Apparently Justin Timberlake and Madonna’s time spent collaborating in the studio was far from the sexy joy ride in needle park we originally envisioned. As Timberlake tells the altar-bound Ellen in this clip, the pair actually spent most of their time butting their beautiful heads over song lyrics. As surprised as we were to learn that either one of them actually writes their own lyrics in the first place, we were just as unsurprised by Timberlake’s continuous failed attempts to prove how funny he can be without cue cards. Sounding both desperate for a laugh and downright mean for daring to put down the vocally challenged but still iconic Madonna, we think the trouser snake should give up his comedy routine schtick for good.

In case you haven't yet had the listening pleasure, Timberlake and Madonna finally unveiled one of their much-talked-about singles, a catchy little pelvis-thruster called 4 Minutes. And as much as we actually like the song, we have no idea what they're singing about — something about how there are only four minutes left on Earth and they can only save it by banging each other, we think? And judging by Timberlake's confusing story about his interpretation clashing with Madonna's, we suspect he hasn't a clue what the song's about either. We're just thrilled to hear that Madonna straight up and told him she didn't care for the things he writes about. Though we do suggest she give that "Britney Spears Cheated On Me And I'm Sad" classic another try; we think she'd take great joy in cackling as Timberlake cried himself another river or two.

ELLEN [Official Site]

4:45 PM on Fri May 16 2008
By Molly Friedman
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hughman at 05:20 PM on 05/16/08
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oh justin. "madge" could suge knight you in a heartbeat. i'd be v.v. scared.
sundaeg1rl at 05:28 PM on 05/16/08
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Madonna in 'no saucy songs' shocker! I'm speechless!
kookla at 06:07 PM on 05/16/08
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Who wants to bet me $5 that JT totally practiced that shtick in front of his mirror with a hairbrush?
Little Mintz Sunshine at 06:36 PM on 05/16/08
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Honestly, this guy has the most forgettable face I have ever seen, or not. It's just like a big void.
Desk_hack at 06:47 PM on 05/16/08
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@Little Mintz Sunshine: Yup. There's something so generic about every one of his features. They all kind of blend together with his sandy-colored hair to form one big blah. My eyes can't zero in on anything.
Miss Anne Thrope at 07:19 PM on 05/16/08
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"Madonna straight up and told him" What???
lrubemp at 08:31 PM on 05/16/08
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Just when you thought he couldn't be EVEN MORE of a jerk than you already thought... he's now managed to provoke sympathy for Madonna. Quite a feat.
Trixie from Toronto at 10:29 PM on 05/16/08
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He's boring as hell but I admire his balls for the subtle dissing of Madge. I am so tired of the world kissing that dame's camel toe ... errrrrr ... I mean her ass.
applejuice at 03:51 AM on 05/17/08
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"...we have no idea what they're singing about - something about how there are only four minutes left on Earth and they can only save it by banging each other, we think?"

Thank you! I'm not the only one!
TurdBlossom at 05:12 AM on 05/17/08
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If JT were a colour it would be beige.
Frecklepup at 07:13 AM on 05/17/08
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What do you mean IF? He IS beige. Face, hair, and suit.
tbolt at 01:32 PM on 05/17/08
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I like how the lame song was created for the video they had in their head...hmmm, what can we sing, (or mumble) about while we mug & dry-hump each other for our fans.
The berber carpet on his head & the mike tyson voice do it for me.
Ssscorpion at 08:28 PM on 05/17/08
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How far out of the loop am I? I think Timberlake and "Madge" are both complete wastes of protoplasm.
HandsomeBwonderful at 01:51 PM on 05/18/08
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I don't have the energy to fully state how big of a tool this guy is. Just seeing the preamble to his FutureSuck/orwhatthehell show on HBO is evidence enough of how in love with himself he is. He was a MOUSEKETEER for chrissakes! Omletteville would be funny with ANYONE in it.
SanbornPenthesilea at 04:17 PM on 05/18/08
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I just want to say I was in the audience for the taping. And believe it or not, He actually looks worse in person. TOOL is an understatement. When Ellen was asking him about the 'Sexiest Man Alive' he made a stupid comment about how he couldn't hold the title because the next day they may photograph him 'Digging for Rasberries in the Cave' while gesturing with his pinky finger up his nose. Ellen told him if he keeps talking like that he would lose the title for sure. They edited it out. Of Course. Cocky for no reason. Madonna was right to pair up with him, it keeps her current. But I could only imagine what she thinks of him after working with him.
CapnCalamity at 06:09 PM on 05/18/08
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I'm shocked anyone likes "4 Minutes" at ALL. It's so desperate and nonsensical. Team Britney!!!
tokiwartooth at 05:06 AM on 05/19/08
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Timbaland can generally lend credibility, if not a decent sound, to the Pop. But c'mon, this is God awful.

However I do know I am totally out of the loop when it comes to what the kids' are listening to these days.
Lala11_7 at 06:42 AM on 05/19/08
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@Little Mintz Sunshine: I know...his face harkens back to all of those porn guys in the 70s and early 80s..
majikthise at 02:01 PM on 05/19/08
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@tokiwartooth: FYI, part of your confusion might stem from the fact that Timbaland and Timberlake are two different "artists". that being said, i just can't figure out why this guy is supposed to be sexy!!??
kylo4 at 10:22 PM on 05/19/08
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He's trying way too hard to be funny. John Mayer is funnier.