Kelly Rowland talks about funny Excel text in ‘Dilemma’ music video
Kelly Rowland opened up about the unexpected backlash she faced after attempting to send a text message to Nelly via Microsoft Excel.
In a recent interview on Mystical Kitchen’s Last Meal series, Kelly Rowland opened up about the unexpected backlash she faced after attempting to send a text message to Nelly via Microsoft Excel. This scene took place in the iconic 2002 music video for Dilemma.
KELLY ROWLAND IN ‘DILEMMA’
The incident, which became a viral sensation, left Rowland both amused and frustrated by the unexpected attention it garnered
Introduced by the show’s host, Josh Scherer, as “the only person in history to successfully send a text message via Microsoft Excel,” Rowland laughed off the flack, according to the New York Post.
She had been receiving comments over the years for the unconventional texting method.
Kelly Rowland Says No One On ‘Dilemma’ Music Video Set Questioned Her Attempt To Send A Text Via Microsoft Excel: ‘They Made Me Look Nuts’ https://t.co/EKV8A72ksO pic.twitter.com/bj4a0IzNLS
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KELLY ROWLAND AND NELLY
At the time of the video release, Kelly Rowland, the former Destiny’s Child singer, disclosed that no one had addressed the humorous scene in which she used the spreadsheet editor to text Nelly. It left her feeling somewhat “nuts.”
When Scherer asked if anyone had questioned the unconventional choice during the shoot, Rowland responded with a firm “No.” She was mildly annoyed that they hadn’t discussed the peculiar scene.
KELLY ROWLAND’S RESURFACED CLIP
She added, “And I’m mad at them that they didn’t because they made me look nuts.” The amusing video moment resurfaced in 2019 when TikTokers delved into Excel’s advanced features. They confirmed that it was indeed possible to send messages using the software.
Despite the comical nature of the incident, Rowland had been teased about it for years, and her annoyance was evident during a 2019 interview on The Real.
Embarrassed Kelly Rowland is ‘mad’ she texted Nelly via Microsoft Excel in ‘Dilemma’ music video https://t.co/1DMWoSZs46 pic.twitter.com/t1TiDUWGFy
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LIMITED TECHNOLOGY
She admitted, “I don’t know what Microsoft Excel is. I don’t have a clue.”
Nelly, addressing the situation in 2016, explained that the choice was a product of the technology available at the time.
He acknowledged that it might look a bit dated now. However, the 49-year-old artist emphasised the constraints they faced during that era.
EMBRACING THE HUMOUR
The hilarious texting mishap continues to be a source of entertainment for fans. It’s become a nostalgic reminder of the technological limitations of the early 2000s.
Kelly Rowland’s revelation on Mystical Kitchen offers a lighthearted look back at a moment that became a defining element of the Dilemma video.
The singer seems to have embraced the humour surrounding the incident. It has showcased her ability to find joy in the unexpected twists of her career.