Beyonce is upset that her album B'Day is also the name of a certain bathroom appliance that men use in mainland Europe.
"I paid hundreds of people. Not one of them seemed to know this."
Brilliant!
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Monday, 14 May 2007
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Oh my god, that's hilarious! I read it bidet too...
I'm sure most of her tiny bopper fans will have no clue what a bidet is...lucky for her!
Posted by: Catch Up Lady | Monday, 14 May 2007 at 10:08 PM
Too funny
Posted by: David Brain | Tuesday, 15 May 2007 at 08:14 AM
We use a lot of bidets in France - that is part of our commitment to make the world a better place.
Posted by: Francois | Tuesday, 15 May 2007 at 11:37 AM
She's pays hundreds of Americans. They're a little myopic in some circles.
Posted by: Charles | Tuesday, 15 May 2007 at 01:12 PM
Well maybe just 'she' does :)
Posted by: Charles | Tuesday, 15 May 2007 at 01:20 PM
I eagerly await her next album... "Flush"
Posted by: jake | Wednesday, 16 May 2007 at 08:10 AM
Ironic as most critics agree that B'Day was a bit crap
Posted by: Amelia | Wednesday, 16 May 2007 at 09:21 AM