The Real Inspiration And Evolution Of The Betty Boop Cartoon

Van Halen References Betty Boop In “Drop Dead Legs”

It’s amazing to see the scope of Betty Boop’s influence over the last eight decades. But who would have thought that the ’20s-flapper-inspired cartoon would even inspire the legendary rockers of Van Halen? It’s true!

Van Halen’s song “Drop Dead Legs” was inspired by none other than Betty Boop. The lyrics read: “You know that you want it. I know what it is. You know that you want it, baby, when the night is through, will I still be loving you? Dig those moves, vampire set me loose, get it higher. Throw my rope, loop-de-loop nice white teeth, Betty Boop. Set it cool real heavy. I ain’t fooled, gettin’ ready.”