Ah, House of Pain. The band that had us all jumping around in the ’90s, fueled by caffeine and the belief that we could rap just as well as they could. For those who might not know, their name is a reference to The Island of Dr. Moreau, which makes sense when you consider their 2011 tour was called He Who Breaks the Law. If you’re not familiar with these references, you might have missed out on the band’s heyday. But fear not, as we’re about to take a trip down memory lane and revisit House of Pain’s appearances in movies and television.
5. The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon
Lip-syncing to House of Pain’s “Jump Around” is undeniably fun, and it’s easy to feel like a rap expert when you’ve got the right hand movements and rhythm going. Jimmy Fallon may not be the epitome of hip-hop, but he certainly gives it his all on The Tonight Show, getting the audience moving and making it worth the watch.
4. Turbo
In the animated film Turbo, our snail protagonist gains super speed after a nitrous oxide mishap. As he enters the Indianapolis 500, House of Pain’s music provides the perfect backdrop for Turbo to show the world that size doesn’t matter when it comes to being the best racer on the track.
3. My Name is Earl
My Name is Earl was a beloved show that left fans disappointed when it didn’t return for another season. In one memorable episode, Joy faces the possibility of going to jail, and Earl must figure out how to prevent it. He convinces Catalina to do something she swore never to do again: dance. House of Pain’s music sets the scene as Catalina gets back on stage, all for the sake of her friendship with Earl.
2. Happy Gilmore
In Happy Gilmore, Adam Sandler’s character does to golf what many people have wanted to do for years: he completely destroys it while simultaneously learning to dominate the sport. House of Pain’s music accompanies Happy’s impressive long drives, even though his short game leaves much to be desired. Sandler has admitted that he’s not great at sports, but at least he has his comedy career to fall back on.
1. Mrs. Doubtfire
In Mrs. Doubtfire, House of Pain’s music sets the tone for a chaotic scene in which farm animals are invited into the home. As the kids and their disguised father (played by Robin Williams) dance to the music, they’re oblivious to the chaos unfolding around them. It’s hard to imagine many women who wouldn’t have divorced Daniel over this incident, but it makes for a memorable movie moment.
So, there you have it: House of Pain’s unforgettable contributions to film and television. Now, go ahead and jump around!
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