In talking summer fest season, Arctic Monkeys bassist Nick O’Malley talked “Fluorescent Adolescent” with NME, saying, “It’s a bit of a summer hit that one … we’ve been playing it all across America. When Alex says, ‘This next song’s “Fluroescent Adolescent,”‘ you just hear loads of girls screaming. It seems a really female-friendly song…”

Which is probably why the Sheffield lads took a left turn and set the track’s debonair Strokesian air to a sorta funny, sorta wtf romp involving vigilante clowns and extended car scenes; not sure what facepainted pugilists have to do with getting it “in your fishnets,” but that cute flashback may hold some answers. Also, recognize that ending?

Favourite Worst Nightmare is out via Domino.

Comments (5)
  1. keaton  |   Posted on Jun 6th, 2007

    chased by car + gas trail + lighter + explosion – clowns = karma police video

    not bad though

  2. Chel  |   Posted on Jun 6th, 2007

    Its funny, cute, strange & i love it!

  3. ARCTIC MONKEYS ALWAYS HAVE BAD VIDEOS THIS ONE INCLUDED. IT’S NONSENSE.

  4. fred  |   Posted on Jun 6th, 2007

    I recognize little Monkeys Alex & Co. as the kids in the flashback photos. Must have been about 5 years ago.

  5. Jono  |   Posted on Jun 6th, 2007

    Oooh the main clown is the scummy man – how clever.

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