Weird Al Yankovic

Ilander · 07-27-2004, 12:36 PM

Comments? Does he make or ruin songs? Which is better for him, parodies or originals? Should he have gotten rid of the moustache? What's your favorite song? Am I depraved for liking his music?

pritchke · 07-27-2004, 12:37 PM

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He improves upon songs ex. "Fat"

His parodies may be better.

Wierd Al isn't Wierd Al without the moustache.

I like "Yoda".

No you are not depraved.</font>

[ 07-27-2004, 12:46 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

Albromor · 07-27-2004, 12:38 PM

I always thought his parodies were the best. And, no, you are not depraved for liking his music. You can rest easy now.

Aerich · 07-27-2004, 12:40 PM

Make. Parodies. No. Amish Paradise. No.

His old stuff is better. He's much more suited to make fun of others' songs - I can't picture him as a "serious" artist. Some of his stuff is hilarious, so depravity is not an issue (or at least it's excused).

Edit: because I'm a fool. Gangsters Paradise is the Coolio song he parodied, Amish Paradise was what he came up with.

[ 07-27-2004, 12:55 PM: Message edited by: Aerich ]

Ilander · 07-27-2004, 12:51 PM

I love the eleven minute monologue "Albuquerque." It's the best...

Anyone ever try to imagine what kind of architect he would have been? He does have a degree in it...oh, and "Fat" and "Amish Paradise" were awesome...I also think he improved upon the original in "Smells like Nirvana," but I'm sure to step on some toes that way!

VulcanRider · 07-31-2004, 11:17 AM

I love his parodies. Here's a good one:

The eBay song...
http://www.erikasfriends.com/for_net...ng_for_you.htm

Ilander · 08-01-2004, 10:29 PM

Definitely a parody that improved on the original, VulcanRider...

Timber Loftis · 08-02-2004, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VulcanRider:
I love his parodies. Here's a good one:

The eBay song...
http://www.erikasfriends.com/for_net...ng_for_you.htm

Thanks!!! I'd not heard this one. Great one.

Weird Al is great for a laugh. For me, I've noticed that if I own his albums, I almost never listen to them. But then, some days, you've just got that hankering to hear Y-O-D-A, Yoda, and you can't find it anywhere!!

VulcanRider · 08-02-2004, 06:26 PM

I don't listen to his albums much either, but when a song comes on that he's parodie.. parody... made fun of, I end up singing his lyrics.

Ilander · 08-02-2004, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VulcanRider:
I don't listen to his albums much either, but when a song comes on that he's parodie.. parody... made fun of, I end up singing his lyrics.

Me too, VR! I don't know how many times I've sang "The Saga Begins" while "American Pie" was playing...oh, and I love YODA...but I've never heard LOLA...I think if I ever did, I'd just burst out laughing...

07-27-2004, 12:36 PM	#1
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	Comments? Does he make or ruin songs? Which is better for him, parodies or originals? Should he have gotten rid of the moustache? What's your favorite song? Am I depraved for liking his music? __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

07-27-2004, 12:40 PM	#4
Aerich Lord Ao Join Date: May 27, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 2,061	Make. Parodies. No. Amish Paradise. No. His old stuff is better. He's much more suited to make fun of others' songs - I can't picture him as a "serious" artist. Some of his stuff is hilarious, so depravity is not an issue (or at least it's excused). Edit: because I'm a fool. Gangsters Paradise is the Coolio song he parodied, Amish Paradise was what he came up with. [ 07-27-2004, 12:55 PM: Message edited by: Aerich ] __________________ Where there is a great deal of free speech, there is always a certain amount of foolish speech. - Winston S. Churchill

07-27-2004, 12:51 PM	#5
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	I love the eleven minute monologue "Albuquerque." It's the best... Anyone ever try to imagine what kind of architect he would have been? He does have a degree in it...oh, and "Fat" and "Amish Paradise" were awesome...I also think he improved upon the original in "Smells like Nirvana," but I'm sure to step on some toes that way! __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

07-31-2004, 11:17 AM	#6
VulcanRider Lord Soth Join Date: July 25, 2002 Location: Melbourne FL Age: 60 Posts: 1,971	I love his parodies. Here's a good one: The eBay song... http://www.erikasfriends.com/for_net...ng_for_you.htm __________________ ----- Help feed animals in shelters with just a mouse click at The Animal Rescue Site !!

08-01-2004, 10:29 PM	#7
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	Definitely a parody that improved on the original, VulcanRider... __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

07-27-2004, 12:37 PM	#2
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 49 Posts: 3,491	<font face="Verdana" size="3" color="#00FF00"> He improves upon songs ex. "Fat" His parodies may be better. Wierd Al isn't Wierd Al without the moustache. I like "Yoda". No you are not depraved.</font> [ 07-27-2004, 12:46 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

07-27-2004, 12:38 PM	#3
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	I always thought his parodies were the best. And, no, you are not depraved for liking his music. You can rest easy now.

08-02-2004, 06:26 PM	#9
VulcanRider Lord Soth Join Date: July 25, 2002 Location: Melbourne FL Age: 60 Posts: 1,971	I don't listen to his albums much either, but when a song comes on that he's parodie.. parody... made fun of, I end up singing his lyrics. __________________ ----- Help feed animals in shelters with just a mouse click at The Animal Rescue Site !!

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