Cee Lo Green’s “Forget You”: Evolutionary Theory and Mate Selection

Cee Lo Green’s hit song “Forget You” (the Muppet performance from the Grammy’s) is inspired by basic concepts from evolutionary psychology.  In the song, Cee Lo laments the harsh realities of his own insufficient financial resources, “I guess the change in my pocket wasn't enough, I'm like, Forget you.” 

Clearly chagrined at the importance that women place on earning potential, and his inability to afford a Ferrari, he continues,  “I said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya, Ha, now ain't that some shh.”  Not only is that some “shh” but it's also a nice example of the evolutionary perspective on mate selection.

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