Casio and Renault are definitely sassier than Shakira!

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If you are thinking it’s Gerald Piqué’s new girlfriend Clara Chía Martí I am talking about then you are wrong. Shakira in the song name dropped brands like Casio and Renault. The shout-out was not exactly something these brands were looking forward to. In a nutshell, Shakira used these brand names to imply that her ex left her to be with someone of lesser status.

Shakira’s lyrics went like “You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo/ You traded a Rolex for a Casio”. Renault is the manufacturer of the Twingo and the brands did not take Shakira’s lyrics kindly. Casio was the first brand to clap back at the Colombian singer. Casio’s Education Division tweeted from their verified account “Today we got quite a few notifications for a mention of CASIO in a song. CASIO watches and keyboards and calculators are for life.” The tweet had hashtags #Harder, #Better, #Faster and #Stronger. 

Renault was not far behind in responding. Renault Spain took part in the chorus to respond. They used,” A she-wolf like me is not for guys like you,” also Shakira takes a dig at Gerald Piqué’s new girlfriend saying,” She has a name of a good person/Clearly….it is not what it sounds”. Are you confused about how Shakira took a dig at her ex’s new girlfriend? Well, Clara in Spanish means clear. 

Renault tweeted “For guys and girls like you. Turn up the volume”. The tweet had the hashtags #clearly #young #agile and #mischievous but the image attached to it had me going. A picture of a red Twingo with a circle with the number 22 on the driver’s door was added to the tweet. This was Renault’s way of taking a dig at Shakira’s verse “I am worth two 22-year-olds.” Clara was 22 when Shakira and Gerald started dating and the brand put the number there just to mess with Shakira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What did Casio tweet about Shakira's song?

Casio responded to Shakira’s song with a tweet that can be translated to: 

"Today we have quite a few notifications for a mention of CASIO in a song. CASIO (watches and keyboards) and (calculators) are from and for life ?" They also added an image from the animated sitcom Family Guy where members of Daft OPunk are seen with a Casio keyboard in hand. 

Q. What is a twingo? 

The Twingo is a city car produced by the French automaker Renault since 1992 across three generations. In some regions, the name Twingo is used as slang to describe something small, cute, or quirky. 

Q. Did Casio's sales go up after Shakira's song?

Yes, Casio sales did experience a significant increase after Shakira's song "BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53" went viral. In an interview with Reason Why, Casio’s marketing director in Spain and Portugal, David Zuazua said “I can confirm that thanks to the Shakira effect, sales have been spectacular. On Saturday (72 hours after the song's release) Casio's sales were brutal.

Q. What happened to Shakira and Piqué relationship?

The successful singer Shakira and soccer star Gerard Piqué announced their split in June 2022 after 11 years together amid allegations the Barcelona legend had cheated on the singer. Since then, the singer has released a song about their breakup and Piqué started dating Clara Chia Marti. Shakira and Gerard Piqué first met in 2010 on the set of the popular music video 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).

Q. What is Casio most famous for?

Today, Casio is most famous for its commitment to creating innovative, durable, and affordable electronic products that serve a wide range of needs and lifestyles. In the 80s, Casio was best known for its electronic calculators, electronic musical instruments, and affordable digital watches incorporating innovative technology. 

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