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The band recently posted a letter on their Web site claiming that Wilson’s Dupree character was based on their Grammy-winning song, “Cousin Dupree,” about a couch-hopping houseguest.
It seems the Dupree character in Own Wilson’s new movie, You, Me, and Dupree has a whole lot of similarities to Cousin Dupree of the song. Right down to the same name. Steely Dan, creators of such hits as “Hey Nineteen” and “Rikki Don’t Lost That Number” posted a humorous letter on their web page on July 17th to Luke Wilson, brother of Owen.
Jul 21, 2006 · Is the new comedy “You, Me and Dupree” ripped from the lyrics of Steely Dan’s song, “Cousin Dupree”? The guys who comprise the Dan — Walter Becker and Donald Fagen — apparently think so.
Jul 13, 2006 · One minute Dupree is a boor, a physical klutz and an idiot incapable of deciphering basic conversation; the next he’s reading a Mensa magazine, writing poetry, and cooking a fabulous Tuscan meal with the flair of a master chef.
Molly Thompson and Carl Peterson are preparing for their wedding day in Hawaii, until Carl's friend Neil interrupts to say that best man Randolph Dupree is missing. They drive off together to pick up Dupree, who appeared to have hitched a ride with a light plane after landing on the wrong island.
When Steely Dan said that the title of the movie "You, me and Dupree" was a rip off of their song "Cousin Dupree", Owen Wilson stated "I don't even know who this gentleman, Mr. Steely Dan, is. I hope this helps to clear things up and I can get back to concentrating on my new movie, 'HEY 19.'"
Dumb, obnoxious comedy about immature men. Read Common Sense Media's You, Me and Dupree review, age rating, and parents guide.
