Bono Uses Barney as Inspiration for Vertigo!

Don't believe it? I've got proof for you. Just remember - you heard it here first!

First: Let's start at the right (the picture) shall we? You'll notice that Bono uses copious amounts of purple for the Vertigo video. Great color, I'll admit. But, isn't that a very Barney color? Come on, admit it!

But wait, that isn't all. Seriously, do you think I'd really get away with a theory like this on that slim of evidence?! No! I've got more - hang on.

Second. Not only are the colors purple and green used - which as I've mentioned are associated with the kids favorite dinosaur - but they actually use all the colors of the rainbow. And what is always on Barney's videos? That's right! A rainbow!

Third. There's a Barney video from a few years ago with a character by the name of Mr. Tenagain. It's a numbers video and it's all about counting. Hmmmm. Use the link blow for the opportunity to HEAR how Vertigo sounds...

NOTE: You'll need Quicktime to hear and view this stuff.

Listen the start of Vertigo

Fourth. In the Barney video the kids sing a song that starts "Hello, hello, hola!" Sounds like familiar wording doesn't it? OK, so listen to the Barney version.

Listen the Barney song.

Fifth - now for the totally freaky part, with no editing to the length of either the Barney or Vertigo clips - now WATCH the Vertigo clip overlayed with the Barney soundtrack! Scary!

Listen and watch!

I know - you may be wondering how I ever found this. Fact is, I didn't really look hard. All it took was watching Barney with my 19 month old then flipping on TV and seeing the commercial in close proximity to hear the words! The rest just came together!

Hey, nothing against Bono. It's brilliant. Who knows, maybe he was inspired while watching the video with his own kids right? In whatever case - it's still a fun theory - so don't forget to let your friends know about it, just link back here :-)

Peace!