenge:
- Create a TikTok challenge where users compete to load a cart with as many creative items as possible, inspired by the lyrics. Use fast-paced editing and playful music to capture the chaos and fun of the task.
