is a high-energy comedic rock song by the fictional British band Infant Sorrow , led by frontman Aldous Snow (portrayed by Russell Brand). While the song is a satire of raucous British rock, it gained genuine popularity as part of the soundtrack for the 2010 film Get Him to the Greek . Origins and Context
The lyrics describe catching the "itch" and "scratch" from various encounters, including a "buck-tooth prostitute" and "the back of a toilet seat".
It parodies the aggressive, swaggering style of 90s and 2000s Britpop and rock icons like Liam Gallagher of Oasis and Pete Doherty. Critical and Fan Reception
The song is a tongue-in-cheek ode to contracting a sexually transmitted infection, using the slang term "the clap" (gonorrhea) as a catchy hook.
Despite being a "fake" band, the music was written and recorded by high-profile artists, including Carl Barât (The Libertines), Jarvis Cocker (Pulp), and comedians like Jason Segel and Mike Viola .
