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7 unusual facts about Karen O


American University School of Public Affairs

Karen O'Connor, author of best-selling introductory American government text American Government: Roots and Reform

Gold Lion

Karen O had contributed vocals to ad's song composed by Sam "Squeak E. Clean" Spiegel, brother of Karen's then-boyfriend Spike Jonze who had directed the ad.

At the pre-chorus Nick smashes his guitar on the ground, at the same time Karen wipes the dust off her face and takes off her sooty clothes to reveal her 'shiny' dress.

Hologram World

Under the moniker Kids With Canes, Karen O and her boyfriend Barney Clay directed the music video for the song "Hologram World" which was released on February 8, 2008.

Karen O'Connor

She was out of competition for five weeks, during which time her main mount, Mandiba, was ridden by fellow US eventer Phillip Dutton.

KO at Home

Karen O recorded 14 songs in her own home several years before they were unearthed in late 2006.

Theodore O'Connor

Ridden by Olympian Karen O'Connor, he performed exceedingly well at such events as the Rolex Kentucky Three Day and the Pan American Games.


Roger Alan Wade

2010: Jackass 3D (writer: "Party in My Pants") (performer: "Party in My Pants") (writer: "If You're Gonna Be Dumb") (performer: Karen O)


see also

Imaad Wasif

Wasif wrote songs with Karen O for the soundtrack to Where the Wild Things Are (2009), most notably the Oscar nominated song, “Hideaway.”

Yip/Jump Music

"Worried Shoes" was covered by Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O. This version was released on the soundtrack to the 2009 film adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are.