When you hear the word 'Friday', what do you think of? The last day of your work week, or possibly the most annoying song ever released?

11 years ago, 13-year-old Rebecca Black broke the internet with her viral song 'Friday', but what you might not know is how the song came about, the backlash she received and how she's finally come out on top.

One story, two generations, so much WTF.

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When you hear the word 'Friday', what do you think of? The last day of your work week, or possibly the most annoying song ever released?
11 years ago, 13-year-old Rebecca Black broke the internet with her viral song 'Friday', but what you might not know is how the song came about, the backlash she received and how she's finally come out on top.
One story, two generations, so much WTF.
THE END BITS
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CONTACT US
Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en">Emily Vernem</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wainwrightholly/?hl=en">Holly Wainwright</a>
Executive Producers: Tia Ucich 
Producer: Emmeline Peterson
Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

Where were you when Miley Cyrus couldn't stop twerking? Or when Prince Harry's privates were leaked in Vegas? Chances are you might remember one of these events but not the other. Enter Lowbrow: your cheat sheet to the biggest pop culture moments. Each week hosts Holly Wainwright and Shannen Findlay will take turns breaking down the pop culture moments that showed us something about the world , from the perspective of two women 25 years apart. One story, two generations, so much WTF.

Where were you when Miley Cyrus couldn't stop twerking? Or when Prince Harry's privates were leaked in Vegas? Chances are you might remember one of these events but not the other. Enter Lowbrow: your cheat sheet to the biggest pop culture moments. Each week hosts Holly Wainwright and Shannen Findlay will take turns breaking down the pop culture moments that showed us something about the world , from the perspective of two women 25 years apart. One story, two generations, so much WTF.

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