In this specific version, lead singer Nina Persson survives a head-on collision with a van (carrying her real-life bandmates) and manages to stand up among the wreckage. However, she is immediately struck and knocked down by the very stone she had previously used to weigh down the accelerator of her 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. This "joke" ending highlights the nihilistic humor prevalent in the band's transition from 60s-inspired pop to a grittier, electronic-influenced sound . Production & Cultural Impact
The "Stone Version" of ’ 1998 hit "My Favourite Game" is one of five alternative edits of the music video directed by Jonas Åkerlund . While the song itself remains the same alternative rock anthem from the album Gran Turismo , the "Stone Version" is defined by its dark, ironic ending that contributed to the video's notorious censorship on networks like MTV UK. The Infamous Ending The Cardigans - My Favourite Game Stone Version
Shot in the Mojave Desert, temperatures reached 110°F (43°C), requiring Persson to use oxygen between takes to avoid collapsing. In this specific version, lead singer Nina Persson
