MTV premieres Gnarls Barkley’s video, seizures not included
Thursday, March 6th, 2008When MTV started up over 25 years ago, it stood for “Music Television”; maybe “Mom-approved Television” would be more appropriate now.
Reports hit the Internet Wednesday that the network had banned the video for the new Gnarls Barkley single “Run” because viewing its strobe effects might cause epileptic seizures. The network responded today, however, calling such reports erroneous:
According to an MTV spokesperson, MTV’s international channel, MTV U.K., initially rejected the video but has accepted a revised version. Additionally, the clip was already scheduled to premiere on MTV’s “TRL” on Thursday and is set to go into rotation on Monday.
To read the network’s side of the story, click here.
The Odd Couple, Gnarls Barkley’s sophomore release, has also leaked on the Internet. Unfortunately, we can’t provide a link to that. It’s due in stores April 8.
Justin Timberlake makes a cameo appearance in the video. In case you haven’t seen it, we’re reposting below.
Disclaimer: Creative Loafing is not responsible for any epileptic episodes that may result from the repetitive viewing of this video. In other words, don’t blame us if you have a seizure.
