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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsWeird Al Yankovic parodies Pharrell's "Happy" with a bunch of co-stars
Aisha Tyler, Margaret Cho (I think?), the guy that plays Cameron on Modern Family, Jack Black and a few others...
http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/weird-al-yankovic-gets-tacky-with-pharrells-happy/
CBGLuthier
(12,723 posts)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)it's a ridiculously catchy tune. I'm not really one into pop type music, but this one is catchy.
CBGLuthier
(12,723 posts)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
MH1
(17,537 posts)MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)I think I've only heard it on one of those award shows.
Initech
(99,909 posts)MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)Leave it to YOU to spread that good news! It's about time for another Weird Al view of life!
Initech
(99,909 posts)Only Weird Al could take that song and turn it into a song about alien conspiracy theories.
Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)Wish I could understand all the words.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)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)Love him and look forward to his new album out this week!
GoCubsGo
(32,061 posts)I watched it earlier today, and loved it! I love Weird Al!
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)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.
Brigid
(17,621 posts)NewJeffCT
(56,827 posts)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)A total "party pony" named "Cheese Sandwich"
Hong Kong Cavalier
(4,571 posts)Pay close attention around the 1:12 mark.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)Nice!