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Weird Al Yankovic parodies Pharrell's "Happy" with a bunch of co-stars (Original Post) NewJeffCT Jul 2014 OP
Well bless him for keeping up. I have never heard the song Happy CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #1
It's from the movie "Despicable Me 2" NewJeffCT Jul 2014 #2
I know. I am aware of it. But I still have not heard it. CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #3
Aaaaaaaargh .....my ears .... quick .. antidote ... MH1 Jul 2014 #13
Ditto that, NewJeff... MrMickeysMom Jul 2014 #14
Weird Al rules! Can't wait for his new album Mandatory Fun tomorrow! Initech Jul 2014 #4
Ah, Geez, Initech! MrMickeysMom Jul 2014 #15
His parody of "Royals" alone is worth the cost of admission. Initech Jul 2014 #16
That was funny. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2014 #5
here's the lyrics: lovemydog Jul 2014 #9
K&R for Weird Al lovemydog Jul 2014 #6
Yes, that is Margaret Cho. GoCubsGo Jul 2014 #7
He's gonna release 8 videos in 8 days on that nerdist site! lovemydog Jul 2014 #8
I didn't know Weird Al was still around. Brigid Jul 2014 #10
He resurfaces every few years NewJeffCT Jul 2014 #11
He even voiced a character on "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic." Archae Jul 2014 #12
His second video from the album is amazing. Hong Kong Cavalier Jul 2014 #17
Don't Be A Moran lovemydog Jul 2014 #18
Like most Weird Al songs, I like this much better than the original! lovemydog Jul 2014 #19

CBGLuthier

(12,723 posts)
1. Well bless him for keeping up. I have never heard the song Happy
Mon Jul 14, 2014, 03:16 PM
Jul 2014

Kind of like when I read Bored of the Rings and never the real thing it is hard to appreciate the parody. But I still think of the adventures of Frito and Moxie and good old Dildo.

NewJeffCT

(56,827 posts)
2. It's from the movie "Despicable Me 2"
Mon Jul 14, 2014, 03:20 PM
Jul 2014

it's a ridiculously catchy tune. I'm not really one into pop type music, but this one is catchy.

CBGLuthier

(12,723 posts)
3. I know. I am aware of it. But I still have not heard it.
Mon Jul 14, 2014, 03:26 PM
Jul 2014

I just do not care for pop music any more. Heard too many pop tunes in my life.

OK, i broke down and listened to a minute of it. Good "manipulative" production and I can see why so many would like it.

Now back to some Ingram Marshall

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
15. Ah, Geez, Initech!
Mon Jul 14, 2014, 09:44 PM
Jul 2014

Leave it to YOU to spread that good news! It's about time for another Weird Al view of life!

Initech

(99,909 posts)
16. His parody of "Royals" alone is worth the cost of admission.
Tue Jul 15, 2014, 12:20 PM
Jul 2014

Only Weird Al could take that song and turn it into a song about alien conspiracy theories.

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
9. here's the lyrics:
Mon Jul 14, 2014, 09:07 PM
Jul 2014

It might seem crazy, wearing stripes and plaid
I instagram every meal I've had
All my used liquor bottles are on display
We can go to see a show but I'll make you pay

(Because I'm Tacky)
Wear my belt with suspenders and sandals with my socks
(Because I'm Tacky)
Got some new glitter rubs and lovely pink sequined crocs
(Because I'm Tacky)
Never let you forget some favor I did for you
(Because I'm Tacky)
If you're okay with that, then, you might just be tacky, too

I meet some chick, ask her this and that
Like are you pregnant girl, or just really Fat? (What?)
Well, now I'm dropping names, there goes Cousin Lee
That's what Kanye West keeps telling me, here's why

(Because I'm Tacky)
Wear my Ed Hardy shirt with fluorescent orange pants
(Because I'm Tacky)
Got my new resume it's printed in Comic Sans
(Because I'm Tacky)
Think it's fun flattening waiters with a bad Yelp review
(Because I'm Tacky)
If you think that's just fine, then, you're probably tacky, too

Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, can never know why
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, I said
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, it's pointless to try
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, I said

(Because I'm Tacky)
43 Bumper Stickers and a Yolo license plate
(Because I'm Tacky)
Bring along my coupon book whenever I'm on a date
(Because I'm Tacky)
Practice my twerking moves in line at the DMV
(Because I'm Tacky)
Took the whole bowl of restaurant mints. Hey, it said they're free
(Because I'm Tacky)
I get drunk at the bank
And take off my shirt, at least
(Because I'm Tacky)
I would live-tweet a funeral, take selfies with the deceased
(Because I'm Tacky)
If I'm being biased on, I'm probably not telling you
(Because I'm Tacky)
If you don't think that's bad, guess what, then you're tacky, too

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/weirdalyankovic/tacky.html

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
8. He's gonna release 8 videos in 8 days on that nerdist site!
Mon Jul 14, 2014, 08:58 PM
Jul 2014

I've got it bookmarked now. Can't wait for the parody of Royals. It's called Foil, so I assume it's about aluminum foil.

NewJeffCT

(56,827 posts)
11. He resurfaces every few years
Mon Jul 14, 2014, 09:25 PM
Jul 2014

Still seems to be having a lot of fun, too. It's been 30 years since he released his classic "Eat It"



Archae

(46,260 posts)
12. He even voiced a character on "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic."
Mon Jul 14, 2014, 09:31 PM
Jul 2014

A total "party pony" named "Cheese Sandwich"

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