It's important to remember that 1) this is one of Weird Al's absolute best parodies, 2) like half of the references still hold up today, even though the other half were outdated 15-20 years ago, and 3) Drew Carey is UNBELIEVABLY funny in the video.
"You think your Commodore 64 is really neato What kind of chip you got in there? A Dorito? is easily in the running for the most devastating diss ever put to music.
This video inspired me to go out and get a Intel Pentium G2010. It took me 4 hours to download this video from Limewire so I could post this comment. Worth. It!
It's absolutely incredible to see this finally available in such high quality, but honestly, I think the lower resolution of the old video added to the charm given the subject matter lmao.
Of all things in this video, the "got me 100gb of RAM" is just about the only thing that is still relatively "futureproof". That said, I have 128gb, so I'm past it, but I'm insane.
@@jesperjensen7096 Sounds on brand for him too though! The red haired guy in the crowd with the black glasses, I was convinced as a teen that was Will Ferrel lol!
When Weird Al dropped tech specs here, he was thinking ahead to how quickly it would be obsolete. So he quoted specs that were borderline impossible at the time. Like 100GB of RAM, I mean that's a lot even today. Remember, this song came out during the dial-up Internet era. So he futureproofed his own parody so people wouldn't laugh at it the wrong way in the future. Genius
I think this is my all-time fav Al song. Every time I watch this I laugh at the cubical drone in the background screaming “YEAHHHHHH!” Thank you for this gem, Al!
Yeah! I feel like this was meant to be an ‘Original’ piece, since it’s so Rock heavy, but then Al heard Benjamins and incorporated some of it into the Song.
While Al is on this re-upload binge, let me just say I appreciate the many years of laughter this visionary has provided to us! It is fun being reminded of some of the classics, a simpler and happier time in many ways. Thank you, Al, for all that you do.
A long time ago I came across a rap video I actually enjoyed but could never find it again, perhaps because I failed to recognise it as a parody. This must have been the one. Hurray!
“100GB of RAM” Not too uncommon today “Flat screen monitor 40 inches wide” Not common today not because of technology, but more about the practicality “Install the T1 line in my house” Now that’s crazy
I know he released all of his music videos in hd at the same time, but I still find it hilarious that he released this in hd after everything that happened recently.
It's really interesting how many of these lines are super outdated and how many are still relevant. Ironically the thing that aged the worst here is actually the song he's parodying. Between Michael Jackson, Diddy, and R.Kelly, Weird Al has not had great luck with his parody artists
I've always loved how utterly perplexed the office workers are at the rapping and dancing going on.
It's important to remember that 1) this is one of Weird Al's absolute best parodies, 2) like half of the references still hold up today, even though the other half were outdated 15-20 years ago, and 3) Drew Carey is UNBELIEVABLY funny in the video.
Here I am, looking at the guy dancing next to Al, and am thinking.. "Is that Drew Carey? It looks like Drew." I never noticed that before. Lol.
except the "me too" joke lol
Wait, that's Drew Carey? I didn't even recognize him!
I would say its more about 1/3 that still holds up, technology is rapidly developing
"You think your Commodore 64 is really neato
What kind of chip you got in there? A Dorito?
is easily in the running for the most devastating diss ever put to music.
Reminds me of Monzy's Kill dash nine, which is full of them, including: "You thought the seven layer model referred to a burrito."
A C-64 really is rather neato. Much more so than a boring Pentium PC.
Guess he could not come up with a good enough rime to 6502
This video inspired me to go out and get a Intel Pentium G2010. It took me 4 hours to download this video from Limewire so I could post this comment. Worth. It!
Watching this as an adult in tech now I can actually appreciate most of the jokes.
It's absolutely incredible to see this finally available in such high quality, but honestly, I think the lower resolution of the old video added to the charm given the subject matter lmao.
Someday, someone's going to be listening to this as an unironic old-school tech gangsta hit.
and that day is today
Wait, you mean you aren't already? I sure am
I mean, have you heard of Nerdcore? That's pretty much it!
People don't understand how real EVERY reference in this is! 😅 1990s represent!
Of all things in this video, the "got me 100gb of RAM" is just about the only thing that is still relatively "futureproof". That said, I have 128gb, so I'm past it, but I'm insane.
goddamn dude. i'm jealous.
Same, I got 128gb just because of this song.
"Useless as Jpegs to Helen Keller" is just phenomenal
“I get that reference!!” I say endlessly through this video lol!
Absolutely forgot Drew Carey was in this though!
The first few seconds I was convinced it was Tom Arnold 😅
@@jesperjensen7096 Sounds on brand for him too though! The red haired guy in the crowd with the black glasses, I was convinced as a teen that was Will Ferrel lol!
Bro he remastered every single one! Great!
When Weird Al dropped tech specs here, he was thinking ahead to how quickly it would be obsolete. So he quoted specs that were borderline impossible at the time. Like 100GB of RAM, I mean that's a lot even today. Remember, this song came out during the dial-up Internet era. So he futureproofed his own parody so people wouldn't laugh at it the wrong way in the future. Genius
Except when it comes to the T1 line... Max data transmission speed 1.54 Mbps
There why he also mentioned a 286
"What kinda chip you got in there, a dorito?" Is a fantastic line 😌👌
I think this is my all-time fav Al song. Every time I watch this I laugh at the cubical drone in the background screaming “YEAHHHHHH!” Thank you for this gem, Al!
Did you know that that's AL's drummer, Jon Bermuda Schwatz, screaming Yeah.
@@sophiet1576 I did not. Thank you forthe new knowledge.
One of those songs I know WAY better than the source material
You're not the only one.
Yeah! I feel like this was meant to be an ‘Original’ piece, since it’s so Rock heavy, but then Al heard Benjamins and incorporated some of it into the Song.
That Helen Keller dig is savage!
It's All About The Pentiums by Drew Carey featuring Weird Al. now I'm gonna score some points, yet the points don't matter
You think your Commodore 64's got attributes
What kind of chip you got in there, a freakin' Utz?
I may not know much but the women dancers in this video moved in a very nicely co-ordinated way. will rewatch to confirm.
I love Weird Al so much influenced my humor so much ❤️
100Gb of RAM is impressive
Nah, 100 Gb is only 12.5 GB.
Capital letters matter in units.
I saw this video on my feed and briefly had no idea what year it was
Me too!
While Al is on this re-upload binge, let me just say I appreciate the many years of laughter this visionary has provided to us! It is fun being reminded of some of the classics, a simpler and happier time in many ways. Thank you, Al, for all that you do.
This song held up pretty well in 2024.
Pure genius
Love this, what kind of chip have you got in there a Dorito ????
I love the soyface at 1:36
The GOAT STRIKES BACK
Just happy to be early on a Weird Al video... even if it's a rereleased classic. :)
Still one of the best songs of Al 😂
Kids just can't understand how hard this went 25 years ago.
02:11
I have been watching this video for years. HOW DID I NOT KNOW THAT WAS DREW CAREY?!
I feel like I've failed someone.
Heerlijk 👏 😃 👍
A long time ago I came across a rap video I actually enjoyed but could never find it again, perhaps because I failed to recognise it as a parody. This must have been the one. Hurray!
These need to gain views as soon as possible
The banner "WELCOME TO COMDEX" is killing me rn
This song confused me when I was younger because all the references were lost on me.
The Pentium name was phased out in 2023
in favor of the "core name"
Something’s going on. I KNOW IT!
*_ITS ALL ABOUT THE PENTIUMS!!_*
“100GB of RAM”
Not too uncommon today
“Flat screen monitor 40 inches wide”
Not common today not because of technology, but more about the practicality
“Install the T1 line in my house”
Now that’s crazy
With Intel now-a-days, you might as well get your CPU in a box of Cracker Jacks
Weird Al celebrating nerd culture LONG before it was anything close to cool. You kids have no idea.
Still my favorite Al rap song and video.
Lmao outstanding
This one is cool! I missed it when it came out. Weird Al has to be the most talented artist of our era.
And still this video is still relevant.
Just made a joke about a Dorito. Now I'm here
I know he released all of his music videos in hd at the same time, but I still find it hilarious that he released this in hd after everything that happened recently.
I forget, is that Emo Phillips as the white-out guy?
Yep!
Another banger
oh no I have now watch all these hd uploads
I remember this song, I loved it as a nerdy teen but never knew what it was parodying.
My favorite :D
Hello from Russia with VPN. The owner of the video has banned it from Russia
RUclips is blocked in Russia. Don't start war you can't win orc.
The words unearthed omg 😂 It's been so long
You wouldn’t download a Pentium!
Here before it got 1k views!
Ditto! Wait the kiddies still use that saying right? :)
Is that Rand Paul on guitar?
10/10 choreography
Strategic song placement? Uploaded after "This is the life", maybe a coincidence, maybe it's Maybelline.
Oddly very timely
Not one single lyric that is not absolutely perfect
People ask me who's my favorite rapper ...
Spoiler it's weird al 😂
It's really interesting how many of these lines are super outdated and how many are still relevant. Ironically the thing that aged the worst here is actually the song he's parodying. Between Michael Jackson, Diddy, and R.Kelly, Weird Al has not had great luck with his parody artists
58th, 28 August 2024
Nice try Diddy!
What a whacky, zany, nutty funster!
I finally have 100gb or ram on my laptop. (but I had to add the gfx ram to get there)
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Never looked better! Still sounds the same 🙃
wotcha
did know weird al was a hardware nerd lmao
noice
Meh not bad for a Canadian
AL's from LA.
@@sophiet1576 how strange