 The Oklahoma House of Representatives failed to confirm the choice after Rep. Mike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City attacked the band for its use of offensive language, and Rep. Corey Holland, R-Marlow said he had been "really offended" when Michael Ivins came to the announcement ceremony in March wearing a red T-shirt with a yellow hammer and sickle.However, that evening, Oklahoma governor Brad Henry announced he would sign an executive order naming the song the official rock song.Henry said that for more than 20 years the Flaming Lips have produced "creative, fun and provocative rock music."