This week we’re cracking open Congo (1995), the jungle romp where killer gorillas guard diamonds and a gorilla named Amy talks with a Nintendo Power Glove. Laura Linney’s armed, Dylan Walsh brought juice boxes for a primate, and Ernie Hudson is the only one who knows what movie he’s in. It’s corporate espionage meets theme park ride—and we’re digging through the chaos to see why this ’90s relic is still echoing through our brains like “Ugly gorilla! Go away!”
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[Verse 1] We took a trip to Congo, thought it’d be a breeze Diamonds in a lost city, easy cash and a jungle tease But then a scream through the satellite feed For Bruce Campbell a quick cameo Killed by the vicious pale ape – oh no! [Verse 2] Amy’s a talking gorilla in the mist Joe Don Baker’s really pissed Tim Curry sounds like he’s from Moscow Winston Zeddemore is British now There are hidden dangers they’ve all missed. [Chorus] I can’t say… I can’t say… I can’t say… where I’m-a-gonna stay When the gray apes slay [Verse 3] From plane crash landings to high-tech guns To diamond-fueled vapor beams hotter than the sun Jimmy Buffett flew the jet, Peter’s eyes are getting wet Amy met a hunky silverback and to the jungle they will run. [Bridge] “Where’s Homolka?” “Getting chewed.” “Is that a diamond?” “Not anymore, dude.” “Volcano’s bubbling!” “I smell cooked ape!” “Let’s go, let’s go—before we all get vaped!” [Chorus] I can’t say… I can’t say… I can’t say… where I’m-a-gonna stay When the gray apes slay The ground quakes, the lava flows, (doo-doo-doo-doo-doot!) Yeah, the volcano’s gonna blow! It’s CONGO!
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