It parodies the aggressive, swaggering style of 90s and 2000s Britpop and rock icons like Liam Gallagher of Oasis and Pete Doherty. Critical and Fan Reception
is a high-energy comedic rock song by the fictional British band Infant Sorrow , led by frontman Aldous Snow (portrayed by Russell Brand). While the song is a satire of raucous British rock, it gained genuine popularity as part of the soundtrack for the 2010 film Get Him to the Greek . Origins and Context Infant Sorrow - The Clap
The song is a tongue-in-cheek ode to contracting a sexually transmitted infection, using the slang term "the clap" (gonorrhea) as a catchy hook. It parodies the aggressive, swaggering style of 90s
The lyrics describe catching the "itch" and "scratch" from various encounters, including a "buck-tooth prostitute" and "the back of a toilet seat". Origins and Context The song is a tongue-in-cheek
Infant Sorrow was created for the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) and later became the centerpiece of the spin-off Get Him to the Greek .
Despite being a "fake" band, the music was written and recorded by high-profile artists, including Carl Barât (The Libertines), Jarvis Cocker (Pulp), and comedians like Jason Segel and Mike Viola .
"The Clap" is the sixth track on the album Get Him to the Greek , released through Universal Republic Records on June 1, 2010. Lyrical Content and Satire