The film tells of the skyrocketing success of an unknown girl rock trio from Riverdale, USA, whose members become unknowing pawns in a plot to brainwash the youth of America when subliminal messages are laced through their music. The conspirators, it seems, are greedy businesses allied with the music industry to manufacture and manipulate new fads every week, planting subconscious desire through the songs. The trend-obsessed young hordes become spectacularly good for the economy.
Filmmakers take wickedly funny jabs at the sham and glitter of the music business.
But they become so wrapped up in spoofing product placement that they blur the line. The visual background jokes are their strongest satirical statement about the increasing commercialization of America, where civic arenas are named after the highest-bidding company and sports events are named after sponsors. Here, they found the right, lighter touch. If she questions their good fortune, she may be putting them all in danger. If she doesn't, she's selling out.