Template:Did you know nominations/Numb (Rihanna song)

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The result was: promoted by Allen3 talk 13:31, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

Numb (Rihanna song)

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Created/expanded by Tomica (talk), Calvin999 (talk). Nominated by Calvin999 (talk) at 02:09, 1 December 2012 (UTC)

  • The hook is a bit long and has too much content. Can we work on it to make it a bit flow-er? Also, is it the most interesting thing about the song? Why not using a hook with Eminem on it? I have found this: [1] and this [2]. The latter says: "The song is a little controversial because it’s an ode to feeling “numb” after taking drugs" and "The song bumps along on a slow groove of an Egyptian flute riff, a crashing bombastic beat and a warped sample from Kanye West‘s ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’". So, the song evokes drugs and samples Kanye West's "Can’t Tell Me Nothing". Those are better hooks, I guess. Add such info to the article and run one of those hooks, or even both. That's my recommendation. — ΛΧΣ21 04:55, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
  • ALT1:... that Rihanna and Eminem sampled Kanye West in "Numb", a song that evokes taking drugs?
  • ALT2:... that Rihanna and Eminem enjoyed being "Numb" after taking drugs?
  • The second alt is for humorous purposes only, although it can be considered too. — ΛΧΣ21 05:08, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
  • Lol. Go for ALT2 then. I've added the info. AARONTALK 11:11, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
  • Good. I'd have no problem in approving ALT2, but I'll wait to see if anyone has issues with it ;) — ΛΧΣ21 14:50, 1 December 2012 (UTC)