Why? Ah, the music video pioneers of yesteryear. Michael Jackson and Thriller, Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody… Paula Abdul and Opposites Attract!? Cartoon cat and Paula rocking a plastic banana clip/scrunchie combo – ground breaking.

But that’s what the American Idol judge has insisted of her past pop career, calling her vids for the likes of Straight Up and Forever Your Girl “the almanac for every performer”.

“My videos stand the test of time,” boasted Paula. “Even Rihanna has said, ‘I hope you don’t mind [me using your ideas]’. And Beyonce too. You can see the influence of what I’ve done.”

Fine, Paula take credit for the scrunchie.