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June 16, 2009 10:37 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
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June 17, 2009 6:30 a.m. SVreX SuperDork
"I'll trade you my old wheelbarrow, and a slightly used sombrero, and I'll even through in a stapler if you insist"
What's the FMV of THAT trade??
Psychedlic Weird Al- love it!
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June 17, 2009 11:20 a.m. neon4891 SuperDork
well, he already did a song about ebay...
But the thought of CL for more than cars is foreign to me
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June 17, 2009 11:37 a.m. Tom_Spangler New Reader
Lyrics are not as funny as some of his best stuff, but as a style-parody of The Doors, that's spot-on. Wierd Al does, in fact, rule.
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June 17, 2009 11:44 a.m. ClemSparks SuperDork
I haven't watched the video yet, but get the drift it's a song about CL.
One of my all time favorites is "Classified" by C.W. McCall (of "Convoy" fame). Great story about a junk barn find in the classifieds set to banjo music. If you haven't heard it...do so now.
Clem
And yes, Weird Al does, in fact, rule (and has some unbelievable staying power!)
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June 17, 2009 11:50 a.m. DoctorBlade None
I think the lyrics fit the whole psychedelic style rather well.
He is awesome.
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June 17, 2009 12:01 p.m. Duke Dork
Another vote for "rules" here too. I used to be a Doors fan and that's awesome.
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June 17, 2009 12:54 p.m. RossD Reader
For those who've never seen Weird Al's movie, UHF; go buy it now. Dont rent it because you'll be wasting your money because you'll be buying it shortly after. "Badgers? Badgers? We dont need no stinking badgers!"
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June 17, 2009 1:27 p.m. ClemSparks SuperDork
Supries!
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June 17, 2009 1:45 p.m. Salanis SuperDork
No, that's "Suplies!"
And I think I bought UHF at Frys for the same price it would have cost me to rent. Awesome movie!
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June 17, 2009 1:55 p.m. ClemSparks SuperDork
Salanis wrote:
No, that's "Suplies!"
I know...right?
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June 17, 2009 2:33 p.m. EastCoastMojo Dork
I LOLd. The styrofoam peanuts part was hilarious.
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June 17, 2009 7:45 p.m. Jensenman SuperDork
'We shared a glance at the mall,
You were a blond half asian,
And I was wearing Speedos and a hockey mask.'
I'm a big Doors fan, he did a good job with the style.
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June 17, 2009 8:29 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
RossD wrote:
For those who've never seen Weird Al's movie, UHF; go buy it now. Dont rent it because you'll be wasting your money because you'll be buying it shortly after. "Badgers? Badgers? We dont need no stinking badgers!"
I remember going to see it opening night. We had to drive halfway across Long Island to see it, but it was totally worth it. And if you ever get a chance, Al is great live.
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June 17, 2009 8:42 p.m. abumason New Reader
Took my son to see Al live last summer for his 12th birthday. We both had a great time and I can honestly say I've never seen a more diverse crowd at any concert venue.
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June 17, 2009 9:13 p.m. PaulY Reader
Weird Al does rock! And UHF is a wicked movie, definitely worth owning.
Also this one should be out on his new album and it mentions a Hyundai.
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June 17, 2009 11:10 p.m. AngryCorvair Dork
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June 17, 2009 11:36 p.m. Keith SuperDork
ClemSparks wrote:
One of my all time favorites is "Classified" by C.W. McCall (of "Convoy" fame). Great story about a junk barn find in the classifieds set to banjo music. If you haven't heard it...do so now.
I can sing (well, you know, CW McCall story tellin' style) the whole thing*. A friend had his greatest hits album when I was in high school.
Then I moved to Colorado and discovered that's where CW McCall was from (sorta)! Wolf Creek Pass, the Silverton, Black Bear Road - I'm living the dream! I just about locked up the wheels when I was driving the Rover towards Imogene Pass and came across the Black Bear Road sign. You know what route I had to take at that point...
*My Colorado native wife was able to hide her awe at this ability when I first demonstrated it to her.
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June 18, 2009 1:46 a.m. Wally SuperDork
abumason wrote:
Took my son to see Al live last summer for his 12th birthday. We both had a great time and I can honestly say I've never seen a more diverse crowd at any concert venue.
You are a great parent. i saw him at Westbury Music fair and it was a great show. Not nearly as geeky a crowd as I expected.
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June 18, 2009 9:34 a.m. stuart in mn Dork
Al was interviewed on the local radio morning show today, and he mentioned part of the reason his new song sounds so much like the Doors is that he was able to get Ray Manzarek to play keyboards.
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