The Gregory Brothers' song "VP Debate Highlights Songified" is a humorous and satirical take on the 2012 vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. The song is a compilation of edited and autotuned snippets from the debate, where the candidates discuss various topics and exchange arguments. The lyrics highlight the contrast between the candidates' ideas and approaches. It mocks both Biden and Ryan for having old and bad ideas, with Biden accusing Ryan and his party of attacking, blaming, and defaming Obama instead of focusing on hope and change. The song also touches on important issues such as the debt crisis, global peace, Iran's nuclear weapons development, and the situation in Afghanistan. Through the use of catchy melodies and humorous lyrics, the song pokes fun at the complex political landscape and the candidates' communication styles. It includes references to Biden's "bunch of stuff" comment, Ryan's call for a simpler explanation of budget plans, and criticism of both candidates for their approach to the recession and policy implementation. Overall, the song aims to entertain and provide a humorous take on the VP debate, highlighting the absurdities and contradictions in political discourse.
