Nelly attempts to explain the iconic Excel spreadsheet texting in 'Dilemma'
It's been 14 years, and our intrigue has only increased with time.
Now, rapper Nelly has stepped forward to gallantly attempt an answer to one of the greatest questions of the '00s -- why the hell was Kelly Rowland texting via Excel spreadsheet in the video for "Dilemma?"
The appearance of a bizarre Microsoft Excel spreadsheet on Rowland's Nokia Communicator phone in the 2002 video has remained one of the biggest mysteries of the turn of the century.
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And -- do you believe it -- Rowland actually has the nerve to get p*ssed off with her fictional lover when he doesn't reply to her spreadsheet.
That's not how texting works, honey.
On Friday, the panel of Australian TV show The Project, finally had the opportunity to demand answers while Nelly was in town to promote his RNB Fridays Live tour.
And like a trooper, Nelly explained. Kind of.
"That was the thing at the time. That was the new technology at the time," he said, as if no one has ever believed him.
He continued, ever so diplomatically: "It looks a little dated now, I can see that."
Dated, yes. Completely imaginary? Also yes. Watch from 3:09 mins.
Seriously though, never forget.
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Jerico Mandybur is the editor of Mashable Australia. Previously, she worked as a digital editor at SBS, Oyster Mag, MTV and ASOS. Tweet her at @jerico_m.
