Plenty of people are complaining about the unprecedented cold and snow that have marked the first week of 2014, but at least one guy has found a silver lining. That man, of course, is Vanilla Ice, arguably the most successful and fondly remembered one-hit wonder in pop music.
OK, maybe he had two hits, if we’re counting “Ninja Rap.” But it’s the “Under Pressure”–sampling “Ice Ice Baby” that we’re concerned with today, because if you in some way reference that track on Twitter during this polar vortex thing, there’s a good chance he will retweet you.
@vanillaice can hear my dad Singing ICEICEBABY whist getting the ice out the freezer haha
— Holly :) (@Hollyylvsmcfly) January 7, 2014
Just moved to #Chicago and at -40 below zero the only thing in my head is Ice Ice Baby! @vanillaice let’s “collaborate” on a Project Ya know
— Robin Liberatore (@Robinteriors) January 7, 2014
Brrrrrrr. Ice Ice baby. Too cold too cold❄️❄️ @vanillaice reference.
— samantha huddleston (@mrshuddleston40) January 7, 2014
Ice ice baby❄️❄️ the perfect song for this weather, it’s freezing @vanillaice
— Leanne (@lele_carr) January 7, 2014
Sadly, the frigid weather finally caught up with Ice in Miami today, where it’s about 52ºF—which no doubt sounds fairly balmy to anyone stuck in Minnesota.
I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S FREEZING COLD HERE IN SOUTH FLORIDA, I DON’T LIKE THE COLD. LOL BRING BACK THE SUN AND THE FUN.
— Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) January 7, 2014
Be careful what you wish for, dude—“Vanilla Slush” is not a great rap name. Or is it? Hang on, I’ve got to buy that domain.
H/T Abraham Riesman | Photo by Carbon Images/Flickr