Carrie Underwood: Once A "Cheat"-er, Always A "Cheat"-er

Posted Mon May 12, 2008 12:40pm PDT by Lyndsey Parker in Reality Rocks

"Before He Cheats," the most successful song by the most successful American Idol of all time, is arguably one of the finest woman-scorned anthems in the country music cannon. Nashville Star alum Miranda "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" Lambert is probably still so peeved she didn't get to sing this tune, it's a wonder she hasn't taken a tire iron to Carrie Underwood's Ford auto herself.

If you're one of the few cave-dwellers out there who haven't yet seen Carrie's good-girl-gone-bad "Before He Cheats" video, or if you just feel like savoring her sweet revenge again, here 'tis:

But did you know there was a whole lot more to Carrie's sordid saga of tequila-induced trysting and vehicular vandalism? See, much like George Lucas going back to the future for The Phantom Menace, Carrie has just released the prequel video/single "Last Name," sung from the point of view of the "other woman," to explain what went down before "Before He Cheats."

And unlike The Phantom Menace, "Last Name" is highly watchable and refreshingly CGI-free. Check it out:

And this love-triangle (okay, lust-triangle) story doesn't end there, either: Check out this unique "Before He Cheats" remake from R&B singer Joe to get the sneaky-snaky male perspective, too:

So whose side are you on here? Let us know which video you like best--the man's, the woman's, or the other woman's--on the message board below…

175 Comments

1. wrocketgirl -
I am on the woman's side because us girls are often cheated on more. I think the guy in the first video really did deserve Carrie's revenge. you go Carrie!

2. SoSoSophia -
i like how the man still critisized himself not right now SHE'S probably blank blank blank. that was wise.

3. lollipop51961 -
You are a hot baby.

4. Yahoo! Music User -
Lyndsey,

You never fail to make me laugh. And my oh my did you ever send this Star Wars/American Idol fan into a fit of giggles. Thanks for:

"And unlike The Phantom Menace, "Last Name" is highly watchable and refreshingly CGI-free".

You are correct btw.

Love to you American Idol Yoda!

XO

5. Yahoo! Music User -
LP, does she look like Reese Witherspoon in real life? I recall you saw her at IGB? Keep up the great work LP. BTW, you might want to check our the Jason Elimination Thread from page 73 to the end of it, as of now. It is really great and has couple of nice messages (& funny) for you. Take care and thanks for putting up with us. *wink*

6. Yahoo! Music User -
LP, I am dying to know what you think of VFTW.com's latest pick and the song spoilers. Can't wait for your column tomorrow night. Don't heed the haters. I love you girl and this columm about Carrie is just one great one off you keyboard. LUV YA' ! ! !

7. Yahoo! Music User -
THX girlfriend. (((HUG))))

8. puppylover7195 -
omg so cool i love her songs and her hair

9. Yahoo! Music User -
This is a rip off of an Alan Jackson song, I'm married to a waitress. It is disappointing that she is not more orginal.

10. sdseals2076 -
I just wanted to say that I like Underwood's song and as far as her stealing Alan Jackson's song I really do not think so,it is totally different conceptand she made this song on her own.However, as far as it being a prequal to "Before He Cheats" it does not make since, because he ran off and got married which means that he is no longer is yours to cheat on.
And as for Joe, I my R&B, as an African American I grew up on it, but that song aint it. I mean all you did was change a couple of words, if you are going to tell it from a man's perspective maybe explain what happens or deny having an affair not repeat what she says. I would not buy a song that is an exact duplicate of another song. Try again, no for really try again.

11. bash f -
Yes, I agree...it IS a rip-off of Alan Jackson's song.... I'm married to a waitress ans don't even know her first name......I thought so the first time I heard it on the radio!

12. bash f -
Yes, I agree...it IS a rip-off of an Alan Jackson song...I'm married to a waitress.....I thought ao the first time I heard it on the radio!

13. angelnphx24 -
I LOVED IT SHE IS ONE OF A KIND.. I LIKE ALL HER SONGS.. THIS VIDEO IS JUST ANOTHER ONE TO
UNDER HER BELT...

14. Anna -
i'm a big fan of carrie but i don't know who side i'm on!

15. Christa B -
I like: Before he cheats, although trashing someones ride isn't the way to go. A girl might get hurt......

16. Mr Freak -
Carrie Underwood is about as exciting a rock...in a field....with other rocks....that look all exactly the same. Anyone who goes on Idol deserves never to have any albums sold. Idols success proves the dumbing down of American and that Lindsey Parker isn't a good enough reporter to get a real job.

17. Yahoo! Music User -
I LOVE THE VIDEO BEFORE HE CHEATS.IT HAS SPICE

18. Yahoo! Music User -
Carrie Underwood is the best american idol ever except for maybe Daughtry. This year has no good signers though.

19. m3arizona900 -
Why is it that every girl from American Idol (carrie, Kelly clarkson, Jordan sparks) is a stuck up angry woman. Get over yourself. Music has serious gone south as it seems to be more about anger and hate then life and happiness.

If Carrie would date good guys (unlike Tony Romo) she probably wouldn't have that problem.

Women cheat as much (if not more in some cases) as men.

20. Sarah -
What's up with this "Mama would be so ashamed" crap? SHE should be ashamed of herself! Running around acting like a total floozy in the video, then she has the nerve to blame the guy she was bimbo-on-her-back for because he treats every woman the same way he treats her...

Carrie Underwood is an insult to human intelligence.
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