The video for Arctic Monkeys' "Arabella" uses various techniques to set a nostalgic, rebellious tone. It begins in black and white in a 1980s living room, contrasting eras. Scenes show a woman posing provocatively, which could offend some viewers. Her Marilyn Monroe-inspired hair may be seen as parodying women. Later scenes depict people smoking illegally and women in revealing dresses, which also present potentially negative portrayals of gender. Throughout, the video cuts between performances of the band and scenes that seem to tell a story of danger in the lives of the young women depicted.