So the news is in: Adele’s 25 has sold 3.38 million copies in one week. In the United States alone. It now holds the record for most album sales in a seven-day period since Soundscan started tracking in 1991. That’s almost a MILLION copies more than the previous record-holder (‘NSync with 2000’s No Strings Attached at 2.4 million.) To further break it down: 1 in 100 Americans bought Adele’s album in its first week alone, meaning 335 copies were sold every minute. So Adele’s pop-culture status is further solidified. But what if you’re not part of this elite one per cent? Every water cooler conversation from here to the holidays will be about 25 (or having to stomach a mother-in-law’s awful stuffing.) You’re going to have to be water-cooler prepared. Luckily for you gigs and grub has prepared some cue cards in case you get caught in a Adele convo, and can’t match the level of fandom your coworkers have: 1. “Have you seen the SNL skit about Hello?” This Thanksgiving-themed bit from Saturday Night Live poking fun at Adele’s return to the spotlight has everything: ignorant grandparents, interracial relationships, and torrential wind storms. From newborns to geriatrics everyone loves Adele, and nothing captures this quality quite like this hilarious skit. Cue the sepia filter (I'd post the video but copyright laws make it impossible in Canada). 2. “…Or Adele dressed as an Adele impersonator?” To add insult to injury, not only is Adele’s left pinky more talented than my whole body, but she’s incredibly funny/charming too. Take this piece for Alan Carr where she dresses up as an Adele impersonator in a room full of Adele impersonators. She pretends to shit the bed, and then blows them all away. I’m not doing it justice. Just watch: 3. “That ‘When We Were Young’ note!” This will be Adele’s swan song when she decides to retire (but let’s never reach that point please.) DID YOU HEAR THAT NOTE AFTER THE BRIDGE? Every person who gets knocked unconscious by falling debris hopes they wake up with that Goddess ability. Bonus fact: Canadian crooner Tobias Jesso Jr. scored a writing credit on this perfect ballad. Hockey! Poutine! Writing one of Adele’s best tracks! Viva La Canucks. 4. “Have you seen her famous friends?”
You know how much I would pay to be a fly-on-the-wall when Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, and Adele have girl’s night? It’s around the I’m-calling-my-bank-to-remortgage-my-home amount. My Resolution for 2016 is to complete the BFF diamond… if a restraining order doesn’t come my way first. 5. “Let’s go see her! Eventually!” Adele announced a UK tour… but there’s been ZERO plans to come to North America. Because she likes to see us curl up in the fetal position for years on end. If she does come, have 9-1-1 on speed dial. There will be a lot of stretchers rushing to the venue when she opens her mouth for the first time. It’s been 4.5 years since 21 dropped, so we hope tour cycles don’t take quite as long as albums do. When she does come, let’s all put our hair in buns, find our nicest black ponchos and have a moment. That’s what Adele would want. You’re ready to shine in social situations. Now go watch Netflix’s ten latest shows and you’ll be a well-rounded entertainment genius!
13 Comments
Val
12/6/2015 10:49:22 am
KENZIE! I <3 Adele, great post. She really has blown up! It will be very interesting to see what her future has in store. I hope she doesn't work too hard and burn out!
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Jordan
12/8/2015 12:12:02 pm
I can't say i've ever really gotten into her music but from what i have heard, it's always been top-notch and uncomparable. I did those skits and you're right she is pretty damn funny too. Talented woman no doubt. Cool post Kenzie
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shanjitha
12/8/2015 09:41:58 pm
Great post, I totally love her and her unique voice.
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12/9/2015 02:37:02 pm
It makes me happy that someone with actual talent is getting those kind of sales, especially these days that the industry is in such a state. This is a great post Kenzie and ‘When We Were Young’ along with 'Million Years Ago' are my favourite songs of '25'.
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Megan
12/9/2015 05:25:21 pm
Great post Kenzie! i had heard of her impersonation but i hadn't seen it until just now. so funny to see the ladies reacting to her once they figured it out. i love her voice and i love that she doesn't rush her art. she is timeless and a great artist!
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Jodi
12/11/2015 07:32:37 am
Adele. Need.I.Say.More. If she comes here I will be camping out for a ticket. Great post!
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Jesse
12/11/2015 07:54:28 am
Great post! Her voice doesn't make sense and 21 is an all time great album.
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Awesome! Can't thank you enough for writing this post. half of the time I have no clue what Canadians are talking about anyway... lol I love Adele, will hopefully get her album soon and thanks to you I am now prepared for any future convos that come my way! haha One less day lost among culture talk in this country! ahha =) Loved it.
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12/11/2015 02:15:52 pm
Just like Adele's new album, this post is blowing uppp. Because it is awesome. I am so guilty of talking about 25 - like all the time. Any room for a fifth in that bffs shape? I hear pentagons are pretty cool :)
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Michael
12/11/2015 02:59:19 pm
Great post!
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Robin Shaji Jospeh
12/11/2015 03:01:21 pm
Not a big fan of "Hello" but that BBC prank just touching.
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Oleg
12/14/2015 05:00:16 pm
Great post Kenzie.
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