Thursday 28 July 2005

Shake it off

Shortly after its worldwide premiere, Mariah fans noticed the small details, hints and private jokes Mariah and director Jake Nava included in the video. There were cameo appearances by producer Jermaine Dupri (on the street), actor Chris Tucker (in the car), rapper Da Brat (on the bleachers) and Mariah's cat Willy D (right after the bathtub scene).

There were many signs on stores and buildings that Mariah passes on the street, including "Jack's Cafe" (reference to Mariah's dog Jack), "Shake It Off", "Pink Yet Lavender" (reference to Mariah's interview with Lambs Radio in January, 2005), "The Rarity" (reference to the E! Uncut special where Mariah's leg muscle was called "the rarity") and "So So Fetch" (reference to JD's label "So So Def" and "fetch" from Mariah's favorite movie "Mean Girls").

Other signs in the video include "Hollyhood" (behind the car) and "Mimi" written in neon lights, like Mariah's famous 2003 Blender Cover. More interpretations point out similarities of various shots to past Mariah videos, such as "Breakdown" (big hair/make up scene), "Fantasy" (little girl dancing), "Vision of love" (microphone Mariah sings into at the end) and more. It seems the video is an homage to some fine moments in Mariah's career.

(Mariah Daily)



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