I love that he puts "YOU SUCK" on the Wikipedia page for Atlantic Records. For those who may not know, Atlantic Records is the only record company that refused to allow Weird Al to release a parody he had already recorded with the blessing of the original artist.
@@sally-annecleveland6425 James Blunt's "You're Beautiful". James gave permission, so Al created his parody, but then Atlantic Records said no, so Al wasn't able to release it on an album. However, the lawyers at Atlantic Records weren't too bright, so they only required that he not sell the song, and Al responded by posting the song for free on his website.
Fun fact for those who don't remember or weren't around during the MySpace days: Chamillionaire loved this parody so much, he gave a shoutout to Weird Al in an interview and even put this song on his MySpace page.
I love how getting a parody made by Weird Al was a sort of "stamp of success" in the music industry for a long time. Lady Gaga's label denied Weird Al to make a parody of her song but she went over them and told him to make it anyway. Musicians just love this guy's dedication.
@@Resvrgam Fun fact: Coolio regretted ever hating on Weird Al and his parody of Gangsta's Paradise. He felt embarrassed and even apologized to Al. That being said, there are other artists, like Paul McCartney who have flat-out denied Al the right to make music parodies of their songs altogether, but honestly I think it's a shame. Parody is an artform in its own right and Weird Al is the master of parody.
I remember an interview he did with Jonathon Brandmeier here in Chicago, and Donny said Al just wanted him to have fun with it. Go nuts. Guy took that and ran like he was Forrest Gump.
Did who the hell ever buried "Spike Jones and His City Slickers," dare to be stupid and bury them Legendary Entertainers/Musicians, on top of, this wide, weird World, of Burials? I thought soil. Above ground Burials are only stupid, if Grave Robbers frequent the area, in caseket i forgot.
One of my friends is a HUGE Weird Al fan and she told that Chamilionaire said in an interview that he knew he'd made it when Weird Al made a parody of his song.
Not only that, Chamilionaire thanked Weird Al for making his song much more popular, so that he actually made it. Another fun fact: Madonna not only liked Al's parody, she invented it (she had said to a friend, "hey that Weird Al should do Like a Surgeon" and it got back to him).
Can we take a moment to appreciate the mood of the protagonist of this video? His confidence is honestly inspiring, he seemingly has no concept of embarrassment. He never shows any shame in how people react to him and his lifestyle. Weird Al did such a good job portraying how happy this man is to be himself, the huge smile on his face at all times shows obviously how much he loves his life.
A lot of us white and nerdy folks could learn from this, a lot of us have low self-esteem. For no good reason as well. Enjoy chess club, Star Trek, programming and D&D - no shame in any of it!
@@thegreatjayden6887 yeah I rediscovered it recently as well! Just popped into my head for some reason. Here's my white and nerdy credentials: I know that the equation in your profile pic is for terminal velocity lol
He has a reputation of being very approachable and very nice. He also only does parodies of songs he gets permission from the artist on which he does not have to do. He also doesn't cuss and he always does comedy in a positive Way, never punching down.
bro i had no idea key and peele were in this until today, when i made a reference to this at work and nobody got it, so i had to play this on my speaker and show them, i was like holy shit thats key and peele
@@bradleystopher8725 They’re a relatively obscure duo. Plus Jordan Peele is an Oscar winner which makes him even more obscure. Most people have never heard of them. Kind of like other very obscure comedians like Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Bill Cosby, Adam Sandler.
@@StuUngar Dude Key and Peele are way more popular than Seth Green... As much as I love Seth Green, we don't really hear about him anymore. I'm 25 and I don't even know who the hell Danny Osmond is.
That's the magic of parody, there is always someone "making a foolish statement through music" that comedy and talent can play along with. Real talent here.
Came to comments looking for any mentions of this, lol. Far as I know, it is actually impossible to get a copy, but you CAN watch it on YT. Or, at least you could 3-4 years ago when I introduced it to my boss who had no clue it existed. I suppose you could record that and then rip your own copy.
Sadly I watched the Holiday Special during Star Wars club in the early 2000's of highschool and I don't wish even my enemies to have to sit through that.
Just realized the GAP frame in 2:02 is changed from the original, which was Weird Al in front of a GAP Store with a huge logo above the entrance. Maybe copyright issues.
@@MrZzyzx888 gap got angry they got free advertisement from him so they had to change it. bet they realised something was wrong when sales went up and one of their lawyers saw this and threatened a cease and desist order for doing it unprovoked, idk tho
@@bobfishtheblobfish3619Ditto on WeirdWimp said above me. Spouting conjecture and pretending its fact is not acceptable. A stunt like this would get you kicked out of any even mildly serious debate. Also, it's okay that Al is willing to make tiny edits for corporations, who, shocker, get to choose how their brand is perceived. To transform a five minute obscure edit to a video into this obscene cassus bellum in the war against corporations that cannot go unanswered is just strange. Lastly, as much as I like Al and as much he seems to generally be a good guy, he represents the establishment. He's very wealthy, and he stands to gain from the status quo concerning copyright law. Weird Al, S&G, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Metallica, RAtM-what they all have/had in common is that they benefit(ed) from the machine and are/were (to varying degrees) subservient to its wishes. Don't let your biases cloud your judgement.
I had people call me "face cream" bc my skin is the color (almost) of milk XD I got so mad when I first heard it (I was in 5th grade and was 11 at the time) but now I'm just like "yeahh boiii that's me right there"
@@BoleDaPole I think he began asking before that incident, because from what I remember, Weird Al said he DID call Coolio's people and got the green light! So he made Amish Paradise, but the person Al had contacted didn't _actually_ ask Coolio and only assumed he'd be okay with it... he wasn't. I'm pretty sure they've since smoothed things over. Which is good, because: he did ask first!
@@BoleDaPole He always asked for permission (even tho he doesn't need it) but yeah, after the coolio beef he started to ask them directly (before it was a mix of directly or their managers)
Dude can code, has the time to regularly play DND, is a whiz at trivia, and has a job that pays well enough to afford a home with a nice front lawn. Bro’s my ideal human being
It suck how he's not praised for being lyrical. Rap, rock, pop etc. The man has flow with extreme punctuality that gets overlooked because he's does parodies. The man has extreme talent that spanned out throughout 40 years. He is the fucking legend
I don't know why, but I think one of the funniest parts of this video is that at 0:23, he locks his convertible door. Its so stupid I can't stop laughing
@@vtr0104 Well, all copies of the Star Wars Holiday Special have home-made covers, because it was never released officially and all copies are technically bootlegs.
This guy actually sounds cool in 2020. Like, he knows how to make websites, mutliple coding languages, deep knowledge in mathematics and many other scientific subjects. All while trying to hang out with the cool kids.
Math and other scientific subjects are still not considered 'cool'. Coding is, i agree with that. Fast typing is pretty damn cool, and so are action figures and comics.
Chamillionaire, the artist of the original song Ridin’ loved this song. He didn’t realize Al was that good of a rapper. Plus he won rap song of the year at the Grammys. He even thanked Al for the win saying his parody helped him win.
Weird Al's influence is one reason nerd cultures are so popular today. He showed it's okay to proudly enjoy the things you like. Then to just be a good dude and positive person that's so clearly thankful for his fans and life. It's like just such a great example. Do what you love, work hard, be kind, be thankful, and don't apologize when you have nothing to apologize for
This was the first RUclips I watched ever. I watched this everyday before school in 7th grade before my dad would drive me to school. He patiently would rewatch this with me as I memorized it. He passed away 5 years ago but this brings a smile to my face of those middle school mornings with him.
@@kittycattt93 I love that Donny Osmond's in this... I'm not a fan of his work, but good lord he is *for sure* white and nerdy (and I mean that in the kindest, nicest way possible)!
Weird Al is a timeless genius, I've loved this song since it came out and it's hardly aged a day. It's because he's clearly a smart guy and actually tries to understand what he's parodying, so it forever feels genuine and clever.
Yeah, the (funnily enough, because some other things in the song he mentions are even older) only real part of the song that feels pretty dated at this point is the Myspace reference.
Weird Al is such a treasure. When I was young I just thought he was a gimmick. 30 years later I realize he is fucking musical genius and a really cool dude.
30 years later? more like 40 years later, A few of his early songs were "Another One Rides the Bus", "Beat It", and "Like a Virgin". So, yeah, he has been doing this for 40 plus years easily now.
Same here. I wonder what I'll think was a gimmick now and I'll think was genius in 30 more years? Probably good health and being able to walk. Now I'm sad...
On September 1st, 2019, approximately 5-6 hours before he was scheduled to perform his last show of his Strings Attached tour at the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, AR, Weird Al came and visited me for about 15 minutes while I was at UAMS being treated for cancer (I have Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma; was diagnosed with it on May 30, 2019). My sister went all over social media to try to get someone to contact him and let him know that a big fan of his was in the hospital, and she was hoping that he would get the message (I dropped all my social media contacts for reasons which I won't go into here). You see, she initially was going to get me tickets to see him at Verizon Arena, but when the diagnosis came in, she thought the next best thing would be to try to get Mr. Al's attention and get him to visit me. Well, let me tell you, that 15 minute visit with him was far, far better than seeing him in concert (I have seen him in concert five times before, and he has always put on a great show), and I will, for as long as I can remember, be grateful to him for taking time from his schedule to see me. And with just five hours before his show started... Weird Al has always struck me as being a celebrity that has not allowed celebrity status to get to his head, and this visit confirmed it for me. And his visit could not have come at a better time, given that my overall stay was about 16 days when it was only supposed to be about 6-7. It was incredibly discouraging and frustrating for me to have to stay that long, and his visit did so much to lift my spirits. It really, really did. I know my post will get swallowed up by all the other posts that have been made here, and I don't expect anyone to respond or read it. That's A-OK with me. But if Weird Al should, by the stroke of random chance, happen to read this, I want him to know that I am so incredibly grateful to him for taking the time to see me. It could not have come at a better time. Thank you, sir. Thank you for your kindness. God bless you and keep up the fine work. P.S At this moment, my cancer is in complete remission. Praise God for that!
Thank you for writing this. It's good to know that there are still good people in the world. I wish you all the best. After reading your comment, I'm sure Al got just as much out of meeting with you as you got from meeting with him. :-) Good luck to you.
The Segway always kills me, but it’s Donnie Osmond the backup dancer that is my absolute favorite. And then going back to the original video and contrasting the two? *chef’s kiss* so good
For many years I did not even know it was a real thing! Even after watching this for several years I had no idea that the Star Wars Christmas Special was REAL and thought it only to be a joke. Well it's real alright...and it's no wonder I hadn't seen it before...it was HORRIBLE!
Yeah I learned of it's existence after that video and quickly went to look for it on RUclips. Glad to know what it is but... I've seen it once, it's enough. But it's really cool to see the enthusiasm of the nerd.
@@MyFanMadeFilms before youtube or online streaming it was pretty hard to find some bootleg VHS tapes. Also Lucas never released this and most if not all the film reels of it were destroyed. The only way you could see this was if you knew somebody that physically owned it
Judy Tenuta, who recently passed away, is the woman who gets the surge protector as a gift. Both her and Al used accordions in their acts. Rest in peace, Judy!
2006: "What a nerd" 2020: "He likes comic books, video games, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, speak Klingon, has a certificate and great group of friends. He is the coolest guy ever.
I remember being made fun of for wearing skinny jeans and liking anime around this time now every mainstream rapper rocks them and references DBZ like crazy it's weird to see.
Y'know, dude's living a rather nice (if odd) life. Top of his class, a very well paying job in computer technology yet still very much able to enjoy living life engaging in hobbies such as DnD and chess. Could use a bit of work in the field of romance, but he seems very upbeat nonetheless. Good for you, strange white nerdy man.
Chamillionaire himself put "White & Nerdy" on his official MySpace page, and commented that he enjoys the parody. In an interview, he also stated he was pleasantly surprised by Yankovic's rapping ability, saying: "He's actually rapping pretty good on it, it's crazy ... I didn't know he could rap like that." According to Yankovic, Chamillionaire approached him on the red carpet after "Ridin'" won the Grammy award for Best Rap Song at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, and thanked him for creating the parody, as, in Yankovic's words, he had "made it undeniable that ["Ridin'"] was the rap song of the year".
@@samantharedacted9226 LOL I honestly figured he knew all of this stuff already on his own. Damn now I feel like a huge white nerd for being 90% of this song!
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Dropping in 10 years later and realizing Key and Peele open this music video. Priceless.
just noticed that too lmao
nice
Bruh
Seth Green in there, too.
Me too 😂
I love the dynamic in this song where the gangsters were never abusive to Weird Al. They just didn't want to hang out with him.
they did give him the finger
@@fukckgooogle6123 They probably could've pulled a gun. The finger isn't bad. He also just laughed it off.
Love that they lock their car door like they're scared of that weird dude, a twist on people locking their doors at the sight of "scary black guys".
@@Logan_Baron I know...lol... also their facial expressions......gold...
Jesus Loves. U
I love that he puts "YOU SUCK" on the Wikipedia page for Atlantic Records.
For those who may not know, Atlantic Records is the only record company that refused to allow Weird Al to release a parody he had already recorded with the blessing of the original artist.
Thanks for this! I did wonder. What was the song he had parodied that they wouldn't allow?
@@sally-annecleveland6425 James Blunt's "You're Beautiful". James gave permission, so Al created his parody, but then Atlantic Records said no, so Al wasn't able to release it on an album. However, the lawyers at Atlantic Records weren't too bright, so they only required that he not sell the song, and Al responded by posting the song for free on his website.
Prince was a asshat too, he never let weird Al parody any of his songs even though Al had great ideas for them.
THAT’S GENIUS!
To think that my favorite band Skillet was signed to Atlantic during their Awake album, didn’t know they sucked according to Weird Al
0:12 When you realize its Key and Peele after all these years.
just had that exact thought tf😂
isnt that shaggy aswll by the action figures😂
@@Lion-vs2euthat’s Seth Green
How did I never notice that!
Bro I literally was just reading his wiki and had to come see for my self
Peele locking the door on a car with no roof is such an underrated part of this video
Wait, people have rated parts of this video?
@@shinysquirrelclub oh man, so many good comments, good contribution!
@@lexsodz I agree. We should go around rating comments as well just so we can show appreciation to all the people who put in the hard work.
@MUFC Rugby Wrestling & Самбо and Lacrosse.Rule
Actually very smart, nerds always enter by door not going through the top of a convertible
Fun fact for those who don't remember or weren't around during the MySpace days: Chamillionaire loved this parody so much, he gave a shoutout to Weird Al in an interview and even put this song on his MySpace page.
Chamillionaire always seemed like a pretty decent dude haha
For the last time it’s spelled “weird.”
@@ophellocunts when a typo exists:
@@ophello I before e except after c
Apart from the multitude of exceptions lmao
I think Chamillionaire was one a bunch of artists that, when asked about it said “When Weird Al covers you, you know you’ve made it.
Finally, a rap artist who speaks for me.
same
Moooooodddddd
yeah but he didnt roll a natural 20 smh
XD Same
You might like Lil Dicky
All jokes aside.........he can spit straight fire. Classic.
And then CHAMILLIONAIRE had to COPY this song
Got tickets for the Philly show. Really excited, would love to see him flow like this live
I love how getting a parody made by Weird Al was a sort of "stamp of success" in the music industry for a long time. Lady Gaga's label denied Weird Al to make a parody of her song but she went over them and told him to make it anyway. Musicians just love this guy's dedication.
What's the Gaga's song?
@ Lady Gaga - Born This Way.
That is based and epic
All musicians except Coolio. ;)
@@Resvrgam Fun fact: Coolio regretted ever hating on Weird Al and his parody of Gangsta's Paradise. He felt embarrassed and even apologized to Al.
That being said, there are other artists, like Paul McCartney who have flat-out denied Al the right to make music parodies of their songs altogether, but honestly I think it's a shame. Parody is an artform in its own right and Weird Al is the master of parody.
Sees nerd approaching in the distance
*Locks door of roofless car*
Alyssa Reeder 😂
How did it take me so long to realize that it's a reference to white people locking their car doors when driving through black neighborhoods?
@@micahbush5397 He is pointing out, they are doing it wrong.
That's Key and Peele for ya!
One can never be too careful.
2000s: Haha that guys such a nerd
2020s: Damn, dude has a house, career, hobbies, friends and confidence
lol all us 20 year olds want what he's got.
This was hilarious when I read it. Now it troubles me.
and will to live
Damn
+1000 respect
1:22 Donny Osmond's cameo still kracks me up 😂
He's a class act, poking fun at his "white and nerdy" ness!😂😂😂😂❤
@kelleydeclue4100 I agree! My mom loved his cameo too when she saw this. She said Donny Osmond was her first celebrity crush ❤️
The first time I've noticed that in almost 20 years
"My rims don't spin to the contrary, you'll find that they're quite stationary" is one of the greatest rhymes I have ever heard in rap.
Exactly!
😂😂😂💯
Maybe a little bit over exagurated
Dudes so funny 🤣🤣🤣 love wierdal
"All my action figures are cherry"
I remember having this video downloaded on my jailbroken 1st Gen iPod touch, those were the days
But I swear he kinda looked like Link from Good Mythical Morning at first didn't he?
@@nibsin That's what I was thinking!
Brroooo, the nostalgia! Thanks for the comment 👌
Same
The kids don't even know what you just said lol.
He’s actually quite an unironically good rapper
Go to one of his concerts, he does it just as well live.
He is a fantastic rapper. Which is better than most so-called gangster rappers.
@@TheRaker1000 .unfortunately he no longer performs. at least I have heard that.
@@nathanhold4755, I went to his concert this last summer at Red Rocks in Denver. Was a very fun show. Good for all ages.
Yes
Fairplay to Donny Osmond btw. Came up with all his own dance moves and can tell he had so much fun doing this.
Rewatched it just for those parts. 😁
I remember an interview he did with Jonathon Brandmeier here in Chicago, and Donny said Al just wanted him to have fun with it. Go nuts.
Guy took that and ran like he was Forrest Gump.
In middle school, the robotics teacher "sang" this as part of a faculty lip-sync competition. He won.
He deserves it.
What A legend.
Hilarious.
Nice The teachers we entrust our kids education.
@@paulgodwin9425 nani
Never noticed it was Key and Peele in the car in the beginning.
Same!
Had to do a double take but holy crap it is them,nice
dude me too just now lmfao
Same
Yah, there is a point to them not being famous when this came out, but I've seen the video a bunch after they came to fame and only just noticed.
*There is nobody more legendary in this world like Weird Al.*
Yes sir
youre right
yeah
I am 100% behind Weird Al making a large scale comeback this year. We freaking need it after what ass this year has been.
Did who the hell ever buried "Spike Jones and His City Slickers," dare to be stupid and bury them Legendary Entertainers/Musicians, on top of, this wide, weird World, of Burials? I thought soil. Above ground Burials are only stupid, if Grave Robbers frequent the area, in caseket i forgot.
One of my friends is a HUGE Weird Al fan and she told that Chamilionaire said in an interview that he knew he'd made it when Weird Al made a parody of his song.
@@corywalker8551 I am as well. Al is the greatest
It’s been a honor in the music industry for almost 45 years to be parodied by Weird Al
Even Madonna and Kurt Cobain adored his parodies.
Not only that, Chamilionaire thanked Weird Al for making his song much more popular, so that he actually made it.
Another fun fact: Madonna not only liked Al's parody, she invented it (she had said to a friend, "hey that Weird Al should do Like a Surgeon" and it got back to him).
I've also heard that White & Nerdy became so popular that people thought Chamillionare copied Al's song, but I don't know if it's true or not
Can we take a moment to appreciate the mood of the protagonist of this video? His confidence is honestly inspiring, he seemingly has no concept of embarrassment. He never shows any shame in how people react to him and his lifestyle. Weird Al did such a good job portraying how happy this man is to be himself, the huge smile on his face at all times shows obviously how much he loves his life.
A lot of us white and nerdy folks could learn from this, a lot of us have low self-esteem. For no good reason as well. Enjoy chess club, Star Trek, programming and D&D - no shame in any of it!
so im not the only person watching this in 2022
@@thegreatjayden6887 yeah I rediscovered it recently as well! Just popped into my head for some reason. Here's my white and nerdy credentials: I know that the equation in your profile pic is for terminal velocity lol
@@goose300183 lol i didn't think anyone would notice
@@thegreatjayden6887 been listening for a while
Just to remind everyone, Al would have been in his late 40s when he filmed this. The dude doesn't age.
It's his 60th birthday today.
And he's still doing this🤣
Plastic surgery and Botox is he secret
I think you mean Billie Joe Armstrong
He still looked 15 here
Weird Al is a human gem. He has mastered the art of parody and brings nothing but joy through his satire and music. World needs more of this.
I agree
Yes to your entire comment, he's literally a genius!
He has a reputation of being very approachable and very nice. He also only does parodies of songs he gets permission from the artist on which he does not have to do. He also doesn't cuss and he always does comedy in a positive Way, never punching down.
totally dude. completely perfect
Coolio wasnt feeling the joy.
Getting Donnie Osmand in this video was next level. We are all playing checkers while Weird Al is playing chess.
Key and Peele being in this but then locking the door on their *convertible* when Al approaches too eagerly is amazing 😂😂😂
bro i had no idea key and peele were in this until today, when i made a reference to this at work and nobody got it, so i had to play this on my speaker and show them, i was like holy shit thats key and peele
I was today years old when I realized that was them
@@JypsiMomma I'm sincerely glad you've had this moment to enjoy
agree and thanks for pointing that out
"If you don't watch it, you're racist!"
~promo for the debut of K&P
I love how it doesn't matter what genre of music you make. When Weird Al parodies you, that's a great honor.
Which song is he parodying?
Chamillionaire - Ridin' Dirty@@omartabaza7561
@@omartabaza7561ridin' dirty - chamillionaire
Nirvana had the same reaction when he asked to parody Smells Like Teen Spirit
I read the last word as Horror and it still makes sense
Love how most people talk about the key and Peele cameo, and hardly mention Seth green in that one scene with the action figures
Not only that but Donny Osmond DANCING like a goof ball behind Al ... POP POP!!
who the f*** are Key and Peele? 😕
That’s because everyone noticed Seth Green the first time seeing this video. Most ppl didnt catch Key and Peele until much later.
@@bradleystopher8725 They’re a relatively obscure duo. Plus Jordan Peele is an Oscar winner which makes him even more obscure. Most people have never heard of them. Kind of like other very obscure comedians like Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Bill Cosby, Adam Sandler.
@@StuUngar Dude Key and Peele are way more popular than Seth Green... As much as I love Seth Green, we don't really hear about him anymore. I'm 25 and I don't even know who the hell Danny Osmond is.
1:11 Even the trivia questions on the screen for 0.2 seconds are pretty great (it helps if you go frame by frame)
What’s the melting point of a gorilla’s head?
Damn, I am surprised they put in the effort for something so easy to miss
The brilliance of Weird Al is demonstrated in his ability to move from the 80s pop era, to the alternative era, to the hip hop era.
What a guy
Don't you mean "White a guy"?
He mentioned white cacayacas 😮
si
That's the magic of parody, there is always someone "making a foolish statement through music" that comedy and talent can play along with. Real talent here.
and now bratty white gurl era
Purchasing a copy of the Star Wars holiday special happens exactly as shown here
Came to comments looking for any mentions of this, lol. Far as I know, it is actually impossible to get a copy, but you CAN watch it on YT. Or, at least you could 3-4 years ago when I introduced it to my boss who had no clue it existed. I suppose you could record that and then rip your own copy.
Sadly I watched the Holiday Special during Star Wars club in the early 2000's of highschool and I don't wish even my enemies to have to sit through that.
John STrust me it’s possible to buy a copy of it but then you run the risk of George Lucas busting down your door with a sledgehammer
Stupid VelociraptorOne of the actors involved in the movie said that he was pretty sure sentient bag of cocaine wrote and directed it
500th like
0% nudity
0% drugs
0% cursing
100% sour cream
MAYOOOOOOOO
I’m whiter than sour cream
wow, I read this as he said sour cream
What about the bubble wrap?
@@blueravenchick Lmayo
Just realized the GAP frame in 2:02 is changed from the original, which was Weird Al in front of a GAP Store with a huge logo above the entrance. Maybe copyright issues.
I came to see if anyone else commented on this. It's definitely different, but I have no clue why it needed to be changed.
@@MrZzyzx888 gap got angry they got free advertisement from him so they had to change it. bet they realised something was wrong when sales went up and one of their lawyers saw this and threatened a cease and desist order for doing it unprovoked, idk tho
@@bobfishtheblobfish3619saying a theory and not saying it’s a theory and not what actually happened until the very end is not a good idea
@@bobfishtheblobfish3619Ditto on WeirdWimp said above me. Spouting conjecture and pretending its fact is not acceptable. A stunt like this would get you kicked out of any even mildly serious debate. Also, it's okay that Al is willing to make tiny edits for corporations, who, shocker, get to choose how their brand is perceived. To transform a five minute obscure edit to a video into this obscene cassus bellum in the war against corporations that cannot go unanswered is just strange.
Lastly, as much as I like Al and as much he seems to generally be a good guy, he represents the establishment. He's very wealthy, and he stands to gain from the status quo concerning copyright law. Weird Al, S&G, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Metallica, RAtM-what they all have/had in common is that they benefit(ed) from the machine and are/were (to varying degrees) subservient to its wishes. Don't let your biases cloud your judgement.
This was my jam
ayy same dude
Bruh I saw your comments on Eminem’s music videos and now you’re here
Are you that garbage guy lol
Taco, fancy meeting you here. I was looking up a parody of Ridin' featuring Derpy from My Little Pony.
samme
'I'm nerdy in the extreme, and whiter than sour cream' - One of the best lines of any song
shit's deep af because sour cream is SO white.
Now
@@demonmod some please let me know 😉
@@adelekeeney8022 you better start speaking english correctly or nobody is going to want to play with you
I had people call me "face cream" bc my skin is the color (almost) of milk XD I got so mad when I first heard it (I was in 5th grade and was 11 at the time) but now I'm just like "yeahh boiii that's me right there"
*locks door on a convertible* that will keep him away
Stick of iron 23 yeah I know dude that’s great
That still makes me laugh every single time. This song is his masterpiece imo, such a lyricist.
Good catch. Have you filed a report with IMDB yet?
Well, yes. He's too white and nerdy to not use the door to enter a car.
Lol
Still makes laugh out loud after all these years. NOBODY like Weird Al!
Weird Al's one of the only rappers Eminem is too afraid to diss.
I think Weird Al did an Eninem song parody anyway. So yeah.
@@Qardo Couch Potato
Why would anyone want to diss Weird Al
@@kellysriddles “People don’t like people not because they are good, but because they’re better than them.”
Honestly if someone dissed Al I think they would get a lot of hate
Chamillonaire was impressed with Weird Al's rapping ability when he allowed the parody
Congrats!!
Didn't be start asking artists for thier permission after the whole Coolio beef??
He executed better then Chamillionaire
@@BoleDaPole I think he began asking before that incident, because from what I remember, Weird Al said he DID call Coolio's people and got the green light! So he made Amish Paradise, but the person Al had contacted didn't _actually_ ask Coolio and only assumed he'd be okay with it... he wasn't. I'm pretty sure they've since smoothed things over. Which is good, because: he did ask first!
@@BoleDaPole He always asked for permission (even tho he doesn't need it) but yeah, after the coolio beef he started to ask them directly (before it was a mix of directly or their managers)
Legendary work and the way he matches the flow of the original is next level
For real!! If you listen to the original and this back to back he matches the cadence of the two verses with near perfection.
pc pe nus repair
@@jacobcomongore4180he even took Krazy bone flow and made it sound good.
@@solounaopinion8755🧢
what is the original
Am I crazy or did Weird Al' forget the vacuum permittivity in the Schrödinger Wave equation for the hydrogen atom at 1:36
😂
Yo are you a wizard I think that’s Japanese ?
What is bro yapping about😭🙏
didn't he just simplify the equation assuming perfect vacuum?
Dude can code, has the time to regularly play DND, is a whiz at trivia, and has a job that pays well enough to afford a home with a nice front lawn.
Bro’s my ideal human being
True
This is the instance where I can say "omg he's literally me" unironically
vhs is the best thing to happen to me this year and I love it so much and I love it so much and I love it so much and I love it so
Right?! He even makes websites for his friends!
@@chocolatechips1776 and his dog, can't forget that
0% nudity 0%drugs. 0%bad words 100% white and nerdy
10
10 what
He means 10 out of 10 I think
Okay thanks so much
r/youngpeopleyoutube
Weird Al is seeing editing “Atlantic Records” Wikipedia page with “YOU SUCK” because they wouldn’t let him release “You’re Pitiful” on his albums.
Weird Al is kinda awesome.
He's not logged in to Wikipedia though... hmmm, that must be a slip, I'm sure someone white and nerdy would have a real bada$$ login name ;)
Weird Al rocks.
LOL! Good eye! I never caught that.
Patrik Sonestad you dont need to log into anything to edit wikipedia
0:19 I just realized the lights are Pac Man.
I just realized the black guys are key and peele 😭😭😭
@@LavaDog1234 Wait they are?
Not only is the white nerd’s activities totally normal now, he’s even got an extremely valuable skill set. This dude had the right idea the whole time
Right? Being a nerd is cool now.
@@patrickmanway290 my brother gets paid $120k for being a nerd😳
Well, maybe except for fanny pack…
Sir you are a philosopher
@@Cuzjudd thank you squire
It suck how he's not praised for being lyrical. Rap, rock, pop etc. The man has flow with extreme punctuality that gets overlooked because he's does parodies. The man has extreme talent that spanned out throughout 40 years. He is the fucking legend
Hello from 3 hours after you posted your comment.
@@KevinIsSoAwsome Hello from 20 minutes after you posted your comment.
@@chloeporter7690 Hello from 4 days after you posted your comment.
@@mugfan9779 Hello from 8 days after you posted your comment.
@@DocKorbeno Hello 11 days after you post your comment..
About half of the things he’s talking about are now cool
I’m surprised he mentioned the Star Wars holiday special and didn’t mention anime
@@bemotivated8443 wtf
@@epi4mak138 anime wasn't mainstream
@@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305 yeah that's why i said "wtf"
Ah yes I still use MySpace 😂
Somg was in my head this morning. Hadnt listend to it in years.
We need a real mix.
I don't know why, but I think one of the funniest parts of this video is that at 0:23, he locks his convertible door. Its so stupid I can't stop laughing
Lol I know right? I love their facial expressions when he waves at them too at 0:11 haha. That's my favorite lol
Maybe Nerds are too White and Nerdy to jump in.
It's a play on how whites lock their doors in the ghetto.
@@101Volts White man can't jump.
Totally brilliant! It makes so much sense...
Weird Al's career has lasted longer than any of the people he's parodied
I remember his songs from Dr. Demento in '79.
Probably not Michael Jackson tho
The only thing that will kill Al's parody career is the lack of chart topping songs.
@@skyhime RIP Weird Al's career
@@loyalfilm His too
Ah Weird Al, a dude whose career has outlasted almost every artist he parodies. Protect this man at all costs.
Oh jeez enough with the national treasure protect at all costs comment. It is becoming a meme at this point.
Love the fact Key and Peele are in this, really just noticed now
@@SlickArmor Your comment is a national treasure and should be protected
@@NerdCoding why I ought a...
Call in the secret service to protect this man
I was 11 when I first heard and watched this video. Even 12 years later it is still absolutely timeless and hilarious😂.
real
Eminem: "I'm such a nerd yo. I know what a Spider-man is."
Weird Al: "Hold my Star Wars Holiday Special VHS"
And bought off a dealer in a back-alley, no less, in a marker-drawn case :D
@@vtr0104 Well, all copies of the Star Wars Holiday Special have home-made covers, because it was never released officially and all copies are technically bootlegs.
@@HOTD108_ There is one official copy
It was given to Carrie Fisher.
Omg lol
@@HOTD108_ this is the most white and nerdy comment
2000s: What a freakin’ nerd!
2020s: What a GOAT!
❤
least copied comment in youtube
@@whirlabee9984 let be honest
The geek shall inherit the earth.
Nerds won 😂
This guy actually sounds cool in 2020. Like, he knows how to make websites, mutliple coding languages, deep knowledge in mathematics and many other scientific subjects. All while trying to hang out with the cool kids.
Proof that the technocrats have taken over 😬that this is considered cool now
@@softlifesarah Technocracy is the only way we're going to uplift humanity without peoples feelings being hurt about it.
@@nollix 🤡🤡🤡
Math and other scientific subjects are still not considered 'cool'. Coding is, i agree with that. Fast typing is pretty damn cool, and so are action figures and comics.
Oh yeah being a nerd is cool in 2020
1:38 that guy in the back is going mad i love him XD
Donnie Osmond. LOL
I watched an interview where Al said Donny Osmond did it in one take. He was just having a blast.
Weird Al's parodies age better than the originals.
bridgecross cap 🧢 the orginal hard asf but this good for da jokes
True
dont think ive ever heard the "original"
"I do HTML4"; that's been outdated for years now.
Adam Raschio
So is MySpace, but that is the joke.
The fact that Key and Peele are here now doing their thing killing it since then is just awesome.
I just realise that now thank you that is hilarious
My god! I just noticed them!! Thank you!!!
I love that he throws in people like Key and Peele and Seth Green into this! Also Donny Osmund dancing in the background 😂
you see me mowing your front lawn
Donny Osmond was icing on the cake.
Donny Osmund? I didn’t recognize him but I grew up on that show 😮
I knew it was Seth Green!
Reminds me of why I don’t drink and watch RUclips. That includes coffee, tea, soda, etc.
1:37 actually made me laugh out loud. Power strips are amazing gifts
When Weird Al makes a parody of your song, you know you've made it
-Nirvana
Chamillionaire, the artist of the original song Ridin’ loved this song. He didn’t realize Al was that good of a rapper. Plus he won rap song of the year at the Grammys. He even thanked Al for the win saying his parody helped him win.
@@TheNorthie that’s awesome
That's what Kurt Cobain thought he was thrilled. And he only gave Weird Al the the okay because it wasn't about food
When Weird Al makes a parody of essentially your life, you know you haven't
Weird Al's influence is one reason nerd cultures are so popular today. He showed it's okay to proudly enjoy the things you like. Then to just be a good dude and positive person that's so clearly thankful for his fans and life. It's like just such a great example.
Do what you love, work hard, be kind, be thankful, and don't apologize when you have nothing to apologize for
Ironic since the nerds define masculine toxicity
@@IndogaKirai that's just some men. Has nothing to do with being a nerd
@@IndogaKiraiYou're thinking of gamers.
Nerd culture is not popular....gamers are still shut inns
@@saintniccage2818 Literally every store sells something related to nerd culture, even Walmart. Yes it is.
This was the first RUclips I watched ever. I watched this everyday before school in 7th grade before my dad would drive me to school. He patiently would rewatch this with me as I memorized it. He passed away 5 years ago but this brings a smile to my face of those middle school mornings with him.
Sorry to hear that
That has to be the greatest story on this YT video. Sorry about your father but it sounds like you both really enjoyed that time together.
How do you watch your first "RUclips". That has to be the dumbest thing I have ever heard.
@@helium5912 English probably isn't his first language, leave him alone. He did nothing wrong to you.
:)
seth green showcasing the Action Figures is 10/10
The funniest bit is, they lock their car whilst they have no roof.
Lol.... afraid of the friendly waving weird dude...lol...😸😹
Illl never forget that Joke LOL
Jesus. Loves U
What would he do? Jump over? That could be dangerous!
@@MrVladDubrovski nerds can't jump *cough* white men can't jump
The cameos in this video are top tier lol
Who is the guy dancing behind him?
@@feet300 Donny Osmund.
@@kittycattt93 He looks like Dwight from The Office
@@kittycattt93 I love that Donny Osmond's in this... I'm not a fan of his work, but good lord he is *for sure* white and nerdy (and I mean that in the kindest, nicest way possible)!
@@MsFuzzipoo I love that he can take the mick outta himself. I have a soft spot for him cus he sings I'll make a man outta you in mulan lol 😂
Holy shit, that's Keye and Peele!
Thank you for the delineating observation Jesse! :D
YES! I SAW!!! YAAAY
We love you Jesse
Who?
Well shit...
Happy birthday weird Al. it's a crime that he is not in the rock and roll Hall of Fame
Of all the cameos, Donny Osmond dancing his heart out is so underrated.
I know right he is selling it. 😂
Who else was in it? I saw Key and Peele, Seth Green, the late Judy Tenuta (RIP). Did I miss any?
I've watched this so many times and never noticed that. Timestamp?
@@marshwetland3808 any time you see Al dancing with the white background with all the math formulas, the guy with him is Donny Osmond.
Nah. It’s not really necessary to make this video funny. It’s almost a mockery to the video itself. In fact the video still hilarious despite it.
According to Weird Al, he said that Donny Osmond was eager to be in the video and practiced the dance moves ahead of time. That’s dedication!
Donny Osmond actually has a tremendous sense of humor.
He listened to the song ahead of time but I believe all the dance moves were improvised, which is even more impressive.
@@Yimello Donny O got some mad skills, was he a little bit country or rock and roll?
@@CosmoFreakinKramer rock and roll.. LOL Marie was a little bit of country ..
The Osmonds are consummate performers. That doesn't surprise me at all.
Always crazy to me that Weird Al hired Key and Peele 6 years before their show started.
Weird AL always spots talent and hires struggling artists by hiring them to help them out.
Last time I saw this I was too young to realize they had a bunch of celebrities in here. Key and Peele, Seth Green, Donny Osmond.
Key and Peele also weren't famous back then, not really celebrity status. Not just because you were young lol
Key and Peele are celebrities?
That’s true.
I just want to know how he got Donny Osmond to dance like that
OMG Donny Osmond dancing here! “Pop pop” HA!
This song came out in 2006 and it's still fresh as a bottle of wine
I'agree, and hilarious 😂 Weird Al.
dragonball slayer326 But wine is supposed to be better with age 🤔
Unlike riding dirty right??
what Casper The Friendly Holy Ghost 0:20
YO ! ! ! ! !
Weird Al is a timeless genius, I've loved this song since it came out and it's hardly aged a day. It's because he's clearly a smart guy and actually tries to understand what he's parodying, so it forever feels genuine and clever.
he said this is the only he song he didn't have to do any research to write. it's like his autobiography
Yeah, the (funnily enough, because some other things in the song he mentions are even older) only real part of the song that feels pretty dated at this point is the Myspace reference.
RIP Weird Al. He’s not dead, I just want him to be remembered while he’s still alive and well.
bro I glanced at your comment and my heart sank lmao.
Tf lol you scared the shi...out of me
That feeling when you realize he's just a dude living his best life.
play minecraft
I'm just living the dream 😂
Bill Gates did say, "Be nice to nerds, chances are you might end up working for one!"
Seems like songs such as this one made us a little more accepting and open-minded over the years...at least, for some of us, it has.
His flow parody or not, is sicker than COVID-19!!
Al got some serious BARS!
Real Talk!!
Weird Al is such a treasure. When I was young I just thought he was a gimmick. 30 years later I realize he is fucking musical genius and a really cool dude.
That's exactly how I feel. Lol.
30 years later? more like 40 years later, A few of his early songs were "Another One Rides the Bus", "Beat It", and "Like a Virgin". So, yeah, he has been doing this for 40 plus years easily now.
Same here. I wonder what I'll think was a gimmick now and I'll think was genius in 30 more years? Probably good health and being able to walk.
Now I'm sad...
It will be a sad day the world over when this man passes.
If he was so nerdy in this vid, he should've won Jeopardy
“I wanna bowl with the gangsters” still makes me laugh every time!🤣
Yeah, what ARE those guys doing in the bowling alley - lol.
@@marshwetland3808 Bowling, obviously
@@marshwetland3808 If there's anything that GTA taught us, it's that gangsters bowl. A lot.
@@oisyn- But not with their annoying cousins
Bowl? It's roll.
Weird Al getting freaky with bubble wrap is now permanently imprinted into my eyes
On September 1st, 2019, approximately 5-6 hours before he was scheduled to perform his last show of his Strings Attached tour at the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, AR, Weird Al came and visited me for about 15 minutes while I was at UAMS being treated for cancer (I have Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma; was diagnosed with it on May 30, 2019).
My sister went all over social media to try to get someone to contact him and let him know that a big fan of his was in the hospital, and she was hoping that he would get the message (I dropped all my social media contacts for reasons which I won't go into here). You see, she initially was going to get me tickets to see him at Verizon Arena, but when the diagnosis came in, she thought the next best thing would be to try to get Mr. Al's attention and get him to visit me. Well, let me tell you, that 15 minute visit with him was far, far better than seeing him in concert (I have seen him in concert five times before, and he has always put on a great show), and I will, for as long as I can remember, be grateful to him for taking time from his schedule to see me. And with just five hours before his show started...
Weird Al has always struck me as being a celebrity that has not allowed celebrity status to get to his head, and this visit confirmed it for me. And his visit could not have come at a better time, given that my overall stay was about 16 days when it was only supposed to be about 6-7. It was incredibly discouraging and frustrating for me to have to stay that long, and his visit did so much to lift my spirits. It really, really did.
I know my post will get swallowed up by all the other posts that have been made here, and I don't expect anyone to respond or read it. That's A-OK with me. But if Weird Al should, by the stroke of random chance, happen to read this, I want him to know that I am so incredibly grateful to him for taking the time to see me. It could not have come at a better time.
Thank you, sir. Thank you for your kindness. God bless you and keep up the fine work.
P.S At this moment, my cancer is in complete remission. Praise God for that!
Lonnie Craig Faith in humanity restored.
@@StarWarsomania One word to describe your response- Absolutely.
Thank you for writing this. It's good to know that there are still good people in the world.
I wish you all the best. After reading your comment, I'm sure Al got just as much out of meeting with you as you got from meeting with him. :-) Good luck to you.
@@sophiet1576 Really appreciate that. Thanks, Miss Sophie.
@@starscreamofvos oh god guys we got a vegan
The Segway always kills me, but it’s Donnie Osmond the backup dancer that is my absolute favorite. And then going back to the original video and contrasting the two? *chef’s kiss* so good
Absolutely, he killed it.
No question, Donny makes this totally awesome.
Seth Green slapping his own ass is pretty damn funny too, ya know.
@@Eli-uu4vt Yes it is
В точку! Танцор перчинка видео!:)
Donny Osmond jamming out in the background is the best part of this video. He went all out. Obviously having a blast. Always makes me grin.
There is a whole video of him doing all the raw footage. It is amazing.
Fantastic Cameo. He was having an illegal amount of fun.
I was just like....
"Is that Donny Osmond?
Also...
WHY?"
@@AmericanWorker1127 On RUclips?
@@robbpowell194 Here you go: ruclips.net/video/Vq6OncN6_Fo/видео.html
It doesn’t get more “white and nerdy” than Donny Osmond! He is the funniest thing about this video! Awesome Job!!!😉
The Star Wars Christmas special was a nice touch
Agreed LOL.
For many years I did not even know it was a real thing! Even after watching this for several years I had no idea that the Star Wars Christmas Special was REAL and thought it only to be a joke. Well it's real alright...and it's no wonder I hadn't seen it before...it was HORRIBLE!
Yeah I learned of it's existence after that video and quickly went to look for it on RUclips. Glad to know what it is but... I've seen it once, it's enough. But it's really cool to see the enthusiasm of the nerd.
I don't think that was worth multiple 100 dollar bills though... I guess nerds will do anything to get a high.
@@MyFanMadeFilms before youtube or online streaming it was pretty hard to find some bootleg VHS tapes. Also Lucas never released this and most if not all the film reels of it were destroyed. The only way you could see this was if you knew somebody that physically owned it
0:08 THATS KEY AND PEELE!
Sorry. 0:06
+Colonel Magoo Holy shit!!! Never noticed that before :p
wtf omg lol
+Colonel Magoo I know
+Colonel Magoo I just realized this before I read this comment.
Judy Tenuta, who recently passed away, is the woman who gets the surge protector as a gift. Both her and Al used accordions in their acts. Rest in peace, Judy!
I promise to worship Judy and buy her gum :)
@@1655zz easy there
I knew she looked familiar.
I loved her in "Headline News"
I didn't know she died 😢
I love how into the video Donny is. He knows he's "White and Nerdy".
I love how weird al becomes the character he’s playing. When he walks up to the black dudes so enthusiastically it’s adorable.
Technically I think he's just embracing the inner nerd that he is, listen to enough of his songs and there's always a nerd-like quality to it
He's said before in interviews that this was an autobiographical work, a lifetime in the making.
@@bob7975 the real gangsta
Well it is Weird Al after all, this is the role he was born to play lol.
This song actually makes Nerds look cool. Only an absolute genius like Weird Al could pull this off..
How YOUNG he looks in this video. Jeez. He was in his forties. Fuck man.
I mean the guy has a house compared to what most 20 years have now
@@dragb9284Tbf most 20 year olds are the guy he's talking about too.
Is it just me or is Weird Al one of the most talented people ever?!
He's really talented
Def ain't just you
He's one of the best humans on this planet
Fax
We can see that Al still buys illegal VHS tapes
He's aight
Weird Al is a national treasure.
Donny Osmond deserves so much credit, he freestyled for basically the entire song. The BTS of thos is great 👏🏾👏🏾
He was having too much fun.
@@kericorley9387 fr
@@kericorley9387 Just great!
There’s a separate green screen video of the two of them doing the whole song. It’s so funny, I just laugh every time I watch it!! 🤣🤣🤣
@@luanneneill2877 It's great!
2006: "What a nerd"
2020: "He likes comic books, video games, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, speak Klingon, has a certificate and great group of friends. He is the coolest guy ever.
what's hip today, might become passé
i have no friends lol
I remember being made fun of for wearing skinny jeans and liking anime around this time now every mainstream rapper rocks them and references DBZ like crazy it's weird to see.
This reminds me of m&m
@@aservant2287 Eminem
Is anyone gonna talk about Donny Osmond dancing in the background?
This is why he won Dancing with the Stars and almost the Masked Singer.
That's pretty wild.
Watch the behind the scenes he has a hard time keeping a straight face
I THOUGHT that was Donny Osmond omg lol!
I never realized it til more recently. Hilarious!
ruclips.net/video/Vq6OncN6_Fo/видео.html
Ya welcome.
Wooooow i never noticed Key & Peele in this beginning wtf.
Y'know, dude's living a rather nice (if odd) life.
Top of his class, a very well paying job in computer technology yet still very much able to enjoy living life engaging in hobbies such as DnD and chess. Could use a bit of work in the field of romance, but he seems very upbeat nonetheless.
Good for you, strange white nerdy man.
'Could use a bit of work in the field of romance'
I dunno, he seems to be doing well with the bubble wrap.
@@emozley7667 well he seems happy regardless.
His name is Alfred!
@@alexcallender I know. His name is written on his underwear.
The original sigma male.
Chamillionaire himself put "White & Nerdy" on his official MySpace page, and commented that he enjoys the parody.
In an interview, he also stated he was pleasantly surprised by Yankovic's rapping ability, saying: "He's actually rapping pretty good on it, it's crazy ... I didn't know he could rap like that."
According to Yankovic, Chamillionaire approached him on the red carpet after "Ridin'" won the Grammy award for Best Rap Song at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, and thanked him for creating the parody, as, in Yankovic's words, he had "made it undeniable that ["Ridin'"] was the rap song of the year".
That's pretty classy of Chamillionaire
You know what would of been great? Chamillionaire made a cameo in the video
Internet nowadays : What is myspace? Lol
Every major artist agrees that Weird Al parodying your song is the undeniable sign that you've made it.
Has anyone seen the Chamillionaire video where he talks about meeting Michael Jordan?
Weird Al being able to replicate the rhyme schemes and flow of a rapper like Chamillionaire just proves how he can do it all.
Real musicians like Weird Al most likely find rap to be a very simple form of music and it probably took him a few days to write and create this
@@commentresurrection1841 He said this song took a long time solely because he had to do so much research on what nerds like XD
@@samantharedacted9226 LOL I honestly figured he knew all of this stuff already on his own. Damn now I feel like a huge white nerd for being 90% of this song!
Chamillionaire himself praised this parody and Weird Al's rapping flow.
The flow of the 2nd verse from krayzie bone is insane
The fact that this has half the views of the original goes to show how much of a legend Weird Al is.
“One who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life” -Homer Simpson
Damn right
Sadly we can't say the same about Homer.
He's 15 seasons past his expiration date.
@@raspiankiado4658 I'd argue he went bad much earlier.
@@Lexilove2016 season 10 was the last good season
When Skinner was outed as a fake the Simson's "Jumped the Shark"